Grant performed as a musician for a time in her early teens, but stopped due to a bout of stage fright, and did not return to performing until her early 20s when she played some shows with Heavy Blinkers. She then released an independent EP, Jenn Grant and Goodbye Twentieth Century, in 2005.
She collaborated on her debut album, Orchestra for the Moon, with such artists as Ron Sexsmith, Heavy Blinkers, Matt Mays and Jill Barber, and later toured Germany and Canada in support of the album, including as an opening act for The Weakerthans.
She later began recording her second album, Echoes, on a farm in rural Ontario in 2008. The album was produced by Jonathan Goldsmith and engineered by Walter Sobczak at The Studio at Puck's Farm. Her voice was also featured in the song "We Made a Pact" by Hey Rosetta on their 2008 album Into Your Lungs (and around in your heart and on through your blood). Echoes was released in 2009.
In 2010 and 2011, she collaborated with Buck 65 on several tracks, including "Paper Airplane", "Cold Steel Drum", "Days Go By" and a cover of Leonard Cohen/'s "Who By Fire", on his 20 Odd Years series of EPs. Late in 2010, she also released a four-song EP, Songs for Siigoun, which featured a cover of John Denver's "Annie's Song".
She released her third full-length album, Honeymoon Punch, in early 2011. Her fourth album, The Beautiful Wild, followed in 2012, and her fifth album, Compostela, was released on October 21, 2014.
She continues to paint, including designing some of her own album covers.
White Horses
Jenn Grant Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
I see them running through the dust at dawn
All the white clouds have gone and parted
I see a sunset like something′s been started
A Lightning bolt hits the cheek of your skin
And I feel a tremble from the audience
And the sun is rising
Remember what I told you
I was fighting for peace
But everybody
Is making love for you
For you
For you
For you
For you
For you
For you
And I have taken stormy weather
But my heart's been aching
For sweet September
In the song "White Horses" by Jenn Grant, the lyrics describe a sense of loss and change. The opening lines, "All the white horses have gone, I see them running through the dust at dawn, all the white clouds have gone and parted," suggest a departure or disappearance of something pure and innocent. This imagery could represent the loss of childhood or the loss of idealized dreams.
The next lines introduce a contrasting image of a sunrise and a lightning bolt hitting someone's cheek. This can be interpreted as a moment of realization or awakening. The tremble felt by the audience could represent the emotional impact of this realization. The mention of fighting for peace adds another layer of meaning, suggesting that the singer has been striving for a sense of inner calm and harmony.
The chorus, "But everybody is making love for you," is open to interpretation. It could suggest that others are expressing love and support for the singer, or it could symbolize a sense of vulnerability and exposure. The repeated phrase "for you" emphasizes the personal nature of this experience and could be addressing someone specific or a broader audience.
The final verse introduces the metaphor of stormy weather and aching heart. This could signify the emotional toll the singer has endured. The mention of "sweet September" suggests a longing for a more peaceful and stable time. Overall, the lyrics of "White Horses" convey a sense of change, longing, and the pursuit of inner peace amid uncertainty and loss.
Line by Line Meaning
All the white horses have gone
The innocence and purity have vanished from our lives
I see them running through the dust at dawn
I witness the remnants of beauty and purity fading away
All the white clouds have gone and parted
The serenity and grace have dissipated, leaving emptiness behind
I see a sunset like something's been started
I perceive a new beginning hidden within the end
A Lightning bolt hits the cheek of your skin
A sudden and electrifying realization strikes you
And I feel a tremble from the audience
I sense the anticipation and excitement from those around
And the sun is rising
A new day is dawning
Somewhere in the east
In an unknown location, far away
Remember what I told you
Recall the words of wisdom I shared with you
I was fighting for peace
I dedicated myself to the pursuit of harmony and tranquility
But everybody
However, all people around
Is making love for you
Are expressing their affection and desire for you
And I have taken stormy weather
I have endured difficult and challenging times
But my heart's been aching
Yet, my innermost emotions have been longing and hurting
For sweet September
Yearning for a period of bliss and happiness like the gentle September
Writer(s): Jenn Grant
Contributed by Harper J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@thisismyname5734
All the white horses have gone
I see them running through the dust at dawn
All the white clouds have gone and parted
I see a sunset like something's been started
A Lightning bolt hits the cheek of your skin
And I feel a tremble from the audience
And the sun is rising
Somewhere in the east
Remember what I told you
I was fighting for peace
But everybody
Is making love for you
For you
For you
For you
For you
For you
For you
And I have taken stormy weather
But my heart's been aching
For sweet September
@envy99.
Heartland season 1 episode 6 brought me here.
@miriansantos7372
Me too
@kyraamv9426
Same I am obsessed with heartland best show
@briellewinsor
The trick riding scene with pirate was so envisioned when I listened to this. Love your music so much girl
@horselover1228
i just watched that lol
@betsygodwin8938
That episode brought me here too just now.
@cardilachan7882
yep. i love it even better in the scene with her trick riding on pirate
i love heartland and this song. especially the part with the violin, in this song
@xBqbby
Same! I also think it matches the scene in heartland.
@imaverypowell
Jenn Grant I want to say thank you. Your music has turned me into who I am today. Love ya girl
@twiceisneverenough
Probably the most creative and mood- sweeping song Jenn has ever written and performed. A song that showcases her uniquely expressive vocal range and tone. 🎶🎼🎹🎸🎧🎵🎻🔥👏💖
Heartland 2020 🐎 💞