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Markham, Ontario: a city where pucks outnumber punks, and the high-tech trumps the DIY. Jenn Fiorentino, born and raised there, knows this quiet truth all too well.
Despite an innate love for singing and lyricism, her formative years consisted mostly of athletic pursuits, rather than artistic. Although her earliest musical tastes failed to inspire her own musical endeavors, that quickly changed when a few chance lyrics led her to the hallowed sounds of Social Distortion and Minor Threat.
The ethos and energy of Ian MacKaye and Mike Ness struck her with a resonance that has never faltered, and she quickly realized the importance of substance over ceremony. Jenn began to immerse herself in punk mainstays of the day such as Bad Religion, Rancid, and AFI. With a hand-me-down guitar and a head full of melody, she began teaching herself and quietly honing her songwriting skills at the age of 13.
It would be almost four years before she put those talents on display, but the wait was well worth the hours spent. Her vast progression as an artist was instantly recognizable, and Jenn has been performing ceaselessly ever since. Drawing inspiration from a diverse array of influences, ranging from communicative philosophy and classical literature to the Wachowski Brothers and the cadence of culture, Jenn strives to create songs of discourse rather than mere commentary.
Not content with simply expressing her point of view, she seeks to engage the listener and coalesce the perspectives of artist and audience; to offer both entertainment and epiphany. Canadian philosopher Marshall McLuhan once famously declared that “the medium is the message”, and with soaring vocal prowess and a prodigious ear for melodic structure, Jenn’s music exemplifies this philosophy. Her songs assert a seamless integration between idea and execution; her artistic candor conveys both her sincerity as a musician and a refreshingly receptive outlook of the world.
With her YouTube channel garnering hundreds of thousands of views and her name made marquee around the Ontario music scene, it was only a matter of time before someone substantial took notice. In 2011, her fervent acoustic renditions caught the ear of Canada’s own punk legends Propagandhi, who personally invited Jenn to share the stage with them in Toronto in 2012. Since then, word has spread like wildfire across the frozen north, and Jenn is set to stoke the flames with her upcoming full-length, “From Darkness to Light.”
With a tireless drive for performance and aspirations born of passion, not posturing, Jenn Fiorentino is shouting out a clarion call across the modern soundscape. It’s a call for steady hands with which to pave our own path, and a reminder that we are all the agents of our own ambitions.
-Johnny Duggan
Survive
Jenn Fiorentino Lyrics
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As the angels drift in the wind
I'm following a crack in the road
Bound to explode
Into a whole new world
Beyond that sleeping girl
The innocence fades in me
Blinding myself in the starlight
Screaming out
"I've lost the desire to be alive"
But I found it when I saw you
On the same plane, in the same room
Screaming out
"Are you living life as if you've died
Or are you dying to survive?"
The hope of an end is setting in
As the angels dance in the wind
I'm begging for a new point of view
And writing to you
A message to destroy
Your inner sleeping boy
'Cause your ignorance fazes me
And I've wandered through the same nights
Blinding myself in the starlight
Screaming out
"I've lost the desire to be alive"
But I found it when I saw you
On the same plane, in the same room
Screaming out
"Are you living life as if you've died
Or are you dying to survive?"
The opening lines of Jenn Fiorentino's song, Survive, conjure up an introspective view of the end of something, be it a relationship, a life stage, or even life itself. She paints a picture of angels drifting in the wind, while she follows a crack in the road that is bound to explode into a whole new world beyond the "sleeping girl." This could be interpreted as a metaphorical journey of self-discovery, where Jenn is leaving her past behind to embrace something new. The innocence fades in her, indicating perhaps that she has lost some naivety or idealism about life.
The second verse seems to reflect the same sentiments more deeply, with Jenn admitting to blinding herself in the starlight, indicating that she had perhaps lost her way or lost sight of her path. However, she discovered a renewed sense of purpose and desire to be alive when she saw someone else, perhaps a love interest, on the same plane, in the same room. The lyrics suggest that they are both seeking to answer the same deep question: "Are you living life as if you've died, or are you dying to survive?"
The chorus has a powerful and contemplative impact on the listener, as it repeats Jenn's question and implies that we must choose how we live. The song's message is clear, to live with purposeful intent, to question our motives and desires, and to be open to change and embrace new experiences.
Line by Line Meaning
The image of an end is setting in
I am beginning to imagine the end of something important.
As the angels drift in the wind
I feel the weight of my emotions and thoughts moving around within me.
I'm following a crack in the road
I am following a path with obstacles.
Bound to explode
I am on the verge of something big, which will change everything.
Into a whole new world
I am going to a place I have never been before.
Beyond that sleeping girl
I am leaving behind my innocence and childhood.
The innocence fades in me
I am becoming more experienced and worldly.
And I've wandered through the same nights
I have been lost in thought, wandering through my emotions and experiences.
Blinding myself in the starlight
I have sought comfort or meaning from the universe, only to be left blinded by the vast emptiness of space.
Screaming out
"I've lost the desire to be alive"
I am expressing the despair and hopelessness I feel within myself.
But I found it when I saw you
On the same plane, in the same room
I found a new sense of purpose when I came into contact with something or someone else.
Screaming out
"Are you living life as if you've died
Or are you dying to survive?"
I am questioning if others are simply going through the motions, or if they are truly alive and striving to survive.
The hope of an end is setting in
I see the possibility of an ending that is positive and fulfilling.
As the angels dance in the wind
I feel uplifted and energized by my thoughts and feelings.
I'm begging for a new point of view
I am searching for a different angle or way of seeing things.
And writing to you
I am communicating my thoughts and feelings through writing.
A message to destroy
Your inner sleeping boy
I am trying to shake someone out of a state of complacency or inaction.
'Cause your ignorance fazes me
I am frustrated by someone's lack of understanding or awareness.
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Jenn Fiorentino
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@omaralex12
Hi, Jenn! 👋😀
I'm fan of all your covers since some years ago 😉, but for some strange reason, I didn't know that you had released albums with original songs. 🤔 😅
A couple of days ago, I first listened to this amazing song, and I just can't get it out of my head. I immediately loved it! 😍
To me, it sounds like a mix of Blink-182 with No Use for a Name and Rise Against, in a Jimmy Eat World / Dashboard Confessional / Brand New style. It's just freakin' perfect! 👌😎
And although this song was released last year, it'll be my favorite song of 2020 by far! 👏
Keep on rockin' and keep on making this awesome music that we all love! 🙌
Greetings from Mexico. 🇲🇽
...Omar...
@jennfiorentino
Hey everyone, lyrics are in the description! Thanks for listening! :)
@Colt-wr6wx
Thanks for the great music! 😎
@omaralex12
Hi, Jenn! 👋😀
I'm fan of all your covers since some years ago 😉, but for some strange reason, I didn't know that you had released albums with original songs. 🤔 😅
A couple of days ago, I first listened to this amazing song, and I just can't get it out of my head. I immediately loved it! 😍
To me, it sounds like a mix of Blink-182 with No Use for a Name and Rise Against, in a Jimmy Eat World / Dashboard Confessional / Brand New style. It's just freakin' perfect! 👌😎
And although this song was released last year, it'll be my favorite song of 2020 by far! 👏
Keep on rockin' and keep on making this awesome music that we all love! 🙌
Greetings from Mexico. 🇲🇽
...Omar...
@drownthepoor
So I just found you covering songs I've listened to since I was a kid, and still listen to all of them in current rotations. And then I see you grown up, making your own music and it's pop, but I can hear Against Me, Alkaline Trio, NOFX, and all that punk melody and tempo. I'm glad you're doing your own music, and still making music. God bless.
@kyledus4609
Thanks Jenn!
@brudylpear3080
Longing for the acoustic version
@elementocultural
Ok! So, the world needs more of this!!!
@Let_The_Foolish_Take_The_Lead
How is this not topping the charts and on the radio right now? It's got such a nostalgic vibe to it that "popular" music nowadays just doesn't have, so good! If I could only use one word to describe this song, it would be "captivating".
@christianmores157
🎼Hai una bellissima voce
@thehendryx1
This girl is so good. I downloaded all her covers as mp3 and listen to them regularly. She gets it. Shes amazing