Romano's 2011 album Sleep Beneath the Willow was a longlisted nominee for the 2011 Polaris Music Prize, and his 2013 album Come Cry With Me was longlisted for the 2013 Polaris Music Prize.
If I've Only One Time Askin' was nominated for a 2016 Juno Award for Adult Alternative Album of the Year.
On January 4, 2018, Romano released two simultaneous surprise albums, Human Touch and Nerveless.
In 2020, during the COVID-19 pandemic in Canada, Romano released several new albums of both newly recorded and archival material in quick succession. He then recorded a series of albums with a band as Daniel Romano's Outfit.
Jennifer Castle
Daniel Romano Lyrics
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And instead the food we forage for our kin
Come alive amidst the quarrels of the people
Come alive into the night and let us in
When the naked eyes of everyone are closing
Led the restless hearts remaining far along
Might we feel the every breath that you are exposing
Open the sky
Jennifer, try
And no one can do it but you
Open the sky
Jennifer, try
So all the mad world can see through
Should you sing of all the undiscovered colors
Sing it out so we can feel them in our limbs
And paint again, with words for all the lovers
Black against the prism of the skin
Won't you gently move your head from side to side
Free the birds and free the wind and free the cage
May your fingers be electrically alive
As you hold on to your temple so we're safe
Throughout the throws of other dirty madness
Might the callus of your will be ever strong
Fill the air with mercury and sadness
Jennifer, the mother of a song
Open the sky
Jennifer, try
'Cause no one can do it but you
Open the sky
Jennifer, try
So all the mad world can see through
Open the sky (Jennifer, try)
Open the sky (and no one can do it but you)
Open the sky (Jennifer, try)
Open the sky (so all the main world can see through)
I'm not inconsiderate
I know everyone's got problems
Heartache is a part of life
But when is this gonna stop (fake love songs)
Yes, and your all pushing the same trash
And I just don't believe it
'Cause there's a lack of sincerity
In the words you try to write (fake love songs)
Yes, your cheapening the sentiment
That you're trying to make, until they're
Just another (fake love song)
Goodness artificial lies
I don't believe them
I don't believe you
Anymore
We've had enough of all these fake love songs
In the song "Jennifer Castle" by Daniel Romano, the lyrics depict a longing for authenticity and sincerity in a world filled with artificiality and fake emotions. The mention of poison ivy in the first verse serves as a metaphor for the toxic and deceptive nature of the world. The singer questions whether they should have succumbed to the poisonous influences around them or instead focused on the nourishment and love they share with their loved ones. They express a desire for this love to come alive during the night, offering a refuge from the quarrels of the world.
The second verse continues to explore the theme of authenticity, as the singer describes the act of keeping one's eyes open in a world where others are closing theirs. They yearn to feel the true emotions and experiences that Jennifer, who is referred to as the "mother of a song," exposes and shares through her art. The words "open the sky" symbolize breaking free from societal constraints and allowing true emotions and experiences to be seen and felt by all.
The third verse touches on the power of music and poetic expression to convey emotions that are often unspoken or undiscovered. The singer encourages Jennifer to sing about the undiscovered colors and paint with words for all the lovers, creating a stark contrast against societal norms represented by the prism of the skin. The reference to birds, wind, and cages suggests a desire for liberation from confines and restrictions.
The chorus reinforces the message, urging Jennifer to try opening the sky so that the "mad world" can see through the facades and artificiality. The repetition of these lines emphasizes the belief that only Jennifer, with her genuine and heartfelt expression, can achieve this breakthrough.
Overall, "Jennifer Castle" conveys a yearning for authenticity, sincerity, and genuine emotions in a world filled with fake love songs and artificiality.
Line by Line Meaning
Should the ivy been our poison in the forest
If the ivy had been our downfall in the forest
And instead the food we forage for our kin
But instead the sustenance we gather for our family
Come alive amidst the quarrels of the people
Blossom in the midst of the conflicts among humanity
Come alive into the night and let us in
Flourish during the darkness and include us in your journey
When the naked eyes of everyone are closing
When everyone's weary eyes are shutting
Led the restless hearts remaining far along
Guide the hearts that remain restless and distant
Might we feel the every breath that you are exposing
Perhaps we can sense the essence of every breath you reveal
Jennifer the mother of a song
Jennifer, the creator of a melodic tale
Open the sky
Unveil the limitless possibilities
Jennifer, try
Jennifer, attempt
And no one can do it but you
For only you possess the ability to do so
So all the mad world can see through
So that the chaotic world can see the truth
Should you sing of all the undiscovered colors
If you were to melodize the unexplored hues
Sing it out so we can feel them in our limbs
Express it with such power that we can experience it physically
And paint again, with words for all the lovers
And recreate, through lyrical expressions, the emotions of all lovers
Black against the prism of the skin
Contrasting against the complex nature of human existence
Won't you gently move your head from side to side
Could you softly sway your head back and forth
Free the birds and free the wind and free the cage
Liberate the birds, the wind, and break free from the confines
May your fingers be electrically alive
May your fingers be incredibly vibrant and energized
As you hold on to your temple so we're safe
While you protect your artistry, ensuring our safety
Throughout the throws of other dirty madness
Amidst the chaos of other corrupt insanity
Might the callus of your will be ever strong
May the determination of your spirit remain resilient
Fill the air with mercury and sadness
Permeate the atmosphere with a reflective, intoxicating melancholy
Jennifer, the mother of a song
Jennifer, the originator of a melodic creation
I'm not inconsiderate
I am not thoughtless
I know everyone's got problems
I understand that everyone faces difficulties
Heartache is a part of life
Suffering is an inevitable aspect of existence
But when is this gonna stop (fake love songs)
However, when will this end? (referring to insincere love songs)
Yes, and your all pushing the same trash
Indeed, all of you are promoting the same worthless content
And I just don't believe it
And I simply cannot trust it
'Cause there's a lack of sincerity
Because there is a deficiency of authenticity
In the words you try to write (fake love songs)
Within the lyrics you attempt to craft (referring to insincere love songs)
Yes, your cheapening the sentiment
Indeed, you are devaluing the sentiment
That you're trying to make, until they're
That you are attempting to create, until they become
Just another (fake love song)
Merely another (insincere love song)
Goodness artificial lies
Positive qualities depicted through insincere falsehoods
I don't believe them
I don't trust them
I don't believe you
I don't trust you
Anymore
Not anymore
We've had enough of all these fake love songs
We are tired of these insincere love songs
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Written by: Daniel Romano
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