Arden produced 10 CDs, 17 top ten singles, earned a number of industry related awards and honors and also engages in acting, writing and charity work.
In 2009 she released her latest album, Free. In February 2007, Arden released Uncover Me, a collection of Arden's favorite songs. Uncover Me debuted at #1 on the Digital SoundScan Chart and placed 3rd on the Nielsen’s SoundScan Chart. This was Jann's highest debut to date spanning her 15 year recording career. In April 2007, Uncover Me was certified Platinum in Canada.
Led by the hit single “Bring The Boys Home,” Arden takes ownership of these personally selected tracks crafted by some of the best songwriters of our time. The tracks include everything from “You’re So Vain” (Carly Simon) to an amazing rendition of “California Dreamin’” (the Mama’s & the Papas) and the Canadian Top Ten single “At Seventeen” (Janis Ian). Arden has not forgotten her loyal fans and has included a new original track “Counterfeit Heart.”
Arden has continued to tour at an unstoppable pace. Her recent Uncover Me Tour, visited 23 cities, performing 31 shows to sold out crowds across Canada, becoming one of 2007’s most anticipated and successful tours. She return’s to USA this summer on tour with Canadian crooner Michael Bublé. This will marked her fourth outing with Bublé – having also toured Europe, Australia, and the USA in the past 18 months.
In 2006, Arden was awarded 2 Western Canadian Music Awards, including Pop Recording of the year for Jann Arden. SOCAN honoured Arden with its 2006 National Achievement Award for career success in songwriting, as well as 6 Classic Awards for singles reaching 100,000 spins on Canadian radio and 1 Pop Music Award for the single “Where No One Knows Me.”
Arden is also well known for her comedic talents, abilities as a speaker and as a bestselling author. In the Fall of 2004, Arden celebrated the publication of her second book – a collection from her popular on-line journals. i’ll tell you one damn thing, and that’s all i know! continued where her bestselling first publication, if I knew, don’t you think I’d tell you? left off (much to Arden’s surprise, her first book climbed to #3 on Canada’s Globe and Mail Non-fiction Bestseller list). Arden’s ability to candidly discuss topics ranging from bra size to spirituality has solidified her reputation of being unpredictably entertaining, which explains the sell-out crowds at the notable “My Life, My Way” and “Lifefest” speaking series, presented by Chatelaine.
Arden is no stranger to theatre, having performed in Eve Ensler’s Broadway hit, The Vagina Monologues on stages across Canada. She also returned to the Just For Laughs comedy festival in Montreal to host An Evening at Eve’s Tavern. On the screen, large and small, Arden filmed Jann Takes Manhattan (a documentary-style network television special filmed while performing in New York City), was featured in the Gemini nominated episode of the sitcom Big Sound, and was cast in the feature movies White Lies and Don’t Cry Now.
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS:
-Millions of records sold worldwide, with 17 top ten singles from eight albums: Time for Mercy, Living Under June, Happy?, Blood Red Cherry, Greatest Hurts–The Best of, Live With the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra, Love Is The Only Soldier, Jann Arden, Uncover Me and her latest release, Free.
-Winner of 8 (eight) Junos, 8 (eight) 2006 SOCAN Awards, 2 (two) 2006 Western Canadian Music Awards and many other industry accolades including a star on Canada’s Walk of Fame.
-Active supporter of charities including the 2007 “Cure” Foundation for Breast Cancer and is the 2007 national spokesperson for Kids Help Phone.. Arden also continues to be an active supporter of World Vision
Living Under June
Jann Arden Lyrics
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Living under June, living under her
I?e got a black and white television
I?e got an indigo gas oven
I?e got holes in my head
Holes in my head
I?e got filthy rotten wall to wall
I?e got a couch made out of corduroy
down from the shower stall
And that? not all
Living under June, living under her
Living under June, living under her
I can? believe the things I hear
Falling from the atmosphere
Sexual atrocities are happening right over me
And I can? sleep
Living under June, living under her
Living under June, living under her
Living under June, living under her
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In the song "Living Under June" by Jann Arden, the singer describes her current state of living as under June. She lists down her possessions - a black and white television, an indigo gas oven, a couch made out of corduroy, and a filthy rotten wall to wall. However, she also mentions having "holes in my head," which could be interpreted as a metaphor for emotional or mental damage. She also mentions her dying cat, and words flying down from the shower stall, further emphasizing the unpleasantness of her living situation.
The chorus repeats "Living under June" several times, possibly alluding to a person or a state of mind. The singer then mentions her difficulty in sleeping due to "sexual atrocities" happening right over her. This could be a metaphor for the struggles and inhumane events that she is aware of and cannot do anything about. Overall, the song appears to be painting a picture of despair and hopelessness, as the singer is stuck living in a situation that is less than ideal and is very aware of the difficulties going on around her.
Line by Line Meaning
Living under June, living under her
Being constantly overshadowed and influenced by June, not living life on one's own terms.
I?e got a black and white television
Living in a place where old, outdated technology is the norm instead of modern, high-quality devices.
I?e got an indigo gas oven
Living with basic amenities that barely serve their purpose and are often faulty and cumbersome to use.
I?e got holes in my head
Being in a constant state of mental distress and trauma that manifests itself in physical symptoms like headaches or migraines.
Holes in my head
Repeating the same negative thought patterns or falling into depression and hopelessness, leading to a feeling of emptiness and an inability to focus.
I?e got filthy rotten wall to wall
Living in an environment that is unkempt, unsanitary, and unlivable, with no resources or motivation to maintain a clean and healthy space.
I?e got a couch made out of corduroy
Making do with whatever cheap or tacky furniture is available, despite it being uncomfortable, unappealing, and impractical.
My cat's dying, words flying, leading down from the shower stall
Experiencing several catastrophes or urgent problems at once, leading to a sense of chaos and a feeling of being out of control.
And that? not all
Despite all of these issues, there are still more problems lurking that are yet to be discovered or addressed.
I can't believe the things I hear
Hearing about or witnessing events that are so horrible or beyond comprehension that they leave one feeling disillusioned and helpless.
Falling from the atmosphere
Being bombarded with news, opinions, and information from all sides, often in a negative or sensationalistic way that is hard to ignore or escape from.
Sexual atrocities are happening right over me
Living in a world where sexual violence and exploitation are rampant and normalized, with no escape or respite from its effects.
And I can't sleep
Overwhelmed by stress and anxiety, leading to sleepless nights and a constant feeling of unease.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JANN ARDEN RICHARDS
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