Hey Jane
Spiritualized Lyrics


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Hey Jane, where you're going today?
You took a call and you ran all day
That clock going 110, I never said I'll get you back again
So you ain't got time to make no mistakes
Ain't got time to waste my prays

Hey Jane, where you're going today?
You lit a fire then you find the game
They say you got a troubled soul
I say you got it on the road
So you ain't got time to change your ways
Ain't got time to make no mistakes, with you
So much you can do

Hey Jane, where you're going today?
Got a love for you anyway
I guess I'm tired of hanging round
I'll meet you there when you coming down
And when you taste
Right into my face

Hey Jane, where you're going today?
You broke my heart then you ran away
Some say you got a rotten soul
But I say Janey loves rock and roll
So you ain't got time to
Ain't got time to mess my head, and you
Show them what you can do

Hey Jane where you're going today?
You living fast lane life right away
Got no place for your rotten life
A heart like yours never satisfied
Said you ain't got time to search for
Running so fast you get no place
I'll get a car for you right away
Ain't got time to make no mistakes
Ain't got time to waste, with you

Hey Jane, where you're gonna go
Hey Jane, where you're gonna go




Hey Jane, where you're gonna go
Hey Jane, where you're gonna go

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Spiritualized's song Hey Jane tell the story of a woman named Jane who is always running, always on the go, living a fast-paced life. The song opens with Jane taking a phone call and running out the door. She's always in a hurry, always moving, and the lyrics convey a sense of urgency and motion. The clock is going 110, and she doesn't have time to waste. But despite her restless nature, the singer (presumably a lover or friend) still loves her and wants to meet her where she's going.


The lyrics suggest that Jane may have a troubled soul, but the singer sees her as someone who loves rock and roll and is always on the road. She may have broken his heart, but he's not ready to give up on her yet. The chorus repeats the question "Hey Jane, where you're going today?" as if the singer is trying to keep up with her, to stay in her orbit. The lyrics are ambiguous enough that it's not clear whether Jane is a real person or a metaphor for something else. Is she a lover, a drug, or a state of mind? The song leaves it up to the listener to decide.


Line by Line Meaning

Hey Jane, where you're going today?
Asking Janey where she is off to today


You took a call and you ran all day
Janey is busy and has been running errands


That clock going 110, I never said I'll get you back again
Time is running out, but there may not be any chance of coming back


So you ain't got time to make no mistakes
Janey does not have time to make any errors


Ain't got time to waste my prays
Janey does not want to waste any blessings that come her way


You lit a fire then you find the game
Janey started something and is now seeking new adventures


They say you got a troubled soul
Others see Janey as having a soul in distress


I say you got on the road
Janey is traveling and living her life


So you ain't got time to change your ways
Janey cannot change her personality or habits


Ain't got time to make no mistakes, with you
Mistakes are not an option when dealing with Janey


So much you can do
Janey has many options and opportunities ahead of her


Got a love for you anyway
The singer still has affection for Janey despite her flaws


I guess I'm tired of hanging round
The singer has grown weary of being around Janey


I'll meet you there when you coming down
The singer will be waiting for Janey when she finally settles down


And when you taste, right into my face
The singer will be there to confront Janey when she realizes the consequences of her actions


You broke my heart then you ran away
Janey hurt the singer's feelings and then left


Some say you got a rotten soul
Some think Janey's soul is corrupt


But I say Janey loves rock and roll
The singer sees Janey's love for music as evidence of her good spirit


So you ain't got time to
Janey doesn't have time to deal with certain things


Ain't got time to mess my head, and you
Janey cannot afford to disrupt the singer's peace of mind


Show them what you can do
Encouraging Janey to go out and make her mark


You living fast lane life right away
Janey is living a life of excitement and recklessness


Got no place for your rotten life
The singer is not interested in Janey's destructive lifestyle


A heart like yours never satisfied
Janey's heart is restless and always wants more


Said you ain't got time to search for
Janey doesn't have time to look for anything


Running so fast you get no place
Janey is moving quickly, but not getting anywhere meaningful


I'll get a car for you right away
The singer wants to help Janey move faster


Ain't got time to make no mistakes
Janey cannot afford to make any errors


Ain't got time to waste, with you
There is no time to waste when dealing with Janey


Hey Jane, where you're gonna go
Asking Janey where she plans to go in the future




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: STEPHEN CHARLES JONES, ROBERT PLANT

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