While at university, Siberry began performing in folk clubs in Guelph, Ontario, linking up first with singer Wendy Davis and then with bass guitarist John Switzer in a group called Java Jive. Following the split of Java Jive in 1979, her first self-titled album was released in 1981.
For her 1984 second album "No Borders Here" , Siberry mostly abandoned the folk approach in favour of electronic art-pop. Siberry's first hit was the No Borders Here track "Mimi on the Beach". Siberry's third album, The Speckless Sky (1985), continued her art-pop approach. It was another commercial and critical success, going gold in Canada by selling over 100,000 units and establishing Siberry as a Canadian pop star. The album provided another hit single, "One More Colour".
For her fourth album (her first for Reprise), Siberry created "The Walking". Released in 1988, it contained a set of intricately structured songs, many of which were lengthy and shifted between narrative viewpoints and characters.
Siberry's sixth album, When I Was a Boy, was completed in 1993. Siberry's next release, "Maria" (released in 1995) featured a more jazz-inspired direction with live acoustic instrumentation.
With her 1995 album Maria being a commercial failure, Siberry founded her own independent label, Sheeba Records. She has released all of her subsequent material on that label. While her public profile became lower after she became an independent artist, she retained a devoted cult following.
Early in 2006, Siberry closed her Sheeba office, then sold and gave away nearly all of her possessions -- including her home and instruments. On June 3, 2006, somewhere in northwestern Europe, Siberry changed her name to Issa. She revealed her new name to the public on June 24, 2006.
In 2016, she released the album "Ulysses' Purse" as Jane Siberry
Anytime
Jane Siberry Lyrics
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Anytime
That you want me
I’ll always be there
And in the darkest hour
I will always be nearby through love’s power
Anytime (anytime)
That you want me
I’ll always be there
And any day (any day)
Any day (any day)
That you want me
I’ll always be there
And in the darkest hour
I will always be nearby through love’s power
Oh
I’ll always be there
I’ll always be there
I’ll always be there
I will always be there
I will always be there
Someday (someday)
Someday (someday)
When I’m long gone
I’ll still always be there
Yeah somehow (somehow)
Somehow (somehow)
Maybe in a song
Or maybe in the wind
Or maybe in the rain
Or maybe in the sunshine
I’ll always be there
I’ll always be there
I’ll always be there
I’ll always be there
I will always be there
I will always be there
I will always be (I will always be)
I will always be (I will always be)
I will always be there.
The song "Anytime" by Jane Siberry is a declaration of unconditional love and support. The repeated phrase "Anytime that you want me, I'll always be there" reinforces the idea that the singer will never abandon or leave their loved one, no matter what. The song emphasizes the idea of being present in difficult times, as the lyrics say "And in the darkest hour, I will always be nearby through love's power." This line suggests that through love and support, the singer will be able to comfort and help their loved one through any hardship.
The song takes on a poignant aspect towards the end, where the singer asserts that even after they are gone, they will still be present somehow. The lines "Someday when I'm long gone, I'll still always be there" and "Maybe in a song, or maybe in the wind, or maybe in the rain, or maybe in the sunshine" capture the idea that even after death, the memory and love of the singer will persist in different forms. This adds a transcendental and eternal quality to the song's message of love and commitment.
Overall, "Anytime" is a tender and heartfelt song that speaks to the depth of love and the power of emotional support. It celebrates the idea of being there for the people we love no matter what and reminds us that love can transcend even the boundaries of time and space.
Line by Line Meaning
Anytime
I am available whenever you need me.
Anytime
I am always here for you.
That you want me
Whenever you need me for anything.
I’ll always be there
I'll be by your side through thick and thin.
And in the darkest hour
Even when things seem hopeless and dark.
I will always be nearby through love’s power
I'll use the power of my love to be there for you.
Any day
Whenever you need me, no matter the day.
Any day
I am always ready to help.
When I’m long gone
Even after I have passed away.
I’ll still always be there
My presence will still be felt.
Somehow
In some way.
Maybe in a song
Perhaps in the music that I created.
Or maybe in the wind
Maybe as a breeze that brushes against you.
Or maybe in the rain
Perhaps as a gentle rain that falls around you.
Or maybe in the sunshine
Maybe as a beam of sunlight that shines on you.
I will always be
I am here, now and forever.
I will always be
My love will never fade away.
I will always be there
I am always with you.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: DANNY HARRISON, JULIAN LEE JONAH, Julian Jonah
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
jessithehuman
Just watched them spread Dana's ashes tonight for the 120th and still sobbed hysterically.
Danny Thomas
Watched it for the first time and I can tell the departure of Erin Daniels(Dana) was heartbreaking on them all, especially Leisha Hailey(Alice) and Kate Moennig(Shane).
tairra bell
I still cry to this song and it's 2018 ❤ rest easy dana
EchoEveMorrow
i still cry when i hear this song. dana. <3
Eilagam Toeorchestra
oh my goodness. just watched dana's death. this song is so great.
Vivian Pham
When they spread her ashes I cried like a baby
Danny Thomas
First time watching it, and I realized it was even hard on the actresses when they filmed it.
Noely Bustamante
Love this song.
Maria Dominguez
This video has alot of meaning to me its so touching! love it thanks for uploading it
darkmoon38
this song it's amazing! I hear before in the 3 season of L word. In a real dramatic scene.. U.u very nice!..