Hey, Was listening to my UP! CD in my truck today and my favorite songs on it are It Only Hurts When I breathe and I'm Jealous. It's really hard to pick a favorite song of hers because I love them all but anyway I was singing along murdering them to pieces and I thought I wonder if she wrote the song It only Hurts When I Breathe because she was sad about her marriage ending if it did happen earlier than everyone let on or if she wrote it because she was feeling like she'd been forced to go to Switzerland and was feeling isolated from everyone and everything. Also was wandering if she wrote I'm Jealous while lying on a beach somewhere while on vaction with Fred, Marie Ann and Mutt and she was jealous because maybe she realized she wanted Fred instead of Mutt. Or maybe she knew about Mutt and Anne Marie and was jealous that Marie Ann had stolen her husband. It's quite amazing how events make you rethink things and jump to all kinds of conclusions. I've always been one to want to know the real story and inspiration behind the creative process. I love hearing about where, when and why a song was written because it always involves little personal pieces and glimpses into the person who wrote it's soul. Sorry if that last statement doesn't make a whole lot of sense but I'm sure most of you will get my meaning. Anyway just a thought while listening to some of her music. Wondered if anyone else had any thoughts like this. You know on the Come On Over Cd in the song Don't be stupid with the current happenings makes you wonder if Mutt's jealousy inspired that one about how he always thought other guys were on her tail. Him peering over her shoulder when she reads her mail. Lends itself to lead you to believe that maybe she was trying really hard to make a statement like he was getting on her nerves with all the suspicion. HMMM... food for even more sad thoughts. Warmest regards as always, Tonto
Well, Shania had a song Home Aint Where His Heart Is (Anymore) on TWIN. It was one of the first songs she co-wrote with Mutt. They werent even married then but this song is about losing a husband. In Robin Eggars book there was a quote by Mary Bailey saying Shania from very young age wrote songs about things she couldnt have experienced then. She just felt so and she wrote it. I think It Only Hurts When Im Breathing was written just because she had a good idea to write a song. Maybe it was based on some previous experience of losing love in her life. And Im Jealous has nothing to do with jealousness of other woman. This song is very interesting and unique. It means that love is always selfish and the hero of her song wants her beloved to belong only her and nothing else. Lets not forget that the idea of Up! was positivism and it was in 2002. It was too long ago. Marrie-Ann and Frederic got married somewhere in 2001. Their daughter is the same age as Eja so both families had children around the same time. I believe both couples were happy that time and these songs are just good songs. There are stories behind them but I dont think they are connected with the two divorces that happened this year.
I read somewhere that Shania has known Fred for over ten years so the possibility of I'm Jealous being written about him is always possible and I didn't really stop to think about dates on when they were written. They were just a few passing thoughts. I mean actually you could go back and apply a lot of older songs to what's going on right now that's what makes her music and really any music so great. You can always find songs that apply to things that are going on in your own life no matter how old the songs are. I must admit that your version of why I'm Jealous was written is a lot better than mine and that used to be why I thought it was written but I guess I'm just trying to figure out what is going on and all those rumors about how long things have been messed up between them lends a lot of room for speculation. I mean I've read lots of articles about how the trouble started back around the time they moved off to Switzerland. But hey no one really knows for sure. She always says to know her is to listen to her songs. They really all do tell stories but the stories that inspire the songs are what really let you see inside her and what's going on in her heart. That's what makes the songs so great because they come from the heart no matter what inspires them. Wasn't trying to offend or assume anything just letting my suspicious mind take me places it probably shouldn't go. Even if I'm Jealous was written for the reason I said about her wanting Fred before the divorce, yeah it's wrong but it's kind of romantic if you think about it from the Fred and Shania perspective. OK I said too much there but oh well. I guess as long as Shania knows the reason and she's happy with it that's all that matters. It's a really great song and on of my favorites whatever the reason it was written. Most people search for a lifetime hoping to find someone who feels that way about them and it really makes me sad to think she felt that way about someone and then they didn't feel the same or don't feel the same anymore. Said enough. Sorry if I've offended but sometimes I just gotta say what my strange little mind comes up with. i ahve way too much time to think lately. It's only the 6th day of a 15 day vacation and I'm already bored out of mind. Warmest regards as always, Tonto
I'm jelous is my second favourite song after 'in my car'. I could speculate on what inspired her to write it but in the end it would be a guess.
I do know why I love it though.
I relate to this song because it identifies my hidden, deep down, shameful feelings, I would never normally reveal to anyone. If we were speaking face to face I would never tell!!
But I do feel jelous whenever anybody takes my husbands attention away from me. Apart from the odd rare occasion, we are together 24/7. As not only do we share a small living space, but we run our own company together too.
So it only takes for him to be in the presence of others and it makes me feel possessive. It doesn't even have to be a person who takes his attention, a mundane activity can have the same effect! I'll often feign nonchalance, even to him, to hide my hidden jelousy.
This song made me realise all the cringey emotions I'd rather not acknowledge. So every time I listen to this song, it makes me feel a whole lot better to know Shania experiences jelousy and admits to it also. To me it doesn't matter who/what she is jelous of. Despite jelousy being an awful emotion, it helps to know that others feel it too from time to time.
So I guess this song eases my guilt! This is why I love it.
I'm jelous is my second favourite song after 'in my car'. I could speculate on what inspired her to write it but in the end it would be a guess.
I do know why I love it though.
I relate to this song because it identifies my hidden, deep down, shameful feelings, I would never normally reveal to anyone. If we were speaking face to face I would never tell!!
But I do feel jelous whenever anybody takes my husbands attention away from me. Apart from the odd rare occasion, we are together 24/7. As not only do we share a small living space, but we run our own company together too.
So it only takes for him to be in the presence of others and it makes me feel possessive. It doesn't even have to be a person who takes his attention, a mundane activity can have the same effect! I'll often feign nonchalance, even to him, to hide my hidden jelousy.
This song made me realise all the cringey emotions I'd rather not acknowledge. So every time I listen to this song, it makes me feel a whole lot better to know Shania experiences jelousy and admits to it also. To me it doesn't matter who/what she is jelous of. Despite jelousy being an awful emotion, it helps to know that others feel it too from time to time.
So I guess this song eases my guilt! This is why I love it.
Dear ShaniaRocks, I am totally jealous of you. You are so lucky to have someone that you feel this way about. I only hope that you will have the courage everyonce in a while to let him know these feelings and maybe you could put this song on and ask him to dance with you and tell him this is how your heart and sould feels about him. Never feel guilty about sharing your feelings even if it is about jealousy. Doesn't matter why she wrote I just think it's one of the most beautiful things you can feel. I think to know someone felt this way about me would really make my heart sing. I'd have a new appreciation for that person. It would really be an awesome thing. Don't take these opportunities for granted this song is telling you you need to say these things to him.. imagine how wonderful it would make him feel. Take a liitle time, some candlelight, wine, this song and the two of you. Hello! Warmest jealous regards as always, Tonto
Dear Tonto Thank-you for your lovely message. Your post did make me smile . When once asked to describe me, my hubby's exact words were, 'Katie is a nice person, but she doesn't like a lot of fuss'. Which pretty much defines me accurately enough, and emphasises that the image I project outwardly is not always a reflection of my own very private inner world.
If I was to actually ceate the scene you describe I guess he would think I'd been possessed! . Neither of us are into indulgent romantic gestures, we just get on with everyday life. I am appreciative of all the little thoughtful things he does everyday. And I am very grateful he is here and he is mine. We are opposities of one another in a lot of ways. He is certainly a unique, individual and special guy. Once someone has met him, they never forget him. I know without doubt that despite experiencing life's up's and downs, we will continue to enjoy one another for the rest of our lifetime, no matter what we go through along the way. We made a promise to one another and we are both committed to keeping it.
I agree with you, as you say, the appeal of Shania's songs is that we can gain a personal connection with many of them no matter what her own reasoning is behind them! I can honestly say I enjoy every single song on each album. This is why I am a loyal fan! Just can't wait for the new music..
Given her current situation, I am slightly anxious about the new album. One or two heartbreak songs, I will accept but I'm really hoping for a real, uplifting, traditional Shania C.D. I'm fairly confident she'll come through good yet again. It would be such a let down if after waiting for all these years, I feel disappointed with it in any way.
