Jane
Jefferson Airplane Lyrics


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Jane, you say it's all over
For you and me girl
There's a time for love
And a time for lettin' it be baby

Jane, you're playin' a game called
Called "hard to get" by its real name
Makin' believe that you just don't feel the same
Oh Jane

Jane, you're playin' a game
You never can win girl
You're stayin' away so I ask you
"Where you been, baby?"

Like a cat and a mouse (cat and a mouse)
From door to door and-a house to house
Don't you pretend you don't know
What I'm talking about

Were all those nights we spent together, hey hey
Only because you didn't know better
I got to know
Jane, you're playin' a game
You're playin' a game, playin' a game

(Jane, Jane, Jane)
Woah Jane you're playin' a game
But why I don't see
Jane you're playin' for fun
But I play for keeps, yes I do
(Jane, Jane, Jane)
That's a game on me, yeah
(Jane, Jane, Jane)
So plain to see
(Jane, Jane, Jane)
Janie, Janie, Janie, Janie, Janie
(Jane, Jane, Jane)
Why you foolin' with me, me, me
(Jane, Jane, Jane)
(Jane, Jane, Jane)




(Jane, Jane, Jane)
(Jane, Jane, Jane)

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Jefferson Starship's "Jane" tell the story of a relationship that has soured and ended, but one person - Jane - is playing games rather than being honest about her feelings. The singer is frustrated with Jane's behavior and calls her out for pretending not to feel the same, even though they have spent so much time together in the past. The song is a plea for Jane to be honest and open about her feelings, rather than playing games.


The lyrics also suggest a power struggle between the singer and Jane, with the repeated refrain of "Jane, Jane, Jane" emphasizing his frustration with her. The cat and mouse metaphor implies that they are both chasing each other, but neither can ever truly catch the other. Ultimately, the song is a call for honesty and clear communication in relationships, rather than playing games and causing unnecessary pain and confusion.


Line by Line Meaning

Jane, you say it's all over
You say our relationship is done


For you and me girl
Between us


There's a time for love
Love is sometimes appropriate


And a time for lettin' it be baby
But it's also necessary to let go at times


Jane, you're playin' a game called
You're pretending to be disinterested


Called 'hard to get' by its real name
Known by its true title


Makin' believe that you just don't feel the same
Acting like you don't reciprocate my feelings


Jane, you're playin' a game
You're playing with me


You never can win girl
You won't be successful


You're stayin' away so I ask you
You've been avoiding me


'Where you been, baby?'
Where have you been?


Like a cat and a mouse (cat and a mouse)
We're playing a game of cat and mouse


From door to door and-a house to house
We chase each other from place to place


Don't you pretend you don't know
You know what's going on


What I'm talking about
You understand me


Were all those nights we spent together, hey hey
Did we spend all those nights together for nothing?


Only because you didn't know better
Maybe you didn't realize what you were doing


I got to know
I need to know the truth


Jane, you're playin' a game
You're playing a risky game


You're playin' a game, playin' a game
And it's just a game


(Jane, Jane, Jane)
(Jane, Jane, Jane)


Woah Jane you're playin' a game
You're playing with me Jane


But why I don't see
But I don't understand why


Jane you're playin' for fun
You're not taking this seriously


But I play for keeps, yes I do
But I'm serious about us


(Jane, Jane, Jane)
(Jane, Jane, Jane)


That's a game on me, yeah
That's a game you're playing with me


(Jane, Jane, Jane)
(Jane, Jane, Jane)


So plain to see
It's obvious


(Jane, Jane, Jane)
(Jane, Jane, Jane)


Janie, Janie, Janie, Janie, Janie
Janie, Janie, Janie, Janie, Janie


(Jane, Jane, Jane)
(Jane, Jane, Jane)


Why you foolin' with me, me, me
Why are you playing with me?


(Jane, Jane, Jane)
(Jane, Jane, Jane)


(Jane, Jane, Jane)
(Jane, Jane, Jane)


(Jane, Jane, Jane)
(Jane, Jane, Jane)




Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Craig Chaquico, L Kantner Paul, David Freiberg, Jim Mcpherson

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@jj9131

Jane, you say it's all over
For you and me girl
There's a time for love
And a time for lettin' it be baby
Jane, you're playin' a game called
Called "hard to get" by its real name
Makin' believe that you just don't feel the same
Oh Jane
Jane, you're playin' a game
You never can win girl
You're stayin' away so I ask you
"Where you been, baby?"
Like a cat and a mouse (cat and a mouse)
From door to door and-a house to house
Don't you pretend you don't know
What I'm talking about
Were all those nights we spent together, hey hey
Only because you didn't know better
I got to know
Jane, you're playin' a game
You're playin' a game, playin' a game
Woah Jane you're playin' a game
But why I don't see
Jane you're playin' for fun
But I play for keeps, yes I do
(Jane, Jane, Jane)
That's a game on me, yeah
(Jane, Jane, Jane)
So plain to see
(Jane, Jane, Jane)
Janie, Janie, Janie, Janie, Janie
(Jane, Jane, Jane)
Why you foolin' with me, me, me
(Jane, Jane, Jane)
(Jane, Jane, Jane)
(Jane, Jane, Jane)
(Jane, Jane, Jane)



All comments from YouTube:

@jordanglueck3245

This song can be enjoyed wherever, doing whatever

@thomaspayton436

FROM WHEREVER weigh whatever with hands in pockets

@joshnolen2675

He is the AEW International Champion Freshly Squeezed Orange Cassidy!!

@Colby.covington

BEACHBREAK

@jbuch66koop

Great cruising song!

@jackkeithley4934

@@thomaspayton436 and all that you said there is why AEW will never be taken seriously, when they have some useless twat like Pockets there. Unless he is being legit concussed and beaten, he should not be watched.

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@nervo6321

One of the greatest rock songs ever...superb vocals...briliant guitar work...fabulous keyboards...

@faceup0215

Totally agree.

@suzannelundy8468

Agreed.

@bonniehughes9375

Craig Chaquico.....is awesome!!!

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