Jam Session
Ellen Page; Michael Cera; Jason Bateman; Jennifer Garner; Allison Janney; J.K. Simmons Lyrics
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Leading a life apart
When love flew in through my window wide
And quickened my hum-drum heart
Love flew in thorough my window
I was so happy then
But after love had stayed a little while
Love flew out again
What is this thing called love?
This funny thing called love?
Just who can solve its mystery?
Why should it make a fool of me?
I saw you there one wonderful day
You took my heart and threw my heart away
That's why I ask the Lawd up in Heaven above
What is this thing called love?
You gave me days of sunshine
You gave me nights of cheer
You made my life an enchanted dream
'Til somebody else came near
Somebody else came near you
I felt the winter's chill
And now I sit and wonder night and day
Why I love you still?
The song "Jam Session" by Michael Cera, Jason Bateman, Jennifer Garner, Allison Janney, and J.K. Simmons begins with the lyrics "I was a hum-drum person, Leading a life apart, When love flew in through my window wide, And quickened my hum-drum heart". These lyrics speak about how the singer's life was dull and boring until love came into their life and changed everything. The love brought energy and excitement, but unfortunately, it was short-lived as love flew out again shortly after.
The lyrics go on to ask, "What is this thing called love? This funny thing called love? Just who can solve its mystery? Why should it make a fool of me?" The singer is questioning the mystery of love and how it can have such a powerful impact on someone's life, including making them feel like a fool. The song then tells the story of how someone they loved left them and how they still wonder why they continue to love that person even though they caused them pain.
Overall, "Jam Session" speaks to the universal experience of love and heartbreak. It asks the age-old question of what love truly is and why it can cause so much joy and pain at the same time.
Line by Line Meaning
I was a hum-drum person
I was just an ordinary and uninteresting individual
Leading a life apart
Living a solitary and isolated life
When love flew in through my window wide
When I unexpectedly found love and it completely entered my life
And quickened my hum-drum heart
And gave me a new feeling of excitement and passion
Love flew in thorough my window
Love came into my life in an unexpected and sudden manner
I was so happy then
I was extremely elated and content at that time
But after love had stayed a little while
However, my happiness did not last long
Love flew out again
Love left my life just as suddenly as it came in
What is this thing called love?
What is the true nature of this feeling called love?
This funny thing called love?
This mysterious and unpredictable emotion referred to as love?
Just who can solve its mystery?
Who can truly understand the enigmatic nature of love?
Why should it make a fool of me?
Why does love have the power to make me feel vulnerable and foolish?
I saw you there one wonderful day
I saw you and it was a truly magical moment
You took my heart and threw my heart away
You won my heart but then later betrayed and abandoned me
That's why I ask the Lawd up in Heaven above
That's why I ask a higher power or divine force to help me understand love
You gave me days of sunshine
You gave me moments of happiness and joy in my life
You gave me nights of cheer
You gave me evenings filled with laughter and positivity
You made my life an enchanted dream
You made my existence feel surreal and magical
'Til somebody else came near
But then another person came into the picture
Somebody else came near you
Another person became closer to you
I felt the winter's chill
I felt a sense of coldness and sadness in my heart
And now I sit and wonder night and day
And now I spend a lot of time reflecting on my emotions
Why I love you still?
Why do I still have romantic feelings for you even after everything that's happened?
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: COLE PORTER
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Danelle Shandor
I remember my first time seeing this with my sister in the theater. She has since passed, and it's one of my favorite memories with her. This will always be one of my all time favorite movies.
Elias Daniel
I'm sorry to hear that, How did you sister pass if you don't mind me asking?
ObsessiveCompulsiveClown
@eliasdaniel5156 that's such a weird question to ask a stranger
Jennifer Jarrell
Wow, very similar thing happened in my life. My sister and I were very close saw this in the theater shortly after Christmas. She had given up a baby girl for adoption in 2002 so it was very emotional watching the birth scene. My sister died suddenly in July 2014. Watching this movie now is especially difficult and really makes me miss her even more than I already do.
Erika M
@ObsessiveCompulsiveClown It could be perceived as "Strange". Loss hits everyone differently and so does grief. Sometimes we heal by being able to relate or understand someone else's perspective. At least they were respectful. I've experienced loss and grief, people make it seem beautiful and say "time heals all things" but that's a lie. It's just as hard as the day I lost my loved ones. My children, my grandmother (she raised me). Hearing others stories can help the grief. You are not wrong imo, I just wanted to offer a different outlook. I mean this with all kindness.
Erika M
@Jennifer JarrellI can't put into words my condolences for you and your family. This movie hits hard. You deserve to be heard and acknowledged in your grief. From one stranger to another, I hope/pray/manifest healing for you and your family. 😢
DNice
I remember sitting down watching this movie with my daughter and all the girls for a sleep over. They cried...I cried. Good memories.
Dana
As an adopted child (as a baby) I approve...and my birth mom also chose my mom!!!
..and even though she (the adoptive mom) was a single mom at the end of the movie, different from my situation, the way his TRUE mother held him at the very end is IDENTICAL to the first time my mama ever met and held me. I wish I could share he photo on here! It's precious!
My mama was meant to be mine and I was meant to be hers. My birth mom chose my parents and may she RIP...she was so young when she had me and died of sudden health complications in 2019 at the young age of 46. I will be 26 in 4 weeks and I am still not ready for a baby or babies shall I say (multiples run biologically for me). We got close though when I turned 18 and remained so until she died. It's a really brave and selfless decision...I've had the most wonderful life.
JUNO always makes me cry! <3
Scm Report
She use to be so pretty 😞👎🏼
Ana Gornet-Felix
I'm considering adoption but I still wanna be apart of the child's life