You Were Meant for Me
Jewel
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I hear the clock, it's 6 a.m. I feel so far away from where I've been I got my eggs, and my pancakes too I got my maple syrup, everything but you I break the yolks and make a smiley face I kinda like it in my brand new place I wipe the spots off of the mirror Don't leave the keys in the door I never put wet towels on the floor anymore 'cause 1-Dreams last so long, even after you're gone I know, you love me And soon you will see, you were meant for me And I was meant for you I called my momma, she was out for a walk Consoled a cup of coffee but it didn't want to talk So I picked up a paper, it was more bad news More hearts being broken or people being used Put on my coat in the pouring rain I saw a movie it just wasn't the same 'Cause it was happy and I was sad It made me miss you oh so bad (repeat 1) I go about my business, I'm doing fine Besides, what would I say if I had you on the line Same old story, not much to say Hearts are broken every day I brush my teeth and put the cap back on I know you hate it, when I leave the light on I pick up a book, and turn the sheets down And take a deep breath and a good look around Put on my pj's and hop into bed I'm half alive but I feel mostly dead I try and tell myself it'll be all right I just shouldn't think anymore tonight (repeat 1) You were meant for me and I was meant for you
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Written by: Jewel Kilcher, Steve Poltz
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Downtown Music Publishing
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10 facts about this song
Songwriting PartnershipThe song, "You Were Meant for Me," was co-written by Jewel, an American singer-songwriter, and Steve Poltz, a Canadian singer-songwriter and former member of the indie rock band The Rugburns.
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Album SuccessJewel's 1995 debut album, "Pieces of You," features the song. The album went on to be certified 12x Platinum in the U.S., making it one of the best-selling debut albums of all time.
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Chart PerformanceThe song was a hit on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, where it peaked at No. 2 in 1997. It also spent an impressive 60 weeks on the chart.
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AC Chart ToppingNot only was the song a pop hit, it also topped the Adult Contemporary chart, showcasing Jewel's crossover appeal.
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RecordingThe song was recorded at Neil Young's ranch. According to Jewel, the crickets that can be heard in the background of the song were actually real crickets from the ranch.
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InspirationSteve Poltz reportedly described the writing of "You Were Meant for Me," saying that it was written in Mexico, inspired by a surfing trip he and Jewel had taken together.
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MTV AwardThe song's music video, which shows Jewel walking alone on a beach, was praised for its simplicity and soulfulness. It earned a nomination for Best Female Video at the 1997 MTV Video Music Awards.
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RelevanceMore than a decade after it was released, the song remains one of Jewel's most recognized and beloved tracks. It is still regularly played on adult contemporary radio stations.
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Soundtrack AppearanceThe song was included in the soundtrack of the popular film, "How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days," further increasing its exposure and popularity.
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Distinct VersionsInterestingly, there are two versions of this song. The more famous version is the one with the music video, while the other version was released only on the first copies of the "Pieces of You" album, which features Jewel alone with her guitar.
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