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
Weeds
Jann Arden Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
I don't know a thing about this life
I know the punishment don't always fit the crime
But
I will get by
I will get by
I feel the sin inside my body now
Oh mercy mercy forgive my lack of will
Oh I....
I'm just trying to get by
I'm just trying to get by
Don't want to go to hell
Can't hardly stand myself
I'm like a weed at the side of the road
Nothing but filthy air
gotta get out of here
I'm like a weed and you know how hard they can be to kill
but you can't kill me
No No No you can't kill me
I don't know why a broken heart
can hurt you more than having your hand cut off
I've come to save you but you're already gone
Oh I, I will get by
I will get by
hey hey hey
I will get by
I will get by
hey hey hey
I will get by
I will get by
I will get by
I will get by
get by get by
get by get by
get by get by
get by
I will get by
Jann Arden's song "Weeds" is a beautiful and contemplative ballad about mortality and the meaning of life. The lyrics offer a poignant reflection on the complexities and challenges of existence, questioning the unfairness of death and the struggles of living in a flawed world. The opening lines firmly establish the song's central theme, expressing a sense of confusion and despair at the inevitability of human mortality. Arden's lyrical voice is introspective and vulnerable, bringing a deep feeling of empathy and intimacy to the song.
The middle section of the song is particularly moving, as the singer confronts their own vulnerability and fragility. The phrase "I feel the sin inside my body now" is a powerful image, suggesting a deep sense of guilt and regret that the singer is unable to shake. The sense of despair is further emphasized by the repetition of the line "I'm just trying to get by," which suggests that despite their best efforts to live a meaningful life, the singer is constantly struggling to overcome their own limitations and flaws.
Line by Line Meaning
I don't know why we have to die
The singer is questioning the reason for human mortality.
I don't know a thing about this life
The singer is admitting that she doesn't have all the answers about life.
I know the punishment don't always fit the crime
The singer recognizes that justice is not always fair or just.
But
Transition to the next set of lines, indicating despite these unknowns, she will persevere.
I will get by
The singer will find a way to survive and overcome these obstacles.
I know this drinkin's gonna take me down
The singer acknowledges that her drinking will have negative consequences.
I feel the sin inside my body now
The singer is aware of her mistakes and holds herself accountable.
Oh mercy mercy forgive my lack of will
The singer is pleading for forgiveness for her inability to resist temptation.
Oh I....
Transition to the next set of lines, indicating she is still trying to survive and do her best.
I'm just trying to get by
She reiterates her determination to make it through despite her struggles.
Don't want to go to hell
The singer fears eternal damnation due to her mistakes.
Can't hardly stand myself
She is struggling with self-loathing and disapproval.
I'm like a weed at the side of the road
The singer feels insignificant and unwanted, like the weeds that grow on the roadside.
Nothing but filthy air
The surroundings are polluted and unpleasant.
gotta get out of here
The singer wants to escape her environment.
I'm like a weed and you know how hard they can be to kill
The singer is resilient and will not give up easily, despite her struggles.
but you can't kill me
Even though life is difficult, she will survive and thrive in the end.
No No No you can't kill me
She is emphasizing her self-determination and refusal to give up.
I don't know why a broken heart
The singer is confused as to why heartbreak can be so painful.
can hurt you more than having your hand cut off
The pain of emotional pain can be just as strong, if not stronger, than physical pain.
I've come to save you but you're already gone
The singer wanted to help a loved one, but they have already passed away or moved on.
hey hey hey
Repetitive chant indicating perseverance and determination.
get by get by
More repetition of the theme of survival regardless of difficult circumstances.
I will get by
Final reassurance that the singer will make it through and overcome challenges.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JANN ARDEN RICHARDS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@GoodenYou
This really hits the soul right about now. Talk about perfect timing my ears and soul needed this. 👌😊
@colleenz6756
Another hit!!
@vicc1908
💙💙💙
@LivingMyBestLifeIAm
Damn I love you so much 🇨🇦🫶🏻🥰