“This song started as an homage to Dolly Parton’s ‘Jolene’, exploring country songwriting with a strong vocal in mind, but itquickly evolved. I never intended for it to be a real song, or for me to sing it. But something personal occurred to me and I connected with the song because of it. To me this song is about consent. I wanted to rid myself of the anger I felt. And I didn’t want to feel alone in this hurt. I feel very nervous releasing this song, or speaking about it.
But I know people like the song at live gigs, and it means something to me. And hopefully it will mean something to other people too.”
ABOUT JANE WILLOW:
Jane Willow is a Dublin-based Dutch-turned-Irish folk musician. She’s performed at Vicar Street, Whelan’s, Temple Bar Tradfest, Body & Soul and Electric Picnic. She’s opened for Glen Hansard, The Unthanks, Paddy Casey, Andy Irvine, Kíla, David Kitt, Aoife Scott and Mark Geary.
Currently Jane is working on her debut album due for release in 2021. The album will feature string arrangements by Joe Csibi (Head of RTE Concert Orchestra). With Dave Hingerty on drums (Glen Hansard, Josh Ritter) and guest performances by Steve Wickham (The Waterboys) and more.
“a remarkable voice” - Hotpress
lyrics
I’ve taken what’s left of this warm eve
But it all somehow still brings me down
With memories of days under the same sun
When you still came around
I gave more I thought I’d care to give
But somehow I’ve been left with nothing to keep
I don’t think the letter sent as you left for good
Did anything for me
CHORUS ‘Cause if it means that much to me
How come it doesn't mean that much to you
Oh honey I’m the fool, the fool, the fool
That keeps running round for more
You spend most your days inside your world
Boy, when do you take time just to think of me
And you’re stretched on my bed as the night
Tries to take me in, but I just have to leave things be
Oh now don’t tell me I never knew about pleasure
How can I give you this pleasure when it’s causing me pain
I cannot satisfy a need when it’s not what I desire
Since when did you become so very vain
CHORUS ‘Cause if it means that much to me
How come it doesn’t mean that much to you
Oh honey I’m the fool, the fool, the fool
That keeps knocking on your door
And if I give so lovingly
How come you often take so carelessly
Oh honey I’m the fool, the fool, the fool
That keeps running round for more
BRIDGE For more…
For more… Not anymore
CHORUS ‘Cause if it means that much to me
How come it doesn’t mean that much to you
Oh honey I’m the fool, the fool, the fool
I’m done knocking on your door
And if I give so lovingly
How come you often take so carelessly
Oh honey I’m the fool, the fool, the fool
I won’t be running round for more
Oh honey I’m the fool, the fool, the fool
I won’t be running round for more
Not anymore, not anymore
credits
released May 31, 2019
'The Fool' written and performed by Jane Willow (2019)
Recorded at Audioland Studios, Leixlip
Mastered by Simon Francis Mastering
Drums: Dave Hingerty
Bass: Alice Grollero
Guitar: Jane Willow
Mandolin: John Denby
Hammond: Scott Flanigan
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Jane Willow is a Dutch-turned-Irish folk musician. Jane's
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I like this album more than the first—And i LOVED This is a Photograph, so this is praise. This album gets me in the feelings place with it’s ode to life and death & the absurdity of time. Sandy Naorin
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