Taylor has toured Europe with the supergroup D.U.P. with fellow band members Dave Stewart (Eurythmics), Candy Dulfer (Prince), Mudbone Cooper (Parliment-Funkadelic) and Jimmy Cliff. If you can imagine the love child of Stevie Ray Vaughan and Dusty Springfield then you are beginning to get a feel for Taylor's mixture of fiery guitar playing, sultry vocals and 100% pure soul. But unlike many other young phenoms, she has quickly developed a resumé to back up the hype. Born and raised amidst the coal mines of Britain's Black Country, she picked up a guitar and got turned on to the blues as a very young teenager.
Dave Stewart first discovered Joanne when he saw her play at the tender age of 16. He describes his reaction as follows. 'I have played with all sorts of blues musicians all over the world, such as R.L. Burnside and Jesse-Mae Hemphill. I heard something I thought I would never hear, a British white girl playing blues guitar so deep and passionately it made the hairs on the back of my neck stand on end! Not only was I in total shock but it took me a good few minutes to ask her how long she had been playing like that. "A few years," she replied. "How old are you now?" "Sixteen." I woke up a few seconds later on the floor.'
Taylor has toured the U.K. with her own band since she was 14, headlining top clubs such as Ronnie Scott's and the Marquee; she has also performed at several of the top European festivals, playing alongside many of her heroes like B.B. King. It is a safe bet that Taylor is the only teenage girl invited to sit in on one of Bill Wymans recording sessions.
Her own writing has led her to something beyond the blues, a soulful mix of roots and pop influences sung in a haunting smoky voice. Taylor has written with Bruce McCabe (Jonny Lang) and grammy winning songwriter/producer Kevin Bowe (Jonny Lang, Etta James, Paul Westerberg).
Jealousy
Joanne Shaw Taylor Lyrics
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And it cuts me wide
This gut rock feelin'
I get inside
And I blame you
But it's really me
Can't rid myself
Of jealousy
When I'm away
And you're at home
I don't believe
You're on your own
It's my foolish
Insecurity
Can't rid myself
Of jealousy
As thick as mud
It's in my veins
It's in my blood
It's plain to see
I love you more
Than you love me
It get's me so
I can't sleep at night
I walk the floor
In the pale moonlight
Yes, I blame you
But it's really me
Can't rid myself
Of jealousy
It's thick as mud
It's in my veins
It's in my blood
It's plain to see
I love you more
Than you love me, baby
It's thick as mud
It's in my veins
It's in my blood
It's plain to see
I love you so much
It's killin' me, baby
It's thick as mud
It's in my veins
It's in my blood
Jealously
It's plain to see
I love you more
Than you love me
You'll be the death of me, baby,
It's thick as mud
It's in my veins...
In “Jealousy” by Joanne Shaw Taylor, the lyrics express the feeling of jealousy that the singer feels towards her lover. The song starts by describing the physical and emotional pain that jealousy inflicts on her, emphasizing the depth of the emotion using a metaphor asserting that it cuts through her like a knife, a gut rock feeling inside. In the chorus, the singer meditates on the root of the problem and confesses that it's really her own insecurities and lack of trust that cause her to feel this way. She goes on to blame herself for this gut-wrenching experience, adding that her partner is not at fault. The second verse reveals that while she's away, she can't shake the feeling that her partner is cheating on her. The chorus repeats with the same theme of self-blame, as she tries to accept the reality of her situation. The bridge highlights the intensity of her love for her partner, juxtaposing it with his disinterest, a fact that makes the jealousy even harder to bear.
Line by Line Meaning
It cuts me deep
The feeling of jealousy is intense and painful for me.
And it cuts me wide
Jealousy affects not just my thoughts, but also my physical and emotional well-being.
This gut rock feelin'
Jealousy is like a heavy rock sitting in my gut, making me feel weighed down and uncomfortable.
I get inside
Jealousy is something that I experience internally, not something caused by external factors.
And I blame you
Although I know deep down that my jealousy is my own issue, I can't help but project that blame onto you.
But it's really me
I recognize that my jealousy is a result of my own insecurities and not something you're doing wrong.
Can't rid myself
Despite my best efforts, I am unable to completely eliminate my jealous feelings.
When I'm away
I feel particularly jealous when we're apart from each other.
And you're at home
The thought of you being at home without me intensifies my jealous feelings.
I don't believe
I struggle to trust that you are faithful and loyal to me.
You're on your own
I fear that you're doing something behind my back because I am not there to monitor your actions.
It's my foolish
I recognize that my jealous thoughts and actions are irrational and unfounded.
Insecurity
My jealousy is rooted in my own feelings of insecurity and inadequacy.
As thick as mud
Jealousy is a dense and heavy emotion that affects me deeply.
It's in my veins
Jealousy is something that I feel on a very deep and fundamental level.
It's in my blood
Jealousy is a part of who I am as a person, and something that I struggle to control.
It's plain to see
My jealous feelings are obvious to others and are not something that I can hide well.
I love you more
My jealousy stems from a deep and intense love for you.
Than you love me
I fear that you do not love me as much as I love you, which intensifies my jealous feelings.
It gets me so
My jealous feelings become so overwhelming that I struggle to find peace or rest.
I can't sleep at night
My jealous thoughts and worries keep me awake at night, making it difficult to get restful sleep.
I walk the floor
My jealous thoughts cause me to pace and fret, unable to sit still or relax.
In the pale moonlight
My jealous feelings are particularly intense at night, when everything feels more ominous and uncertain.
It's killin' me, baby
My jealousy is taking a serious toll on my mental and emotional health, as well as my relationship with you.
Jealousy
This song is about the destructive and overwhelming nature of jealousy.
You'll be the death of me, baby
If I cannot learn to manage my jealousy, it may end up destroying both me and our relationship together.
Contributed by Gabriel I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@penfloyd
24 dislikes???? How can that solo NOT blow you away? Thats how a Gibson was meant to be played
@gabbyhayes4561
David, those people got 💩in their ears,they can't help it.😎🇨🇱
@rickcaldwell9037
If they don't like her they don't like music.
@hotrodzguitarz9429
24 idiots 😢
@virgosrule71
@@rickcaldwell9037TRUTH‼️🤟🏾
@Msdrivensoul
Jealousy
@MaxMyg_EcaMbaeB
I've seen a lot of virtuoso guitarists, but this music is straight from the soul and from the heart
@petereyles5583
Joanne Is Amazing!!!🎤🎸♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️
@celebrityimpressionstogo
WOW! Extremely emotional voice and guitar! And that's what jealousy sounds like!
@dianedickow1059
The pure heart and soul in that solo gives me chills!!