The Lighthouse (Stevie Nicks song)

"The Lighthouse"
Single by Stevie Nicks
Written	September 6, 2022
Released	September 27, 2024
Recorded	2024
Genre	Rock
Length	4:00
Label	Warner Records
Songwriter(s)	Stevie Nicks Magnus Birgersson Vincent Villuis
Producer(s)	Stevie Nicks Sheryl Crow Dave Cobb [1]
Stevie Nicks singles chronology
"For What It's Worth" (2022) "The Lighthouse" (2024)

"The Lighthouse" is a song by American singer-songwriter Stevie Nicks, released on September 27, 2024. Written by Nicks, Magnus Birgersson and Vincent Villuis, ^[2] and produced by Nicks, Sheryl Crow and Dave Cobb, the song was pressed as a white vinyl 7" single. ^[3]

Nicks based the lyrics on a poem she wrote and posted on social media titled "Get It Back" in September 2022. ^[4] In a post on her Instagram account, Nicks wrote that she had watched a news broadcast a few months after the overturning of Roe v. Wade by the Supreme Court of the United States about the implications of the court decision. She then wrote song the next morning on September 6, 2022 and recorded a demo later in the evening. ^{[5] [6]} Nicks promoted the song with performances on Saturday Night Live ^{[7] [8]} and Jimmy Kimmel Live . ^{[9] [10]}

Reception

Upon release, The Lighthouse received widespread acclaim for its lyrical depth and emotional resonance. The live performances helped boost the song's visibility, particularly among audiences engaged in social and political discourse. ^[9] The official music video for The Lighthouse accumulated over 1.4 million views, demonstrating strong engagement from fans. ^[9] Additionally, the song's release was strategically timed to coincide with major political events, further amplifying its impact.

Beyond its commercial performance, The Lighthouse was recognized as a women’s rights anthem, with Nicks stating that she wrote it to "stand up for the women of the United States and their daughters and granddaughters". ^[9] The song's message resonated with audiences, making it one of Nicks' most politically charged releases.

Chart performance

Chart (2024)	Peak position
UK Singles Downloads (OCC) [11]	48
UK Singles Sales (OCC) [12]	48
US Digital Song Sales ( Billboard ) [13]	17
US Rock Digital Songs (Billboard) [14]	2

References

1. "The Lighthouse". STEVIE NICKS INFO. Retrieved 2024-11-08.
2. The song samples the track "Something Heavens", by Villuis and Birgersson’s collaboration H.U.V.A. Network.
3. RSDBF '24 Special Release: Stevie Nicks - "The Lighthouse" , retrieved 2024-11-08
4. "Stevie Nicks releases "The Lighthouse", her first original song in 4 years". The Needle Drop. 2024-09-27. Retrieved 2024-11-08.
5. Martoccio, Angie (27 September 2024). "You'll Get Chills Hearing Stevie Nicks' New Women's Rights Anthem". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 2024-11-08.
6. Jenke, Tyler (2024-11-06). "Stevie Nicks Brings Women's Rights Anthem 'The Lighthouse' to 'Kimmel'". Billboard. Retrieved 2025-03-23.
7. "Stevie Nicks Rocks 'SNL' with 'Edge of Seventeen' and 'The Lighthouse' Despite Brief Technical Hitch". People. Retrieved 2024-11-08.
8. Peters, Mitchell (2024-10-13). "Stevie Nicks Returns to 'SNL' With Powerful Performances of 'The Lighthouse' & 'Edge of Seventeen': Watch". Billboard. Retrieved 2024-12-01.
9. Zemler, Emily (2024-11-05). "Watch Stevie Nicks Play Women's Rights Anthem 'The Lighthouse' on 'Kimmel'". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 2024-11-08.
10. Jenke, Tyler (2024-11-06). "Stevie Nicks Brings Women's Rights Anthem 'The Lighthouse' to 'Kimmel'". Billboard. Retrieved 2024-12-01.
11. "Official Singles Downloads Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved March 21, 2025.
12. "THE LIGHTHOUSE". Official Charts. 2024-10-10. Retrieved 2025-04-03.
13. "Stevie Nicks Chart History (Digital Song Sales)". Billboard. Retrieved 23 March 2025.
14. "Stevie Nicks Chart History". Billboard Rock Digital Songs for Stevie Nicks. Retrieved 23 March 2025.