Thank You for Hearing Me

"Thank You For Hearing Me" is a 1994 song by Irish singer Sinéad O'Connor. It is written by O'Connor and John Reynolds, and released on O'Connor's fourth album, Universal Mother. The song is produced by O'Connor, Reynolds and English musician, composer and record producer Tim Simenon. "Thank You For Hearing Me" peaked at number 5 in Iceland, number 13 in the UK and number 14 in Scotland. On the Eurochart Hot 100, it reached number 51 in December 1994.

"Thank You for Hearing Me"
Single by Sinéad O'Connor
from the album Universal Mother
Released1994
Genre
Length6:30
Label
  • Chrysalis
  • Ensign
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
Sinéad O'Connor singles chronology
"You Made Me the Thief of Your Heart"
(1994)		 "Thank You for Hearing Me"
(1994)		 "Fire on Babylon"
(1994)
Music video
"Thank You For Hearing Me" on YouTube

Critical reception

J.D. Considine from The Baltimore Sun complimented the song as the "crowning glory" of the Universal Mother album, which with its "bone-simple melody and deep, hypnotic pulse, expresses a gratitude so heartfelt and self-effacing it seems more like a prayer than a song."[1] Larry Flick from Billboard described the song as a "ethereal hip-hop track" and commented further that "it should intrigue those who prefer their pop with vigilant melodies and a smart passion." Michael R. Smith from The Daily Vault wrote in his review, that O'Connor "herself is left with a surprising feeling of appreciation, especially for those who had stood by her through it all, and she shows her gratitude with the inspiring closer "Thank You For Hearing Me"."[2] Music & Media commented, "Gloria in excelsis deo, Sinead is singing a prayer on a dance rhythm."[3] Joy Press from Spin wrote that it is "a post-suicide-attempt song that hums with lush gratitude for life's little favors."[4] David Yonke from Toledo Blade noted that O'Connor "offers an olive branch to those who have given her a chance."[5]

Chart performance

The song charted in Europe and Australia. In Iceland, it was a Top 5 hit, peaking at number 5 in February 1995. In the United Kingdom, "Thank You for Hearing Me" peaked at number 13 in November 1994. It entered the UK Singles Chart at number 18, and the last entry was at number 72 on 1 January 1995. In Scotland, the single peaked at number 14 in its first week on the Scottish Top 100. The last position was at number 92 on 22 January. On the Eurochart Hot 100, it reached its highest position as number 51 in December 1994. In Australia, the song peaked at number 114.

Music video

The music video for "Thank You for Hearing Me" was directed by Richard Heslop.[6]

Track listing
Europe, CD maxi (1994)
No.TitleLength
1."Thank You For Hearing Me"6:30
2."Fire On Babylon (Remix)"13:27

Charts

Weekly charts
Chart (1994–1995) Peak
position
Australia (ARIA)[7] 114
Europe (Eurochart Hot 100)[8] 51
Iceland (Íslenski Listinn Topp 40)[9] 5
Poland (LP3)[10] 10
Scotland (Official Charts Company)[11] 14
UK Singles (Official Charts Company)[12] 13

References
  1. "It isn't the words but the music that makes Phair and O'Connor worth a listen" (PDF). The Baltimore Sun. 20 September 1994. Retrieved 7 March 2020.
  2. "Universal Mother - Sinead O'Connor". The Daily Vault. 24 February 2008. Retrieved 7 March 2020.
  3. "New Releases: Singles" (PDF). Music & Media. 26 November 1994. Retrieved 26 April 2018.
  4. "SPINS". Spin. Vol. 10 no. 7. 1 October 1994. p. 107. Retrieved 4 March 2020.
  5. "Sinead's emotionally piercing but political". Toledo Blade. 10 November 1994. Retrieved 13 March 2020.
  6. "Thank You for Hearing Me (1994) by Sinéad O'Connor". IMVDb. Retrieved 21 October 2019.
  7. "Response from ARIA re: chart inquiry, received 12 September 2016". Imgur.com. Retrieved 25 April 2018.
  8. "Music & Media: Eurochart Hot 100" (PDF). Music & Media. Retrieved 26 April 2018.
  9. "Íslenski Listinn NR. 103 Vikan 4.2. '95 - 10.2. '95" (PDF). Dagblaðið Vísir. 4 February 1995. p. 20. Retrieved 25 April 2018.
  10. "Notowanie nr679" (in Polish). LP3. 3 February 1995. Retrieved 31 October 2019.
  11. "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100 20 November 1994 - 26 November 1994". officialcharts.com. Retrieved 25 April 2018.
  12. "Sinéad O'Connor - Thank You For Hearing Me". officialcharts.com. Retrieved 25 April 2018.
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