Born in Oakdale, New York on Long Island, Monheit began singing professionally while attending Connetquot High School. At 17, she began studying at the Manhattan School of Music in New York City under the tutelage of Peter Eldridge. At the age of 20, as a senior, she won the first runner-up prize at the 1998 Thelonious Monk Institute Vocal Competition. In 1999, she received her Bachelor's degree in music.
Monheit's voice has been compared to that of Ella Fitzgerald, whom she lists as one of her influences. Songs she has recorded range from jazz standards to MGM/RKO musicals of the 1930s-1950s and Brazilian rhythms such as "Começar de novo".
Monheit released her debut album, Never Never Land in October 2000 and it became an instant success. This was followed shortly by her second album, Come Dream With Me (May 2001) and her third, In The Sun (October 2002).
Her fourth album, Live at the Rainbow Room, was released in December 2003. A similarly-titled DVD was released to complement the CD.
Her fifth album, Taking a Chance on Love, was released in September 2004. It debuted at the #1 spot on Billboard's traditional jazz chart and entered Billboard's top 100 pop chart the first week it was released. The album included the song Over the Rainbow, which had been included in her previous release recorded at the Rainbow Room, and also in the soundtrack for the film, Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow.
The Taking a Chance on Love DVD was released in March 2005 and contains performances from the Brecon Jazz Festival in Wales, UK. Monheit released her sixth album, The Season, in October 2005. Her first holiday-themed album, it debuted in the top 10 on Billboard's jazz chart. Monheit told jazzreview.com that it was inspired by Ella Fitzgerald's holiday album, Ella Wishes You a Swinging Christmas.
The singer recently signed a recording contract with Concord Records. Her most recent album, Surrender, debuted at #1 on Billboard's jazz chart.
Just Squeeze Me
Jane Monheit Lyrics
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Want you to know it really is pleasin'
Want you to know I ain't for no teasin'
Treat me sweet and gentle when you say goodnight
Just squeeze me but please don't tease me
I get sentimental when you hold me tight
Just squeeze me but please don't tease me
Singing the blues away each day
Counting the rights and waiting for you
I'm in the mood to let you know
I never knew I loved you so
Please say you love me too
When I get this feelin' I'm in ecstasy
So squeeze me but please don't tease me
Treat me sweet and gentle when you say goodnight
Just squeeze me but please don't tease me
I get sentimental when you hold me tight
Just squeeze me but please don't tease me
Missing you since you went away
Singing the blues away each day
Counting the rights and waiting for you
I'm in the mood to let you know
I never knew I loved you so
Please say you love me too
When I get this feelin' I'm in ecstasy
So squeeze me but please don't tease me
The song "Just Squeeze Me" by Jane Monheit is a classic jazz tune with poetic lyrics about longing for the affection of a lover. The singer expresses her desire for her lover to express his affection towards her physically by squeezing her. The song starts off with the singer expressing that she enjoys being held tightly, and it brings her pleasure. She then goes on to say that she would like her lover not to tease her, indicating a deeper desire to be taken seriously.
The singer goes on to describe how she misses her lover since he has been away, and she has been singing the blues every day. She then emphasizes how fond she is of her lover and how she never knew she loved him so much until he had gone. The singer then passionately pleads with her lover to express his love for her too. The chorus emphasizes the physical need of the singer to be held tightly by her lover, indicating a deep sense of longing and desire.
In many ways, the song "Just Squeeze Me" embodies the classic themes of jazz and blues music in that it conveys the pain of missing someone, the raw passion of a deep-seated love, and the poignant need for human connection. Overall, the song is evocative, romantic, and lyrically thoughtful, making it a timeless classic in jazz music.
Line by Line Meaning
Want you to know I go for your squeezin'
I want you to know that I enjoy it when you hold me tight
Want you to know it really is pleasin'
I want you to know that it feels great when you hold me close
Want you to know I ain't for no teasin'
I don't want you to play games with me, I want you to be honest and sincere
Treat me sweet and gentle when you say goodnight
Be kind and considerate when we part ways for the night
Just squeeze me but please don't tease me
Hold me tight, but don't lead me on or play games with my heart
I get sentimental when you hold me tight
When you hold me close, I become emotional and nostalgic
Missing you since you went away
I've been longing for you ever since you left
Singing the blues away each day
I try to alleviate my sadness by singing or listening to music
Counting the rights and waiting for you
I'm keeping track of the good things in our relationship and eagerly anticipating your return
I'm in the mood to let you know
I'm feeling particularly open and honest, and want to express my feelings to you
I never knew I loved you so
I only recently realized how deep my love for you truly is
Please say you love me too
I'm hoping to hear you express your love for me as well
When I get this feelin' I'm in ecstasy
When I feel your embrace, I'm overcome with happiness and pleasure
So squeeze me but please don't tease me
Hold me close, but don't play with my heart or toy with my emotions
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Duke Ellington
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Treat me sweet and gentle when you say good night
Squeeze me please don't tease me
I get sentimental whenever you hold me tight
So squeeze me, but please don't tease me
Missin' you since you went away
Singin' the blues each day
Countin' the nights waitin' for you
I want you to know
I never knew I'd love you so
Please say you love me too
When I get this feelin', I'm in ecstasy
Squeeze me, please don't tease me
Squeeze me, don't tease me
Mmm squeeze me, baby don't you tease me
Missin' you since you went away
Singin' the blues each day
Countin' the nights waitin' for you
I want you to know
I never knew I'd love you so
Please say you love me too
When I get this feelin', I'm in ecstasy
Squeeze me, please don't tease me
Squeeze me, but don't tease me, yeah
Mmm squeeze me, ah don't you tease me
Don't tease me, Marvin Just squeeze me
SH Studio Shorts
AMAZING!!!
UntilDuskNumber9
WOW!!! I don't fall in love at first listen very often.
P. David Hornik
this should have had at least 60,000 viewers!
Miles
Please don't cheese me