You Were Meant for Me

Jewel

About You Were Meant for Me

"You Were Meant for Me" is a folk-pop song written by Steve Poltz and Jewel and performed by Jewel on her first album, Pieces of You. It relates the singer's incomprehension of a failed relationship and her inadequate attempts at moving on with her life. "You Were Meant for Me" was released as the second single from Pieces of You and went on to receive a great deal of recognition. It became a hit and reached number two on the US Billboard Hot 100 for two weeks, as well as number one on the Billboard Adult Contemporary chart for a single week. In 1997 a reissue of the single containing the unreleased "Foolish Games" allowed the song to rebound to number seven on the Hot 100, eventually totaling 65 weeks in the top 100, which at the time was a record. Worldwide, "You Were Meant for Me" experienced moderate success, reaching number three in Australia, number two in Canada and number 32 in the United Kingdom. "Foolish Games/You Were Meant for Me" ranked at number 15 on Billboard's All Time Top 100 in 2008. When the All Time chart was retabulated for the chart's 55th anniversary in 2013, it remained in the top 20 at number 17. The song was also re-recorded for Jewel's Greatest Hits album with backing vocals from the country trio Pistol Annies. 


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I hear the clock, it's 6 AM
I feel so far from where I've been
I got my eggs, I got 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
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

Dreams last so long
Even after you're gone
I know that you love me
And soon you will see
You were meant for me
And I was meant for you

I called my mama, she was out for a walk
Consoled a cup of coffee but it didn't wanna 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 or I was sad
And it made me miss you oh so bad 'cause

Dreams last so long
Even after you're gone
I know that you love me
And soon you will see
You were meant for me
And I was meant for you

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, I put the cap back on
I know you hate it when I leave the light on
I pick up a book up and then I turn the sheets down
And then I take a deep breath, 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 all be alright
I just shouldn't think anymore tonight 'cause

Dreams last so long
Even after you're gone
And I know that you love me
And soon you will see
You were meant for me
And I was meant for you

Yeah, you were meant for me 
And I was meant for you

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Jewel

Jewel Kilcher (born May 23, 1974), professionally known as Jewel, is an American singer-songwriter, guitarist, producer, actress and poet. She has received four Grammy Award nominations and has sold over 27 million albums worldwide. more »

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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 Partnership
The 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.
Album Success
Jewel'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.
Chart Performance
The 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.
AC Chart Topping
Not only was the song a pop hit, it also topped the Adult Contemporary chart, showcasing Jewel's crossover appeal.
Recording
The 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.
Inspiration
Steve 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.
MTV Award
The 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.
Relevance
More 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.
Soundtrack Appearance
The song was included in the soundtrack of the popular film, "How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days," further increasing its exposure and popularity.
Distinct Versions
Interestingly, 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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