Lady
Jane Lyrics


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My sweet Lady Jane
When I see you again
Your servant am I
And will humbly remain
Just heed this plea my love
On bended knees my love
I pledge myself to Lady Jane
My dear Lady Anne
I've done what I can
I must take my leave
For promised I am
This play is run my love
Your time has come my love
I've pledged my troth to Lady Jane
Oh my sweet Marie
I wait at your ease
The sands have run out
For your lady and me
Wedlock is nigh my love




Her station's right my love
Life is secure with Lady Jane

Overall Meaning

In "Lady Jane," Jane's role is that of a woman being courted, proposed to, and ultimately won over by the singer. The singer pledges his love, attention, and subservience to her, as well as promises to leave other women or romantic distractions behind. This song is part of the Rolling Stones' 1966 album, "Aftermath." The song itself features a harpsichord sound, which is an uncommon instrument in rock music. The songwriters are credited as Mick Jagger and Keith Richards.


The title of this song is similar to that of another song called "My Lady Jane," which comes from one of the famous children's books called "The Cat in the Hat." Interestingly, the song was written in a relatively short period of time, especially for Jagger and Richards, who were known to take months to write songs. "Lady Jane" is also an example of a "pastoral" song, which is a sub-genre of English Renaissance literature that deals with the value of the natural world and countryside life.


The song was a mild chart success, peaking at #24 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and #5 in the UK. Despite not being a chart-topping hit, it did receive critical acclaim from the Rolling Stone magazine, with writer Ben Gerson noting that it was "without a doubt one of the lot's most beautiful songs."


Line by Line Meaning

My sweet Lady Jane
Addressing Jane, his love interest.


When I see you again
Looking forward to seeing Jane again.


Your servant am I
Willing to do anything for Jane.


And will humbly remain
Will continue to be humble towards Jane.


Just heed this plea my love
Asking Jane to listen closely to what he has to say.


On bended knees my love
Showing that he is willing to be subservient to Jane.


I pledge myself to Lady Jane
Making a commitment to Jane.


My dear Lady Anne
Addressing a different woman, Jane's friend perhaps.


I've done what I can
Having done everything he can.


I must take my leave
Leaving because he has to.


For promised I am
Making good on a promise he made.


This play is run my love
Referring to life as a game that has come to an end.


Your time has come my love
Implying that it is now Jane's turn to make a decision.


I've pledged my troth to Lady Jane
Having made a sincere pledge to Jane.


Oh my sweet Marie
Addressing yet another woman, Marie.


I wait at your ease
Waiting for Marie's approval or signals.


The sands have run out
Time is running out.


For your lady and me
Referring to him and Jane specifically.


Wedlock is nigh my love
Referring to marriage as the next step in his relationship with Jane.


Her station's right my love
Referring to Jane's status or position in society.


Life is secure with Lady Jane
Implying that he will be happy and secure with Jane in his life.




Writer(s): Nicholas Caldwell

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@oughtonoughton2634

My name is Jane , i was 21 years old when this divine song came out , im now 77 years young i still adore this utter joy of a sound xx i dated a bloke who called me Lady Jane , he was a complete bounder ......This beauty of a magical sound was in owe of my bad love affair xxx i still love him ,,,,,,,,

@mickjagger8439

And the Stones are still Rolling!

@toddholmes4480

You are a true romantic. I can see you on your white steed, wearing a wimple of gold.

@oughtonoughton2634

@todd holmes What a most lovely thought ,,,,i could play the part very well lol Lady Jane xxx

@toddholmes4480

@oughton oughton I lower my sword to the Lady Oughton. This bumpkin squire presents thee with a rose, whose beauty grows more beauteous with thine!

@oughtonoughton2634

@todd holmes Ma Lord you have made this beautiful damsels day xxx To the Tower with the bounder xx lol Jane alias Lady x🌹🌹🌹🌹🥀🥀🌹🌹🌹🌹

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@davidworsley9534

One of my favourite songs from the Stones, when i play it it transports me back to my wonderful 1960s the best decade ever, and the best music ❤

@glendabothwell9091

It was a great time❤

@wireless6

I have to agree!

@christopherbentley5216

Spot on. Wonderful times wonderful memories

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