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Harper has appeared in more than twenty motion pictures, most notably Dario Argento's horror classic Suspiria, My Favorite Year, Phantom of the Paradise, and Shock Treatment, where she demonstrated great skills as a singer in the rock/pop style. Woody Allen featured her in his films Stardust Memories, and Love and Death. She was also featured in the fourth season of It's Garry Shandling's Show and in the Steven Spielberg/Tom Cruise film Minority Report. Most recently she has been a singer of children's music and an author of children's books. She was named by Parenting Magazine as "Parent of the Month" in 2004.
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In My Own Way
Jessica Harper Lyrics
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If only you knew how to play
If you could sleep nights
Stop your crying
Then you might find out I still love you in my own way
If that′s not enough then I am so sorry I met you
It was almost like leading you on
But there's more to it all
That keeps on going wrong
So don′t tell me you love me
How am I supposed to know what that means
No don't sell emotion
You can't find devotion
If you′re falling apart at the seams
I hope that you smile
When you reach your conclusion
I hope that you′ll know just what to say
But if it should mean that the party's over
You should know that I still love you
You should know that I still love you
You should know that I still love you
In my own way
In my own way
In my own way
In my own way
The lyrics to Jessica Harper's song In My Own Way explore the complicated nature of love and relationships. The first verse suggests that the singer's love interest is not living up to their potential, and that they are unable to win prizes or play the game of life well. Despite this, the singer still loves this person, but only in their own unique way. The second verse seems to address the love interest's emotional instability, and the difficulty this causes in the relationship. The singer is asking this person not to sell or fake their emotions, and to instead find true devotion within themselves.
Throughout the song, there is a feeling of tension between the singer's love for this person and the realization that the relationship may not work out. The repeated phrase "you should know that I still love you in my own way" reinforces the idea that the singer's love is not conventional or easily-defined. There is a certain sadness and resignation in the lyrics, as if the singer understands that they and their love are not enough to fix the problems in the relationship. Overall, In My Own Way is a poignant and introspective look at the complexities of love.
Writer(s): Toy Caldwell Jr.
Contributed by Samuel S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.