In 1984, Wiedlin was the first to leave The Go-Go's to pursue a solo career (largely because the group refused to let Wiedlin sing lead vocals on "Forget That Day" from the Talk Show album; it was one of many tunes that Wiedlin, a principal songwriter for the group, had authored). She released four solo albums, Jane Wiedlin (1985), Fur (1988) which included the top 10 hit single "Rush Hour", Tangled (1990), and Kissproof World (2000). She formed a punk band, froSTed (the unusual orthography coming from the fact Jane is a huge Star Trek fan), which released an album in 1995 to good reviews but poor promotion and sales. In addition to "Rush Hour," notable singles include "Blue Kiss," "Inside A Dream," and "World On Fire," the latter of which sported a semi-controversial video.
Wiedlin has done voice acting work, such as appearances on the animated program Mission Hill as Gwen, Andy's girlfriend, seemingly made out to be cooler and more mature than border-line deadbeat Andy. Jane appeared in the 1989 film "Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure" as Joan Of Arc.
After a successful tour and clearing of the animosity which had contributed to the original split, The Go-Go's reformed as a regular unit in 2000. The band released God Bless the Go-Go's in 2001, its first studio effort in 17 years.
Her track "Rush Hour" was recently remixed by a team of producers including James Hockley and Ed Lucas, as well as two un-named but "well known" music industry figures, under the moniker "SJB". The track was featured on the Ministry of Sound 2007 Annual.
Euphoria
Jane Wiedlin Lyrics
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You cannot make us cry
You'll never take away
The love inside us
You cannot push us back
You cannot make us fall
And when you tell us lies
The truth will call us
We won't stop dancing in the fire
Our voices lifting higher
Oh-oh, oh-oh
Euphoria is in our hearts
Is in our hearts
Oh-oh, oh-oh
Euphoria is in our minds
We want a better life
We won't get caught between
A world that suffers
And a world we dream of
You cannot quiet us
We just keep getting stronger
And all the walls you build
Won't hold much longer
So don't stop dancing in the fire
Our voices lifting higher
Oh-oh, oh-oh
Euphoria is in our hearts
Is in our hearts
Oh-oh, oh-oh
Euphoria is in our minds
Oh-oh, oh-oh
Euphoria is in our hearts
Is in our hearts
Oh-oh, oh-oh
Euphoria is in our minds
Trust the joy inside of you
Joy inside of you
Look for love in all that you do
In every little thing that you do
Feel everything that you do
We won't stop dancing in the fire
Our voices lifting higher
Oh-oh, oh-oh
Euphoria is in our minds
Oh-oh, oh-oh
Euphoria
Oh-oh, oh-oh
Euphoria is in our minds
Oh-oh, oh-oh
Euphoria is in our hearts
Is in our hearts
Oh-oh, oh-oh
Euphoria is in our minds
Oh-oh, oh-oh
Euphoria
Oh-oh, oh-oh
Euphoria
Oh-oh, oh-oh
Euphoria
Oh-oh, oh-oh
Euphoria
In Jane Wiedlin's song "Euphoria," the lyrics are a message of empowerment and resilience in the face of adversity. The first verse begins with the lines, "You cannot hold us down / You cannot make us cry," indicating a refusal to give in to whatever external forces may be trying to bring the singer down. The chorus speaks to the idea of euphoria as a source of strength and hope, with the lines, "Euphoria is in our hearts / Is in our minds" acting as a sort of mantra for the listener to hold onto.
The second verse continues the theme of refusing to be silenced or held back, concluding with the lines, "And all the walls you build / Won't hold much longer." This could be a reference to societal structures that have worked to marginalize certain groups or suppress voices that go against the status quo. The bridge of the song brings in the idea of trusting in one's own joy and seeking out love, which could be interpreted as a call to prioritize self-care and connection with others in order to maintain one's sense of well-being and positivity.
Line by Line Meaning
You cannot hold us down
We cannot be restrained by outside forces
You cannot make us cry
We will not let external factors affect our emotions
You'll never take away
It is impossible for you to completely eliminate
The love inside us
The innate love and passion that drives us
You cannot push us back
We will not be deterred by opposition
You cannot make us fall
We cannot be toppled by adversity
And when you tell us lies
When deceit is presented to us
The truth will call us
We will gravitate towards the truth
We won't stop dancing in the fire
We will continue to persevere through difficult situations
Our voices lifting higher
Our message becomes louder and more effective
Oh-oh, oh-oh
Exclamation of joy and excitement
Euphoria is in our hearts
A sense of intense happiness resides within us
Is in our hearts
Reiteration of the previous line
Euphoria is in our minds
A state of extreme optimism and bliss is present in our thoughts
We want a better life
We strive for a life of improvement and fulfillment
We won't get caught between
We will not become stuck in the middle
A world that suffers
A place filled with pain and hardship
And a world we dream of
A place full of hope and possibility
You cannot quiet us
Our message cannot be silenced
We just keep getting stronger
We continue to grow in resilience and determination
And all the walls you build
The barriers that are constructed
Won't hold much longer
Will not last forever
Trust the joy inside of you
Have faith in the happiness that you possess
Joy inside of you
Reiteration of the previous line
Look for love in all that you do
Find love and positivity in all aspects of life
In every little thing that you do
Even the smallest actions can bring joy
Feel everything that you do
Experience and embrace all emotions
Euphoria
Feeling of intense happiness and elation
Contributed by Abigail H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.