Songs I Love #5

[foxmonkey]

This is the perfect song to play at a decibel roughly equivalent to a thousand teenies screaming at an NSync concert.

Wail along with Janis and let the negative energy flow *right* out of your body. Might bring on a tear or two, but that's therapeutic, right? All I need is a microphone and a stage, baby, or a convertible and a warm summer night.



Anyway, 'Piece of My Heart.' Yes. My new anthem.

Piece of My Heart
by Big Brother and the Holding Company
(Janis Joplin on vocals)

(Come on, come on, come on, come on)
Didn't I make you feel like you were the only man?
Yeah, and didn't I give you nearly everything that a woman possibly can?
Honey, you know I did!
And each time I tell myself that I, well, I think I've had enough.
But I'm gonna show you, baby, that a woman can be tough.
I want you to come on, come on, come on, come on and take it.

Take another little piece of my heart now, baby.
(Oh, oh, break it!)
Break another little bit of my heart now, darling, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah.
(Oh, oh, have a...)
Have another little piece of my heart now, baby.
You know you got it if it makes you feel good.
Oh, yes indeed.

You're out on the street, looking good.
And baby, deep down in your heart I guess you know that it ain't right.
Never, never, never, never, never, never hear me when I cry at night.
Babe, and I cry all the time!
But each time I tell myself that I, well, I can't stand the pain.
But when you hold me in your arms, I'll sing it once again.
I'll say come on, come on, come on, come on, yeah, take it!

Take another little piece of my heart now, baby.
(Oh, oh, break it!)
Break another little bit of my heart now, darling, yeah.
(Oh, oh, have a...)
Have another little piece of my heart now, baby.
You know you got it, child, if it makes you feel good.

(guitar break)

I need you to come on, come on, come on, come on and take it!
Take another little piece of my heart now, baby.
(Oh, oh, break it!)
Break another little bit of my heart, now darlin', yeah come on now.
(Oh, oh, have a...)
Have another little piece of my heart now, baby.
You know you got it... [wails]
Take it!

Take it another little piece of my heart now, baby.
(Oh, oh, break it!)
Break another little bit of my heart now, darling, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah.
(Oh, oh, have a...)
Have another little piece of my heart now, baby,
You know you got it, child, if it makes you feel good.

Comments

[patchworkdragon.livejournal.com]

Love that song, too. Janis rocks.

I grew up on her music thanks to my father.

[foxmonkey.livejournal.com]

I grew up on her music thanks to my father.

My mom loved her!

Man, that song. It's got a little of everything in it, and the way she sings... Joyous pain. I wish she were still around, kickin' ass. ;-)