Gotta See Jane
Taylors Lyrics
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Speedin' trough the dark night,
Drivin' trough the poundin' rain
I gotta see Jane
Windshield wiper splashin',
Splashin', callin' out her name
Just gotta see Jane
To find a place for me in the world outside
I wasn't alive, I could not survive
The frantic pace, the constant chase
To win the race, turned my heart cold inside
I gotta find what I left behind
Red light, green light,
Speedin' through the dark night,
Drivin' through the poundin' rain,
I gotta see Jane
Freeway, byway,
Earin' up the highway,
Runnin' up a world insane
Just gotta see Jane
A town of steel that isn't real
It could not feel what's in the heart of me
I was so alone in a world of stone
I missed her arms, that once held me
That made me see, I was the lonely one
But now and then I was runnin' scared
And I could feel the touch of time
Turnin' the wheel of life to yesterday
When love and happiness were mine
I gotta find that world of Jane and me
Liked it used to be
Oh, I gotta see Jane
Her love for me I pushed aside
Walked out alone
To face a world turned cold
Although I tried I could not survive
The frantic pace, the constant chase
To win the race, it's not a part of me
I've gotta find what I left behind
Oh, I gotta see Jane, I gotta see Jane
The song "Gotta See Jane" by Taylor is about a man who left the love of his life, Jane, to pursue his dreams in the outside world. He finds himself lost and alone in a world that is fast-paced and constantly chasing something, leaving him feeling empty inside. The singer in the song is driving through the night, through rain and traffic lights, to find his way back to Jane. He realizes that the materialistic world doesn't make him happy, and he longs to be back with Jane again.
The lyrics of the song refer to the desperation and urgency that the singer feels to reunite with Jane. The rain and the windshield wipers emphasize the distance and difficulty in finding his way back to her. The constant references to his fast-paced life and the race he's trying to win highlight the hollowness and loneliness he feels.
The song reflects the common human experience of chasing dreams and material success, but ultimately finding that true happiness is found in relationships and love. The singer's longing for his lost love highlights the theme of the importance of meaningful relationships in life.
Line by Line Meaning
Red light, green light, Speedin' trough the dark night, Drivin' trough the poundin' rain I gotta see Jane
The singer is driving very fast through heavy rain and dark night, eager to see Jane.
Windshield wiper splashin', Splashin', callin' out her name Just gotta see Jane I left her arms to find my way
The sound of the windshield wipers and the rain is like a call to the singer, reminding him of Jane. He left her to find his place in the world.
To find a place for me in the world outside I wasn't alive, I could not survive The frantic pace, the constant chase To win the race, turned my heart cold inside
The singer left Jane to find his place in the world, but the fast and competitive world made him feel dead inside.
I gotta find what I left behind Red light, green light, Speedin' through the dark night, Drivin' through the poundin' rain, I gotta see Jane
The singer realizes that he left something important behind with Jane, and is speeding through the rain to find her.
Freeway, byway, Earin' up the highway, Runnin' up a world insane Just gotta see Jane
The singer is driving fast on the highway, feeling like the world is crazy, with the sole purpose of seeing Jane.
A town of steel that isn't real It could not feel what's in the heart of me I was so alone in a world of stone I missed her arms, that once held me That made me see, I was the lonely one
The singer feels alone in a world that is cold and unfeeling, missing the comfort of Jane's arms that made him realize he was lonely.
But now and then I was runnin' scared And I could feel the touch of time Turnin' the wheel of life to yesterday When love and happiness were mine I gotta find that world of Jane and me Liked it used to be
The singer realizes that time is passing and he wants to find the world that he and Jane had, where they were happy and in love.
Her love for me I pushed aside Walked out alone To face a world turned cold Although I tried I could not survive The frantic pace, the constant chase To win the race, it's not a part of me I've gotta find what I left behind Oh, I gotta see Jane, I gotta see Jane
The singer pushed aside Jane's love to face the competitive world alone, but realizes that it's not who he is. He needs to find what he left behind with Jane, and see her again.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: R. DEAN TAYLOR, RONALD MILLER, RONALD N. MILLER
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@terrybraybrook9860
This Canadian dude was great. Lyrics....Red light, green light,
Speedin' trough the dark night,
Drivin' trough the poundin' rain
I gotta see Jane
Windshield wiper splashin',
Splashin', callin' out her name
Just gotta see Jane
I left her arms to find my way
To find a place for me in the world outside
I wasn't alive, I could not survive
The frantic pace, the constant chase
To win the race, turned my heart cold inside
I gotta find what I left behind
Red light, green light,
Speedin' through the dark night,
Drivin' through the poundin' rain,
I gotta see Jane
Freeway, byway,
Earin' up the highway,
Runnin' up a world insane
Just gotta see Jane
A town of steel that isn't real
It could not feel what's in the heart of me
I was so alone in a world of stone
I missed her arms, that once held me
That made me see, I was the lonely one
But now and then I was runnin' scared
And I could feel the touch of time
Turnin' the wheel of life to yesterday
When love and happiness were mine
I gotta find that world of Jane and me
Liked it used to be
Oh, I gotta see Jane
Her love for me I pushed aside
Walked out alone
To face a world turned cold
Although I tried I could not survive
The frantic pace, the constant chase
To win the race, it's not a part of me
I've gotta find what I left behind
Oh, I gotta see Jane, I gotta see Jane
@angelaashpole8931
Another music icon we have just lost. R.I.P R.Dean Taylor, thanks for your music
@hilo6755
I didn't know he died, what a lovely man X
@pressuredrop6173
Indiana wants me. What a song. A real tearjerker.
@dellafenton2417
@@pressuredrop6173Indiana wants me is a song I remember playing on the radio in my childhood. I've since revisited it and was blown away!! The strings are amazing
@jamessedgwick8236
Sad news
@mazzholmes2086
This reminds me of my first holiday with my boyfriend in Newquay, Cornwall in the late sixties. We would go to a pub in the town every night and this song would be on the jukebox. I’m now 72 and just about to celebrate 50 wonderful years of marriage to that same guy.
@Jase73
Wow what a beautiful story. Congratulations to you both. Love this song.
@mazzholmes2086
@@Jase73 Thank you Jason 😊
@ronniedamnitz9295
Wonderful! Congratulations! Many happy days!
@lennydickens9943
God bless RIP r dean Taylor