Discover the story of the song > Sweet Jane – Mott the Hoople

The song is about the protagonist who is in a rock band and his friends, Jack and Jane, who work as a banker and clerk. They all come home from work, sit by the fire, and listen to classical music together. The song talks about different aspects of life, like working hard and dealing with difficult people, but also acknowledges that life is short. The chorus repeats "Sweet Jane" several times.