The result has been a whirlwind of attention from fans down under, propelling Jes’s version of “Different Worlds” to the Number 6 spot on the Australian iTunes chart and attaining gold status. The song became so popular that judge Keith Urban had one of the contestants on his team to sing “Different Worlds.” Since then, the song has been featured in commercials for Home & Away and Tricky Business, both prime time TV shows in Australia. The groundswell of fans and attention from the music industry has led to the June 15th release of Jes Hudak’s song, “Another Day” from her National Holiday album, scheduled for release later this year in Australia.
Like most careers in music, Jes’s has been one marked by unpredictable twists and turns, but from a very young age the upstate New York native knew exactly what she wanted to do with her life. She started playing piano at the age of 8. By 13 she was performing songs she had written at Caffe Lena’s Open Mic Night in Saratoga Springs, NY. After being discovered by an artist-in-residence at Skidmore College who had a recording studio, she recorded her first collection of songs and self-released her first album. She was in the ninth grade.
“My Dad would drive me out to the studio after school and then I’d have to be back in time to get my homework done,” she says.
Since then, Jes has recorded, produced and self-released two albums, performed on the same stage as such prominent artists such as Maroon 5, Gavin DeGraw, Howie Day, Tonic and Five for Fighting, and toured with Enrique Iglesias as the sole female backup singer for the Central American leg of his Insomniac 2008 tour. She’s sung the National Anthem at Giants Stadium and has performed on a national Pantene commercial.
In 2010 she performed at Lilith Fair in Los Angeles, after winning the SoCal Lilith Fair Contest on Ourstage. She was also named ISSA’s Singer/Songwriter of the Year 2009, and won Pop Single of the Year 2009 at the LA Music Awards for her original song “Another Day.”
Early last year Jes released an EP, National Holiday, comprised of five self-penned tracks, which showcase both her songwriting prowess and her considerable performance chops. The EP’s title track, National Holiday, won the Billboard World Song Contest in Pop, and her music video for “No One In The World,” another track on the EP, was selected as AOL’s Featured Music Video.
And then in the fall of last year when she wasn’t playing gigs at Hollywood’s Hotel Café and NYC’s Rockwood Music Hall and other hip venues in between, she got the opportunity to try out for “Platinum Hit.”
Bravo's “Platinum Hit” showcased emerging singer-songwriters on their quest to become the next big hitmaker. The series followed 12 musicians as they battled through innovative songwriting challenges that tested their creativity, patience and drive.
“It was a very intense experience and it helped me to understand how much I could handle in that kind of environment,” says Jes about her experience on the show. “Getting the chance to get in front of somebody like (Head Judge) Kara DioGuardi who’s such a heavy hitter as a songwriter, and get direct feedback from her was invaluable. There’s no way I’m going to let anything I learned on that show go to waste.”
The show has had a profound effect on Jes so far. “My writing process is completely different now,” she says. “I used to be very precise and not edit, writing one line at a time. My notebooks looked really neat. Now I do free-writing, stream-of-consciousness, until I get to the good stuff. And I’m not afraid to edit!”
With her new skills as a songwriter, Jes collaborates regularly with rappers like Freddie Gibbs (CTE), Wax (DefJam) and Gotham Green. She also fronts the electronica/soul duo “Bang, You're Dead” with DJ/producer Quickie Mart.
And now, with “Australia” to conquer, Jes is looking forward to the next chapter in her incredible career. Launched, once again, with an opportunity on a reality show, Jes Hudak is clearly here to stay.
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Another Day
Jes Hudak Lyrics
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Falling from my lifes
You leave me, don't need me
How will I survive?
But I don't need anything
Couse I've got my dream
And I believe there is nothing we can be
There so much more to this life
Sometimes it takes some time to get it right
But I will not give up the fight
Oh won't you come along right by my side
And you will live
In the light that my love has to give
No one can take that away
And so we live to see another day
Another day
You know you'll live to see another day
Reach out, and find out you're not alone
The spirit, don't fear it
Let it bring you home
And you will see that all you need
Has all been a dream
And I believe there is nothong we can be
There's so much more to this life
Sometimes it takes some time to get it right But I will not give up the fight
Oh, won't you come along right by my side And you will live in the light that my love has to give
No one can take that away
And so you live to see another day
Another day
You're gonna live to see another day
I may bend, but I will never break
There's no end to how much I can take
Come with me, no need for you to wait
Life starts now and you don't want to be late
Just gotta make it through another day Another day
And then you know, you're gonna be okay - oooh, whoa
There's so much more to this life
Sometimes it takes some time to get it right But I will not give up the fight
Oh, won't you come along right by my side And you will live, in the light that my love has to give
No one can take that away
And so you live to see another day
Another day
And then you know you're gonna okay - oohh, whoaa ooo
You're gonna live, You're gonna live to see another day...
The lyrics to Jes Hudak's song "Another Day" suggest that the singer is going through a difficult phase in her life, where she feels like she is falling and fading away. She feels like she has been abandoned and doesn't know how to survive. However, the songwriter finds solace in her dreams and believes that there's so much more to life than the trials and tribulations of the present moment. She encourages the listener to keep fighting and not give up hope. She urges the listener to come along with her and live in the light that her love has to give. The songwriter acknowledges that sometimes it takes time to get things right, but one needs to keep fighting and not give up.
The song's overall message is one of hope, encouragement, and perseverance. It suggests that life may be challenging at times, but we have the power to make it through difficult situations. It encourages us to rely on the power of our dreams to overcome setbacks, and not to lose hope when we feel like we are falling.
Line by Line Meaning
Waiting fading
My hope is diminishing as time passes
Falling from my lifes
Losing control of my life and the things I care about
You leave me, don't need me
Feeling abandoned and unwanted by someone important to me
How will I survive?
Wondering how I will make it through this difficult time
But I don't need anything
Realizing that my dream is enough to keep me going
Couse I've got my dream
Having a powerful enough dream that it motivates me to keep going
And I believe there is nothing we can be
Believing in myself and the limitless potential of my dream
There so much more to this life
Knowing that life is full of potential and possibilities
Sometimes it takes some time to get it right
Acknowledging that success may not come easily, but it is still possible
But I will not give up the fight
I am committed to persevering through challenges to achieve my dream
Oh won't you come along right by my side
Inviting someone to join me on my journey towards my dream
And you will live
Together, we will experience the joy and fulfillment of living a life of purpose
In the light that my love has to give
My love and passion for my dream will inspire and encourage those around me
No one can take that away
Even if others try to discourage me, my dream and my passion will remain
And so we live to see another day
Every day is a new opportunity to pursue our dreams and live with purpose
Another day
Even if yesterday was difficult, today is a new chance to make progress towards our goals
You know you'll live to see another day
Assuring myself and others that we will overcome struggles and continue pursuing our dreams
Reach out, and find out you're not alone
Reaching out for help and support when feeling alone or overwhelmed
The spirit, don't fear it
Allowing my spirit and inner strength to guide me, instead of being afraid of it
Let it bring you home
Trusting that my inner spirit will guide me towards my true purpose
And you will see that all you need
Realizing that everything I need is already inside of me
Has all been a dream
Recognizing that my dream is the key to unlocking my potential and finding fulfillment
I may bend, but I will never break
I may face challenges, but I will not let them defeat me
There's no end to how much I can take
I am resilient and can handle whatever challenges come my way
Come with me, no need for you to wait
Inviting someone to join me on my journey towards my dream, assuring them that the time is now
Life starts now and you don't want to be late
Emphasizing the urgency and importance of pursuing our dreams and living with purpose
Just gotta make it through another day
Reminding myself that even on tough days, I just need to keep moving forward and trying my best
And then you know, you're gonna be okay - oooh, whoa
Assuring myself and others that things will get better with time and perseverance
You're gonna live, You're gonna live to see another day...
Encouraging myself and others to keep going and never give up on our dreams and purpose in life
Contributed by Liliana P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Spencer S
Two years ago I found Jes Hudak through an amazing show. I fell in love with her in the first episode and cheered her on every week. The finale really upset me when she didn't win the competition, but I knew she would make it big and I am one of her biggest fans now. I love her so much and I love her music. Keep rocking it and you will go really far in your life. You are an amazing artist and I just want more people to learn about you and your amazing stories through your music. LOVE you. <3
xKryptoKnightx
I'll say as i said before, AMAZING, wonderful song in everyway. i'd like to thank you for creating such a song, inspirational, my mother and I were going through some finacial struggle, and coming upon this video gave her the strength to keep going, she cried during your video, and thanked me for showing her because it had made her feel better, so, i'd like to thank you Jes for giving her the strength to keep going, and things are indeed getting better with each new day.
emericaman77
I already loved this song after watching this clip with it I love it so much more. Jes your voice is so much much more than a great singing voice I feel your songs reach out and touch people souls. I absolutely love your work : )
Anthony Harris
Another amazing song of such emotion and the stuff of life. I dare say that you're even better now than on your Tiny Dream CD. A heartfelt thank you for such amazing music.
Kari Kurto
Jes, that's AMAZING! It gave me chills, what a beautiful piece.
Shelly Mae
Just wanted to tell you that I find it difficult to listen to some songs a hundred times over but your voice is truly beyond words and this song along with a couple of your other songs blow my mind every time I listen to them and I find myself listening to your music over and over again... you need to tell me how I can get a CD of your music... well keep bringing us music... we love you :)
Jeri Peterson
This song hits me right in the heart Jes! So beautiful and inspiring too.
Jessica Phillips
I remember commenting on this 5 years ago because I couldn't believe this song wasn't on the radio. I loved listening to it when I was having a hard time. And now five years later, I'm listening again. My 8 year old sons father passed away a week ago. They were each others world. We all miss him. This helps get through the day.
Shardai Portee
The video your voice and your songwriting all amazing! Literal chills from this.
Super7905
Loved it! It brought tears to my eyes and so on point with what is so happening now. Keep up the excellent work, I hope to work with you in the future!