Plain Jane
Sammy Hagar Lyrics


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She falls somewhere in-between
Levi's and Vogue Magazine
She doesn't paint on her face
But what she does she does with taste.
And you can call her Plain Jane
But she's drivin' me insane
Plain Jane - Oh yeah, you're drivin' me insane.
Plain Jane - Oh, let me love you baby, yeah!
She kisses with her lips so tight.
Ooh, it hit's me just like dynamite.
Her sweet, simple innocence
Makes everyone else seem like past tense
And you can call her Plain Jane
But she's drivin' me insane.
Plain Jane - Yeah, yeah, yeah, you're drivin' me insane, oh!
Plain Jane - Heave-ho, oh, let me love you, love you, love you, love you,
Love you, love you
Takes a special kind of man.
To love and understand
My Plain Jane.
My Plain Jane - Talkin' 'bout my baby.
My Plain Jane - Oh yea.
Plain Jane - Uh-huh, my
Plain Jane - Ain't no body else no.
Plain Jane - Tellin' you you're drivin me insane.
Her smile comes on insecure.
But her eyes, they let you know for sure.
Oh, you gotta look hard and deep.
Her kind of lovein', it don't come cheap, no.
And you can call her Plain Jane
But she's drivin' me insane.
My Plain Jane - Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, you're drivin' me insane. Ow!
Plain Jane - I just, what's so bad? I wanna love you, love you, love you,
Love you, love you, love you
Plain Jane - Ow! I'm talkin' 'bout my
Plain Jane - Yeah, yeah, she's my baby.
Plain Jane - See her walkin' down the street, and I just wanna love you.
My Plain Jane - Come here baby.
Plain Jane - Now, come here baby.
Plain Jane - There ain't nobody else, no, and I'm gonna love you, love you,
Love you, love you, love you, love you




Plain Jane - Ow!
Plain Jane - Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah...

Overall Meaning

In Sammy Hagar's song "Plain Jane," he sings about a woman who is not overly made up, but still catches his eye. She falls somewhere between the fashion trends of Levi's jeans and Vogue Magazine, and doesn't rely on makeup to look attractive. Instead, she has a natural beauty that stands out to him. Despite being called "Plain Jane," she has a charm and innocence that makes her stand out in his eyes. Her kisses hit him like dynamite, and her love comes at a price that not everyone is willing to pay. Nevertheless, Hagar finds her irresistible and is driven insane by his love for her.


Line by Line Meaning

She falls somewhere in-between
She doesn't follow fashion trends nor is she completely out of touch. Rather, she has her own unique style.


Levi's and Vogue Magazine
She's not into high fashion, but she wears styles that are both comfortable and understated.


She doesn't paint on her face
She doesn't go overboard with makeup. Her look is natural and simple.


But what she does she does with taste.
Although she doesn't wear a lot of makeup, the makeup she wears looks good. She has an eye for what looks great on her.


And you can call her Plain Jane
She's not flashy or ostentatious; she's understated.


But she's drivin' me insane.
Despite her simple tastes and understated look, she's caught his attention and he's infatuated with her.


Plain Jane - Oh yeah, you're drivin' me insane.
He's reinforcing that even though she's plain, she has a magnetic charm and he's completely enamored with her.


Plain Jane - Oh, let me love you baby, yeah!
He's asking for the opportunity to love and cherish her, even though she might not think she's anything special.


She kisses with her lips so tight.
When they kiss, she's holding back, which makes it all the more exciting for him.


Ooh, it hit's me just like dynamite.
Even though her kisses are tight, they're explosive and exciting for him.


Her sweet, simple innocence
She's not forward or overly sexually aggressive. Her demeanor is sweet and innocent.


Makes everyone else seem like past tense
In comparison to her sweetness, other women, and people in general, seem less interesting or attractive.


Takes a special kind of man.
It takes a certain type of person to appreciate her charms and character.


To love and understand
Because she's a modest and understated person, it's important to have compassion and sensitivity to really appreciate her.


My Plain Jane.
He's emphasizing that she's his, and therefore he's the only one who can truly appreciate her subtle charms.


My Plain Jane - Talkin' 'bout my baby.
He's expressing that she has a special place in his life, and she's not just any girl.


Plain Jane - Uh-huh, my Plain Jane - Ain't no body else no.
He's repeating that she's his, and nobody else can take his place or appreciate her in the same manner as he can.


Her smile comes on insecure.
She might not have the most confidence in herself, but when she does show it, it's charming.


But her eyes, they let you know for sure.
Her eyes give insight into her character and personality, and let him know how she's feeling and who she really is.


Oh, you gotta look hard and deep.
To really appreciate her, you have to spend time with her and look beyond the surface level.


Her kind of lovein', it don't come cheap, no.
If you want to be with her, you can't take her for granted. She's worth the effort and care.


Plain Jane - There ain't nobody else no,
He's reiterating that no other person can really appreciate her subtle and special qualities like he can.


and I'm gonna love you, love you, love you, love you, love you, love you
He's expressing his enduring love and dedication to her, in the hopes that she'll appreciate his honesty and authenticity.




Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Doc Pomus, Mort Shuman

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