Ben Folds Five - Jane Lyrics






jane be jane
you're better that way
not when you're trying
imitating something you think you saw

jane be jane
and if sometimes that might
drive them away
let them stay there
you don't need them anyway

you're 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're worried there might not be
anything at all inside
but that you're worried
should tell you that's not right
you've 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 paint and armour
in your eyes the truth still shines
jane be jane
jane be jane





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  1. C.... S....

    A huge talent. So great to meet him in Melbourne in 2019. Get the book folks....it's a great read!

  2. C.... S....

    Amazing songwriter

  3. T.... B....

    my song <3

  4. J.... G....

    big eos10 feel right here

  5. T.... ....

    This song means so much to me because my name is Jane. A neighbor introduced it to me on a day when I was feeling down on myself for being quirky and a little different.... And struggling with some internal issues.

    His voice is so soothing and sincere here. It's really an anthem of mine when I'm feeling lost. Thanks, Ben Folds!

    T.... ....

    TastemyAtrocity Wo my nake is jane too! I was actually named after this song, so its very close to my heart as well.

  6. J.... W....

    I was named after this song!☺

    J.... W....

    I wanted to name my daughter Jane. I was cleaning the house before her arrival and this song came on and it was so fitting. Beautiful song, you should def be honored!

    J.... W....

    @Brandon O so what'd you name her?

  7. L.... S....

    Ben Folds best album (in my humble opinion) 

  8. j.... ....

    the simplicity to this song only adds to how profound it actually is. so much disconnection within jane. she truly would've benefitted from ben's unconditional friendship and compassion.

    ok, i'll shut up.

  9. K.... F....

    I love this song so much ah

  10. w.... ....

    fender rhodes chill

  11. j.... ....

    So very chill...

  12. T.... ....

    The keyboard parts in this would make amazing elevator music.

  13. J.... S....

    Hell yeah! Zero dislikes.

  14. y.... ....

    I'm gonna chillax

  15. q.... ....

    After listening to the song many times, I can't imagine Darren and Robert playing this. It's just so out of style. Chill

  16. S.... W....

    this song is so... mellowwww

  17. j.... ....

    This song reminds me a lot of Billy Joel's "Just The Way You Are" -- both in the music and the message.

  18. a.... ....

    Best comment section ever. Best song ever.

  19. k.... ....

    Soooooo chill. No really though this song is fucking great

    k.... ....

    It's too short lol. I keep hitting replay

    k.... ....

    @That Guy Bob the live albums are wonderful because they riff so most songs are longer than studio recordings

  20. B.... S....

    this song is so chill.