Dear Jane

The Madden Brothers

About Dear Jane

"Dear Jane" is a song written by Benji Madden and Joel Madden for The Madden Brothers' first studio album Greetings from California. It was released as a single on September 3, 2014.


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I met you down on the lower east side
And so things started when I just asked for your name
You said, "It's Jane"
Now we're three months, seven days into this thing
And I can't help thinking that it's all been in vain
Yeah, all in vain

Now, dear Jane, yeah I'm writing you to say we're no good together
Oh Jane, yeah I'm going to find a way to float away like a feather
I don't want to hurt you but I got to make a change
Oh, all I can say is that I hope you feel the same
Dear, Jane

Oh, we can't make it from the bar way to prince
Without bumping into some other guy who says he's your friend
Just another friend, huh?
Want to go out when I want to stay in
You want me to love you but I just can't pretend
Just can't do it no more

Now, dear Jane, yeah I'm writing you to say we're no good together
Oh Jane, yeah I'm going to find a way to float away like a feather
I don't want to hurt you but I got to make a change
Oh, all I can say is that I hope you feel the same
Dear, Jane

I never thought I would believe
It's such a pretty thing, calm will set you straight
Here's a day I never thought I'd see
Such a pretty one, make me wanna fly like you did

Now, dear Jane, yeah I'm writing you to say we're no good together
Oh Jane, yeah I'm going to find a way to float away like a feather
I don't want to hurt you but I got to make a change
Oh, all I can say is that I hope you feel the same
Dear, Jane

Oh, Jane
You know it's easy to write that you want it to end
But the hard part comes when you got to hit send
No I never could send it now, I never did send it
It's easy to write that you want it to end
But the hard part comes when you got to hit send
No I never could send it now, why can't I just send it?

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The Madden Brothers

The Madden Brothers are an American pop rock duo made up of twin brothers Joel Madden and Benji Madden, both of whom are also founding members of the rock band Good Charlotte. more »

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13 facts about this song

Band History
"The Madden Brothers" is a band formed by Joel and Benji Madden, who are best known as the founders of the rock band "Good Charlotte."
Song Title
The song "Dear Jane" is included in the duo's debut album "Greetings from California."
Album Release
"Greetings from California" was released on September 12, 2014, by Capitol Records.
Musical Genre
The song has a Pop Rock genre, shifting from Good Charlotte's pop-punk sound.
Song Details
"Dear Jane" is interestingly structured, with a verse-chorus-verse theme.
Goal of the Album
The Madden brothers stated that their aim for "Greetings from California" was to express feelings and experiences that they have had in their journey, which is reflected in "Dear Jane."
Critical Reception
The album generally received mixed reviews from critics, with NME rating it two out of five stars.
Unique Promotion
The album, including the song "Dear Jane," was promoted in a unique way, with a road trip down the California coast and visiting various radio stations along the way.
Vocal Responsibilities
Although both brothers share vocal responsibilities throughout the album, it's Benji who primarily handles lead vocals on "Dear Jane."
Inspiration Behind the Song
"Dear Jane" like the rest of their album’s tracks, deals with personal emotions and experiences, adding a personal feel to the song. However, the exact inspiration or story behind the song isn't publicly clarified by the Madden Brothers.
Musical Collaboration
Collaborative artists on the "Greetings from California" album include Eric Valentine and Joe Chiccarelli, who have previously worked with artists like Queens of the Stone Age and The Strokes.
Performance
"Dear Jane" and the rest of the album features performances by session drummer Chris Powell and keyboardist Roger Joseph Manning Jr., notable for being a founding member of the band Jellyfish.
Song Style
The style of "Dear Jane" indicates a change in direction for the Madden Brothers, drawing more from the 1970s and '80s West Coast pop sound rather than their pop punk origins with Good Charlotte.

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