Epstein was born in Toronto, Ontario and is of Jewish heritage; his father, Ian Epstein, is a lawyer and his mother, Kathy Kacer, is a writer who has written about Holocaust refugees. He has an older sister, Gabi. Epstein attended Earl Haig Secondary School in Toronto and was part of the Claude Watson program. He was the lead actor in several of the school's plays and musicals, the most notable one being the Emcee in Cabaret.
Epstein started acting on screen in 1999, appearing in several made-for-television films and television series, including The Zack Files, Quints and an episode of Real Kids, Real Adventures. He became well known among Canadian teen audiences after being cast in the lead role of Craig Manning on Degrassi: The Next Generation. He joined the cast in 2002. After being absent from the show for the latter half of season five, he will return in season six.
Epstein is currently attending National Theatre School Montreal. His biggest passion is music, and he has been a member of several bands, such as Mind the Gap, and Funkasaurus Rex, playing many musical instruments, including the guitar and drums.
Epstein can now be seen as the lead role, Melchior Gabor, in the National Tour of Spring Awakening.
I'm In Love
JAKE EPSTEIN Lyrics
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When the lights go out
I wanna make you mine
Something about the way it seems
You are always here, in my dreams
And when there's no one there
No I'm not scared
But I'm in love
The lyrics of Jake Epstein's song "I'm in Love" primarily revolve around the singer's admiration and infatuation towards another person. The song begins with the singer being drawn towards the person's aura, particularly during moments when they are not in the limelight, and expresses their desire to be with them. The singer's interest in the person deepens as they are always present in their dreams, which suggests their importance in their subconscious mind.
Furthermore, the singer emphasizes their strength and fearlessness, claiming that they are not scared even when they are alone. However, despite their seemingly independent nature, the singer still confesses that they are in love with the person. This implies that the person has the ability to evoke vulnerability in the singer or that their love for them overrides any sense of independence they may feel. All in all, the lyrics paint a picture of someone who has strong feelings towards another person and desires to be with them.
Line by Line Meaning
Something about the way you shine
I am drawn to your radiance and energy.
When the lights go out
Even in the darkness, I can feel your presence.
I wanna make you mine
I desire a deeper connection with you.
Something about the way it seems
Your effect on me is evident and undeniable.
You are always here, in my dreams
I think of you constantly, even when I am asleep.
And when there's no one there
Even when I am alone, I can feel your love.
No I'm not scared
I am unafraid to admit my feelings for you.
But I'm in love
I am deeply and completely in love with you.
Contributed by Kayla A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Evtatiana
This needed to be longer