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
You Don't Know Me
Jann Arden Lyrics
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And I can hardly speak My heart is beating so
And anyone can tell You think you know me well
But you don't know me
No you don't know the one Who dreams of you at night
And longs to kiss your lips Longs to hold you tight
Oh I am just a friend That's all I've ever been
I never knew the art of making love
No my heart aches with love for you
Afraid and shy I let my chance go by
The chance that you might love me too
You give your hand to me And then you say goodbye
I watch you walk away beside the lucky guy
Oh you will never know The one who loves you so
Well you don't know me
You give your hand to me And then you say goodbye
I watch you walk away beside the lucky guy
Oh you will never know The one who loves you so
'Cause you don't know me
Oh no you don't know me
Oh you don't know me
Jann Arden's song, You Don't Know Me, is a heartbreaking ode to unrequited love. The song begins with Arden describing how her heart beats so hard when her object of affection greets her, and how he thinks he knows her, but he really doesn't. She then goes on to reveal that she is just a friend, and that although he may not know her, she dreams of him at night, longs to kiss him, and hold him tight. She is aching with love for him, but is too shy and afraid to make a move.
The chorus of the song repeats and reinforces the idea that he doesn't know her, and that he doesn't know the one who loves him so. The second verse is particularly poignant as she reveals that she has never known the art of making love, and that she let her chance go by. She lives with the pain of unreturned love, watching him walk away with another man, knowing that he will never know how deeply she loves him. The song ends with a final plea for him to know her, to see her for who she truly is - an adoring, devoted lover.
Overall, You Don't Know Me is a beautifully melancholic song that captures the pain of unrequited love with clarity and honesty. It highlights the frustration of feeling unseen and unrecognized, and the sadness of being unable to express one's feelings. Arden's voice perfectly captures the emotion in the lyrics, creating a hauntingly memorable song that speaks to anyone who has ever longed for someone they can't have.
Line by Line Meaning
You give your hand to me And then you say hello
We interact in a friendly manner and you greet me with a handshake.
And I can hardly speak My heart is beating so
I become flustered and nervous around you, making it difficult to speak because my heart races with excitement.
And anyone can tell You think you know me well
Based on how you act towards me, others might assume that you know me deeply and intimately.
But you don't know me
Despite what others may believe, you do not actually know me as well as you might pretend to.
No you don't know the one Who dreams of you at night
You are not aware of the person who frequently dreams of being with you or about you when they sleep.
And longs to kiss your lips Longs to hold you tight
This person desires to be close to you, fantasizing about kissing you and holding you tightly in their arms.
Oh I am just a friend That's all I've ever been
Despite their desires and feelings, this person has only ever acted as a friend to you and nothing more.
Cause you don't know me
The reason why this person has not expressed their feelings to you is because they believe you do not truly know who they are.
I never knew the art of making love
This person has never had the experience or knowledge of making love with another person.
No my heart aches with love for you
Despite their lack of experience, this person's heart is filled with love for you.
Afraid and shy I let my chance go by
Due to their fear and shyness, this person has let opportunities to express their affections towards you pass them by.
The chance that you might love me too
The opportunity that was missed was the possibility that you might have also had feelings for this person.
You give your hand to me And then you say goodbye
We say our goodbyes as we part ways after our encounter.
I watch you walk away beside the lucky guy
I observe as you walk away, holding hands with someone else, someone who is fortunate enough to be with you.
Oh you will never know The one who loves you so
You will never truly understand the depth of affection this person feels for you.
Well you don't know me
The fact remains that you do not really know who this person is and what they feel for you.
Oh no you don't know me
The repetition of the previous line emphasizes that you truly do not know this person and what they feel for you.
Oh you don't know me
Once again, the lyrics highlight the idea that despite any assumptions or beliefs, you do not know this person as well as you may prefer to think.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Cindy Walker, Eddy Arnold
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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You give your hand to me And then you say hello
And I can hardly speak My heart is beating so
And anyone can tell You think you know me well
But you don't know me
No you don't know the one Who dreams of you at night
And longs to kiss your lips Longs to hold you tight
Oh I am just a friend That's all I've ever been
Cause you don't know me
I never knew the art of making love
No my heart aches with love for you
Afraid and shy I let my chance go by
The chance that you might love me too
You give your hand to me And then you say goodbye
I watch you walk away beside the lucky guy
Oh you will never know The one who loves you so
Well you don't know me
You give your hand to me And then you say goodbye
I watch you walk away beside the lucky guy
Oh you will never know The one who loves you so
'Cause you don't know me
Oh no you don't know me
Oh you don't know me
@alexkollar941
Out of all the versions, Jann sings with convincing pain of love that can never be. Be strong those who are alone!
@cjermainesmith5229
This is the best version..
@kkitten8183
Any pain I felt long over, I love myself, and freedom to let people in that love me too. 😊
@marygrace8386
Still listening in 2024😊
@owenprince4823
I met Jann Arden this summer. She is so kind and warm hearted. She shook my hand and introduced herself. I told her that I know who she is and was very pleased to have to opportunity to meet her. She is famous for being a wonderful person as well as a great singing artist. I can confirm that she is both wonderful and a great singer.
@Purplenetz
Who is listening to this lovely song in April 2020? Love the movie and of course the song 😄
@ArtOnWings
It’s April 2021 💖
@lorinalorina8788
I do!
@petrapan121
2021
@SuperAlias11
This song is so heartbreaking, I have to put it on repeat.