People living their lives for you on TV
They say they're better than you and you agree
He says hold my calls from behind those cold brick walls
Says come here boy, there ain't nothing for free
Another burger, another hot dog, some fries
A wish in the well, hope your health don't go to hell, well
Another doctor's bill, another lawyer's bill
Another cute cheap thrill
You know you love him if you put him in your will but
Who will save your soul when it comes to the flowers now?
Who will save your soul after all the lies that you told, boy
Who will save your soul if you won't save your own?
We try to hustle them, try to bustle them, try to cuss them
The cops want someone to bust down on Orleans Avenue
Another day, another dollar, another war, another tower
Went up to where the homeless had their homes
So we pray to as many gods are there are flowers
But we call religion our friend
We're so worried about saving our souls
Afraid that God will take His toll
if we forget to begin
Who will save your soul when it comes to the flowers now?
Who will save your soul after all the lies that you told, boy
Who will save your soul if you won't save your own?
Some are walking, some are talking, some are stalking their kill
You get social security, but that don't pay your bills`
There are addictions to feed and there are mouths to pay
So you bargain with the Devil, say you're o.k. for today,
You say that you love them, take their money and run
Say, it's been swell, sweetheart, but it was just one of those things
Those flings, those strings you've got to cut,
So get out on the streets, girls, and bust your butts.
Who will save your soul when it comes to the flowers now?
Who will save your soul after all the lies that you told, boy
Who will save your soul if you won't save your own?
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Who Will Save Your Soul |
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Written by | Jewel |
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Produced by | Ben Keith |
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Engineered by | John Nowland and Tim Mulligan |
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Assistant Engineer | John Hausmann |
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Mixed by | Gene Eichelberger |
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Mixed at | The Sound Shop, and The Omni, Nashville, TN |
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Assistant Mix Engineer | John Dixon |
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Mastered by | Tim Mulligan |
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Musicians | Jewel Kilcher - Guitar & Vocals Accompanied by The Stray Gators (Spooner Oldham - Keyboards, Tim Drummond - Bass, Oscar Butterworth - Drums) Robbie Buchanon: Piano |
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Recorded | Redwood Digital at Broken Arrow Ranch, Woodside, CA |
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Albums | Pieces of You, 1995 Greatest Hits, 2013 |
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Singles | Who Will Save Your Soul (US Single), 1995 |
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Various Artists collections | VH-1 Storytellers, 2000 |
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Promos | Save the Linoleum, 1994 |
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Videos | A Life Uncommon, 2001 Jewel Live at Humphrey's by the Bay, 2004 Jewel: The Essential Live Songbook, 2008 |
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Length | 4:00 |
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