Beginning in 2002, she released two EPs prior to her full-length debut, If You Were for Me, in 2006. The album garnered her a nomination for best solo artist at the Canadian Folk Music Awards. She was also a winner in the 2007 Mountain Stage Newsong Contest, as well as winning best folk recording from both the Nova Scotia Music Awards and the PEI Music Awards, and Female Recording of the Year at the East Coast Music Awards in 2008.
She followed up with The Send Off in 2009. The Send Off was produced by Luke Doucet, and features guest musicians including Kathleen Edwards, Melissa McClelland, David Myles, Jenn Grant and Tom Wilson.
In 2012, Rose released We Have Made a Spark. The album has 9 tracks, including 2 bonus tracks. It was produced by Zachariah Hickman and engineered by Matt Malikowski, Sean Cahalin and Roni Pillischer. The album was released on her own label, Old Farm Pony Records, the same label that houses her last two albums The Send Off and Miles to go.
Cousins has also appeared as a guest musician on albums by Grant, Joel Plaskett, In-Flight Safety, Two Hours Traffic, Matt Mays, Catherine MacLellan, Jill Barber, Matt Epp, Old Man Luedecke, Ruth Minnikin, The Olympic Symphonium and Craig Cardiff, and has performed live with Royal Wood, Daniel Ledwell, Rose Polenzani, Anne Heaton and Laura Cortese.
Official website: www.rosecousins.com
Freedom
Rose Cousins Lyrics
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And I'm sorting through what's left of us now
And I found freedom from what could have been
Freedom from the love you give
Freedom
Well I pride myself in letting go
Better off and stronger alone
I've got my freedom from choices made
And freedom from being brave
Freedom
Freedom
Well the tides of love, they ride the moon
And it's only at night, but I think of you
And my newfound freedom from your caress
And freedom from the blame, I guess
Freedom
Freedom
Freedom
When you're with me, there's no illusions
Yeah you and I took this to it's natural conclusion
Oh I should have gone right from the start
Then I would have freedom from this broken heart
And every breath that's marking time
And the distance from when you were mine
For this freedom
Freedom
Freedom
Freedom
Free
Free
In Rose Cousins's song "Freedom," the lyrics speak to the singer's journey of finding liberation and independence after a relationship has ended. The opening line, "This quiet is full, this quiet is loud," suggests that although there is a stillness in the aftermath of the breakup, the emotions are still quite intense and overwhelming. The singer is left to sift through the remains of the relationship, faced with the realization that they have found freedom from the potential future they could have had together.
The repetition of the word "freedom" throughout the song highlights the central theme and the sense of release the singer feels. They express pride in their ability to let go and recognize that they are better off and stronger on their own. This newfound freedom also extends to the choices they have made and the courage they have developed in the process.
The lyrics also touch upon the memories and longing that can still arise after the end of a relationship. The line, "The tides of love, they ride the moon, and it's only at night, but I think of you," suggests that even though the singer has found freedom from the physical presence and touch of their former partner, thoughts of them still linger in moments of solitude. However, this doesn't diminish the singer's appreciation for the freedom they have gained from the weight of those memories and the blame that they may have previously carried.
Ultimately, the song reflects on the lessons learned and the growth achieved through the journey of love and loss. By accepting the natural conclusion of their relationship and wishing they had gone their separate ways from the beginning, the singer expresses the desire to have had the freedom from the heartbreak they have experienced.
Line by Line Meaning
This quiet is full, this quiet is loud
Despite the silence, there is a strong presence of emotions and thoughts.
And I'm sorting through what's left of us now
I am trying to make sense of the remains of our relationship.
And I found freedom from what could have been
I have emancipated myself from the possibilities that might have happened.
Freedom from the love you give
I have liberated myself from the love you offered.
Well I pride myself in letting go
I take pride in my ability to release and move on.
Better off and stronger alone
I am in a better and stronger state being by myself.
I've got my freedom from choices made
I have attained my independence by letting go of the decisions made in the past.
And freedom from being brave
I have freed myself from the need to be brave and face challenges.
Well the tides of love, they ride the moon
Love's emotions fluctuate, much like the rise and fall of ocean tides influenced by the moon.
And it's only at night, but I think of you
During the nighttime, thoughts of you still linger in my mind.
And my newfound freedom from your caress
I have discovered a newfound liberation from the touch and affection you provided.
And freedom from the blame, I guess
I have gained freedom from taking blame, I suppose.
When you're with me, there's no illusions
In your presence, there are no false perceptions or deceptions.
Yeah you and I took this to its natural conclusion
Both of us led this relationship to its inevitable end.
Oh I should have gone right from the start
I should have chosen the correct path from the very beginning.
Then I would have freedom from this broken heart
If I had made the right choice initially, I would be liberated from this shattered heart.
And every breath that's marking time
Each breath I take seems to be a reminder of the passing moments.
And the distance from when you were mine
The physical and emotional space that has formed since you were a part of my life.
For this freedom
All of the aforementioned experiences have led to this state of freedom.
Free
A simple declaration of being liberated.
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: Rose Cousins
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