Every musician often carries a few regrets, and Amy Lee recently opened up about one significant regret she has regarding a song she believes deserved more attention as a potential single from Evanescence. During a conversation with Buzzfeed, she reflected on tracks she considers underrated and expressed her wish that she had advocated more passionately for “Imaginary” to be released as a single from their groundbreaking debut album.

As artists progress in their careers, they typically gain more influence over their creative decisions. Lee reminisced about her early experiences with Evanescence, revealing that during the making of their debut album, she had to constantly advocate for her artistic vision. She lamented, “There are songs that I like that we didn’t end up making into singles. If I could go back in time, I would have fought for ‘Imaginary.’ That’s such an Evanescence song to me.”

She elaborated, “At that point, it was our first album, and I had to fight for so much, all the time. It was a continual struggle to defend the art and my creative vision. For whatever reason, the executives favored ‘Everybody’s Fool,’ which I also cherish! However, I genuinely believed ‘Imaginary’ was meant to be our single at that moment. I would have loved to create a stunning music video for it. I’ve often thought that maybe someday we’ll finally produce that video.”

Exploring The Depths of Evanescence’s “Imaginary”

Analyzing the Chart Performance of “Everybody’s Fool”

“Everybody’s Fool” ultimately became the fourth and final track released from the iconic band’s debut album, Fallen. This release followed three initial singles that achieved impressive Top 10 rankings across various music charts: “Bring Me to Life,” “Going Under,” and “My Immortal.”

While “Everybody’s Fool” reached a peak position of No. 36 on the U.S. Alternative Airplay chart, it experienced more substantial success in international markets. The song climbed to No. 3 in Belgium, No. 5 in Bolivia, and secured the No. 11 spot in Greece, showcasing its global appeal.

Evanescence’s Captivating “Everybody’s Fool”

Though the potential success of “Imaginary” remains a lingering “what if,” Lee noted that it’s challenging to label any of their songs as “underrated” given the passionate reactions from their fan base. She reflected, “When we have fans around the world who adore our music and grew up with our songs, it holds a significant meaning for them. They cherish the deep cuts just as much as the chart-topping hits,” Lee stated. “Honestly, I have developed a greater appreciation for all our music than I ever anticipated when we first started. It’s difficult for me to dwell on what’s considered underrated when I believe everything has been valued much higher than I ever expected!”

Anticipating a Groundbreaking Year for Evanescence in 2025

This year is shaping up to be monumental for Evanescence. The band recently celebrated their first-ever chart-topping hit on Billboard’s Mainstream Rock chart with “Afterlife,” a track associated with the popular Devil May Cry animated series.

Moreover, Evanescence has another exciting track that is currently receiving significant attention. They collaborated with the talented K. Flay on “Fight Like a Girl,” a song featured in the upcoming movie Ballerina. Chad Stahelski, the film’s director, also helmed the newly released music video that debuted on Monday (July 7). Be sure to check it out below.

Evanescence Featuring K. Flay, “Fight Like a Girl”

In the meantime, more tour dates are set for September of this year as they prepare to join Metallica for a series of concerts in Australia come November. Fans can find ticketing information through the official website of the band.