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.
Spring Can Really Hang You Up the Most
Jane Monheit Lyrics
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Throw my heart away each spring
Now a spring romance
Hasn't got a chance
Promised my first dance to winter
All I've got to show's a splinter
For my little fling
That never left the post
I lie in my room
Starring up at the ceiling
Spring can really hang you up the most
Morning's kiss wakes trees and flowers
And to them I'd like to drink a toast
But I walk in the park
Just to kill the lonely hours
Spring can really hang you up the most
All afternoon
The birds twitter-twitt
I know the tune
This is love, this is it
Heard it before
And don't I know the score
And I've decided that spring is a bore
Love seems sure around the new year
Now it's April
Love is just a ghost
Spring arrived on time
Only what became of you, dear?
Spring can really hang you up the most
Spring can really hang you up the most
Love came my way
I hoped it would last
We had our day
Now it's all in the past
Spring came along
A season of song
Full of sweet promise
But something went wrong
Doctor's once prescribed a tonic
Sulfur and molasses was the dose
Didn't help me a bit
My condition must be chronic
Spring can really hang you up the most
All alone, the party is over
Old man winter was a gracious host
But when you keep praying
For snow to hide the clover
Spring can really hang you up the most
The song "Spring Can Really Hang You Up the Most" by Jane Monheit is all about the emotional turmoil that can come with the season of spring. The lyrics start off with the singer reminiscing about how, in the past, she used to fall in love every spring only to have her heart broken. She now knows that these springtime romances are fleeting and promises herself that she won't get swept up in them anymore. Despite her determination, she can't help but feel a sense of loneliness and frustration as she watches the world around her come back to life while she remains stuck in a rut.
The second verse depicts the singer's struggle to enjoy the beauty of spring while feeling lonely and disconnected. The birds are singing and the flowers are blooming, but she can't shake the feeling that something is missing. She goes for walks in the park to pass the time, but even the sunshine and fresh air can't seem to lift her spirits. As the song goes on, the lyrics become increasingly pessimistic. The singer reflects on failed relationships and the futility of hoping for love to bloom in the spring. In the end, she resigns herself to the fact that spring can be a painful and lonely time.
Overall, "Spring Can Really Hang You Up the Most" is a poignant and emotional song that captures the bittersweet nature of springtime.
Line by Line Meaning
Once I was a sentimental thing
In the past, I used to get emotionally attached to people easily
Throw my heart away each spring
I used to fall in love every spring and get my heart broken
Now a spring romance
Nowadays, a romantic relationship in the spring season
Hasn't got a chance
Doesn't seem likely to work out
Promised my first dance to winter
I committed to avoiding romantic relationships in the spring and waiting for winter
All I've got to show's a splinter
I got hurt despite my precautions
For my little fling
For my brief, insignificant romantic involvement
Spring, this year has got me feeling like a horse
This spring, I feel stuck and unable to move forward
That never left the post
Like a horse that didn't even start the race
I lie in my room
I spend my days mostly indoors
Starring up at the ceiling
I spend a lot of time lost in thought, looking at the ceiling
Spring can really hang you up the most
The season of spring can be particularly difficult and depressing
Morning's kiss wakes trees and flowers
The morning sunlight makes the plants and flowers come alive
And to them I'd like to drink a toast
I would like to celebrate the beauty of nature with a drink
But I walk in the park
Despite the beauty of nature around me, I feel lonely and unfulfilled
Just to kill the lonely hours
I go for walks in the park to pass the time and distract myself from my loneliness
All afternoon
Throughout the afternoon
The birds twitter-twitt
The birds sing their songs
I know the tune
I recognize the melody
This is love, this is it
This is what love feels like and this is what it's all about
Heard it before
I've experienced love in the past
And don't I know the score
I know how love usually turns out for me
And I've decided that spring is a bore
I've come to the conclusion that spring is dull and uneventful for me
Love seems sure around the new year
I feel more positive about love and relationships at the start of the year
Now it's April
Now that it's April
Love is just a ghost
Love is already gone and feels like a distant memory
Spring arrived on time
The beauty and warmth of spring have arrived as expected
Only what became of you, dear?
I wonder what happened to the person I was involved with
Spring can really hang you up the most
The season of spring can be particularly difficult and depressing
Love came my way
I fell in love
I hoped it would last
I was optimistic and wished the love would endure
We had our day
Our love had its moment but is now over
Now it's all in the past
Our love is now just a distant memory
Spring came along
Spring season arrived
A season of song
A season where birds sing and nature comes alive
Full of sweet promise
With the beauty of nature comes hope and possibility
But something went wrong
Despite the sweet promise, something didn't quite work out
Doctor's once prescribed a tonic
Doctors once gave me a remedy
Sulfur and molasses was the dose
The remedy involved sulfur and molasses
Didn't help me a bit
The remedy didn't provide any relief
My condition must be chronic
My problem is long-lasting and seems hard to cure
Spring can really hang you up the most
The season of spring can be particularly difficult and depressing
All alone, the party is over
I feel lonely and isolated now that my brief romantic involvement is over
Old man winter was a gracious host
During the winter season, I felt comfortable and content
But when you keep praying
When you keep wishing and hoping
For snow to hide the clover
For the conditions to be what you prefer, regardless of reality
Spring can really hang you up the most
The season of spring can be particularly difficult and depressing
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Written by: Frances Landesman, Thomas J Tommy Jr Wolf
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