A guitarless band may seem strange at first, but the piano, bass, drums, an… Read Full Bio ↴A guitarless band may seem strange at first, but the piano, bass, drums, and sax group, Minus Six, have proven they can derive an impressive rock sound despite not having a guitar, thus leading to the band’s name “Minus Six”. The band was formed in May 2003 by Kevin Carton (piano and lead vocals), Kameron Rummans (bass guitar and vocals), Matt Sivertsen (saxophones), and now with the addition of Rob Baner (drums), in October 2005.

Over the past 3 years the group has been writing and rehearsing original compositions and performing at local venues in Illinois and Iowa. Minus Six released their debut CD in June of 2004 entitled “Overdue”. They recorded their second CD, “Some Things Change”, on Music Row, in Nashville, TN., in April 2005 which was released in August of 2005. Their newest CD is called "Hidden Deep in the Green" and was released in 2007.

All four band members are Illinois Quad City natives - Kevin, Matt, and Rob are all from Moline, and Kameron is from Rock Island.
Minus Six is a rock / pop orientated group that draws influences from many styles. Their concerts are filled with a diverse mix of catchy originals as well as using their unique style and contagious energy to play hits from the present and the past.

Jane
Minus Six Lyrics

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She always liked it when I sang to her
She'd smile at me
And tapping her feet to the beat of the song
She'd be humming along and as I wrapped up
She'd be asking for another one

And Jane you make me feel so good
Like nobody could

And if I stumble, if I fall
You're always there to pick me up, love
Jane, my love

We started things off just as friends
Only knowing each others bitter ends
But then as I learned her inside and out
She became the one who I think about
And we'd laugh and we'd talk and we'd have a good time
And searching the back of her eyes, I'd wish she was mine

And Jane you make me feel so good
Like nobody could
And if I stumble, if I fall
You're always there to pick me up, love
Jane, my love

She told me her dream was to dance in Paris
In the pouring rain

And Jane you make me feel so good
Like nobody could
And if I stumble, if I fall
You're always there to pick me up
Jane, my love
Jane, my love
Jane, my love

And I close my eyes
And I start to fly
I don't need her
Jane's in my life
And I close my eyes
And I'm soaring high
Jane, my love
Oh Jane
Jane my love

She always liked it when I sang to her
She'd smile at me
And tapping her feet to the beat of the song

She'd be humming along and as I wrapped up
She'd be asking for another one

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Minus Six's "Jane" describe a love story between the singer and a woman named Jane. The song begins with the singer describing how Jane enjoyed it when he sang to her and how she would tap her feet to the beat of the song. She would hum along and ask for another one as he finished singing. The chorus then expresses how Jane makes him feel good and how she is always there to pick him up if he stumbles or falls. She is the love of his life.

The second verse details how the singer and Jane started off as friends but gradually grew closer as they laughed and talked together. He learned everything about her and went on to wish that she was his. The third verse reveals Jane's dream to dance in Paris in the pouring rain. The song ends with the singer closing his eyes and feeling like he is soaring high with Jane in his life.

Overall, the lyrics of the song capture the sweetness and romanticism of a love story while also showcasing the bond between two people who are there for each other through thick and thin.

Line by Line Meaning

She always liked it when I sang to her
She enjoyed when I sang to her

She'd smile at me
She would smile at me

And tapping her feet to the beat of the song
She'd move her feet to the music rhythm

She'd be humming along and as I wrapped up
While I finished the song, she'd continue humming

She'd be asking for another one
She'd request me to sing another song

And Jane you make me feel so good
Addressing Jane, my lover, by complementing her effect on me

Like nobody could
No one can make me feel that happy

And if I stumble, if I fall
If I make a mistake or fail at something

You're always there to pick me up, love
You are there to support and encouragement me

We started things off just as friends
We began our relationship as friends

Only knowing each other's bitter ends
Only sharing the bad experiences we've had in our past relationships