14by Paula Cole
Songfacts®:
- "14" was Paula Cole's first single after a seven-and-a-half year break. After her second album, This Fire, took off thanks to the hits "I Don't Want To Wait" and "Where Have All The Cowboys Gone?," her third album, Amen (1999) was a letdown. With her record company in turmoil, Cole sat out the next dog year, taking time to raise her daughter. When he returned with the album Courage in 2007, she had a lot on her mind. "I was frustrated and that's what came out," she told Songfacts regarding this song. "I was looking back at who I was at 14 and wanting to break out of molds."
- Cole wrote this song with Patrick Leonard, who also produced the track. Leonard is best known for his work with Madonna; he co-wrote and produced "Live To Tell" and "Who's That Girl."
Comments
Be the first to comment...More Songfacts:
KatmanduBob Seger
Katmandu, the capital of Nepal, was the archetype for faraway mysticism when Bob Seger wrote a song about it in 1975.
In The Air TonightPhil Collins
"In The Air Tonight" by Phil Collins was revived when it was used in the first episode of Miami Vice, three years after it was released.
We Built This CityStarship
Elton John's songwriting partner Bernie Taupin wrote the original lyrics for Starship's "We Built This City." It was the first Hot 100 Top 10 hit Taupin wrote without John.
Run To YouBryan Adams
"Run To You" by Bryan Adams was written for Blue Oyster Cult, and the guitar part is modeled after "Don't Fear The Reaper." BOC turned it down, so Adams recorded it for his album Reckless.
That'll Be The DayBuddy Holly
Buddy Holly got the title for his hit song "That'll Be The Day" from a phrase John Wayne said in his movie "The Searchers.
Editor's Picks
Ron and Russell Mael of SparksSongwriter Interviews
The men of Sparks on their album Hippopotamus, and how Morrissey handled it when they suggested he lighten up.
Dwight TwilleySongwriter Interviews
Since his debut single "I'm On Fire" in 1975, Dwight has been providing Spinal-Tap moments and misadventure.
Tom Waits Lyrics QuizMusic Quiz
Pool balls, magpies and thorns without roses - how well do you know your Tom Waits lyrics?
Deconstructing Doors Songs With The Author Of The Doors ExaminedSong Writing
Doors expert Jim Cherry, author of The Doors Examined, talks about some of their defining songs and exposes some Jim Morrison myths.
Adam Duritz of Counting CrowsSongwriter Interviews
"Mr. Jones" took on new meaning when the song about a misguided view of fame made Adam famous.