Jewel - 'You Were Meant For Me' - On Point

Singer-songwriter Jewel plays "You Were Meant For Me" on WBUR's "On Point."
Here's the full interview: wbur.fm/1NTKIb1

[@412willis]

Extremely underrated as a guitar player. Woman’s got chops.

[@LMGunslinger]

It's a really hard song to play and sing at the same time.

[@dickiegreenleaf750]

Jewel takes me back to the 90s. I miss those times. 2020s are ghetto as hell and awful.

[@kittyantix]

Cause we got a fucked up world.. and back in those 90s early 2000s were so damn simple. 😢

[@stevetipene3319]

@@kittyantix the 70s and 80s were even more simple😀

[@roflmows]

she played a small venue here in chicago back in 2003, in a semi-private event...there were probably about 25 of us there, and nobody except me knew who she was. not many people were actually paying her much attention...i think they didn't realize she used to be a huge star in the 1990s. after her set, i got to sit at a table with her, just the two of us, and we had a friendly chat. she's a very sweet, soft-spoken woman who's very real and down to earth. and she has the most beautiful smile. she signed a business card which i borrowed from someone, because i didn't own any business cards. it says: "dear Jim, thank you for the coffee and the lovely conversation. you're a true gentleman and a wonderful listener. your friend, Jewel K." it looks nice in its little frame by the front door. she's such a sweetheart. i love her.

[@danielplaystation84]

Dude that's awesome. I've seen her in Brawley California twice before. But never got to actuator down and have a chat. Your one lucky guy. Her music always has a story to tell.

[@courtneywofford2879]

What a beautiful memory ❤️

[@musiclover1730]

Wow!! You are very lucky..

[@edysona.sedanodelacruz925]

What a lucky guy!!!, She will be allways my platonic love

[@heartheart5543]

Thank you sharing the story..i love reading it

[@zeroedout]

This made me 20yrs younger even for just 4mins

[@robertsherman2570]

Same here. Isn't music an awesome little time machine?

[@rosaliaali3099]

True...this took me back..lovely feeling❤❤

[@alyssatrujillocookingshow2853]

25 years for me

[@luciusmirkwood1634]

Let us all go back to high school class of ‘97

[@gathrysgalaxy1266]

aint that the truth

[@erikvonriese]

It beautifully captures that weird, empty, depressed feeling that comes after a crushing breakup. Life goes on, but there's kind of a gray film over everything, and all the things that used to be normal feel off somehow. And paired with that gentle but relentless ostinato in the guitar, endlessly moving forward (despite the vocal line's resistance), until that one moment of almost-recognition of what's happened ("hearts are broken every day")? Perfection.

[@veronicasvibes3200]

🍃🌹🍃🕊🍃🌹🍃🌹🍃🌹🍃🕊🕺💃🌟😇🌈

[@dynamicdave2647]

but i dont think this song was meant to just be a breakup song...I think it was also meant to be romantic, positive, and convey the positive aspects of a relationship

[@ann8846]

in the way she interprets it here for On Point, that's the feeling I get, too. "Hearts are broken every day..."

[@jyxo7624]

Love this interpretation

[@rmcg23]

So true... I've never felt the same since my only traumatic breakup. Life has never been the same I have moved on but my heart aches, and I've never been able to reproduce the happiness that I had when I was living in existential Bliss with someone that I had so much promise with. It only feels like failure. Which means I guess it was love

[@wfc1987]

They don’t make em like Jewel anymore ❤️

[@robertrossi9364]

They never made them like that💛

[@courtneywofford2879]

That's for sure 😭

[@greyhound785]

Coz there's only ONE..

[@Eagle7433]

She's a gem

[@no.step.on.snek.2423]

They sure dont buddy

[@JerseyAcoustic]

One of the most underrated talents in the history of music.

[@matthewgammon1255]

She was huge in the 90s. She wasn't underrated at all

[@erwin2869]

What's her talent you are referring to? Singing? There's so many other good singers, and If you wanted to make each and every one of them popular, then there would be a problem.

[@matthewgammon1255]

Im referring to the fact that she was on the radio daily when I was a teenager. She has multiple grammys. I think she was well recognized. Don't disrespect a 90s icon.

[@erwin2869]

@@matthewgammon1255 I'm not talking to you, I was talking to Drew 🤣

[@matthewgammon1255]

@@erwin2869 oh ok my bad lol

[@ytherenounicorns5077]

Ladies and gentlemen, when singers could actually sing. Pure magic

[@TheVeek192]

Singers can still sing. Lots of excellent singers out there. You have to look for them.

[@wearingpants7]

If you want to see a modern artist who sings, writes, and plays all the instruments on his albums check out Panic! At the Disco.

[@yanki198]

search Kim So Hyang, Park Ki Young, Ali, are koren singers, They are like Jewel, but unknown to the vast majority of the public, and they are excellent singers, you just have to dig through so much garbage and you will find wonders, take a look and tell me how it went

[@mortystraphouse5077]

they can still sing. 3 examples. florence. gaga. la havas. there is more talent rn than ppl think. popular music is just bad overall kzbin.info/www/bejne/i6XRqaZ_d7uga9U&ab_channel=FlorenceMachineVEVO florence on snl kzbin.info/www/bejne/f5iYlZl8j6eja8k&ab_channel=RevinQx gaga on japan tv kzbin.info/www/bejne/jqirfnSloriUe6M&ab_channel=LianneLaHavas lianne tour bus

[@eri7-11]

@@yanki198 Thanks I checked them out (still listening as I type) and they are great singers but Jewel has a super magic...holy sheep! Park Kiyoung! Yeah you right on that!

[@nofacemonster]

I can't get enough of Jewel ever since "I saw (Heard)" her. Amazing!

[@tonygray7804]

Wow. Never thought she could make a better version of this. I was wrong.

[@soundstream03]

Tony Gray I know right.

[@sabrinajeaqn1982]

Agreed

[@lindalane6157]

Agree too

[@dynamicdave2647]

she is talented and awesome live, but to be fair, the studio version is better to me

[@MrPoseidonbcn]

she is a real musician with a terrific voice

[@no.step.on.snek.2423]

Exactly... There are singers. There are painters. And they are beautiful and talented in their own way... But then you have artist.. jewel is an artist.. nobody sounds like her, nobody has what she has. Its hers and its special.. and there arent but a small handful of people that can claim that level of beauty

[@perajulization]

I hear the clock, it's six A.M. 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 my 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 mamma, she was out for a walk Consoled a cup of coffee but it didn't wanna talk So I picked up the paper, it was more bad news More hearts bein' broken, more 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 a book up and then I turn the sheets down. And then I take a deep breath and 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 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.

[@worldwide1376]

Wow, just wow! This is by far my favorite version of this song and I've listened to many of them. That voice is something else.

[@stuartu7150]

I don’t like when she riffs off her perfect melodies, but it’s only because I think about how people who haven’t heard the album version don’t get that perfection. She’s incredible, and that voice. 😍

[@kiks399]

I swear her voice, along with her songwriting, takes some place else.

[@jeffbarksdale5835]

I know a special place .... For sure

[@spencershiver8302]

This song was written by Steve poltz

[@davidshuff2700]

The love of my life and I broke up just about the time this song came out. she would leave towels on the floor too and I can remember how annoyed I would be by that. And I can also remember after she left how much I would love to see a wet towel on the floor. Don't let little things in your life ruin your relationships. I almost did and it was the saddest time in my life.

[@carolyn3041]

You're not alone.

[@carolyn3041]

Is she still the love of your life?

[@srosty05]

That sucks big dick

[@cartermo13]

Hopefully things are getting better buddy

[@davidshuff2700]

@@cartermo13 they are, we got back together, 20 years now. We have a 15 year old daughter. Life is good. God is great.

[@creemeeontop]

I just don't know how it's possible not to love her. She's just amazing!

[@billy4055]

She is amazing

[@nicetoeveryonedontpushit3090]

I remember in first grade I had no idea how to speak English and this song always came on the radio before it turned to crud. It stayed in my mind and heart and although I did not understand the meaning the melody moved me -- I knew she was in pain just by the notes. This is great music -- she is very talented. I would always love listening to her on the school bus without knowing who she was--her art transcended past the language barrier and age barrier at the time.

[@fioweb123]

you must have been happy when you found out the artist!

[@veronicasvibes3200]

🕊🍃🌹🍃🌹🍃🌹🍃🕊🌈🦋🌈😇🌟💐🕺💃

[@eugene188]

lol..how does she make a song with lyrics about brushing teeth, pancakes, PJs and it still sounds so lovely?

[@giuseppep.7180]

comes to show, what really matters in a song is the melody

[@julianvendura9186]

It's a person bargaining for and denying their recent breakup by changing their annoying habits in hopes their ex will notice how much better they are now and see that they were meant for each other

[@jimmywrangles]

This song was co-written by Steve Poltz and i've always thought that the more meaningful lyrics came from him as he's a great songwriter.

[@trevorbarnette6430]

jimmy wrangles but Jewel is also a great songwriter. One of the best in my opinion

[@KevinVSmith-hr9py]

those are the things that make up people's lives...

[@locuscades1906]

"On the floor anymore" always sends shivers through my body. What an angel.

[@cdcotr]

“Hearts are broken everyday” gets me every time.

[@gandalfthegrey8236]

I just LOVE her voice. This song is so brilliantly beautiful and sad all in one.. this is literally how i feel right now.. Ive never loved anyone as much as i loved Olivia. But all my dreams went up in smoke the day she left and here i am 7 almost 8 months later waiting patiently.. i keep telling myself it will pay off in the long run but, the emptiness always sets in when i am all alone by myself with nothing to do but relieve the memories of the greatest and happiest times of my life..

[@cheyennecrystal8564]

bless you

[@Doorto_theriver]

One of the most iconic breakup songs of all time. Truly captures that moment by moment achy-ness one just can’t shake.

[@pridden76]

I love Jewel´s new album, "Picking up the pieces". Everybody should listen to it. A masterpiece.

[@sarahsmithsargent3844]

pridden76 part 2 to her first album?

[@damotheman4196]

What are you doin here? This is an eddie free zone!😂..jk great fuckin song

[@749pack]

The most beautiful girl in music, and the most beautiful voice. It gives me cold chills from head to toes.

[@user-yp2oc8pb3v]

Her voice melts my heart

[@sebastiantang4998]

Wow. No one could mimic her voice and talent! Such beautiful voice

[@michaellynch2407]

a master at her craft.

[@neoanderson2280]

Amazing! No one sounds like her which makes her special! Unique and one of a kind. Beautiful performance!

[@readysetgo1996]

What’s with the thumps down? Haters!! She’s fabulous!

[@touyang1687]

With this voice, I have no clue why she still isn't a big star. Voice quality alone, the ability to emote and the tenderness, and uniqueness, it speaks volumes about the industry and moreso the listeners of today's music.

[@atreist7212]

I think she choose to stay this way :)

[@therealjulez7886]

She was HUGE in the 90's but got taken over by Alanis Morsette, Sara Mclaughlin, and others her voice is sooooo unique n great song writer

[@Summer_788]

uh excuse me she was BIG in the 90s lmao all these millennials thinking they found some underground talent. She was before your time kid!

[@matthewgammon1255]

@@Summer_788 not my time. I grew up listening to her and Mariah Carey

[@Michael-wm9bm]

@@Summer_788 exactly! These millennials think they discovered something new 😅when it hits instagram

[@rogervo1965]

a voice that could break your heart in one note and put it back together in the next, Jewel you are divine.

[@HikingWithRiley]

Jewel is an Angel!

[@thisjustin7492]

This was my sisters favorite song. She passed away in a fire. It’s hard to listen to but when I do I think of her smiling.

[@chuckHart70]

Thanks for sharing. Very sorry for your loss. Live the life she didnt and love like she did. God Bless.

[@eltonanalista]

nice!! i love this music since 1995, congratulations Jewel, wonderful voice

[@kurtfreund7857]

A classic, beautifully performed. Jewel rocks!

[@adzysmusic]

That was amazing. This is real music. Jewel❤

[@levi501ish]

I used to play my guitar around 95 while in Colorado Springs. My daughter Iris was around 9 or 10 yrs old, would sing this beautifully. It’s actually 3:00 AM in south Texas, I’m sitting here playing this song. Text my daughter who is now 30, and on her way to Florida on a beautiful night. I said remember we used to do this song? She texted yes dad. Can’t wait until she returns and we do it, do it on Facebook this time!

[@jaliyakalubowilage2984]

This reminds me all those Dawson's creek episodes. Still love this.

[@bradcruz1746]

Amazing live performance!! Perfect!! Jewel is the real deal singer/songwriter!! 2021~

[@santiagomacahilas2346]

This girl is a genius she's straight up a great story teller I love her music so much I listen it almost everyday I just she really was meant for me sucha beautiful song I loved it most when she sang it on late night with David Letterman she sang the sultry sexy version and JEWEL was smokin like always sucha beautiful young lady

[@no.step.on.snek.2423]

Just like jewel.. everything about the song is beautiful, sorrowful all at the same thing...

[@richieherlinger4545]

This is Jewel at her best. Just her voice and her acoustic. That's all she needs to make amazing music. Her best work was her early work, before she went full pop on some of her later stuff. Pieces of You was a phenomenal album. None of her later work can top that debut album. Spirit is a close second though. Those two albums were a huge part of my 90s and early 2000s. And I still spin them today.

[@T-roy33]

You're special Jewel, an international treasure.

[@KevenTalks]

A real artist. Love her angelic, folky voice. She's exactly what a record label loves...raw talent that is "digestable" / "marketable" to the public.

[@williamcarnley3769]

She truly is a Jewel.💛

[@larryredburn8688]

JEWEL IS SO BEAUTIFUL. BEAUTIFUL VOICE AND VERY TALENTED. LOVE YOU JEWEL. THANKS

[@jeffreysuda5801]

You are awesome jewel. I feel bad for you, singing the 4 songs town to town.

[@tammybenge1706]

This simply touched my heart! I loved her before but she completely remastered this version if it.

[@mattlane1555]

Dang! What an angel! Ty Murray was a lucky man

[@Gen_Jutsu_Itachi]

Makes me Cry. Fell in love with this song when I was 4 and I’m 27 now…. I cry because I remember those times so vividly

[@jennifernorman4087]

Jewel always sang from her soul

[@mootpoint7053]

Damn JEWEL where are you NOW? Still so damn amazing!

[@justinlester2943]

She's making butter with Kate

[@MartinSweden]

Pure feeling. Thank Jewel :)

[@dalelester8503]

Wow raw talent just a guitar and a voice. Love ya Jewel. Keep on Rockin in The Free World Cya Dale!

[@Brianhrrs79]

You Set your Hook pretty deep into me 20 years ago... I luv listening to your Music :) Your new stuff is tearing me apart both Heart & Soul, Men aren't suppose to cry HaHa :))

[@veronicasvibes3200]

😇🌈💃🕺🕊🍃🌹🍃🌹🍃🌹🍃🕊

[@chadwintrey666]

To everyone going through heartbreak in 2021🍻

[@jblanche747474]

love her....so good...make you stop an listen to every word..thanks

[@brianbaratheon]

I was like 9 when I first heard this song. I loved it, even though I didn't really comprehend the lyrics. As I got older and could appreciate the lyrics, I loved it even more.

[@italianpoboy8874]

Still beautiful in all forms.

[@xx_iphone_xx7127]

Dreams last so long even after you’re gone and I know you love me and soon you’ll see you were meant for me and I was meant for you🎶

[@brentonyancheck4861]

I'm totally speechless 😶!!! AND it's absolutely how amazingly amazing she is!! I been playing live since 86. I was 13. Now I'm an old goat 🐐 at 49 and, she just gives me so much inspiration to get out there. Saw her last night and it was an amazing performance at burgettstown,PA.

[@happilyretiredmark2964]

WOW! An Angel!!

[@tylove9891]

It never ez in any break up and takes time and healing..the cut heals the scars remain ❤🙏🏼💪🏼

[@jonamacher1417]

WOW !! Acoustic She's simply stunning. What a voice. BC Growers ;)

[@1hkwaeeBWPmtshastaca]

I could never get tired of listening to this Gem sing.

[@fatso79750]

Her guitar playing skills are amazing and her singing as well I always thought she was beautiful.

[@PieroLunini]

That girl can sing! Love u Jewel

[@WandaMullens]

Love this version.

[@II-io1xm]

You are exactly like my little sister ,Stephanie watts Easley SC you are so fantastic ,thank you for touching my heart.

[@rawveganguru8381]

You are a part of my created heart since a teenager, love for you and John Popper

[@romendelacruz6427]

one of a kind =) so rare talent... love her voice and albums

[@HouseOfZay]

It's hard to believe this is her live. Fantastic.

[@MrSteelbeast]

2018 and i missed her.

[@stonchie4687]

Shes a real life angel

[@donaldmyra2463]

WHAT A SWEET WOMAN SINGING STRAIGHT FROM HER WONDERFUL HEART-----GO GIRLLLLL!!!!

[@patriotkieler9750]

Love her voice. great song and great singer.

[@queenquinah]

this is what you call music. soothing.

[@user-HILINAH]

I absolutely feel Jewels voice.she is my Angel voice,our lords gift.❤

[@jcruzflores2678]

I’ve always loved her music. Very talented

[@MrCharlesray]

Saw her live and boy, what a show, what a wonderful voice. Jewel is simply marvelous 💥💥💥

[@Worther12]

Love this song so much.... This version especially. 👏👏👍

[@michaelbabb5047]

Iconic performer beyond likes & dislikes... Love !t

[@1gigaknight]

Love your voice and inflections when you sing it's like heaven.

[@MetalPauly2]

Damnnn!!! Jewel.. ❤ you always. I've always had respect for musicians. I Grew up in 90s, but I've never heard this version! This is insanely On Fucking POINT! not a euphemism.. Damn Jewel, you are badass..

[@heartheart5543]

You might want to see some of Jewel great live performance: Jewel, who will save your soul, woodstock 99; kzbin.info/www/bejne/lYO5inidfMx3gdU Jewel full concert 1 hour, woodstock 99: kzbin.info/www/bejne/p4bJpoJ3jMydrpo Jewel foolish games, 99: kzbin.info/www/bejne/g6TWkJt_ZpiBlZo

[@ColdToiletSeats]

imagine being married to her .. she would sing to you all the time.. I'm so in love with that voice

[@TimdogQ]

Yeah, and you’d have someone to warm up those toilet seats for you lol

[@joachimhannah7523]

yo i think she's divorced. Go for it....

[@redwatch1100]

I wish. I'd write music with her daily.

[@seanm7539]

She’s single fellas I would love to be married to her my mom loves her and her music she’s listened. To her since i was a baby

[@Michael-wm9bm]

I am married to her 😊

[@makoysburanday2528]

wow.. love this song since 1996, jewel still stunning.

[@flgators1986]

Her voice is so beautiful!

[@user-dq5cd8ti9l]

The love of my life ❣️

[@rachellyle7452]

Man, I was obsessed with this song when I was like 10, listening to it now at 30 it has so much deeper meaning. Really cool but..ouch. :/

[@quantaylor77]

Jewel is a badass!!

[@gratemybuttocks]

Wow! Speechless. Juel is blessed with such talent and wisdom.

[@noresttilldeath9648]

i got chills. you're truly amazing Jewel!!

[@rmcg23]

Perfection in artistry. I could honestly fall in love with her oh, and tell her how beautiful her Perfection is. Artistic beauty is beauty. Beauty is artistic

[@andreannamikalson6534]

Even though I'm asked not to sing, I love singing along. Thank you for your beautiful music

[@sammea2221]

Thank you for being yourself 🙏🏼

[@Malikmalo21]

A story.. beautiful

[@jasontroy3911]

Her voice makes me melt.....

[@sdfsdiufghrhhfj-sc5rb]

This was mind-blowing

[@monikvalliere5476]

Very lovely voice, my daughter loved singing this song over 20 years ago

[@edwardchen362]

she is awesome

[@marybarquero3798]

I lover the song!!🤗🤗.