One of the most underrated, undervalued, under appreciated and under recognized talents in the history of music. Only those who know, know what a pure gem this woman is. Thank you being you and nothing less Aimee!! Much love from a huge fan in Canada! 🇨🇦❤️🙏🍻

Aimee Mann should've won the Oscar for Best Original Song for Save Me from P.T. Anderson's Magnolia. Not only is that movie emotionally staggering, but Mann's song is incredible and fit the mood so well.

I loved it in 1995 and I still love it in 2019.

I fell deeply in love with Aimee's music after seeing the video for 'voices carry" when i was in group home for fucked up kids..I still remember where i was standing in the living room of the home i was in alone watching the Tv and feeling the first feelings of feeling like a big sister(that i never had) was watching over me,and i felt flooded with love,love that i was rarely if ever given s a child and never as a teenager from abusive parents thats didnt want me........and that was a very pivotal moment in my life. Thats the power of music,folks...and specifically the power of Amy.

Aimee Mann does this bright/melancholy, sweet hook, minor chord-twist dark pop thing that just fucking kills me. In a good way. It's weirdly too rare in rock music. Any band that can do this as good as Aimee Mann, you'll make me emotionally crumble and feel like life's beauty is indisputable.

She's one of the greatest female artists of all time and is entirely underrated and under appreciated!

She's always been so ahead of her time .

Going all the way back to 1995’s I’m With Stupid, Mann was already on top of her game as a solo artist in just her second attempt. And she had already mastered the formula of marrying impossibly catchy tunes to words that simmered with disappointment and dismay. Exhibit A: the melodically springing and lyrically stinging “That’s Just What You Are.” This was a point in Mann’s career where her frustration with the machinations of record companies and the music industry in general often fueled her lyrics. Indeed, the person being addressed in “That’s Just What You Are” could be an ex-lover or an A&R man. What sets Mann apart on songs like this is her ability to deliver a verbal takedown without seeming vindictive or nasty, making her argument always seem like the commonest of sense. “That’s Just What You Are,” co-written with producer Jon Brion, also demonstrates Mann’s expert adherence to meter and cognizance of internal rhyme. The very first two lines (“In our endeavor we are never seeing eye to eye/No guts to sever so forever may we wave goodbye”) manage to both display her nimble wordplay and sum up the situation with no-frills efficiency. For the remainder of the song, the narrator casually dissects this guy’s claim that his behavior is immutable and the result of some long-ingrained character flaw. “I won’t fall for the oldest trick in the book,” she insists. “What’s the matter with the truth, did I offend your ears?” she queries in the second verse, and it’s the kind of zinger that would put a normal guy on the ropes. But the whole point of Mann’s song is that this person she’s addressing lacks the conscience that would allow these complaints to register. “Like it would kill you just to try and be a nicer guy,” she says, suggesting that the simplest of moves toward congeniality are seemingly beyond him. In the bridge, the melody arches upward and Mann’s vocals betray the hurt the narrator is obviously feeling at continually running into the same wall. “Now I could talk to you till you’re blue in the face/ But we still would arrive at the very same place/ With you running around and me out of the race.” Finally she finds herself reluctantly agreeing with his position, realizing that what she’s asking of him is simply impossible: “So maybe you’re right nobody can take/Something older than time and hope you could make/It better that would be a mistake.” Mann finally relents in the closing moments: “So take it just so far/ ’Cause that’s just what you are.” By that time, she’s blanketed on backing vocals by Chris Difford and Glenn Tilbrook, songwriting team for Squeeze and a pair that knows a thing or two about pop music excellence. In an interview, Mann defended her proclivity for downbeat material. “I don’t understand how people can just listen to purely happy music,” she said. “And writing music that is just straight ahead and happy with no conflict, it’s like going to the gym or something. It feels like a chore.”

Jon Brion is criminally underrated. Just had to say that. Of course Aimee Mann is great, we all know that. Jon Brion is an absolute musical genius though. Can't even count how may times I've seen him at Largo (best thing to do on a Friday night in LA). My introduction to LA was getting a corn beef at Canter's and then going across the street to wait in line for standing room at the original Largo on a Friday night to see JB. God that was amazing!

bummed that this edit cuts the best part of the song, from the outro: "you're like a sleepwalking man, it's a danger to wake you/even when it is apparent where your actions will take you."

"I'm With Stupid' was one of the great things about the 90's, truly. And let's not forget Jon Brion, who had more than a small part in its creation. Both, gems.

Great background vocals from Chris Difford and Glenn Tilbrook of Squeeze on this track.

So glad that steven universe brought me here. this is a whole new world of great music, im definitely a fan now!!

I am here because I love Aimee Mann, Glenn Tilbrook and Chris Difford all on THIS Song! Back up vocals by Glenn, Aimee, and Chris, guitar solo by Glenn.

It's the Squeeze sound. Wonderfully done. Doesn't anybody else hear this???

One of the best FU songs ever.

I feel sad because Amiee was never recognized or popular. I know people called hipsters (I hate being called that) listen to her, but she is a great talent and she should have been recognized fer it.

Saw Aimee in a small venue... The first band was really strong... Aimee then takes the stage and proclaims to us: "Weren't they F@#%$&& awesome?? Aimee is a fantastic songwriter!

Yeah. The truth is that there is nobody else doing it like Aimee. A true american gem. Her lyrics are things to be studied

I’m with stupid is still one of my favourite albums. The production, songwriting and musicianship is stunning. I can not think of another album that has the variety of tones as this album. Aimees’ voice, lyrics and tone is pure magic.

I'm here because of Aimee Mann.

This song takes me back to grad school mid-90s, the best years of my life

I met Aimee Mann at LaGuardia airport in Ny I was working for Tsa It was one of the best moments of that horrible job What an honor She is so sweet and humble Such an incredible talented lady I love her

Melrose Place theme. Also often played on MTV Morning Mania here in Asia. So Nostalgic.

Still one of the greatest female artists of all time

One of the best songwriters we got. And a great guitarist.

90s female singers (whose career actually started in mid-late 80s) were the best.

I'm totally a fan of Aimee's solo career.

Aimee Mann is allowed to mix two different plaids, damn it! She's just that bad ass.

Shortly after She started her solo career, I met her by chance walking down the street with some of her band mates. She was very friendly and one of the prettiest wominz I ever met.

Aimee is incredible and so underrated because she is a true singer songwriter and musician. Her lyrics are beyond clever.

She's so freaking talented!!

Already an all-time favorite song, it jumped a few hundred spots up my list when I learned it's Difford and Tilbrook on harmonies.

I used to listen to this on the radio doing Geometry homework. I've never forgotten the song. Probably my favorite 90s song.

I was in elementary when this came out. Music this good never gets old.

I’ve been a fan of her post-1999 works, but man this is a good song. I need to go back further. I was cool with Till Tuesday. She charms and amazes no matter what genre. What a gift.

I just found a cassette tape with a bootleg radio recording of this song and am now here.....nostalgic bliss

Such a great song. Great arrangement. The vocal backing harmonies add this extra richness to Aimee's crisp lead. Makes thinking about my ex more pleasant.

Aimee Man is SUCH A TALENT!!!! Deal with it........

She is amazing. Check out the harmony that comes in at 0:49 -- you might recognize those voices from Squeeze!

I had never heard of her before! What a beautiful song. Love it.🤗👍👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

Great Artist, beautiful woman, beautiful voice.

I fell in love with Amys music back in 1986-87 Til Tuesday got me through a shitfuck breakup in another country.( Germany) and I still love it today. She was so underrated back then :/ I'm glad 30 years later shes still getting recognition.

This and Til Tuesday's "Voices Carry" are awesome. It's amazing how intense the dark New Wave tones of "Voices" contrast with this light and airy song, and yet they're definitely the product of the same person.

In our endeavor we are never seeing eye to eye No guts to serve us so forever may we wave goodbye And you're always telling me that it's my turn to move When I wonder what could make the needle jump the groove I won't fall for the oldest trick in the book So don't sit there and think you're off of the hook By saying there is no use changing 'cause That's just what you are That's just what you are Acting steady always ready to defend your fears What's the matter with the truth, did I offend your ears By suggesting that a change might be a thing to try Like it would kill you just to try and be a nicer guy It's not like you would lose some critical piece If somehow you moved point A to point B Maintaining there is no point changing 'cause That's just what you are That's just what you are Now I could talk to you till I'm blue in the face But we still would arrive at the very same place With you running around and me out of the race So maybe you're right, nobody can take Something older than time and hope you could make It better, that would be a mistake So take it just so far 'Cause that's just what you are That's just what you are That's just what you are Acting steady always ready to defend your fears What's the matter with the truth, did I offend your ears You're like a sleepwalking man, it's a danger to wake you Even when it is apparent where your actions will take you That's just what you are And that's just what you are That's just what you are That's just what you are

Aimee was and remains one of the best in the music business.

Heard it over my dad's radio. Love it.

The comment section: 28% talking about Opal/Steven Universe 70% talking about how good this song is 1% talking about how creepy it is 1% talking about the clothes

She is truly a musicians musician. She is absolutley aporeciated, one of the greats!

One of the most underrated artists without a doubt

I Love This Aimee Mann 1994 Music, "That's Just What You Are," Which Became A Top 25 Rock Hit In America, And A Top 95 Hit In America.

Fun fact: This song has been covered by Japanese pop artist Bonnie Pink. Whose music I would recommend to fans of Aimee Mann in general (especially her older works from this era, as her newer stuff is a bit more poppy) -- it has a very similar style! It's very obvious WHY Bonnie Pink would've covered this song once you hear her body of work, as Aimee Mann was a clear influence on her. (It's a really good cover, too!)

One of those perfect songs and artists, that I heard almost 30 years ago, at my homeland cross the Atlantic, and stayed with me since. I cherish this kind of songs. They are true gems of music 💙🎼🎸🙂🙏

we are kinda blessed to be around while this terrific talent is making great music...

Aimee in someways reminds me of Carole King. Both extremely talented song writers and musicians. Different era and different music but incredible artists. Very impressive also how Aimee has kept herself in such great shape. Oh and those incredibly gorgeous beautiful eyes!

this video was part of the end credits of Melrose Place season 3 back in 1994 in 2 or 3 episodes because this song was included in the first official soundtrack of the show: Melrose Place The Music. I watched that show in a former mexican cable channel called TeleUno

Aimee Mann is a treasure. on top of being a great songwriter, she is one of the most charming live acts I've ever seen

I can still remember every single word of this song, it's been decades since I last heard it in high school 😍

I saw her open for Squeeze in Chicago in 2008 at Ravinia. Perfect pairing. Magical damn show.

I loved her way before Steven Universe because she is from Til Tuesday but her voicing Opal makes me love her more.

The sounds flooding the shadows of my mind, creeping into the darkness, pulling me back into the world that is mine.

I’ve been loving this song for 28 years. I still cant get enough of it.

great Difford backing vocals - great freaking song. Amazing artist

Thanks for telling us, you gem.

Incredible album She is amazing ❤

Lyrics: In our endeavor we are never seeing eye to eye No guts to sever so forever may we wave good-bye And you're always telling me that it's my turn to move When I wonder what could make the needle jump the groove I won't fall for the oldest trick in the book So don't sit there and think you're off of the hook By saying there is no use changing 'Cause that's just what you are That's just what you are Acting steady always ready to defend your fears What's the matter with the truth did I offend your ears By suggesting that a change might be a thing to try Like it would kill you just to try and be a nicer guy It's not like you would lose some critical piece If somehow you moved point A to point B Maintaining there is no point Changing 'Cause that's just what you are That's just what you are Now I could talk to you 'til I'm blue in the face But we still would arrive at the very same place With you running around and me out of the race So maybe you're right nobody can take Something older than time and hope you could make It better that would be a mistake So take it just so far 'Cause that's just what you are That's just what you are That's just what you are Acting steady always ready To defend your fears (that's just what you are) What's the matter with the truth Did I offend your ears (that's just what you are) You're like a sleepwalking man It's a danger to wake you (that's just what you are)

Aimee Mann songs just hit you right in the gut.

I can't stop listening 🎧 Her voice just so beautiful 🤩❤

I’m not sure how popular this lady is but based on the comments I’m getting the idea that she underrated she has a beautiful voice and a lot of people recognize it now especially the new generation now because she’s Opal from Steven Universe and I’m happy about that because she has such a beautiful voice

Aimee Mann has always been as honest artist who sings insightful emotionally gripping songs... real integrity and heart

Aimee Mann is easily my favorite female artist of all time, and one of my favorite artists, period.

Wow I've owned the live version of this song for years but never saw the video til now. I also just discovered Aimee was the lead singer for Til Tuesday.They made the song voices carry. I also own that and had no Idea it was the same person.I'm learning so much,this KZfaq thing is awesome lol.

I listened to this song as a kid and now im back here as an adult and finally understand the meaning and dam that screws with your head to think you were so innocent as a child

Here enjoying one of the coolest, most gifted & bloody groovy woman on the face of this world... cheers!

One of my favorite Aimee Mann songs. The rhymes are so clever!

Suddenly remembered this tune, started to Google for "Aimee Mann" and got to this page. Still love this song even in 2022.

I was in my pjs. watching aimee in her Pjs..how cool is that. made my day....lol thanks aimee girl...

I've been a fan of Aimee since she was hush hushing in Voices Carry. Even though I've followed her this long, she's one of the few artists that I wish I knew better, like casual acquaintances. I want to like her more and more and I want everyone to join me in liking her as much as we can.

UUmmmm? everyone is saying how good a singer she is. Well she looks ageless as well. Some people are just blessed.

I’m Here Because AIMEE MANN IS A PHENOMENAL SONGWRITER, VOCALIST 🔷🔷🔷🔷🔷🔷▶️▶️▶️🌏🌏▶️▶️▶️🙏🙏💙💙💙💜💜💜💚💋💋🌸🏄🏽🏄🏽🌺🌺

The Song hit 93 weird how it works her biggest solo hit in the US also was used in Melrose Place to think i watched that show.Amazing style Aimee she's got her Band in the 80s and Solo in the 90s talented not many can plan or say that

Aimee was lead singer in the 90s with the band ‘Til Tuesday’. Magnificent voice! 🌺😇💋🦋

Amazing song and resonates so differently as an adult ❤️

I got here from finally clicking on the Till Tuesday's Voices carry music video that KZfaq has been recommending to me for months. I wish I had clicked it sooner because I now am in love with that song and even though I was only around 2 or 3 years old when it was released in 85, I don't know how I did not hear it before now!I've always loved 80s music and spent the last 13 years looking up music from that era and never came across the band Till Tuesday or heard any of their songs. Aimee's voice, beauty and cool 80s style got me curious enough to check out the rest of her band and solo work and unfortunately I'm not really a fan. It just doesn't draw me in the way "voices carry " does. With that being said she does indeed have an incredible voice and I'm glad she's still performing to this day. This particular music video according to the description came out in 1995 and I was a 12 year old addicted to MTV at that time and never heard this song or saw the video. So it seems the universe didn't want me to discover Aimee till over 30 years after her debut but I'm still glad I found it even though I'm not really into it. Still this lady deserved more recognition in the 80s. Truly her voice is great and what a beauty!

One of the best of the 90s! Totally underrated!!

Under appreciated in an age of autotune, greed and unoriginality. Pure talent and heart.

this is the best song aimee mann made (in my opinion)

This whole video scream 90s tv show soundtrack. Remember when songs started with a drum machine beat?

❤ I could listen to Aimee 24/7. You have fit and moved every emotion I've had through life. Ms Mann... you are a genius of music...Thank you from a fan since the 80s.

best intro ever .. HIT those drums.. best harp playing... slide... and power bass

OH my God !!! Finally an HD version of this video one of my favorite soft rock songs. Thank so very very a million much VEVO for posting this I'm gonna scream for joy!!! Yeeaaaaah!!!!

I'm NOT here because of Steven Universe! Rather, I'm here because of Bonnie Pink -- a jpop singer who covered this song in the early 2000s. Her version isn't on KZfaq, but if you're ever able to track it down, I highly recommend doing so, as it's an excellent cover. Remains very faithful to the original, but I just find Bonnie Pink's voice to have a little more "oomph" to it, and I think the mix is better as well. Of course, I also love Aimee Mann -- I bought her CD containing this song solely because I enjoyed the Bonnie Pink cover so much, and I didn't regret that purchase at all. This song aside, my other favorite track from that album is Frankenstein.

Heard this on an episode of Melrose Place waaaay back when in the 90's ... Loved it then love it now ...

Wow, this girl was really good! Good music, good lyrics, good song!!!

I needed this today.

23 Juni 2021 masih disini di umur 41...jaman SMP ga pernah ketinggalan nge band sama nyanyiin lagu ini....almost 2 years fight with covid...f..kin covid..

Heard this song on an SU voice actors video and I love it, it’s so chill

This tune has endured my playlists in transitioning from CD to download to stream.

"Seattle-Grunge" meets "70's Roller-Derby"....how novel?! "Bold&Fresh" Aimee!

Super talented! I was surprised to see her performing as back up vocals in the Rush song "Time stand still". Amazing voice!