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.
Start Of My Heart
Joan as Police Woman Lyrics
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You chained me down and taught me
The damage I've done
(Damage I've done)
Can show me the way to my heart?
Sing, sing out my love
'Cause I've been here before
(No, it don't get you a thing)
I learned this on the way to my heart
It was with you Rivington deep
September we took the long way
And your hand led me home like Orion
You woke my heart with your northern lights
With your song
Yes you, you slay me origami dog
I wonder if you'll do it again
(Please do it again)
I'll thank you from the deep of my heart
I'll thank you for the start of my heart
The song "Start of My Heart" by Joan as Police Woman is a love song that expresses gratitude for the transformation brought about by the love of another person. The lyrics discuss the singer's growth and newfound understanding of the damage she has caused due to the emotional chains placed upon her by her partner. Despite the difficulties that come with romantic love, the song encourages the singer to sing out her love and face her fears instead of staying silent.
The lyrics suggest that the love transformed the singer, leading her to become someone who can now show herself the way to her heart. There is a clear indication that this person has been down this road before, but the difference is the mere presence of someone in their life. The song expresses the impact of one person's love on another, and how they have the power to wake the heart of the singer with their song. The singer is eternally grateful to this person as they believe it marks the start of their heart.
Line by Line Meaning
You changed me
You transformed me into a different person
You chained me down and taught me
You restrained me and made me learn a lesson
The damage I've done
The harm I have caused
(Damage I've done)
(The harm I have caused)
Can show me the way to my heart?
Can guide me to finding my innermost feelings?
Sing, sing out my love
Express my love through singing
'Cause I've been here before
Because I have experienced this before
And silence don't get you a thing
Staying quiet won't bring you what you want
(No, it don't get you a thing)
(No, remaining silent won't get you what you desire)
I learned this on the way to my heart
I acquired this knowledge on my journey towards self-discovery
It was with you Rivington deep
It happened with you in Rivington, a place with great depth and meaning
September we took the long way
In September, we chose the longer path
And your hand led me home like Orion
And you guided me back home like the constellation Orion
You woke my heart with your northern lights
You made my heart come alive with your aurora borealis-like aura
With your song
Through your music
Yes you, you slay me origami dog
You, you impress me like a paper dog folded using the origami technique
I wonder if you'll do it again
I am curious if you will make me feel that way once more
(Please do it again)
(I hope you make me feel that way again)
I'll thank you from the deep of my heart
I will express my gratitude sincerely
I'll thank you for the start of my heart
I will thank you for igniting my heart's passion and emotion
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: JOAN WASSER
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The Night Talker - Memorie d'orrore
You changed me
You chained me down and taught me
The damage I've done
(Damage I've done)
Can show me the way to my heart?
Sing, sing out my love
'Cause I've been here before
And silence don't get you a thing
(No, it don't get you a thing)
I learned this on the way to my heart
It was with you Rivington deep
September we took the long way
And your hand led me home like Orion
You woke my heart with your northern lights
With your song
Yes you, you slay me origami dog
I wonder if you'll do it again
(Please do it again)
I'll thank you from the deep of my heart
I'll thank you for the start of my heart
Søren Munk
Oh this is such a masterpiece... Songs like this can save lives... Touches me so deep i can't even describe it.
John Gibbs
I like her. She's very original, creative. Has a lot of heart and passion.😇
Mart Basa
my favourite song of the year. i love joan as policewoman so much, i sing her everyday.(even in my head:)
Katherine Jakovich
...oh hello...fancy meeting you here! xoxo
Miss Linda
what an incredible love song to her late love. each intimate lyric she reveals, the depth of her expressions as she sings, and each note she thoughtfully kisses her memory of him with are brought to life with such sincerity...all elegantly woven through her indescribable heartache. this is a tribute worthy of the deepest kind of love.
The Night Talker - Memorie d'orrore
You changed me
You chained me down and taught me
The damage I've done
(Damage I've done)
Can show me the way to my heart?
Sing, sing out my love
'Cause I've been here before
And silence don't get you a thing
(No, it don't get you a thing)
I learned this on the way to my heart
It was with you Rivington deep
September we took the long way
And your hand led me home like Orion
You woke my heart with your northern lights
With your song
Yes you, you slay me origami dog
I wonder if you'll do it again
(Please do it again)
I'll thank you from the deep of my heart
I'll thank you for the start of my heart
fofogs
I love this song.The video reminds me of Sinead O'Connors video for "nothing compares".Simple.... and very powerful ! I could watch it over and over.
Paul Kelleher
Love the music of this supremely talented musician.
elmore jenkins
Mesmerizing and heart stirring. I left this world for 4:39. Only other artist who does this for me is her one-time mentor, Antony. I think Joan is channeling her.
elevenart
This video slays me, every time
such a beautiful thank you to her Beloved.
I hope we that feel her, help her to rise even higher.