Jane
The Jefferson Airplane - Jefferson Starship - Starship Lyrics
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For you and me girl
There's a time for love
And a time for lettin' it be baby
Jane, you're playin' a game called
Called "hard to get" by its real name
Makin' believe that you just don't feel the same
Jane, you're playin' a game
You never can win girl
You're stayin' away so I ask you
"Where you been, baby?"
Like a cat and a mouse (cat and a mouse)
From door to door and-a house to house
Don't you pretend you don't know
What I'm talking about
Were all those nights we spent together, hey hey
Only because you didn't know better
I got to know
Jane, you're playin' a game
You're playin' a game, playin' a game
(Jane, Jane, Jane)
Woah Jane you're playin' a game
Of hide and go seek
Jane you're playin' for fun
But I play for keeps, yes I do
(Jane, Jane, Jane)
That's a game on me, yeah
(Jane, Jane, Jane)
So plain to see
(Jane, Jane, Jane)
Janie, Janie, Janie, Janie, Janie
(Jane, Jane, Jane)
Why you foolin' with me, me, me
(Jane, Jane, Jane)
(Jane, Jane, Jane)
(Jane, Jane, Jane)
(Jane, Jane, Jane)
The song "Jane" by Jefferson Starship is about a man named Matt who is in a relationship with a woman named Jane. However, Jane is playing hard to get and Matt is struggling to understand why she's distancing herself from him. He confronts her, asking where she's been and calling her out for pretending not to feel the same way about him. He's frustrated with her game-playing and wants her to be honest with him.
The lyrics depict the classic struggle of a man trying to understand a woman's mixed signals. Jane's behavior is described as a game, but unlike most games, this one can never be won. Matt is serious about their relationship and is playing for keeps, but Jane seems to just be playing for fun. The lyrics are reminiscent of a cat and mouse chase, as Matt tries to track down Jane and understand her true feelings.
Overall, "Jane" is a classic rock song with relatable themes of love and frustration. The catchy chorus and guitar riffs make it a fan favorite, and it continues to be a popular song today.
Line by Line Meaning
Jane, you say it's all over
You, Jane, claim it's the end of us
For you and me girl
For our relationship, you and I
There's a time for love
Love has its own season
And a time for lettin' it be baby
A time to let things go, dear
Jane, you're playin' a game called
Jane, you're participating in a game named
Called "hard to get" by its real name
Its actual title being the game of difficult pursuit
Makin' believe that you just don't feel the same
Pretending that your sentiments don't match mine
Jane, you're playin' a game
Jane, you are part of a contest
You never can win girl
You can never emerge as triumphant, girl
You're stayin' away so I ask you
By avoiding me, I inquire of you
"Where you been, baby?"
"Where have you been, my dear?"
Like a cat and a mouse (cat and a mouse)
As if we're only a cat and a mouse
From door to door and-a house to house
Moving from one place to another
Don't you pretend you don't know
Do not act like you are unaware
What I'm talking about
I am speaking of what we all know
Were all those nights we spent together, hey hey
Did we waste all those nights together? Hey hey!
Only because you didn't know better
Simply because you were unknowing and foolish
I got to know
I needed to find out
Jane, you're playin' a game
Jane, you're participating in a contest
You're playin' a game, playin' a game
Participating in a contest, enacting a contest
(Jane, Jane, Jane)
(Jane, Jane, Jane)
Woah Jane you're playin' a game
Wow, Jane, you are a contestant
But why I don't see
But why am I unaware
Jane you're playin' for fun
Jane, you are contesting for leisure
But I play for keeps, yes I do
But I, in fact, play for what is permanent
(Jane, Jane, Jane)
(Jane, Jane, Jane)
That's a game on me, yeah
That is, indeed, a challenge for me
(Jane, Jane, Jane)
(Jane, Jane, Jane)
So plain to see
Very apparent
(Jane, Jane, Jane)
(Jane, Jane, Jane)
Janie, Janie, Janie, Janie, Janie
Janie, Janie, Janie, Janie, Janie
(Jane, Jane, Jane)
(Jane, Jane, Jane)
Why you foolin' with me, me, me
Why are you playing games with me
(Jane, Jane, Jane)
(Jane, Jane, Jane)
(Jane, Jane, Jane)
(Jane, Jane, Jane)
(Jane, Jane, Jane)
(Jane, Jane, Jane)
Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing, BMG Rights Management, Royalty Network, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Craig Chaquico, L Kantner Paul, David Freiberg, Jim Mcpherson
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Jane, you say it's all over
For you and me girl
There's a time for love
And a time for lettin' it be baby
Jane, you're playin' a game called
Called "hard to get" by its real name
Makin' believe that you just don't feel the same
Oh Jane
Jane, you're playin' a game
You never can win girl
You're stayin' away so I ask you
"Where you been, baby?"
Like a cat and a mouse (cat and a mouse)
From door to door and-a house to house
Don't you pretend you don't know
What I'm talking about
Were all those nights we spent together, hey hey
Only because you didn't know better
I got to know
Jane, you're playin' a game
You're playin' a game, playin' a game
Woah Jane you're playin' a game
But why I don't see
Jane you're playin' for fun
But I play for keeps, yes I do
(Jane, Jane, Jane)
That's a game on me, yeah
(Jane, Jane, Jane)
So plain to see
(Jane, Jane, Jane)
Janie, Janie, Janie, Janie, Janie
(Jane, Jane, Jane)
Why you foolin' with me, me, me
(Jane, Jane, Jane)
(Jane, Jane, Jane)
(Jane, Jane, Jane)
(Jane, Jane, Jane)
@jordanglueck3245
This song can be enjoyed wherever, doing whatever
@thomaspayton436
FROM WHEREVER weigh whatever with hands in pockets
@joshnolen2675
He is the AEW International Champion Freshly Squeezed Orange Cassidy!!
@Colby.covington
BEACHBREAK
@jbuch66koop
Great cruising song!
@jackkeithley4934
@@thomaspayton436 and all that you said there is why AEW will never be taken seriously, when they have some useless twat like Pockets there. Unless he is being legit concussed and beaten, he should not be watched.
@nervo6321
One of the greatest rock songs ever...superb vocals...briliant guitar work...fabulous keyboards...
@faceup0215
Totally agree.
@suzannelundy8468
Agreed.
@bonniehughes9375
Craig Chaquico.....is awesome!!!