"Indiscriminate Act of Kindness", one of Foy’s most popular tracks "live" was featured in the a TV commercial for Great Ormond Street Hospital which was aired in the UK up until Christmas of 2006. Foy often uses alternative tunings for his guitar, for example the song 'Indiscriminate Act of Kindness' he uses the tuning CGDGCe.
Foy has previously released two limited edition EPs on Wurdamouth records; "Live Sessions and the birth of the Toilet tour" and "Watermelon Oranges". His regular piano player is London based composer Jules Maxwell.
Janey
Foy Vance Lyrics
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Tell me what’s a girl to do,
When she feels it strongly.
Well it’s plain to see the truth,
Janey feels it more than you,
she’s stood by and seen it through.
So Janey don’t regard,
ever since we parted
Jaded and we’re guarded,
Jaded and we’re guarded,
Jaded and we’re guarded,
Jaded and we’re guarded
Janey’s blood is gold,
though she never let it show,
how was I to know then.
Ah but Janey’s love is strong,
when she holds me in her arms,
she can settle my alarms
Ah well Janey don’t regard,
he’s not open hearted,
ever since we parted
Jaded and we’re guarded,
Jaded and we’re guarded,
Jaded and we’re guarded,
Jaded and we’re guarded
Oooh
When I need a ride,
Janey always breaks a smile,
sheds a light in my life
Well?? cats that like to roam??,
that is only lead by those,
that you love and Janey knows
So Janey don’t regard,
he’s not open hearted,
ever since we parted
Jaded and we’re guarded,
Jaded and we’re guarded,
Jaded and we’re guarded,
Jaded and we’re guarded
Jaded and we’re guarded,
Jaded and we’re guarded,
Jaded and we’re guarded,
Jaded and we’re guarded
We're Jaded and we’re guarded,
Jaded and we’re guarded,
Jaded and we’re guarded,
Jaded and we’re guarded
The lyrics to Foy Vance's song "Janey" describe a woman named Janey who is seemingly more attuned to her emotions and surroundings than the singer and his partner. The singer acknowledges that Janey "feels [the air] more than you," indicating that she is more sensitive to the emotions and atmosphere around her. Furthermore, Janey's love is described as "strong," and she is able to "settle [the singer's] alarms" when they are together. The repeated refrain of "jaded and we're guarded" suggests that the singer and his partner are perhaps more closed-off and cynical than Janey.
The second verse further emphasizes Janey's emotional depth, describing her blood as "gold" even though she never showed it. The line "when I need a ride, Janey always breaks a smile" suggests that she is a source of comfort and support for the singer. The final verse mentions cats who like to roam and the idea that "you love and Janey knows," suggesting that Janey is intuitive and perceptive of others' emotions.
Overall, "Janey" is a song about emotional depth and sensitivity, as well as the contrast between those who are emotionally guarded and those who are more in touch with their emotions.
Line by Line Meaning
You said the air was blue,
You told me the situation was clear and straightforward.
Tell me what’s a girl to do,
What options does a girl have in this situation?
When she feels it strongly.
When she has a strong emotional response to it.
Well it’s plain to see the truth,
The truth is obvious.
Janey feels it more than you,
Janey has a stronger emotional connection to it than you do.
she’s stood by and seen it through.
She has witnessed the situation and supported it until the end.
Janey’s blood is gold,
Janey's loyalty and devotion is precious like gold.
though she never let it show,
However, she doesn't often express her loyalty and devotion openly.
how was I to know then.
I didn't understand the depth of her loyalty at that time.
Ah but Janey’s love is strong,
Janey's love is powerful and intense.
when she holds me in her arms,
When she embraces me, showing me her love.
she can settle my alarms
She can calm my fears and anxieties.
When I need a ride,
When I need help or support.
Janey always breaks a smile,
Janey always responds positively and warmly.
sheds a light in my life
She brings light and hope into my life.
Well?? cats that like to roam??,
The idea that some people, like cats, are independent and like to wander.
that is only lead by those,
Those who are loved and trusted can guide and influence these independent individuals.
that you love and Janey knows
Janey understands this concept because she loves and trusts me.
We're Jaded and we’re guarded,
We're emotionally tired and defensive.
Jaded and we’re guarded,
Feeling cynical and cautious.
Jaded and we’re guarded,
We're closed-off and unwilling to be vulnerable.
Jaded and we’re guarded
Our emotional walls are up, protecting us from being hurt or disappointed.
Writer(s): Foy Vance Copyright: Primary Wave Vance Music
Contributed by Alex B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Pencil of Doom
Paul Hamilton (drums) always seems to be thinking “oh my god, this rocks so bloody hard, I am grateful beyond words that I am a part of this insanely good musical moment that is happening all around me right now!”
Brian
I concur
Mannah Hemingway-Hills
My God, I love this man's music. So much. It breaks my heart sometimes. That's when you know it's more than tunes. Absolutely wonderful, truly.
Brian
Friend when we sing we fuckin pray
Travis Fitch
Foys got heart, you can see him singing from his soul and that's what makes him truly an artist!!
Joanna JJ
every signle song of this Artist is a pure piece of art, amazing!!
Matt Calhoun
first heard him on my spotify, recently. He's now one of my favorites.
Sapphire16
I am in love! I'm on the floor, with my Polaroid speaker that's flashing different lights and this song is on repeat... all the lights are off and it's 03:28 a.m.
Can this song always give me this feeling!! I don't want it to get old or lose what I feel for it right now.
❤🇿🇦🖤
and to my new friend who introduced me to Foy's songs... you Have a special place in my heart... you know until I hate people again and need my space!😂🖤
Darren
Fantastic Mr Foy Vance, what a song, a voice and talented musicians…….
bobby duffy
Brilliant stuff, was the tune we played in the van heading to a gig in new Zealand, 👏