Dear Jane
The Madden Brothers
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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 Bowery 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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Written by: BENJI MADDEN, ERIC VALENTINE, JOEL MADDEN
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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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."
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Song TitleThe song "Dear Jane" is included in the duo's debut album "Greetings from California."
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Album Release"Greetings from California" was released on September 12, 2014, by Capitol Records.
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Musical GenreThe song has a Pop Rock genre, shifting from Good Charlotte's pop-punk sound.
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Song Details"Dear Jane" is interestingly structured, with a verse-chorus-verse theme.
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Goal of the AlbumThe 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."
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Critical ReceptionThe album generally received mixed reviews from critics, with NME rating it two out of five stars.
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Unique PromotionThe 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.
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Vocal ResponsibilitiesAlthough both brothers share vocal responsibilities throughout the album, it's Benji who primarily handles lead vocals on "Dear Jane."
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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.
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Musical CollaborationCollaborative 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.
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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.
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Song StyleThe 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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