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 Nielsenβs 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 βBring The Boys Home,β Arden takes ownership of these personally selected tracks crafted by some of the best songwriters of our time. The tracks include everything from βYouβre So Vainβ (Carly Simon) to an amazing rendition of βCalifornia Dreaminββ (the Mamaβs & the Papas) and the Canadian Top Ten single βAt Seventeenβ (Janis Ian). Arden has not forgotten her loyal fans and has included a new original track βCounterfeit Heart.β
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 2007βs most anticipated and successful tours. She returnβs to USA this summer on tour with Canadian crooner Michael BublΓ©. This will marked her fourth outing with BublΓ© β 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 βWhere No One Knows Me.β
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 β a collection from her popular on-line journals. iβll tell you one damn thing, and thatβs all i know! continued where her bestselling first publication, if I knew, donβt you think Iβd tell you? left off (much to Ardenβs surprise, her first book climbed to #3 on Canadaβs Globe and Mail Non-fiction Bestseller list). Ardenβs 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 βMy Life, My Wayβ and βLifefestβ speaking series, presented by Chatelaine.
Arden is no stranger to theatre, having performed in Eve Enslerβs 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 Eveβs 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 Donβt 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 HurtsβThe 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 Canadaβs Walk of Fame.
-Active supporter of charities including the 2007 βCureβ 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
Where No One Knows Me
Jann Arden Lyrics
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Got my pictures, got some cash, I'm getting out of here at last
Got my hands on the wheel, got my foot on the pedal
Gonna drive Γ’??til I drop, Γ’??til the tires turn to metal
Gonna sleep when I'm dead, gonna laugh like the devil
Gonna find some place where no one knows me
Gonna ride Γ’??til I can't even seem to remember
Who I was when I left and it don't even matter
Gonna find some place where no one knows me
Feel the sun burn, on my skin
I feel the wind whip through my grin
Tore the rearview mirror down, I wrapped it in my wedding gown
Got my hands on the wheel, got my foot on the pedal
Gonna drive Γ’??til I drop, Γ’??til the tires turn to metal
Gonna sleep when I'm dead, gonna laugh like the devil
Gonna find some place where no one knows me
[Repeat]
Gonna stop when the last drop of gas turns to vapour
Gonna ride Γ’??til I can't even seem to remember
Who I was when I left and it don't even matter
Gonna find some place where no one knows me
Jann Arden's song "Where No One Knows Me" tells the story of a woman who is leaving her previous life behind to find a place where nobody knows her. She's packing up her life, including pictures and cash, and hits the road with her dog, driving without stopping until she forgets who she used to be. She wants to find somewhere new, where she can start over and not be defined by her past. This song is all about self-discovery and the desire to escape the struggles of one's current existence.
The first stanza describes her leaving her old life behind, before getting into her car and driving away. She is ready to cut ties completely and start anew. The second and third stanzas describe the journey itself, and how she is willing to keep driving until she runs out of gas, without any particular destination in mind. She's willing to take risks and live in the moment, enjoying life as it comes to her. The final stanza refers to her feeling the wind and sun, and tearing off her rearview mirror, which serves as a metaphor for leaving all of her past behind. She's ready to live in the moment and not worry about what's behind her.
Line by Line Meaning
Got my suitcase, got my dog, I'm packing up my life so far
Leaving behind everything that has defined me thus far.
Got my pictures, got some cash, I'm getting out of here at last
I've got my memories and enough money to start anew.
Got my hands on the wheel, got my foot on the pedal
Taking charge of my own life and moving forward.
Gonna drive Γ’β¬Λtil I drop, Γ’β¬Λtil the tires turn to metal
Not stopping or looking back until I've reached my destination.
Gonna sleep when I'm dead, gonna laugh like the devil
Living life to the fullest, without regrets or restrictions.
Gonna find some place where no one knows me
Starting a new life without any expectations or preconceptions.
Gonna stop when the last drop of gas turns to vapour
Going as far as I can with what little I have left.
Gonna ride Γ’β¬Λtil I can't even seem to remember
Letting go of the past and living in the present moment.
Who I was when I left and it don't even matter
Embracing change and accepting that the past is behind me.
Feel the sun burn, on my skin
Experiencing the world in a new and liberating way.
I feel the wind whip through my grin
Feeling free and alive, and embracing every moment.
Tore the rearview mirror down, I wrapped it in my wedding gown
Leaving the past behind and taking control of my future.
Lyrics Β© Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JANN ARDEN RICHARDS, RUSSELL ANDREW BROOM
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Mike Preston-Engel
Got my suitcase, got my dog, I'm packing up my life so far
Got my pictures, got some cash, I'm getting out of here at last
Got my hands on the wheel, got my foot on the pedal
Gonna drive til I drop, til the tires turn to metal
Gonna sleep when I'm dead, gonna laugh like the devil
Gonna find some place where no one knows me
Gonna stop when the last drop of gas turns to vapour
Gonna ride til I can't even seem to remember
Who I was when I left and it don't even matter
Gonna find some place where no one knows me
Feel the sun burn, on my skin
I feel the wind whip through my grin
Tore the rearview mirror down, I wrapped it in my wedding gown
Got my hands on the wheel, got my foot on the pedal
Gonna drive til I drop, til the tires turn to metal
Gonna sleep when I'm dead, gonna laugh like the devil
Gonna find some place where no one knows me
Gonna stop when the last drop of gas turns to vapour
Gonna ride til I can't even seem to remember
Who I was when I left and it don't even matter
Gonna find some place where no one knows me
Dashcam Riprock
For those who are curious:
Rutland VT
Springfield VT
Georgetown MA
Winchester MA
Gorham NH
Melrose MA
Newburyport MA
Seabrook NH
Troy NH
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Erving MA
Lynnfield MA
North Adams MA
Stoneham MA
St Johnsbury VT
Rochester NH
Marshfield VT
Stowe VT
Somewhere near Montpelier VT
1Loyal King
This is a timeless, classic masterpiece next to "Insensitive" and "I Wanna Be Your Girl". This track is still superb to this day and her beauty is still striking. She was too underrated. πππππ₯π₯π₯π₯π₯π₯π₯πΌπ§π€. R. I. P. to the awesome 1990's and 1980's π―π―.
Adrienne Grayce
I love this song and think it deserves more recognition
Jonali
So true! Itβs crazy. What a great song.
Stephen Dolan
Agreed! Just heard it, just found it and not sure why this hasn't had more views and/or been on the radio.
Dr. Pedja
The most underrated song I can think of.
lddevo88
I have had the melody of this song stuck in my head for damn near 17 YEARS and I'm only just finding it now. Holy crap, amazing.
FordBoi302
I rememeber the first time I heard this song and it hit me so hard. I legit thought I was going to drive away. I sorta did but not as far as I wanted. Jann is endlessly amazing.
Mike Preston-Engel
Got my suitcase, got my dog, I'm packing up my life so far
Got my pictures, got some cash, I'm getting out of here at last
Got my hands on the wheel, got my foot on the pedal
Gonna drive til I drop, til the tires turn to metal
Gonna sleep when I'm dead, gonna laugh like the devil
Gonna find some place where no one knows me
Gonna stop when the last drop of gas turns to vapour
Gonna ride til I can't even seem to remember
Who I was when I left and it don't even matter
Gonna find some place where no one knows me
Feel the sun burn, on my skin
I feel the wind whip through my grin
Tore the rearview mirror down, I wrapped it in my wedding gown
Got my hands on the wheel, got my foot on the pedal
Gonna drive til I drop, til the tires turn to metal
Gonna sleep when I'm dead, gonna laugh like the devil
Gonna find some place where no one knows me
Gonna stop when the last drop of gas turns to vapour
Gonna ride til I can't even seem to remember
Who I was when I left and it don't even matter
Gonna find some place where no one knows me
Donna Diebel
One of Jann's best and definitely one of my favourite all time songs!
marcel jacques
Jann is without a doubt the most under rated Canadian Singer/Song Writer