In late 1997 she created a band with the remaining members of Buckley's band called Black Beetle and finished an eponymous album which was never released. This was the first project where she was writing as well as fronting a band. Jeff buckley was her boyfriend at the time he drowned in '97.
According to Songfacts, Wasser took her curious stage name from the fact that she once attended a fancy dress party as an officer of the NYPD.
Run For Love
Joan as Police Woman Lyrics
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And I am quick
Like the wind
Like Athena
I fly, I fly
Moment to moment
Am I what you have in mind
'Cause it's all been written divine revelations
Why don't we make love, make love
Over and over
That is what I have in mind
Go on and read my mind
Although you're just my kind
Oh won't you see
Oh won't you be mine
Go on and read my mind
Although you're just my kind
Oh won't you see
Oh won't you be mine...
You can call me criminal
But I see nothing so evil
With giving it all to me
And I just have to believe you won't say no
So don't say no
'Cause yes comes so easily
Just tell me now
'Cause I can hardly breathe
I lose all control in your presence
What can I do to show you what it's like
Darling please take love, tender love
I am telling you now and forever
I am what you have in mind
Have in mind
Have in mind, oh
Go on and read my mind
Although you're just my kind
Oh won't you see
Oh won't you be mine
Go on and read my mind
Although you're just my kind
Oh won't you see
Oh won't you be mine...
The lyrics of Joan as Police Woman's song "Run For Love" are about someone who is running towards love, living in the present moment, and hoping to make a connection with someone special. The singer describes herself as being quick and powerful like the wind or Athena, the goddess of wisdom and war, while she moves through life moment to moment. Although she is unsure if she is what the other person has in mind, she is not interested in talking about the future, as she believes it is already written in divine revelations. Instead, she wants to focus on making love "over and over" with this person.
The lyrics also suggest that the singer is willing to take risks for love, as she says that others might see her as a criminal for giving herself so fully to another person. However, she believes that the other person won't say no to her and that yes comes easily to them. She implores the other person to not say no because she can hardly breathe without their affirmation. She loses control in their presence and wants to show them what it's like to be loved tenderly. Ultimately, she hopes that the other person will see her as their kindred spirit and be willing to be hers.
Line by Line Meaning
I run for love
I am driven by the desire to find love and will pursue it aggressively.
And I am quick
I am agile and ready to chase love whenever the opportunity arises.
Like the wind
I move swiftly and effortlessly in the pursuit of love.
Like Athena
I am inspired by the Greek goddess of wisdom, courage, and inspiration to be wise, brave, and creative in my pursuit of love.
I fly, I fly
I soar above fear and limitations and embrace the freedom and possibility of love.
Moment to moment
I live in the present and cherish each moment of the love journey.
Am I what you have in mind
I wonder if I meet your expectations and desires in love, and if I can fulfill your dreams and needs.
I don't wanna talk on my future with you
I don't want to plan or speculate about our future together, but rather live spontaneously and authentically in the present moment of our love journey.
'Cause it's all been written divine revelations
Because fate or destiny or a higher power has already predetermined our future together, so why bother planning or worrying about it?
Why don't we make love, make love
Why don't we express our love physically and emotionally, and deepen our connection and intimacy?
Over and over
Repeatedly and rhythmically, as a way to celebrate and affirm our love.
That is what I have in mind
That is my main desire and intention regarding our relationship, to make love and enjoy each other's company.
Go on and read my mind
Try to understand my thoughts and feelings without me having to spell them out explicitly.
Although you're just my kind
Even though you may share my taste and preferences in love, you may not be able to fully comprehend or anticipate my inner world.
Oh won't you see
Won't you please notice, acknowledge, and respond to my needs and signals in love?
Oh won't you be mine
Won't you please commit to me, and share your love and life with me?
You can call me criminal
You can judge me or criticize me for my bold or unconventional approach to love, but I don't see it as wrong or harmful.
But I see nothing so evil
But I don't see anything inherently bad or immoral about loving passionately and freely.
With giving it all to me
With investing all your love, trust, and faith in me, and surrendering yourself to our relationship.
And I just have to believe you won't say no
And I need to have faith that you won't reject or resist my love and proposal.
So don't say no
So please don't turn me down, and give our love a chance.
'Cause yes comes so easily
Because accepting and embracing love should be a natural and joyful response to another person's love.
Just tell me now
Please be honest and clear about your feelings and intentions, and don't leave me in doubt and uncertainty.
'Cause I can hardly breathe
Because my love for you is so intense and overwhelming, that it takes my breath away and makes it hard for me to think or act clearly.
I lose all control in your presence
I am so mesmerized and enchanted by your charm and beauty, that I forget myself and surrender to your spell.
What can I do to show you what it's like
How can I convey to you the richness and depth of my love, and how it feels to be with me?
Darling please take love, tender love
My dear, please accept and cherish my love, which is soft, gentle, and caring.
I am telling you now and forever
I am assuring you that my love for you is sincere, committed, and enduring, and that I will always cherish and honor our love.
I am what you have in mind
I am the embodiment of your dreams, hopes, and desires in love, and I want to live up to them and fulfill them.
Contributed by Lucas F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.