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Jenny Lewis — You Are What You Love (w/ The Watson Twins)
Album: Rabbit Fur Coat
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Released: 2005
Length: 2:47
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This is no great illusion
When I'm with you I'm looking for a ghost
Or invisible reasons
To fall out of love and run screaming from our home

Because we live in a house of mirrors
We see our fears and everything
Our songs, faces, and second hand clothes
But more and more we're suffering
Not nobody, not a thousand beers
Will keep us from feeling so all alone

But you are what you love
And not what loves you back
That's why I'm here on your doorstep
Pleading for you to take me back

The phone is a fine invention
It allows me to talk endlessly to you
About nothing disguising my intentions
Which I'm afraid, my friend, are wildly untrue

It's a sleight of hand, a white soul band
The heart attacks I'm convinced I have
Every morning upon waking
To you I'm a symbol or a monument
Your rite of passage to fulfillment
But I'm not yours for the taking

But you are what you love
And not what loves you back
So I guess that's why you keep calling me back

I'm fraudulent, a thief at best
A coward who paints a bullshit canvas
Things that will never happen to me
But at arms length, it's Tim who said
I'm good at it, I've mastered it
Avoiding, avoiding everything

But you are what you love, Tim
And not what loves you back
And I'm in love with illusions
So saw me in half
I'm in love with tricks
So pull another rabbit out your hat
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The Shining ~ corridor of horror ! It’s an ok track, but lacks depth and skilled musicianship. Certainly not a Mellow track.
Posted 4 years ago by Matt_Maurer    [ Reply ]
 MJMJ wrote:
She rhymes "back" with "back." Minus style points.

 

I guess you could say she has back's back ?!  ;)
Posted 10 years ago by coolpeople_rule    [ Reply ]
She rhymes "back" with "back." Minus style points.
Posted 11 years ago by MJMJ    [ Reply ]
 pmnixa wrote:

 love her hair too....


 
Was wondering if I was the only one seeing them too!

Posted 13 years ago by Stingray    [ Reply ]
All three could certainly chase me off of that bed's edge!
Only the music is less sexy!
Posted 13 years ago by Stingray    [ Reply ]
 lmic wrote:
Betty Holly :)
 
{#Lol} Good get.


Posted 13 years ago by WonderLizard    [ Reply ]
Betty Holly :)
Posted 14 years ago by lmic    [ Reply ]
HA! I thought this said JERRY LEWIS! The first phrase to come to mind was... la, la, la...nice lady!
Posted 14 years ago by Walrus_Gumbo    [ Reply ]
 osbyec wrote:
YES!  Every time I listen to this in the car I have to sing along and I occasionally end up playing it four or five times in a row.  I don't know why, but this song just gets me every time.  LOVE it!
 
I have the same reaction, I was singing along to Charging Sky in the car this morning on my way to work in the pouring rain.
Posted 14 years ago by jim1964    [ Reply ]
YES!  Every time I listen to this in the car I have to sing along and I occasionally end up playing it four or five times in a row.  I don't know why, but this song just gets me every time.  LOVE it!
Posted 14 years ago by osbyec    [ Reply ]
 ziggytrix wrote:
well i was trying to find the video for this and found this instead. https://myspacetv.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=vids.individual&videoid=7733740 it's jenny singing a duet with a puppet...
 
Holy CARP! That was really amazing. Her command of tone is stunning. Made all the more so by the no-budget production of the clip. Wonderful!

Posted 15 years ago by cc_rider    [ Reply ]

Great lyrics - love her hair too....


Posted 15 years ago by pmnixa    [ Reply ]
Thank Gawd he put on something good to wash the David Byrne/TH out of my ears..
Posted 15 years ago by DaveInSaoMiguel    [ Reply ]
worst song of a great album
Posted 15 years ago by diegotz    [ Reply ]
 rcurrier wrote:

In the hallway from The Shining. One assumes it was intentionally made creepy.
 
and those are the twin girls from The Shining....all grown up.
Posted 15 years ago by techer2    [ Reply ]
Any gal that can work the phrase "a thousand beers" into a song is OK by me
 
Posted 15 years ago by jim1964    [ Reply ]
 Lkw wrote:
Nice song, terrible album cover.
   Dior wrote:

Then you should see the inner sleeve, so beautiful in it's old Kodak simplicity and full of meaning. A feat rarely seen in these photoshop days. I kind of agree for the cover though.
 
Personally, I think it's a brilliant cover and a good tune as well.  I'm not sure what either of you find "terrible" about it.

Posted 15 years ago by Proclivities    [ Reply ]
Love this song and the album {#Good-vibes}
Posted 16 years ago by rtwingo    [ Reply ]
 ziggytrix wrote:
well i was trying to find the video for this and found this instead. https://myspacetv.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=vids.individual&videoid=7733740 it's jenny singing a duet with a puppet...

 
I dig this chick!

Posted 16 years ago by hippiechick    [ Reply ]
well i was trying to find the video for this and found this instead. https://myspacetv.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=vids.individual&videoid=7733740 it's jenny singing a duet with a puppet...
Posted 16 years ago by ziggytrix    [ Reply ]
A harmless if forgettable 5. Good filler between the great stuff.
Posted 16 years ago by RadioDoc    [ Reply ]
Thank you for playing this. Jenny Lewis & the Watson Twins are so great live!
Posted 17 years ago by joyjoy    [ Reply ]
Ho hummmmmmmmmm.......
Posted 17 years ago by davin    [ Reply ]
Love these gals together love the artwork too!
Posted 17 years ago by Mari    [ Reply ]
Lkw wrote:
Nice song, terrible album cover.
Then you should see the inner sleeve, so beautiful in it's old Kodak simplicity and full of meaning. A feat rarely seen in these photoshop days. I kind of agree for the cover though.
Posted 17 years ago by Dior    [ Reply ]
brandog wrote:
I'm cutting in line! You'll need to bash my head into a cinderblock wall, I guess...
Um, well, LaoZi says the good man does not argue, so....
Posted 17 years ago by laozilover    [ Reply ]
Bumped it to a "9"!
Posted 17 years ago by laozilover    [ Reply ]
The production is brilliant - so naive, innocent, and yet perfectly so. A band with the awareness of a cagey, sarcastic band, but the sincerety of an innocent folk singer.
Posted 18 years ago by sandy_the_lucky_dragon    [ Reply ]
great song. great performers. great music. all you negative nellies are blopops.
Posted 18 years ago by mrrmt    [ Reply ]
I'm really digging Jenny and the Twins. Yes they are really twins; Jenny and the Twins were on Letterman a few months back. Yes, the album cover is really freakin' creepy. The Watson Twins appeared equally creepy on Dave's show; it's obviously their schtick. Or they're just really creepy; it happens. Jenny reminds me a bit of Neko Case, another fave. And Hank Dogs, who give me chills (both the good AND the creepy kind!) I'm surprised at the negativity towards this. When I first heard it I assumed RP folks would be really into it. Oh well, different strokes. I watched the video on her website. LOVE IT! The rapidly-fading smiles is the best part; they KNOW they're creepy! The original Hee-Haw is actually really funny to watch now; they KNEW it was totally cheesy, and ran with it. It's like 'Dumb and Dumber' for C&W fans. Say what you will about 'that' kind of music; Roy could freakin' PLAY. And Buck (R.I.P.) created a new kind of country sound. Yeah, it ain't everyone's cup o' java, but that's why we listen to RP; to hear stuff outside the over-produced, over-censored, market-researched, Arbitron-chasing, all-commercial-all-the-time Broadcast Radio. Clear Channel is in league with the devil; their headquarters are literally a stone's throw from where I'm sitting. So a tactical strike is out of the question... c.
Posted 18 years ago by cc_rider    [ Reply ]
Glockman45 wrote:
vomit bucket please.........
Indeed!!!
Posted 18 years ago by Walrus_Gumbo    [ Reply ]
Imkirok wrote:
She looks like Carrie (from the old horror flick), or some other demented axe murdered.
In the hallway from The Shining. One assumes it was intentionally made creepy.
Posted 18 years ago by rcurrier    [ Reply ]
Jack_Jefferson wrote:
Also, are those real twins or trick photography? Most twins I know get sick of wearing the same clothes as their twin by about the age of eight.
Well, you know, for the sake of showmanship and an album cover, they may just make an exception. -mt-
Posted 18 years ago by mattt    [ Reply ]
Lkw wrote:
Nice song, terrible album cover.
She looks like Carrie (from the old horror flick), or some other demented axe murdered.
Posted 18 years ago by Imkirok    [ Reply ]
Lkw wrote:
Nice song, terrible album cover.
I kinda like the album cover. I'll agree to nice song though. Just nice.
Posted 18 years ago by Duluoz    [ Reply ]
vomit bucket please.........
Posted 18 years ago by Glockman45    [ Reply ]
laprincessa wrote:
I have a GIGANTIC crush on Jenny Lewis. Have tix to her show next week, yeah!!!!!!
Did you get a T-Shirt from her too?
Posted 18 years ago by Zep    [ Reply ]
Nice song, terrible album cover.
Posted 18 years ago by Lkw    [ Reply ]
Like one of the better Annette Funicello songs.
Posted 18 years ago by vinomori    [ Reply ]
I have no idea why, but I really like everything I hear from her. Not a big fan of this type of music, or even a fan of her voice; there is just this something about all the songs that gets me.
Posted 18 years ago by ElSupreme    [ Reply ]
This one always reminds me of the quote from the movie Adaptation: "You are what you love, not what loves you." I also like it because it has a retro sound to it, like when Patty Duke would do a song on her show in the 60's. Also, are those real twins or trick photography? Most twins I know get sick of wearing the same clothes as their twin by about the age of eight.
Posted 18 years ago by Jack_Jefferson    [ Reply ]
laprincessa wrote:
I have a GIGANTIC crush on Jenny Lewis. Have tix to her show next week, yeah!!!!!!
Eat yer heart out! She's MINE I tell ya MINE!
Posted 18 years ago by laozilover    [ Reply ]
rluking wrote:
No worries, mate.
There we go, thanks buddy.
Posted 18 years ago by TobalMoreno    [ Reply ]
TobalMoreno wrote:
EDIT #2: wait, she's not of the other persuasion is she? that would be a serious buzz kill.
No worries, mate.
Posted 18 years ago by rluking    [ Reply ]
laprincessa wrote:
I have a GIGANTIC crush on Jenny Lewis. Have tix to her show next week, yeah!!!!!!
I'll second that one... but in a hetero kind of way. EDIT: "not that there's anything wrong with that." *studio audience laughter* EDIT #2: wait, she's not of the other persuasion is she? that would be a serious buzz kill.
Posted 18 years ago by TobalMoreno    [ Reply ]
kaupmees wrote:
Haha. I thought she sounded just like the woman from Rilo Kiley. No wonder.
Me too as Bill just reminded us; I came back to tick this up a notch.
Posted 18 years ago by cmrump    [ Reply ]
I may have to catch them at the Variety Playhouse on the 25th!
Posted 18 years ago by jbtidwell    [ Reply ]
I have a GIGANTIC crush on Jenny Lewis. Have tix to her show next week, yeah!!!!!!
Posted 18 years ago by laprincessa    [ Reply ]
Ok. I have heard enough from this album...I am gonna have to buy it!. Thanks RP. Just wished you'd played it earlier so I would have known enough to catch their show when they were in town.
Posted 18 years ago by Egrey    [ Reply ]
daveesh wrote:
check out the very funny "hee haw" video on her web site... good tune, too
Jenny Lewis with the Watson Twins (click on "Video") Day-um! I'm in Love, L-U-V! Don't tell my girlfriend!
Posted 18 years ago by laozilover    [ Reply ]
Haha. I thought she sounded just like the woman from Rilo Kiley. No wonder.
Posted 18 years ago by kaupmees    [ Reply ]
Yummy
Posted 18 years ago by bindi    [ Reply ]
huh, 5 to 7 to 8, likin' it
Posted 18 years ago by TobalMoreno    [ Reply ]
I like the lyrics against this tune. very interesting....I might buy this album!
Posted 18 years ago by mrrmt    [ Reply ]
check out the very funny "hee haw" video on her web site... good tune, too
Posted 18 years ago by daveesh    [ Reply ]
I liked her stuff with Rilo Kiley & found this quite likeable.
Posted 18 years ago by thrasher    [ Reply ]