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Jenna Raine Simmons (born February 17, 2004), also known as Jenna Raine, is… Read Full Bio ↴Jenna Raine Simmons (born February 17, 2004), also known as Jenna Raine, is a singer-songwriter from Westlake, Texas, and former member of the girl group L2M. Her early musical influences included Ed Sheeran, Taylor Swift, and gospel music. Her first single, "Us," was released in 2018, and her first EP, "Nen," followed in January 2019. Later that year, she toured with Max & Harvey and In Real Life before releasing her second EP, "Be Like You," in November. After challenging herself to write 100 songs during the COVID-19 lockdown, she released her most successful single to date in September 2021, titled "see you later (ten years)." The song went viral on TikTok, reaching number one on Spotify's Viral 50, number 32 on Billboard's Adult Pop Airplay chart and number 61 in Ireland. Jenna has since continued to release music and recently opened for Joshua Bassett on his Complicated Tour. Her most recent EP, "Big Dumb Heart: Chapter 2," was released in August 2023, and her most recent single, "It Is What It Is," is out now.

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Jenna Raine Lyrics


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I've been waiting for this song
Got a lot of things
I've kept inside of me
And I know I'm young but I see the world differently
I hope you agree
I don't wanna waste another day or make excuses why
I'm not exactly perfect
I colour outside the lines sometimes
I take myself to serious
Overthink till I'm delirious
But the sky is meant for flyin'
So I'm goin' back home
Home to where I came from
Goin' home




Where it began
Where it was Nen

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Jenna Raine's song "Nen" are about the personal growth and self-discovery of a young person who has been holding back her true self. The song begins with the singer expressing her excitement in finally being able to share her thoughts and emotions with her audience. She acknowledges that despite her young age, she sees the world differently and hopes her audience agrees with her perspective.


The chorus of the song talks about the singer's desire to return to her roots and where it all began. She wants to go back to a place where she felt like herself and where she can be free to express herself without fear of judgment. The singer talks about how she is not perfect and sometimes colors outside the lines, but she is ready to embrace her flaws and be true to herself.


Throughout the song, the singer talks about her struggles with overthinking and taking herself too seriously. However, she ultimately realizes that the sky is meant for flying, and she wants to soar to her full potential by being true to herself.


Overall, "Nen" is a powerful song about self-discovery, embracing originality, and the journey of personal growth.


Line by Line Meaning

I've been waiting for this song
I've been longing to express the thoughts that I kept locked inside, and this song is finally giving me that chance


Got a lot of things
I have many experiences and emotions that I need to convey


I've kept inside of me
I have refused to talk about my feelings, and this has left me with a heavy burden


And I know I'm young but I see the world differently
Despite being young, I comprehend the world in a unique way and have ideas that differ from others


I hope you agree
I hope that my perspective resonates with someone and that they can relate to my message


I don't wanna waste another day or make excuses why
I don't want to waste my time by making excuses for not speaking out and sharing my thoughts


I'm not exactly perfect
I understand that I have flaws like everyone else, and I am willing to admit them


I colour outside the lines sometimes
I often break free from convention and society's norms and do things my way


I take myself too seriously
I tend to think of myself as overly important or worry too much about what others think


Overthink till I'm delirious
I spend too much time in my thoughts to the point of exhaustion or confusion


But the sky is meant for flyin'
I realize that life is meant for me to be adventurous and take risks


So I'm goin' back home
I'm returning to my roots and the beginning of my journey


Home to where I came from
I'm going back to where I was raised or to the experiences that shaped me


Goin' home
I'm going back to my first memories and my original way of thinking


Where it began
I'm returning to the source of my initial inspiration


Where it was Nen
I'm going back to connect with the person I used to be, without any societal influence or external pressure




Writer(s): Candice Pillay, Edgar Vargas, Jenna Simmons

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Comments from YouTube:

@estherrowan

This is so good Nen - I’m too proud to put it in to words but just keep smiling and doing what you’re doing because you’re SMASHING it girl. Lyyyyyy

@bayaniatienza9590

Is this the one you were working on and the one you were posting in instagram? Cuz i loved it soo much💗💗💗💗

@audreyanne3026

Yeees😍 Its so incredible!! YOUR VOICE IS SO BEAUTIFUL❤❤❤

@georgiegreen5966

Absolutely obsessed with your new EP! 😍 Well done Jenna! ❤️

@zarashaikh4154

Omg you’re a natural!! It’s even better than an angel 👼!!

@gabby_mendoza

Beautiful song😍❤❤

@spongeboblover7684

It’s so freaking amazing jenna I love it so much

@yazminmg3269

Love it

@daniericc2175

I love this so much your voice it's so beautiful and cute 😍😍😍

@ishalkhadiim6119

Amazing

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