Born in Regina, Saskatchewan, Connie graduated from Campbell Collegiate in Regina in 1972 and the University of Alberta in 1976 with a BFA degree in theatre. She performed with various theatre groups, including Theatre Passe Muraille, The Mummers, and 25th Street House Theatre, until 1979, when she gave it up to start a full-time music career.
In 1981, she founded her own independent record label, Coyote Entertainment, and has released fourteen albums. In 1997 she was featured performer in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan on the last broadcast of Peter Gzowski's CBC national radio program Morningside.
She has won the Juno Award for best children's album three times. She won it in 1989, 2004, and 2005. However, most of her music is for adults. She co-wrote a song for the animated television series based on the comic strip For Better or For Worse, which debuted in 2000.
She is married to music producer and Hart-Rouge member Paul Campagne. They live in Montreal.
Her song "Wanderlust" was covered by Cosy Sheridan.
In 2003, her television show Wood River Hall debuted on VisionTV.
In 2006, she was made a Member of the Order of Canada.
Gentle of Heart
Connie Kaldor Lyrics
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They may never love someone who loves them back
And woe betide those who aren't a little greedy
'Cause the world loves the ones on the money track
And woe betide those who don't look the same
As the ones who make the rules in the power game
Some will work their lives just to get above trouble
Some are born on second base and think they've hit a double
And this is not a world for the gentle of heart
I see so many buck the trend and they fall apart
And they go too soon, the gentle of heart
And woe betide those who are dealt some bitter blow
In a world with so little room for reeling
You better keep on walkin', you better keep movin' on up
Don't be caught down for the count, don't be caught kneeling
You better reach out, you better steady yourself
You better find a port in another's heart
'Cause woe betide those who are goin' it alone
They must conquer it all just to start
And this is not a world for the gentle of heart
I see so many buck the trend and they fall apart
And they go too soon, the gentle of heart
But who will pick up the world
When the rest have taken it on their one way ride?
Who are the letters in the mail, the voices on the corner
Who holds up against that blackening tide?
The gentle of heart
In Connie Kaldor's "Gentle of Heart," the singer reflects on the challenging and often unforgiving nature of the world we live in. The first verse suggests that those with bad luck may never find reciprocal love, while those who aren't a little bit greedy might have trouble succeeding in a society that values those on the "money track." The second verse touches on social inequality, with some struggling to get by and others born into privilege. Kaldor notes that it's difficult for those who don't fit into the narrow mold of what's considered acceptable by those in power, and that the world is particularly unforgiving to those who are "gentle of heart."
The final verse suggests that there's hope to be found in community and in reaching out to others for support. Those who try to go it alone must "conquer it all just to start." But there are also people out there who are willing to help and who hold on "against that blackening tide." The "gentle of heart" are the ones who find it particularly hard to navigate a world that can be cruel and unfair, and while they may fall apart, they leave behind a legacy of kindness and compassion.
Line by Line Meaning
Woe betide those whose luck is lousy
Unfortunate are those who have bad luck.
They may never love someone who loves them back
They may never find a person who loves them back.
And woe betide those who aren't a little greedy
And unfortunate are those who are not a little greedy.
'Cause the world loves the ones on the money track
Because the world loves people who have money.
And woe betide those who don't look the same
Unfortunate are those who do not resemble the ones who make the rules in the power game.
As the ones who make the rules in the power game
As the ones who are in power, rules and regulations.
Some will work their lives just to get above trouble
Some people work hard all their lives just to avoid trouble.
Some are born on second base and think they've hit a double
While others, fortunate enough to be born into privilege, believe that they have achieved more than they have.
And this is not a world for the gentle of heart
This world is not suitable for kind-hearted people.
I see so many buck the trend and they fall apart
I see so many people who do not conform to the status quo and they end up failing.
And they go too soon, the gentle of heart
And gentle-hearted people leave this world too early.
And woe betide those who are dealt some bitter blow
Unfortunate are those who are dealt a severe blow.
In a world with so little room for reeling
In a world that offers little support for those who are struggling.
You better keep on walkin', you better keep movin' on up
You should keep moving forward and upward.
Don't be caught down for the count, don't be caught kneeling
Don't lose hope or become hopeless.
You better reach out, you better steady yourself
You should seek help and find stability.
You better find a port in another's heart
You should seek refuge and support from others.
'Cause woe betide those who are goin' it alone
Because unfortunate are those who are going through it alone.
They must conquer it all just to start
They must overcome many obstacles just to begin their journey.
But who will pick up the world
Who will fix the world's problems.
When the rest have taken it on their one way ride?
When most people have prioritized their own success and interests.
Who are the letters in the mail, the voices on the corner
Who are the people who are marginalized or overlooked in society.
Who holds up against that blackening tide?
Who can withstand the darkness and negativity in the world?
The gentle of heart
Kind-hearted people.
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