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.
Relax
Connie Kaldor Lyrics
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Why don't you slow down?
Relax, what′s your worry?
The world will still keep goin' round
Take a little break, take a little time
The way that you're living is a crime
You′re in the rat race, you want to be a winner
If you take a break, the world won't end
You′re the youngest now that you'll ever be again
Relax, what′s your hurry?
Why don't you slow down?
Relax, what′s your worry?
The world will still keep goin' round
You get yourself in a mighty big knot
Thinking of the things that you haven't got
You′re working so hard, you′re running so fast
Well, the life that you're passing won′t last
You haven't had the time to take a walk in a while
You are a slave to your life style
Relax, what′s your hurry?
Why don't you slow down?
Relax, what′s your worry?
The world will still keep goin' round
'Cause what will you remember when it′s all said and done?
Life must be tasted
What will you remember when it′s all said and done?
You'll think of all the time that you could have wasted
Relax, what′s your hurry?
Why don't you slow down?
Relax, what′s your worry?
The world will still keep goin', goin′ round
Why don't you
Why don't you
Why don′t you just relax?
The song "Relax" by Connie Kaldor is a reminder to all of us to slow down amidst the busy lifestyle that we lead. The lyrics urge the listener to take a break and take things slow, as the world will continue moving regardless. Kaldor urges the listener to not get caught up in the rat race and treat their life like a TV dinner. She further advises that taking a break will not cause the world to end, and that one needs to enjoy their youth while they still can.
The song further tells the listener that they need to step back and figure out what is important in this fast-paced life. People get tangled up in their daily grind and work themselves to the bone, forgetting to take a break and enjoy life. Kaldor implores the listener to take a step back and enjoy the little things that life has to offer. The song questions what will be remembered when all is said and done, urging listeners to live their life to the fullest and not waste any time.
Overall, the song "Relax" urges listeners to live life in a better way, not getting caught up in the stressful lifestyle we lead today. We need to take a break, relax, and enjoy life for what it is, and not take anything for granted.
Line by Line Meaning
Relax, what's your hurry?
Why are you rushing? Slow down and take a breath.
Why don't you slow down?
Why not take it easy and enjoy the moment?
Relax, what's your worry?
Why are you anxious? Everything will keep moving forward.
The world will still keep goin' round
Life will continue regardless of what you do.
Take a little break, take a little time
Take some time to unwind and relax.
The way that you're living is a crime
The stress you are putting yourself through is unnecessary.
You're in the rat race, you want to be a winner
You are competing and trying to come out on top.
But you're treating your life like a TV dinner
You are not valuing your life and treating it as disposable.
If you take a break, the world won't end
Take a break without worrying about the consequences.
You're the youngest now that you'll ever be again
You are getting older every day, so enjoy the present moment while you can.
You get yourself in a mighty big knot
You are getting yourself worked up.
Thinking of the things that you haven't got
You are focusing on the things you lack.
You're working so hard, you're running so fast
You are pushing yourself to the limit.
Well, the life that you're passing won't last
Life is too short to consistently live at such a fast pace.
You haven't had the time to take a walk in a while
You have not made time to appreciate the small things in life.
You are a slave to your life style
You are so used to your current routine that you cannot break out of it.
Cause what will you remember when it's all said and done?
What do you want to remember when you look back on your life?
Life must be tasted
Life is meant to be enjoyed.
You'll think of all the time that you could have wasted
You will regret wasting the precious time you had to spend on things that do not matter.
Why don't you just relax?
Why not just take a deep breath and enjoy the moment?
Writer(s): Pete Townshend
Contributed by Sarah M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.