Jane
Dramatics Lyrics
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And Jane's groupie loves every group
Hurray hurrah, they shout for all the bands
Their standing ovation is to help them catch a man
Sitting there at the show on the front row
On the side, trying to hide, whispering, "Go, baby, go"
Sitting there at the show on the front row
Someone surely loves the drummer
She jump out of the seat on every beat
The one with the slightest smile, she loves the guitar
She's packed for her trip no matter how far
Sitting there at the show on the front row
On the side, trying to hide, whispering, "Go, baby, go"
Sitting there at the show on the front row
On the side, trying to hide, whispering, "Go, baby, go, baby, go"
Jane brought the tickets too
To enjoy the show just like me and you
So hurray hurrah, we salute all our fans
Hurray hurrah, I hope you'll get the start
Sitting there at the show on the front row
On the side, trying to hide, whispering, "Go, baby, go"
Sitting there at the show on the front row
On the side, trying to hide, whispering, "Go, baby, go, baby, go"
I guess we'll see you at the show
I guess we'll see you at the show
I guess we'll see you at the show
I guess we'll see you at the show
I guess we'll see you at the show
I guess we'll see you at the show
I guess we'll see you at the show
I guess we'll see you at the show
I guess we'll see you at the show
The Dramatics' song "Jane" is a commentary on groupies, particularly the type that follow bands around and offer unwavering support to score a potential mate. The lyrics describe Jane, who is a part of a group of groupies that attend shows to cheer on every band in hopes of catching one of the musicians' attention. They provide a standing ovation for every band, not out of genuine admiration for their music, but as a show of support to help "them catch a man."
The song then goes on to describe Jane's specific interests in the band members, with the implication that she and the other groupies are only using their love for music as a means to an end - to become romantically involved with the musicians they admire. Jane is a fan of the drummer while another groupie is attracted to the guitarist with the slight smile.
In the final verse, the lyrics acknowledge that Jane and her groupies are not all that different from regular concert-goers, as they too have bought tickets to enjoy the show. The repeated line "I guess we'll see you at the show" further emphasizes the idea that even though Jane and her friends may have ulterior motives, they are still just fans of the music like everyone else.
Overall, "Jane" is a satirical take on the phenomenon of groupies in the music industry, and sheds light on the ways in which some people use concerts as a way to try and catch the eye of a potential partner.
Line by Line Meaning
Jane is in a group
Jane is a member of a group of people.
And Jane's groupie loves every group
Jane's fan loves all the members of Jane's group.
Hurray hurrah, they shout for all the bands
They cheer loudly for all the bands performing.
Their standing ovation is to help them catch a man
They stand and cheer to attract the attention of potential romantic partners among the band members.
Sitting there at the show on the front row
They are sitting on the front row at the show.
On the side, trying to hide, whispering, "Go, baby, go"
They are trying to hide their love for the band and whispering encouragement.
Someone surely loves the drummer
Someone in the group surely loves the drummer.
She jumps out of the seat on every beat
She is so excited that she jumps out of her seat on every beat of the music.
The one with the slightest smile, she loves the guitar
The girl who is smiling slightly, loves the guitar player.
She's packed for her trip no matter how far
She's prepared to travel any distance to see the band perform.
Jane brought the tickets too
Jane also purchased tickets to the show.
To enjoy the show just like me and you
She is there to enjoy the show just like everyone else.
So hurray hurrah, we salute all our fans
They all cheer and show appreciation for the fans attending the show.
Hurray hurrah, I hope you'll get the start
They hope the fans will achieve their goals or be successful in what they aim to accomplish.
I guess we'll see you at the show
They anticipate seeing the fans at the next concert or show.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: RONALD BANKS, TONY GREEN
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