From: owner-jewel-digest@smoe.org (jewel-digest) To: jewel-digest@smoe.org Subject: jewel-digest V11 #122 Reply-To: jewel@smoe.org Sender: owner-jewel-digest@smoe.org Errors-To: owner-jewel-digest@smoe.org Precedence: bulk jewel-digest Friday, May 12 2006 Volume 11 : Number 122 * If you ever wish to unsubscribe from this digest, send an email to * jewel-digest-request@smoe.org with ONLY the word * unsubscribe in the BODY of the email * . * For the latest news on what Jewel is up to, go to * the OFFICIAL Jewel web site at http://www.jeweljk.com * and click on "calendar" * . * PLEASE :) when you reply to this digest to send a post TO the list, * change the subject to reflect what your post is about. A subject * of Re: jewel-digest V9 #___ gives fellow list readers * no clue as to what your message is about. Today's Subjects: ----------------- Re: [EDA] lyrics [Kiwi ] [EDA] Paging Mike [mac14460@aol.com] ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Thu, 11 May 2006 01:02:48 -0400 From: Kiwi Subject: Re: [EDA] lyrics There was an interview I heard or read recently where Jewel said she realized she didn't have to be a slave to her art anymore, that was one of the misconceptions of the industry she is referring to in GBAIW. She thought of all of her heros of literature and it occured to her that they all died young of suicide or drug overdoses. Up until recently she had thought of every relationship as food for poetry and songs, she would foster the pain so she could create her art. I'm paraphrasing and assuming here, but it sounds like she is in a happy place and doesn't want to drive herself crazy going to places in her mind where forest fires nibble at her veins to write a hauntingly beautiful song. I have to agree, "it'll be alright" has been a recurring lyric in a couple of her latest songs and i cringe every time i hear it, but if she's happy, then so be it :) I do like the new version of Sattelite, the old version made me sleepy. I like the happy parents analogy, that is how I feel too, I will always look forward to albums from Jewel and will try to see her in concert when I can afford it, but POY will always hold a special place in my heart and cd player :) On 5/10/06, cressyda@aol.com wrote: > I'm sorry. I have to vent. This is a place full of people who love > Jewel unconditionally, and I still consider myself one such person, but > I still have to tell it like it is (for me at least.) > > I love her. I will always buy her albums. That said, none of them > have touched me like Pieces of You or the angelfood I still have. What > happened to lyrics like "a forest fire nibbles at my veins, crawls up > my arm, runs away with my mind, and burns dry thoughts like leaves"? > "your substance has been subtracted word by word"? Even This Way had > some real gems (I'll hollow out my insides to place you in, you're my > gravity, inside my heart there's an empty room, it's waiting for > lightning it's waiting for you), but now I have to sit through (or > skip) another version of Fragile Heart "if you want my heart, you have > to promise not to tear it apart 'cause my heart has been hurt a lot." > And "It's gonna be alright 'cause I'm okay with me." And I have to > hear to Satelite butchered beyond recognition. Blech. I've given this > one a week straight in my car, and now I've put it away with 0304. > It'll come out a couple times a year (which at least is a couple times > more than 0304 comes out.) > > I miss the raw, folky, risky, and prolific Jewel. The one who was > sassy and silly and capitalized on her strengths: lyrics, voice, > guitar, and an irresistable spirit. The one who just did her thing and > happened to be recorded doing it. This contrived, slick, > popstar-fighting-fame Jewel can just enjoy her money and her simple > ranch life with the love her life. I hope the departure from Atlantic > brings the other Jewel back, the one I like to believe is the real her. > Until then, I'll go back to lurking and supporting her like a parent > does when their child proudly presents them with a hideous art project > they made at school. > > Jessa > (once known as the complicated angel, do those names still exist > anywhere...? =) > > p.s. is there some code on this album that prevents ripping it to my > computer? ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 11 May 2006 17:20:31 -0400 From: mac14460@aol.com Subject: [EDA] Paging Mike Mike, I'm trying to reach you at your ducksoup address. Is that still a good addy or should I try another one? Email me directly. Thanks, MAC ------------------------------ End of jewel-digest V11 #122 ****************************