In 2001, while working at a recording studio in LA, Jes met Mike Olson. The two formed Guardians of the Earth, which was a former successful on MP3.com with songs like Starchildren and One Moon Circling. Starchildren was included on Paul van Dyk’s 2001 Ministry of Sound compilation, The Politics of Dancing. Jes has also collaborated with producers such as D:Fuse, Deepsky and Solar Stone, producing tracks like Living The Dream, Ghost, and Like A Waterfall. The latter track appears on the compilation album In Search of Sunrise 4 by Tiësto, who she also appeared alongside with on selected dates during his Tiësto In Concert Tour.
Jes's most well known work to date is her collaboration with Josh Gabriel and Dave Dresden (of Gabriel & Dresden), which led to the formation of the group Motorcycle. Their 2003 hit As the Rush Comes was a number one single on Billboard's Hot Dance Airplay chart in 2004, on which it also became the first year-end number one Dance Airplay track of the same year. As the Rush Comes gave Jes international exposure, which then allowed her to perform in larger venues and festivals like Bacardi Festival (Lebanon), Fresh (Malta), World Electronic Music Festival (Toronto), Escape In The Park (Wales), Los Angeles Memorial Sports Arena and Red Rocks Amphitheatre (Denver).
In 2006, the song Ghost was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Dance Recording.
Working with producers Steve Sidelnyk and Sean Spuehler, Jes recorded her debut solo album Disconnect, which was released in August 2007 on Tiësto’s Black Hole Recordings and Magik Muzik.
More information can be found on her official site: planetjes.com
Awaken
Jes Lyrics
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You never look down or think about it twice
For all that we can define
Its simple and free and yours and mine...so
Awaken your heart your mind don't let it, it slip by you
Awaken your heart your mind don't let it, it slip by you
For every choice you might regret
This is your lease on love
With every breath
Leave your doubt behind...so
Awaken your heart your mind don't let it, it slip by you
Awaken your heart your mind don't let it, it slip by you
Your mind your heart don't let...
Your mind your heart open your eyes
Awaken your heart your mind
Awaken your heart your mind don't let it, it slip by you
Awaken your heart your mind don't let it, it slip by you
By you
The lyrics of Jes's song "Awaken" encourage listeners to seize the opportunities and possibilities available to them in life. The song acknowledges that life can be defined in simple and free terms and that we should not let doubt or others’ negative opinions prevent us from pursuing our dreams. The first verse suggests that we should stand confidently in our choices and not second-guess ourselves, while the subsequent lyrics remind us that our lease on love is finite, and we need to make the most of it.
The chorus of the song emphasizes the importance of awakening our hearts and minds and not letting opportunities slip by us. The repetition of this phrase emphasizes that Jes believes that we all have untapped potential and that we shouldn't let it go to waste. She urges us to open our eyes and awaken to the world around us, to be fully present in our experiences and not let moments of opportunity pass us by. In conclusion, "Awaken" serves as a powerful reminder to live life to its fullest potential.
Line by Line Meaning
You stand on your own through life
You navigate life independently
You never look down or think about it twice
You don't let doubts cloud your perspective or decision-making
For all that we can define
In all of life's complexity that we try to understand
Its simple and free and yours and mine...so
There are concepts that are universally accessible to all of us
Awaken your heart your mind don't let it, it slip by you
Don't miss the opportunity to expand your understanding and perceptions
For anyone who says you can't
Despite what anyone else may tell you is impossible
For every choice you might regret
Considering past actions that may have resulted in feelings of remorse
This is your lease on love
Love is something you have the agency to cultivate and foster
With every breath
As you live and experience life
Leave your doubt behind...so
Choose not to let doubts hold you back
Your mind your heart don't let...
Encouragement to recognize and overcome internal barriers
Your mind your heart open your eyes
Be open and receptive to new experiences and perspectives
Awaken your heart your mind
Be fully present to and engaged in life
Awaken your heart your mind don't let it, it slip by you
Emphasis on not allowing opportunities to pass you by
Awaken your heart your mind don't let it, it slip by you
Reiteration of the importance of engaging with life fully
By you
Empowerment to take personal responsibility for one's own life and choices
Contributed by Ruby S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@sidineyfranca31
JES - congratulations on your beautiful song, Awaken! Beautiful video clip! 🎙️💎❤️🎹🎼🎸🎹🎶🎸🎹🎵🎸🎹🙌🙌🙌🙌
@sidineyfranca8506
JES, I love listening to your beautiful music, Awaken, great remix, beautiful music video!💎🎙️❤️🎶🎵🎼🎶🎶🎵🎼🙌
@Bitoles84
Esa canción ya la escuché en español. Es muy motivante lo q dice. Q si nadie cree en ti tu sal adelante y vuela rayando el sol
@jazmenflowers
my first real introduction to JES. after loving Motorcycle, I knew I knew this voice, but this video was EVERYTHING to me when it came out.
@Kaspersky360Prod
YES ! 💎😍👌❤⭐❄ JES !
@elianad2083
Like this song, but still nothing comes close to "As The Rush Comes"..