Liza Jane
David Bowie (Davie Jones with the King Bees) 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 lyrics of the song 'Liza Jane' by David Bowie (Davie Jones with the King Bees) are about his love for a girl named Liza. The song talks about how Liza is so good to him and makes him feel upside down. Bowie also mentions that Liza is only five foot three tall, and she is nearly half of Bowie's size, indicating the difference in their physical appearances. Bowie talks about how Liza drives him to despair and how she loves him truly. Bowie asks when he will meet Liza again, and the song ends with him declaring his love for her.
The song 'Liza Jane' was one of David Bowie's earliest professional recordings. The song was recorded when Bowie was only 17 years old and was released on June 5, 1964, under the name Davie Jones with the King Bees. The song was recorded in Decca Studios in London, and the session was produced by legendary British record producer Joe Meek. Meek was known for his innovative recording techniques, and his production on 'Liza Jane' is considered one of his best.
The song 'Liza Jane' was a commercial failure in the UK, and it did not chart. However, the song became a cult hit in the US and Japan, where it was released on different record labels. Bowie later disowned the song and claimed that he did not like it. However, 'Liza Jane' remains an important part of his early career and showcases his influence from 60s R&B and rock and roll.
Line by Line Meaning
Well, I got a girl that's so good to me (little Liza)
I have a girl who is really good to me, named little Liza
Well, now she ain't more than five foot three (little Liza)
Little Liza is short, not more than five foot three
Well, this little girl is so good to me (little Liza)
This little girl, Liza, is really good to me
Yeah, this little girl's nearly half of me (little Liza)
Liza is nearly half my height
Little Liza Jane [Repeat: x4]
Repetition of the song title
I got a girl, ? (little Liza)
I have a girl named Liza, but the rest of the line is missing
Yeah, this little girl turn me upside down (little Liza)
Liza makes me feel upside down or crazy
Well, all of the little girls that I had (little Liza)
Of all the little girls I had, Liza is driving me to despair
You know this little girl drives me to despair (little Liza)
Liza is making me really upset or hopeless
Little Liza Jane [Repeat: x4]
Repetition of the song title
Yeah, I got a girl who loves me true (little Liza)
Liza is a girl who really loves me
Now she ain't more than five foot two, yeah (little Liza)
Liza is short, not more than five foot two
You know this little girl is so good for me, yeah (little Liza)
Liza is really good for me
You know this little girl's nearly half of me (little Liza)
Liza is nearly half my height
Little Liza Jane [Repeat: x4]
Repetition of the song title
Oh yeah, I love her
I really love Liza
Little Liza Jane
Repetition of the song title
Well, I'm coming back to me love
I'm going back to my love, Liza
Cause she's driving insane
She's driving me crazy, but I still love her
When will I meet her
Questioning when I'll meet Liza again
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: LESLIE CONN
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