Love Is Like Jazz
The Magnetic Fields · 69 Love Songs Pt. 2 [1999]
Love is like jazz
You make it up as you go along
And you act as if you
Really know the song but you don't
And you never will so you flaunt your
Mistakes and you make them until they were you
Love is like jazz
The same song a million times in different ways
"Strange Fruit" with and without
Wind chimes
It's divine
It's asinine
It's depressing and it's almost
Entirely window dressing but it'll do
You make it up as you go along
And you act as if you
Really know the song but you don't
And you never will so you flaunt your
Mistakes and you make them until they were you
Love is like jazz
The same song a million times in different ways
"Strange Fruit" with and without
Wind chimes
It's divine
It's asinine
It's depressing and it's almost
Entirely window dressing but it'll do
Love Is Like Jazz
The Magnetic Fields' "Love Is Like Jazz" stands as a quintessential example of their neo-psychedelic and art-rock sensibilities. Recorded for the 1999 compilation "69 Love Songs Pt. 2," the track exemplifies the band's signature blend of dreamy textures, intricate guitar work, and lyrical themes that explore the complexities of intimacy and emotional vulnerability. The song reflects the group's broader discography, which often juxtaposes intimate, personal narratives with expansive, atmospheric soundscapes. As a key piece from this era, it captures the band's unique ability to transform simple romantic concepts into rich, layered musical experiences that have become staples of their catalog.