You Were Meant For Me

Album: Pieces Of You (1995)
Charted: 32 2
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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 Writer/s: Jewel Kilcher, Steve Poltz
    Publisher: BMG Rights Management, Downtown Music Publishing, Royalty Network, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
    Lyrics licensed and provided by LyricFind

Comments: 16

  • Moosehead from Scdoes anyone else remember a commercial, i think for a mustard, in th 70s that was very similar to this song?
  • Brad from Cape CodI LOVE this song!!! When I first hear it I was blown away by the lyrics AND the voice of Jewel. I had never heard of her before, but this song made me an instant and lifelong fan. I've played it over and over again using ALEXA and I still can't get enough of it. My wife died in 2017 and this song hit me like a ton of cotton.
  • Ivana from Edgewood, MdI just have to add that this song is really emotional! It's also sad in how she's saying how her lover is meant for her regardless of their break up. It's one of the songs you can listen to if you're still in love with your lover though you guys just broke up...it's then easy to relate to it.I can.
  • Theresa from Murfreesboro, TnMy favorite song from the '90s. Jewel inspired me to buy my first guitar. She is still one of my faves.
  • Ivana from Baltimore, MdI just want to say that I really love this song also. I agree with some of the comment on here. I like the soft flute in the background too!!!It does sound haunting and peaceful!!! I first heard this song some years back when I was about 8 years old I think and then I started searching for the song after I hearing it in an office waiting for a job interview. I found it and I'm so glad I did. I also like how it mention the things we do everyday, it's such a lovely song. I like how it sounds country and it reminds me of the country too. I'll never get tired of this song.
  • Camille from Toronto, OhBeautiful visual lyrics.
  • Craig from Melbourne, AustraliaJewel is very much a "Earth Woman". As in, she prefers to be barefoot. In many publicity shots and clips (including this one) she is barefoot.
  • Matt from Harlan, KyI love this song. It is so beautiful. I just love the soft flute in the background. So haunting and peaceful.
  • Angel from Somewhere In, AzHey Grace-

    Not even close!!
  • Jessie Ann from Purchase, NyI used this song as an audition piece for a musical.
    I got the part.

    A beautiful song but a little overplayed
  • Don from B G, KyThis song is so good it makes you ache. I love how it mentions the simple things we all do in a day. Like breakfast, showering, phone call, going to the movies, brushing your teeth, etc. Who knew you could make a love song about the mudane things in life and do it so beautifully? Go figure.
  • Grace from Fairfax Station, VaI think the lover in this song is either dad or her broke up with the author (Jewel). This is back from when Jewel actually seemed like a person with depth and talent. Now, she's just another Britney Spears clone.
  • Bethany from Carrier Mills, IlThis video was NOT directed by Sean Penn it was directed by Laurence Carol, he came up with the imagery and everything. It explains it on the "Life Uncommon" DVD.
  • Lola from Street, MdThis is one of my favorite songs..
  • Audrey from Boston, MaIn the video there is a message written on Jewel's back that reads "he says I feel like home to him." Jewel wrote this line and it was added to the video.
  • Nora from Richfield, MnThis song was re-recorded for the radio
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