Album: This Way (2001)

Charted: 25

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• Cuttin' through the darkest night in my two headlights
  Trying to keep it clear, but I'm losing it here to the twilight
  There's a dead end to my left, there's a burning bush to my right
  You aren't in sight, you aren't in sight
  
  Do you want me, like I want you?
  Or am I standing still, beneath the darkened sky?
  Or am I standing still, with the scenery flying by?
  Or am I standing still, out of the corner of my eye?
  Was that you passing me by?
  
  Mothers on the stoop, boys in souped-up coupes on this hot summer night
  Between fight and flight is the blind man's sight and the choice that's right
  I roll the window down, feel like I'm gonna drown in this strange town
  Feel broken down, I feel broken down
  
  Do you need me, like I need you?
  Or am I standing still, beneath the darkened sky?
  Or am I standing still, with the scenery flying by?
  Or am I standing still, out of the corner of my eye?
  Was that you passing me by?
  
  Sweet sorrow is the call tomorrow
  Sweet sorrow is the call tomorrow
  
  Do you love me, like I love you?
  Or am I standing still, beneath the darkened sky?
  Or am I standing still, with the scenery flying by?
  Or am I standing still, out of the corner of my eye?
  Was that you passing me by?
  Are you passing me by? (Passing me by)
  Do you want me? (Passing me by)
  Do you need me, like I need you too?
  And do you want me, like I want you?
  Are you passing me by? Writer/s: JEWEL KILCHER, RICHARD W NOWELS
  Publisher: BMG Rights Management, Downtown Music Publishing, Songtrust Ave, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Spirit Music Group
  Lyrics licensed and provided by LyricFind

Comments: 15

• Robert from Tyler TexasI was saved from something, and given a second chance. Married for 34 years, a guitarist for 45 years. My wife is called jewels, for julie. Oh yeah I was saved by Jesus and given a choice to come or go home. I chose home. But when I hear jewel the message is clear. Don't go to fast slow down. Stop passing your love ones. They really do want you. Only your pure love, not under the influence of alcohol or drugs. You make your choice and God will insure your gift. Being a musician is passage. Not permission to destroy your time with loved ones. Luv you jewel.
• Josh from Tumwater This opening riff is like western classic
  I like the intro
• Rich Grove from MarylandI agree with Eric Johnson, I thought for sure Springsteen wrote this for her.
  
• Eric Johnson from Louisville, KyHaS anybody noticed that this song sounds like a Bruce Springsteen song? When I first heard it I assumed it was a little-known song from Springstien that she found and covered, or that he wrote it and gave it to her.
• Theresa from Murfreesboro, TnTy Murray makes a cameo in the video, love the way Jewel plays guitar.
• Hayden from Tka, New ZealandI hate when people bad mouth artists for musical experimentation. I think this song is awesome.
• Leah from Brooklyn, NyPersonally, I much prefer Aubrey's Trance tune of the same name that came out a few years ago.
• Prayerash from Kuala Lumpur, MalaysiaI forgave her 0304 album since she's back to her old self in Goodbye Alice in Wonderland. I really did try to accept that she was just experimenting around and stuff with her previous album but I can't bear to have another look on those fishnet stockings again. Please, Jewel, don't ever do it to us again.
• Ellen from Pittsburgh, PaI love this song. It always makes me think. It has a wonderful emotional quality.
  
  To those who say Jewel has "sold out" or become a lame "pop princess" and other such nonsense, I believe that 0304 is a fantastic album. It makes me a little annoyed when people bad-mouth Jewel for trying out a different style. If they took the time to really listen they would find that her same beautiful voice is singing as profound, creative, and thought-provoking lyrics as ever. It's just a little more up-tempo. If someone is willing to reject her new music just because it's a little different than what they are used to, then it's their loss.
• Bethany from Carrier Mills, IlThis is such a beautiful song. the whole "new look" thing she is going for, people are going crazy over it and its not that big of a deal. she even said in an interview that intuition was supposed to be a joke, a funny parody, but no one got it. the messages in her songs are still there, just in a different package, and her next album due in the spring is lo-fi, so people can calm down. i am a thick and thin Jewel fan. almost all of her songs inspire me in some way.
• Aj from Cleveland, GaI love this song all the same.
• Lola from Street, MdI'm going to agree with both of them. She is that unique folk singer that tries to explain the mysteries of life. One of my favorite songs is "You Were Meant For Me"
  
  
• Claire from Oak Ridge, TnI as well agree with ak. Jewel claims to be poking fun at high-gloss videos in the "Intuition" music video, but then, she must be a really good actress. When you and your talent are recognized and you're thrust into the industry, it's easy to show off and want to change and fit in.
  p.s. i really dig "Who Will Save Your Soul", "Painters," and "Adrian", though "Adrian" is so sad.
• Dan from Gdl, MexicoI agree with ak, but at the same time i think that if you cant follow jewel's rythm(not in music, but in life) and really see whats behind her new style... well, thats your problem. At first i used to hate her new music, but as you listen to it, you kind of understand her change... and maybe like it later.. is not all trash... give her a chance...
• Ak from Reston, Vaim soooo annoyed. jewel used to be so so so so good a couple of years ago and now suddenly she's all pink and plastic and pop. whatever happened to her just playing the guitar and singing her heart out? i dont like her new style at all. she used to be homeless and her songs reflected that she knew what life is really about. but now she sounds just like some washed-up pop princess. its disgusting. i am still a faithful fan of her old stuff tho. "hands" and "foolish games" and "little sister" are some of my favorites.

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