The song was heavily reworked in 2001, possibly for a planned release as a Toy b-side.
Liza Jane
David Bowie Lyrics
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Well, now she ain't more than five foot three (little Liza)
Well, this little girl is so good to me (little Liza)
Yeah, this little girl's nearly half of me (little Liza)
[Chorus]
Little Liza Jane [Repeat: x4]
Yeah, this little girl turn me upside down (little Liza)
Well, all of the little girls that I had (little Liza)
You know this little girl drives me to despair (little Liza)
[Chorus]
Yeah, I got a girl who loves me true (little Liza)
Now she ain't more than five foot two, yeah (little Liza)
You know this little girl is so good for me, yeah (little Liza)
You know this little girl's nearly half of me (little Liza)
[Chorus]
Oh yeah, I love her
Little Liza Jane
Well, I'm coming back to me love
Cause she's driving insane
When will I meet her
The song Liza Jane by David Bowie is an upbeat and lively tune that talks about a girl, little Liza, who is shorter in height but brings immense joy and love to the singer. The singer describes how good this little girl is to him and how she drives him crazy in a sweet way. He tells us that he had many other girls, but they couldn't compare to the love and care he receives from little Liza, and she turns him upside down, driving him to despair at the same time. The chorus of the song is a repetition of little Liza Jane four times, which creates an exciting and joyful ambiance.
Overall, the song is a celebration of love and affection for a girl who brings happiness to the singer. The singer appreciates her good-hearted nature and describes her as his true love by rejoicing her fondly in the chorus. The choice of the name Liza Jane also signifies simplicity and happiness, which relates to the song's whimsical tone.
Line by Line Meaning
Well, I got a girl that's so good to me (little Liza)
I have a girlfriend who treats me very well, her name is little Liza.
Well, now she ain't more than five foot three (little Liza)
Little Liza is not tall, she is only five foot three inches.
Well, this little girl is so good to me (little Liza)
Little Liza is very kind to me.
Yeah, this little girl's nearly half of me (little Liza)
Little Liza is very small compared to me, she is almost half my size.
[Chorus]Little Liza Jane [Repeat: x4]
Refrain
I got a girl, ? (little Liza)
I have a girl named little Liza, but the next line is incomplete so it's unclear what is being conveyed.
Yeah, this little girl turn me upside down (little Liza)
Little Liza has a profound effect on me, she makes me feel disoriented and confused.
Well, all of the little girls that I had (little Liza)
I had many girlfriends before, but now I have little Liza.
You know this little girl drives me to despair (little Liza)
Little Liza causes me great torment and anguish.
[Chorus]Little Liza Jane [Repeat: x4]
Refrain
Yeah, I got a girl who loves me true (little Liza)
Little Liza loves me very much and is faithful to me.
Now she ain't more than five foot two, yeah (little Liza)
Little Liza is even shorter now, she is only five foot two inches.
You know this little girl is so good for me, yeah (little Liza)
Little Liza is very beneficial to me.
You know this little girl's nearly half of me (little Liza)
Little Liza is still very small, she is almost half my size.
[Chorus]Little Liza Jane [Repeat: x4]
Refrain
Oh yeah, I love her
I love Little Liza Jane.
Little Liza Jane
Refrain
Well, I'm coming back to me love
I am returning to the one I love, Little Liza.
Cause she's driving insane
She is making me feel crazy, but I am still drawn to her.
When will I meet her
Uncertain. Perhaps the artist is wondering when he will be reunited with Little Liza.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: LESLIE CONN
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@astra3694
Такой юный, но уже готов показать миру свой талант ❤
@stardustmagic8749
I really love this song! Sounds so cool, could be on the radio and I am sure that nobody would know that this is David Bowie! 😂💫❤️
@waynenorthspacebuoy3529
Super de dopper ... Great .... I hope my YT David Bowie Interpretation songs make him smile from far far away.
@charlieismydarling
THANK YOU! I have this single somewhere (a reissue) and forgot how smashing it is. Just what I needed after a week of weeping. Oh, David!
@manolomorenomoreno5054
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@securityscorpion8687
For some bizarre reason, Bowie hated this version. He later covered it on a more recent live album, but it was just OK. This original version ROCKS.
DB R.I.P.
@thomassmith5860
comparing to what the Beatles put out in 1964 this was extremely heavy and hard for that time wow David Bowie's roots go back far
@Nik831
This song really rocks! I hear a very early rockin’ Ziggy😊Love the song and I love David❤
@MrMuzikProductions
Guitar back up reminds me of “Shakin’ All Over” by Johnny Kidd and the Pirates done 3 years earlier. Great record. Very Mod.
@MiguelSanchez-yu4on
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