Lewis has appeared in over forty films and made-for-TV movies. She has also appeared in a GAP commercial which she was dancing with Daft Punk to the tune of the song "Digital Love". She was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress in 1992 for Cape Fear. She received an Emmy nomination for her performance in My Louisiana Sky in 2001.
Lewis has also launched a career as a solo singer and musician, leading a group called Juliette and the Licks which has released a number of recordings. She is working with rock songwriter Linda Perry, among others. Lewis has also appeared on three tracks by Rock-techno group The Prodigy's 2004 CD "Always Outnumbered, Never Outgunned" (Spitfire, Get Up Get Off and Hot Ride). She is in the H.I.M. video for "Buried Alive By Love".
As of 2005, Lewis is one of sixteen stars who had been Punk'd by Ashton Kutcher or his crew members but refused to air it on MTV. Lewis dated actor Brad Pitt for several years and co-starred with him in the movies Kalifornia and Too Young to Die?. She married professional skateboarder Steve Berra in 1999, but is now divorced.
Her latest album Terra Incognita was produced by Mars Volta guitarist Omar Rodriguez Lopez
Hard Lovin' Woman
Juliette Lewis Lyrics
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And I been here before
You know I?m a hard lovin woman
Who needs a hard lovin man
One who can stick around baby
One who won?t walk out that door
Cause I?m a hard lovin woman baby
And I just can?t find a lovin man who can take me no more
Now society?s got no place for me and I talked to my father yeah
And he says to me now now now now listen listen listen listen little girl
You better sit down
You better take a look around and get a hold of yourself woman
And embrace what you?ve become
Cause you?re too much for them
And I said aw papa papa papa papa papa papa please aw I?m a hard lovin woman
And that?s all I am and I need a hard lovin man who?s gonna take me home now
I been on the outside for so long and it can be a cold cold world
And there ain?t no place for me in it
No doubt about that
Oh but child, child, child please you gotta get a hold of yourself woman and
Just tell them what you feel yeah
Aw yeah
But I say I know there?s a man for me
Ohe who can understand me
One who can understand my needs
And just, just take care of me
I know it?s gotta be true or there ain?t no god for me
And I know, I know, I know, I know, I know it?s too much
But, but I?m a, I?m a hard lovin woman yes I am
Who needs a hard lovin man
The lyrics to Juliette Lewis's song "Hard Lovin' Woman" describe the challenges and struggles of a woman who craves a hard-loving man to stick around and take care of her. The song reflects society's expectations of women and offers an honest insight into the difficulties of finding a genuine, lasting connection.
The opening lines, "I'm in a whole lot of trouble/And I been here before," suggest that the woman has been seeking out the same type of relationships repeatedly, but has yet to find what she truly desires. The chorus emphasizes her desire for a man who will stay by her side and not leave her. The second verse highlights her frustration with society's standards, and her father's advice is to embrace who she is, even though it may not fit into society's norms. The lines, "You better take a look around and get a hold of yourself", shows she's been struggling and is trying to find her place in the world.
The last verse is her admitting her need for a man who can understand her and her needs while also taking care of her. The repeating line, "I'm a hard-lovin' woman," suggests that she needs an equal, someone who can match her strong-willed personality and fiery energy.
Overall, "Hard Lovin' Woman" is a song that expresses the hope, frustration, and longing of a woman who desires a true connection, a man who can meet her on her level.
Line by Line Meaning
I’m in a whole lot of trouble
I am facing many problems and challenges
And I been here before
I have experienced similar issues in the past
You know I'm a hard lovin woman
I am a passionate and intense person in relationships
Who needs a hard lovin man
I am looking for a partner who can match my intensity and passion
One who can stick around baby
I want a partner who is committed and will not leave me
One who won't walk out that door
I want a partner who is reliable and will not abandon me
Cause I'm a hard lovin woman baby
I am a passionate and intense person in relationships
And I just can't find a lovin man who can take me no more
I have been unable to find a partner who can handle my intensity and passion
Please
I am pleading for help or understanding
Now society's got no place for me and I talked to my father yeah
I feel like society does not accept me and I have sought guidance from my father
And he says to me now now now now listen listen listen listen little girl
My father is advising me and emphasizing the importance of his message
You better sit down
I should take a moment to compose myself and reflect
You better take a look around and get a hold of yourself woman
I need to assess my situation and regain my composure
And embrace what you've become
I should accept and embrace my identity and personality
Cause you're too much for them
I am too intense or passionate for most people
And I said aw papa papa papa papa papa papa please aw I'm a hard lovin woman
I am asking my father for help and reaffirming my personality
And that's all I am and I need a hard lovin man who's gonna take me home now
I am emphasizing that I need a partner who can match my intensity and take care of me
I been on the outside for so long and it can be a cold cold world
I have felt excluded from society for a long time and it can be a harsh environment
And there ain't no place for me in it
I feel like I do not belong in society
No doubt about that
I am sure of this fact
Oh but child, child, child please you gotta get a hold of yourself woman and
I am giving advice to myself and encouraging myself to regain my composure
Just tell them what you feel yeah
I should express my emotions and feelings openly
Aw yeah
I am expressing excitement or enthusiasm
But I say I know there's a man for me
I am confident that there is a partner out there for me
One who can understand me
I need a partner who can comprehend and appreciate my personality and needs
One who can understand my needs
I need a partner who can empathize with my desires and requirements
And just, just take care of me
I need a partner who can support me emotionally and physically
I know it's gotta be true or there ain't no god for me
I believe that finding a suitable partner is crucial for my happiness and fulfillment
And I know, I know, I know, I know, I know it's too much
I am aware that my intensity and passion can be overwhelming
But, but I'm a, I'm a hard lovin woman yes I am
I am emphasizing my personality and needs once again
Who needs a hard lovin man
I need a partner who can match my intensity and passion
Contributed by Scarlett J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Kaypee777
wow! She just keeps on gettin better & better
Pop Tart
Nice and soulful!
Billie Acebo
This is my new anthem.
Zeyes 1951
Great album (CD)
lucrese1
@MrsAlicee yes she is!!!and I always thought there were only 2 women with this "power": Stevie Nicks" and the great "Janis Joplin", wel, now, there's Juliette!!!she's so talented!!!!
Jeff Ward
check out Beth Hart.
Schmeldwick smith
i feel like Juliette is the only movie star to really transition successfully to full on rock star, and i wish this shit was more widely celebrated. Goddess! Fuck yeah!
Dmess02
awesome
Dawn D
Sounds like what janice Joplin would sing.
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