Born and raised in Steady Brook, Newfoundland, Brian Byrne travelled and fi… Read Full Bio ↴Born and raised in Steady Brook, Newfoundland, Brian Byrne travelled and finally landed in Toronto where he discovered though a friend that I Mother Earth was looking for a frontman.

Years after being in IME, Brian released his own solo album called Tuesdays, Thursdays, and If It Rains, released on April 11th, 2006. Although an adult contemporary and folk rock album, there are also southern (Days Go On) and blues rock (Nova Dashboard, Paper Girl) influences. Many other tracks are beautiful pop rock ballads (Jen's Song, Century Old), sung through the strong emotion of Brian's voice.

Jen's Song
Brian Byrne Lyrics

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I'm in a cold, cold sweat
The only light to live by is the one from your face
And it won't stop yet
I'm a wanderer and I've found a place in you

Tide turns and I swim for her
This is what happens when tired souls believe
Tide turns and I swim for her

This is what happened when this tired soul believed

I was crawling
And burned out
Hope she doesn't
Have to break this habit
But I'm drowning
In her sea
Hope she doesn't
Have to break this habit

You keep going through the dirt
Because digging out a new life will always go slow
And it wears me down
Even when you're sleeping, you're hard to figure out

Tide turns and I swim for her
This is what happens when tired souls believe
Tide turns and I swim for her
This is what happened when this tired soul believed

I was crawling
And burned out
Hope she doesn't
Have to break this habit
But I'm drowning

In her sea
Hope she doesn't
Have to break this habit

All
All my life
All my life
I'll be by your side

All
All my life
All my life
I'll be by your side

I was crawling
And burned out
And I know I
Have to break this habit

Overall Meaning

The song “Jen's Song” by Brian Byrne is a mesmerizing and emotional ode to a woman who has captured the singer’s heart. It is a personal, confessional, and vulnerable piece that explores the depth of the singer’s feelings for his beloved. The opening lines “I'm in a cold, cold sweat, The only light to live by is the one from your face” expresses the apprehensive state of being in love that leaves one feeling vulnerable and exposed. The song has a dreamy quality to it that remains persistent throughout the track.

The chorus of the song “Tide turns and I swim for her, This is what happens when tired souls believe” suggests that the singer has found new hope and motivation in his lover, who has inspired him to move forward despite the struggles in life. There is a sense of urgency in the lyrics, a feeling that the singer is running out of time and he hopes that his lover won't leave him. The lines "But I'm drowning in her sea, Hope she doesn't have to break this habit" signifies that the singer is completely immersed in the lover's life and fears the consequences if she isn't there for him. The chorus repeats itself, reinforcing the idea that the singer is committed to his lover and will be by her side, always.

Line by Line Meaning

I'm in a cold, cold sweat
I am anxious and stressed.

The only light to live by is the one from your face
You are my guiding light and everything else seems insignificant compared to being with you.

And it won't stop yet
I cannot control my feelings and they continue to overwhelm me.

I'm a wanderer and I've found a place in you
Although I have lived a life of restlessness, I have finally found a sense of belonging because of you.

Tide turns and I swim for her
I am making an effort to be with you and I will do whatever it takes to keep our relationship going.

This is what happens when tired souls believe
When people who have experienced exhaustion in life believe in each other, they find hope that moves them forward.

I was crawling
I was struggling to live my life due to exhaustion.

And burned out
I was completely worn out and fatigued.

Hope she doesn't Have to break this habit
I hope you don't have to change your ways for me and that we can continue to be together as usual.

But I'm drowning In her sea
I am overwhelmed by my love for you and feel powerless to control it.

You keep going through the dirt
You are determined to make a better life for us, even if it means going through tough times.

Because digging out a new life will always go slow
Creating a new and better life takes time and perseverance.

And it wears me down
Watching you struggle takes a toll on me emotionally.

Even when you're sleeping, you're hard to figure out
You are a complex person, and I am still learning about you even when you are not awake.

All my life I'll be by your side
I will always be here for you and support you.

And I know I Have to break this habit
I realize that I need to change myself to make our relationship work in a healthy way.

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