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Jewel Kilcher, the daughter of singer-songwriters, recently shared a somewhat personal reflection on a lyric that has become a guiding philosophy to her. In a heartfelt post, Jewel underscored that doing something with every fiber of your being is what really counts internally-the knowledge-that you put your heart into that, whatever it might be, success or failure.
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Jewel wishes to share that, “This is one of my favorite lyrics, and one I try to live by. Knowing that giving something your all isn’t about the outcome; it’s about the deep satisfaction of knowing you are engaged in the process, showing up, and living life with heart.”
The lyric appears in her song “Satisfied,” which is the song that has really entered into the hearts of fans with its raw emotional honesty and message of empowerment. The video shows Jewel reciting the powerful lines: Did you say it? Did you mean it? Did you lay it on the line? Did you make it count? Did you look them in the eye and did they feel it? Did you say it in time? Did you say it out loud? Because if you did, hun, then you’ve lived some, and that feeling inside, that’s cold and satisfied.
It embodies the mantra of being genuine and brave. About saying your truth with the force of will and refusing to live with regrets. For Jewel, it isn’t just a song but a way of life.
Fans did not waste time sharing their own moments that have related them to the song. One said, “I live by ‘in the end only kindness matters’ and ‘no longer give your strength to that which you wish to be free from.’ It’s worked so far.”
Another wrote, “I love this song, I love these lyrics, and I love this album. This song is one of my favorites. The more meaningful this song is, the more I love it… beautiful way of putting it. This is why I adore you and your music. You touch my heart like nobody has ever done.”
It was like the post stirred so many sentiments that many dubbed Satisfied as one of Jewel’s most life-affecting works. One listener said, “It makes me cry every time I hear it.” Another said, “This is a really deep song with emotionally charged lyrics that speak to the human soul. My all-time favorite song!”
Not all comments were an appreciation, though. The post garnered political comments too, with regard to Jewel’s public support of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. One critic asked, “Are you ‘satisfied’ watching RFK Jr, who you publicly support, taking away health care?” The comment brought forth mixed answers, showing that even a space that should be reserved for music somehow brings in outside issues.
Nonetheless, most were thank-yous and shared inspiration. Some labeled the song as special in her collection, while some said it was somehow nominated for a Grammy. I was so excited when this song was nominated for the Grammy, another fan added.
Jewel has always been an artist that combines poetic songwriting with life advice. From the beginning of her career with Pieces of You through today, she has developed a career on honesty. This post seems to be another—a way for her to use her personal platform to share not only music but meaning.
Clearly, for many, Jewel’s words are more than just song lyrics. They are teachings, mantras, or companions in hard times. And Satisfied, with its exhortation to live fearlessly and love constructively, seems to be one of the few songs eked into one’s inner voice.
Then there is Jewel’s reminder: Life isn’t about winning. It’s about showing up, being real, and laying it on the line. That’s a philosophy worth singing about.
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