Zoe Jane is a song Aaron Lewis wrote as a tribute to his daughter, Zoe Jane Lewis, who was born the day Layne Staley, former lead singer of Alice in Chains, passed away, April 5, 2002 (and also, coincidentally, 8 years to the day Kurt Cobain, former lead singer of Nirvana, passed away). It speaks to...
[Verse 1]
Well, I want you to notice
To notice when I'm not around
I know that your eyes see straight through me
And speak to me without a sound
[Chorus]
And I want to hold you
Protect you from all of the things I've already endured
And I want to show you
Show you all the things, that this life has in store for you
And I'll always love you
The way that a father, should love his daughter
[Verse 2]
When I walked out this morning
I cried as I walked to the door
I cried about how long I'd be away for
I cried about leaving you all alone
[Chorus]
And I want to hold you
Protect you from all of the things I've already endured
And I want to show you
Show you all the things, that this life has in store for you
And I'll always love you
The way that a father, should love his daughter
[Bridge]
Sweet Zoe Jane
Sweet Zoe Jane
[Verse 3]
So I wanted to say this
'Cause I wouldn't know where to begin
To explain to you what I have been through
To explain where your daddy has been
[Chorus]
So I want to hold you
Protect you from all of the things I've already endured
And I want to show you
Show you all the things, that this life has in store for you
And I'll always love you
The way that a father, should love his daughter
[Outro]
Sweet Zoe Jane
Sweet Zoe Jane
Zoe Jane was written by Aaron Lewis.
Zoe Jane was produced by Josh Abraham.