1. Jessica Wi… Read Full Bio ↴There are at least two artists who go by this name:
1. Jessica Williams is an American pianist and composer who has deep roots in the Jazz Tradition and has a style that draws on Thelonious Monk, John Coltrane, and Miles Davis.
She was born in Baltimore, Maryland, on March 17, 1948. She was classically trained at the Peabody Conservatory of Music, beginning lessons at age seven.
She moved to Philadelphia during her teens and began playing with the great Philly Joe Jones, drummer for the Miles Davis Quintet.
She is a two-time Grammy nominee. In 1986, her album Nothin' But the Truth was nominated for a Grammy, and in late 2004, her album LIVE at Yoshi's Volume One was also nominated for a Grammy.
In her mid-twenties, she moved to California, where she played in the bands of Eddie Harris, Dexter Gordon, Tony Williams, Stan Getz, Big Nick Nicholaus, Airto and Flora, Charlie Rouse, John Abercrombie, Charlie Haden, Leroy Vinnegar, and others.
She has released over 40 albums, including Time to Burn on Red and Blue (a trio w/ Dave Captein, Mel Brown); Some Ballads Some Blues on Red and Blue (a trio w/ Dave Captein, Mel Brown); Jessica Plays for Lovers on Red and Blue (solo piano); and Live at Yoshi's Vol. One and Two on Maxjazz (a trio w/ Ray Drummond, Victor Lewis).
(1a) Due to her being based in northern California, Jessica Williams is a bit underrated, but (on evidence of her sets for Jazz Focus and Hep) she is one of the top jazz pianists of today. Williams is a powerful virtuoso whose complete control of the keyboard, wit, solid sense of swing, and the influence of Thelonious Monk have combined to make her a particularly notable player. She started taking piano lessons when she was four and was gigging as a teenager. Williams took extensive classical lessons but also gigged with Philly Joe Jones in Philadelphia before moving to San Francisco in 1977. She was the house pianist at Keystone Korner for a time and made a few interesting recordings (some as Jessica Jennifer Williams) during the period, sometimes utilizing electronics. Although she appeared on Charlie Rouse's final record and gigged steadily, Williams was largely off record (outside of her own private Quanta label) until re-emerging in the late '80s as a brilliant solo acoustic player. She is a giant whose many dates for Jazz Focus (five of its first ten releases feature Williams) and Hep are consistently brilliant. ~ Scott Yanow
2. Jessica Williams is a Country, Singer Songwriter from Montgomery, AL, who currently resides in Nashville, TN.
They Call Me the Queen of Fools
Jessica Williams Lyrics
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It makes you glad to see me sad
I give my love all of the time
You get the love that should be mine
I must be crazy out of my mind
Taking abuse from you all of the time
You have control of my body and soul
I'm hocked on you, what can I do?
(They call me The Queen of Fools)
They say, girl, we just mean you!
(They call me The Queen of Fools)
For holding on to someone like you
(They call me The Queen of Fools)
They say, girl, this ain't no fun
(They call me The Queen of Fools)
Cause my troubled love is better than all
Oh, keep running
Run, run while you can
(Keep running)
Oh, keep running
You deserve a better man
Oohh
I gotta escape from this feeling inside
No where to run, no where to hide
I trapped between this heaven or hell
Try to be strong but too more need to will
Life with you is like a contest
To I win the prize or I get what is left
Tonight I wait to you through have a fall
Slip till when love is better than all
(They call me The Queen of Fools)
They say, girl, we just mean you!
(They call me The Queen of Fools)
For holding on to someone like you
(They call me The Queen of Fools)
They say, girl, this ain't no fun
(They call me The Queen of Fools)
Cause my troubled love is better than all
Oh, keep running
Run, run while you can
Oh, keep running
You deserve a better man
Oohh
(They call me The Queen of Fools)
(They call me The Queen of Fools)
(They call me The Queen of Fools)
They say, girl, we just mean you!
(They call me The Queen of Fools)
For holding on, holding on
(They call me The Queen of Fools)
They say, girl, this ain't no fun
(They call me The Queen of Fools)
For holding on
(They call me The Queen of Fools)
They say, girl, we just mean you!
(They call me The Queen of Fools)
"They Call Me the Queen of Fools" is a song by Jessica Williams about a woman who is in an abusive relationship, and can't seem to escape from it. The lyrics present a scenario where the woman is treated poorly by her partner, and despite her best efforts to give him her love, she is consistently mistreated. The line "I'm hooked on you, what can I do?" suggests that she is struggling to break free from the emotional grip her abuser has on her.
The title of the song, "The Queen of Fools," is referencing the way society may view women who stay in abusive relationships as being naive or foolish. The repetition of the line "They call me The Queen of Fools" emphasizes this societal label, and the woman's struggle to break free from it.
The chorus provides a message of hope, as it encourages the woman to keep running and striving for a better life. The line "You deserve a better man" is particularly powerful, as it emphasizes the importance of self-worth and the desire for a healthier relationship.
Overall, "They Call Me the Queen of Fools" is a poignant and emotional portrayal of the difficulties that come with being in an abusive relationship, and the struggle to break free from it.
Line by Line Meaning
I treat you good, you treat me bad
Even though I treat you well, you treat me poorly.
It makes you glad to see me sad
Seeing me unhappy brings you joy.
I give my love all of the time
I consistently give all of my love to you.
You get the love that should be mine
You receive the love that I rightfully deserve.
I must be crazy out of my mind
I feel insane for staying with someone who treats me poorly.
Taking abuse from you all of the time
I endure mistreatment from you constantly.
You have control of my body and soul
You hold power over both my physical and emotional being.
I'm hocked on you, what can I do?
I am addicted to you and feel powerless to change it.
(They call me The Queen of Fools)
People refer to me as someone who is foolish.
They say, girl, we just mean you!
People are directly referring to me when they say 'Queen of Fools.'
For holding on to someone like you
People think I am foolish for staying in a relationship with someone who mistreats me.
They say, girl, this ain't no fun
People think I am not enjoying this situation.
Cause my troubled love is better than all
I would rather have this flawed relationship than be alone.
Oh, keep running
The singer advises someone to run away from a similar situation.
Run, run while you can
The singer urges someone to leave while they still have the chance.
You deserve a better man
The artist believes the person deserves a better partner.
I gotta escape from this feeling inside
The artist wants to escape the negative emotions they are feeling.
No where to run, no where to hide
The singer feels trapped in this situation with no way out.
I trapped between this heaven or hell
The singer feels stuck between a good and bad place.
Try to be strong but too more need to will
The artist is trying to be strong, but they need more willpower to leave the toxic relationship.
Life with you is like a contest
Being with you is like being in a constant competition.
To I win the prize or I get what is left
The artist either wins something significant or is left with scraps.
Tonight I wait to you through have a fall
The singer is waiting for the partner to make a mistake and fall from grace.
Slip till when love is better than all
The artist believes that being in a flawed relationship is better than being alone.
Writer(s): Simon Soussan, Josef A Powell, Arthur R Posey
Contributed by Josiah L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.