Ben Folds

Jane

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Jane be Jane,
you're better that way,
not when you're trying,
imitating something you think you saw.

So Jane be Jane,
and if sometimes that might drive them away,
let them stay there
you don't need them anyway.

You were worried there might not be anything at all inside,
but that you're worried should tell you that's not right.
Don't try to see yourself the way that others do,
it's no use.

You were worried there might not be anything at all inside,
but that you're worried should tell you that's not right.
You had it harder than anyone could know,
so hard to let it go.

But it's your life
and you can decorate it as you like.
Beneath the pain and armor,
in your eyes, the truth still shines.
Jane be Jane.
Jane be Jane.

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letterstonoelle On Oct 18, 2006

Bitches Ain't Shit (Dr. Dre cover)

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2006-10-18 16:42:05

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by ihearthalpert

17y ago

I love this song, it is no doubt one of my favorites. It's just telling a girl to be herself, not to care about what everyone else think of her. Even if they don't like you, don't worry because if they can't see how great you are "you don't need them anyway." And don't try to see yourself through someone else's eyes, because you won't see the truth, you'll just see everything that's wrong with you. Then the last part, saying it's your business and you don't have to listen to me, but no matter what you try to be I still see you for who you are. Anyways, it's a great song.

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by bazketkaze

19y ago

I'm not sure what this song is about. I guess him just telling a girl (or anyone listening to the song) to just be yourself or something...no matter what. It's a really beautiful song. I love Ben Folds :)

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