Much like her lyrics, Kravat was able to take the name of the band from her own life experience. She had just broken up with her boyfriend when she was out running around -upset and crying- thinking her music was going nowhere. She ran smack into a post that had a torn and tattered flyer taped up on it, which read: 'Marry Me Jane, Love Keith'. A light bulb went off in Kravat's mind, thus supplying a great name for what would soon become an awesome band.
Their demo tapes caught the attention of Kravat's friend and fellow New Yorker (writer/director) Eric Schaeffer. He wanted to use the band's music to help define the emotion in his Columbia/Tristar release If Lucy Fell, but it almost didn't happen! According to Schaeffer, Tri-Star wanted the soundtrack to be laced with rock and grunge because that's what was "in" at the time. But Eric felt like the band's music was an "epiphany" and needed to be in his film. So he pushed and Tri-Star finally gave in!
Because of this (and while If Lucy Fell was in post-production), Sony gave Marry Me Jane a record deal within "five minutes of hearing the demo and seeing a show". While completing and readying the release of their debut, the label released an EP (1995) containing three songs: "Misunderstood", "Positive", and a live cover of David Bowie's "Cracker Actor". Instead of issuing an officially packaged soundtrack, Marry Me Jane's debut album (1996) doubled as the soundtrack and featured all ten songs from If Lucy Fell. The film brought critically-acclaimed attention to the band and they soon found themselves in the spotlight, touring around the US in support of the album, including the Sundance Film Festival for the film's premiere!
While on the road, Kravat and the guys wrote many songs; several of which would be used for their sophomore release. Following the success of their debut album (which sold more than 40,000 copies), Sony released Tick in the fall of 1997. With material much bolder lyrics and sounds that rocked harder than their debut, Tick explored the thoughts of suicide, stripping, heartache, scorned love, frightening relationships, words of wisdom, abortion, herion addiction, preteen crushes, and alcoholism.
Sometime between the recording and release of Tick, tention grew between band members. Unfortunately, this led to Brad Albetta (bassist) quitting the band. While there were many speculations, signs pointed to managerial differences. He wasn't exactly replaced, as Marry Me Jane went from a five to four piece band. Apparently, he was there for the original press shots and album lay-out. It was only after he left that everything was redone to adjust the band to its new size. Kevin Augunas was brought in for finishing touches and for touring purposes.
Despite heavy touring in support of the new album and opening up for Aerosmith's 'Nine Lives Tour', Tick received bad reviews and poor record sales. Lack of promotion on Sony's behalf delivered only two songs ("Superman" & "Might As Well Be Mine") to limited-air on radio stations, with no commercial singles. 'Tick' was eventually considered a bomb, prompting Sony to drop the alternative/pop act from its label. With tention continuing to linger among bandmates, their relationship was stressed. It was then Amanda and the guys decided to call it quits. In 1999, Marry Me Jane officially disbanded.
Positive
Marry Me Jane Lyrics
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I was busy getting you off my mind
I saw your girlfriend, I think she thinks I want you back
God you surely take your time
I don't want to be in your fantasy
I wish you'd move to China or the moon
Postive
Positive
You don't belong to me
I'm kind of scattered like the pieces of a puzzle
But our pieces never seem to fit and I talk to the mirror
Looking deep into my eyes but I only see this
Don't want to be in your diary
I didn't mean it when I wished you away
Positive
Capital P
Positive
You were meant to be
You're the reason the stars always shine
And I believed it when you said you'd always be mine
I heard a rumor that you still talk about me
Makes me want to cry
And I like your girlfriend, she could almost be my sister
Damn I want to die
Don't want to be in your fantasy
I wish you'd move to China or the moon
Positive
Capital P
Positive
You were meant for me
The Marry Me Jane song "Positive" is a reflection upon a romantic relationship gone awry, with the singer admitting to at times still longing for their former flame. The song begins with the opening lines: "I got your message, couldn't call you back / I was busy getting you off my mind." These lyrics set the stage for the cycle of rejection and attraction that the singer struggles with throughout the song. While at times they wish their former lover would entirely disappear, their ongoing interest in the relationship lingers. This is encapsulated in the repeated refrain, "Positive, Capital P, Positive / You were meant for me" which acknowledges that while the relationship may be over and the singer may struggle with letting go, there is still a sense of destiny or meant-to-be that lingers.
Throughout "Positive," Marry Me Jane frontwoman Amanda Kravat delivers the lyrics with a combination of vulnerability and defiance. The chorus, particularly, is a call to assert independence and reject toxic dynamics, as Kravat sings "Positive / Capital P / Positive / You don't belong to me." In this way, the song is ultimately a powerful message of self-love and growth, as the singer becomes more secure in themselves and resolute in their boundaries.
Line by Line Meaning
I got your message, couldn't call you back
I received your message but couldn't respond right away
I was busy getting you off my mind
I was trying to forget about you
I saw your girlfriend, I think she thinks I want you back
I saw your girlfriend and I think she believes I still have feelings for you
God you surely take your time
You take a long time to move on
I don't want to be in your fantasy
I don't want to be a part of your imagination
I wish you'd move to China or the moon
I wish you would disappear from my life
Positive
Absolutely
Capital P
Without a doubt
Positive
Absolutely
You don't belong to me
You are not mine to keep
I'm kind of scattered like the pieces of a puzzle
I'm feeling lost and confused
But our pieces never seem to fit
But we never seem to work together
And I talk to the mirror
I talk to myself
Looking deep into my eyes but I only see this
I look into my own eyes but only see my own confusion
Don't want to be in your diary
I don't want to be a part of your personal thoughts
I didn't mean it when I wished you away
I didn't really mean it when I wanted you to go away
Positive
Absolutely
Capital P
Without a doubt
Positive
Absolutely
You were meant to be
We were meant to be together
You're the reason the stars always shine
You make my life brighter
And I believed it when you said you'd always be mine
And I trusted you when you said you would always be with me
I heard a rumor that you still talk about me
I heard that you still mention me to others
Makes me want to cry
This thought upsets me
And I like your girlfriend, she could almost be my sister
I like your girlfriend and she feels like family to me
Damn I want to die
I'm feeling overwhelmed and hopeless
You were meant for me
We were meant to be together
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: AMANDA L KRAVAT
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@vanessaortega7296
Nothin' really makes sense
The azure in the sky
Never had it on my wish list
It caught me by surprise
All we needed was a river to follow and fall in...
Lay down Athena in your sea of wine
Lay down Athena lay down tonight
And fall
Looking through the wrong lens
With shadows in my eyes
You were hiding in the open
Standing by my side
All we needed was a river to follow and dance in
Lay down Athena in your sea of wine
Lay down Athena lay down lay down lay down
Crimson river we follow (we collide we collide)
We'll be safe in tomorrow (we glide we rise we rise)
Lay down Athena in your sea of wine
Lay down Athena lay down tonight and fall
@dersolipsist3079
Love that there are other people that this album had an impact on. It's a real 90's masterpiece.
@origamiswan5093
Amanda Kravat can be found on that popular music streaming platform with the green icon (it can't be named or comment will be deleted).
@zaidalesch9803
Loved this group, loved this album. Anyone seen 'If Lucy Fell' ?
@TheStarviking
We've tried to find it for years!
@JC_R8MEOW
had it on vhs years ago, ah, memories.
@seppeisenmann8710
I was in the service and it was shown at the base theatre at North Island, S. Diego, CA. The lead singer for the band is Amanda Kravat.
@mattblackwell7288
It was one of my favorite movies for years!
@amberarkwood745
@Sandy Bigara StarViking I found it on YouTube. Paid 2.99 to watch it! Good luck!
@shanerobertmcclellan
This was the most underrated band of the 90's.
@origamiswan5093
Amanda Kravat can be found on that popular music streaming platform with the green icon (it can't be named or comment will be deleted).