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Written as a critique of materialism and spiritual emptiness.
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10 catalog entries, grouped by year.
About Jewel
Jewel established her recording career with the 1995 album Pieces of You, combining folk-oriented songwriting with an emphasis on storytelling. Her work also extends to poetry, children's books and music for children. On the later Picking Up the Pieces, she took the producer's role herself, recording in Nashville and revisiting the folk setting associated with her early career.
Artist background sources
Jewel - Concord artist biography
Pieces of You, folk songwriting, poetry and children's projects, and self-produced Nashville sessions for Picking Up the Pieces. The page incorrectly calls her Alaskan-born; birthplace is not used. | Retrieved 2026-10-17
Profile reviewed: 2026-10-17. Artist background does not establish a song's creative origin or release date.
1995
1996
Who Will Save Your Soul
JewelReported release: 1995 / 1996Date needs verification | Recent carryover
Source year-end #25Supplied note - not independently verified
The song was inspired by Jewel's observations of people in a shopping mall.
View background status1997
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Jewel's personal experiences with relationships and heartbreak.
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Jewel established her recording career with the 1995 album Pieces of You, combining folk-oriented songwriting with an emphasis on storytelling. Her work also extends to poetry, children's books and music for...
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Foolish Games
JewelReported release: 1997Date needs verification | Recent carryover
Source year-end #87Supplied note - not independently verified
Jewel wrote the song about the complexities and games played in relationships.
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The power of small acts of kindness and personal responsibility.
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Jewel established her recording career with the 1995 album Pieces of You, combining folk-oriented songwriting with an emphasis on storytelling. Her work also extends to poetry, children's books and music for...
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Personal empowerment and making a difference
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Artist background available
Jewel established her recording career with the 1995 album Pieces of You, combining folk-oriented songwriting with an emphasis on storytelling. Her work also extends to poetry, children's books and music for...
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Supplied note - not independently verified
The song was inspired by Jewel's desire to explore a more pop-oriented sound.
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