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
Junkyard Heart
Juliette Lewis Lyrics
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The innocence has gone from your eyes
And you walk like nothing
Pleases you
Like nothing could ever leave you the way I left you
And I bet you, I bet you?re gonna have to learn this the hard way like I did
You?ve got something to hide, oh you?ve got something to say to me don?t you
You?re moving through glass alone
You?re moving through glass too slow
You?re moving through glass alone
You?re moving through glass too slow
Who is the runner, who is the gunner in this charade we?ve created
You?re moving through glass alone
We?re like two lost birds circling outside a dirty window
And I hope you find whatever it is you?re searching for this time
I got an idea you could gather all the parts of your junkyard hearts and make a collage
Something to remember the good times
You?ve got something to hide, oh you?ve got something to say to me don?t you
You?ve got something to hide
You?re moving through glass alone
You?re moving through glass too slow
You?re moving through glass alone
You?re moving through glass too slow
Who is the runner, who is the gunner in this charade we?ve created
You?re moving through glass alone
I don?t think you know, you know
You walked away like it never meant a damn thing
You?re moving too fast too fast too fast too fast
Who is the runner, who is the gunner in this charade we?ve created, you?re moving through glass alone, I don?t think you know
You blew my mind, you blew my mind when you left me without anything
You sealed your fate, my friend
The song "Junkyard Heart" by Juliette Lewis opens with the singer addressing someone they used to know, saying that they don't look the same and the innocence is gone from their eyes. They walk as if nothing pleases them and they have something to hide, a message that they may have for the singer. The singer feels that the other party will have to learn what they did the hard way, likely referring to heartbreak.
The chorus brings images of the other person moving alone through glass, slowly and alone. The lyrics repeat the question "who is the runner, who is the gunner in this charade we've created?" implying that both parties have played a role in the demise of the relationship. They end with the singer hoping the other person finds what they're looking for, but also suggesting they use the parts of their "junkyard heart" to create a collage, something to remember the good times.
One interesting fact about "Junkyard Heart" is that it was written by Juliette Lewis and her bandmate Todd Morse, who also played guitar on the track. The song was inspired by a conversation the two had about failed relationships and the idea of using the pieces of a broken heart to create something beautiful.
Line by Line Meaning
You don?t look the same
You have changed since I last saw you.
The innocence has gone from your eyes
You have lost your innocence and appear jaded.
And you walk like nothing Pleases you
You seem dissatisfied with everything around you.
Like nothing could ever leave you the way I left you
You seem to be unaware of the impact of your actions on others.
And I bet you, I bet you?re gonna have to learn this the hard way like I did
You will likely face consequences for your actions in the future.
You?ve got something to hide, oh you?ve got something to say to me don?t you
You are being deceptive and have something to say to me.
You?re moving through glass alone
You are isolated and disconnected from others.
You?re moving through glass too slow
You are moving through life too cautiously or hesitantly.
Who is the runner, who is the gunner in this charade we?ve created
We are both playing a game with no clear winner or loser.
We?re like two lost birds circling outside a dirty window
We are aimlessly wandering, unsure of where to go next.
And I hope you find whatever it is you?re searching for this time
I wish for you to find fulfillment and happiness.
I got an idea you could gather all the parts of your junkyard hearts and make a collage
You should gather the broken pieces of your heart and create something beautiful out of them.
Something to remember the good times
This creation will serve as a reminder of happier moments.
You walked away like it never meant a damn thing
You left without considering the impact on our relationship or my feelings.
You?re moving too fast too fast too fast too fast
You are rushing through life without fully experiencing it.
You blew my mind, you blew my mind when you left me without anything
I was devastated when you left me with nothing.
You sealed your fate, my friend
Your actions have consequences and will ultimately determine your destiny.
Contributed by Andrew B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
June Bright
I adore this song so much !!!
Billie Bob Thornton
I've been listening to this Non-Stop for two days now. Love it.
Jason Todd
Juliette, is an amazing singer. She'd be an excellent Priss in a movie version of Bubblegum Crisis!
Find That Music!
I really love this album, it's such ear candy! Juliette is fantastic, can't wait for another!!!
Conrado Alonso
Preciosa, no sé cómo describirlo, me encanta tu música.
Becky Henry
This song is so freakin good :-)
Jamie Sheek
love her she rips it up!!😎
Shey Donalson
Wow I'm glad I found this on YouTube. I 😍this woman's music!!!
Veseliy DED
She is brilliant!!!! I was worrying about her - perfect actress and lost for years in silence - but she has transformed into REAL ROCK STAR!!!! Long life and glory to you, pretty Juliette !!! Greetings from Russia!!!
Eduardo Ranielle
Love this vibe