Jesse first picked up a guitar early in his pre-teens and throughout his high-school years formed and played in various rock band incarnations, becoming a fixture on the “Battle of the Bands” circuit, covering all his idols of the time from Eddie Vedder to Scott Weiland to Rush. Following high-school he became disenchanted with the idea of playing cover tunes in a rock band and more enamored with the writing process, structure, melody, hooks and the idea of what makes a great pop song. This early love affair with pop music and “the song” has led Jesse down a long and sometimes lonely road but ultimately to his own unique voice.
In recent years there have been a series of “Perfect Accidents” that have led Jesse to the brink of his debut album release on Wax Records. Occurrences such as his CITY TV Speaker’s Corner performance, the broadcast of which generated several marriage proposals and a more serious email invitation from, at that time budding Canadian songstress Fefe Dobson to write with her and ultimately join her band. Or his chance meeting with Jay Levine (Philosopher Kings, Prozac) that led to a development deal with Arista Records. As well as his introduction to Dave Thomson while at Sony ATV where they became writing collaborators, which after taking separate paths, finds them now back together as artist and producer. It is these kind of serendipitous events that are a recurring theme in Jesse’s life and in his songwriting.
Jesse Labelle’s debut Wax Records release was recorded through August and September of 09 in Toronto and Nashville with producer Dave Thomson (Lights). When asked about his collaboration with Dave this time around Jesse relates “it was great to work with Dave again, we’ve been friends for a long time and have a mutual respect for each other’s strengths. Over the past few years Dave has really matured as a producer and I think I have matured as a songwriter so the recording process was the best it’s ever been, we were totally on the same page.”
Jesse’s debut release is comprised of a dozen songs that each stand alone as individual vignettes that tell their own story but have a common thread of love both lost and found running through them. Musically the album is big, big hooks, big sweeping chorus’ and big production, but lyrically it’s incredibly intimate reflecting a range of emotions that move from loss and vulnerability, to hope and strength.
“Lost Without You was the first real song I ever wrote”, states Jesse. “It came out pretty much fully formed.” Like those stories you hear about automatic writers or painters who enter an altered state and when they come out of it they’ve created something perfect and complete. “It’s like something just comes over you. That describes the songwriting process for me, most of my songs come that way”.
‘Australia’ is the story about two people who had been in a relationship, one of which decided they had to leave to find their own way. After being apart for some time they are about to meet again. The song is about anticipation and trepidation, excitement to meet again but fear that the one who left has changed and the connection may be irretrievably lost. Storytelling is central to Jesse’s writing. When asked why he says, “to me, human relationships are the only thing that matter in life, without that connection to others we are lost. I find that writing and singing about those relationships and experiences is sometimes much easier than talking about them.”
“Perfect Accident” came out of those earlier writing sessions with Dave Thomson. “This song is truly a collaboration with Dave and myself”, says Jesse. “Dave had this idea for a song and we sat down and fleshed it out together one afternoon”. The first radio single from Jesse’s debut release is about one of those moments that at first glance appears to be completely random but in hindsight was obviously meant to be and ultimately turns out to be one of those defining moments in a person’s life.
Jesse Labelle’s ability to make a real connection with the listener through his songs is what sets him apart. One thing is certain Jesse’s talent as a songwriter and performer is anything but an “accident”. It comes from years of honing his craft, scores of live performances and years of developing his skills as a gifted songwriter. His vision is clear and his feet are now firmly planted on the road to success.
Easier
Jesse Labelle Lyrics
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You can't find your way
My beautiful love I'll tell you, everything's okay
When you need a room to settle in
And nobody wants to let you in
When are your doubts are wondering
About the life your living in
I only want to make it easier
Let it all fall down on me
I only want to make it easier
My beautiful love don't say it
Give yourself some time
My beautiful one don't tell me
You might never shy
When all of your feels are coming true
And nobody is looking out for you
The things you never wanted to
Starting to get the best of you
Let it all come down on me
I only want to make it easier
Let it all fall down on me
I only want to make it easier
When I was lost
With so many thoughts
You came around, all alone
You are the one
Who took what was wrong
And turned it around
Let it all come down on me
I only want to make it easier
Let it all come down on me
I only want to make it easier
Let it all come down on me
I only want to make it easier
Let it all come down on me
I only want to make it easier
Let me try
Let me try
Let me try
Let me try
Make it easier
To make it easier
The song "Easier" talks about a beautiful love who is struggling to find their way in life. The songwriter feels sorry for them and assures them that everything will be okay. When the person needs a room to settle in, but no one is willing to let them in, and their doubts are taking over their life, the songwriter tells them to let it all come down on him so that he can make it easier for them. The songwriter wants to take away the struggles of the beautiful love and make their life easier to live.
The lyricist talks about taking the burden off someone else's shoulder and carrying it for them so that they can feel comfortable and secure. The songwriter wants to be a support system for the person and help them through their struggles. The writer sympathizes with the person and is willing to do whatever it takes to make life easier for them.
Line by Line Meaning
My beautiful love I'm sorry
The singer apologizes to their love interest for their current situation.
You can't find your way
The love interest is currently lost or struggling in some way.
My beautiful love I'll tell you, everything's okay
The singer reassures their love interest that things will be alright.
When you need a room to settle in
The love interest needs a place to feel safe and secure.
And nobody wants to let you in
The love interest feels excluded or rejected by others.
When are your doubts are wondering
The love interest is uncertain or questioning something in their life.
About the life your living in
The love interest is examining their current life situation.
Let it all come down on me
The artist is willing to take on the love interest's struggles and ease their burden.
I only want to make it easier
The artist wants to provide comfort and make things less difficult for their love interest.
My beautiful love don't say it
The artist urges their love interest not to give up or lose hope.
Give yourself some time
The singer advises their love interest to take time to work through their struggles.
My beautiful one don't tell me
The artist does not want to hear their love interest express defeat or hopelessness.
You might never shy
The love interest may be hesitant or unsure about something in their life.
When all of your feels are coming true
The love interest's emotions and fears are becoming a reality.
And nobody is looking out for you
The love interest feels alone and unsupported.
The things you never wanted to
The love interest is facing things or situations they had hoped to avoid.
Starting to get the best of you
The struggles the love interest is facing are becoming overwhelming.
When I was lost
The singer was once struggling or lost themselves.
With so many thoughts
The singer's mind was cluttered with many different things.
You came around, all alone
The love interest was the one to provide support and comfort when the artist was struggling.
You are the one
The love interest is the most important person in the artist's life.
Who took what was wrong
The love interest helped the artist overcome their struggles and problems.
And turned it around
The love interest helped the singer find a more positive outcome or perspective.
Let me try
The artist is asking for the opportunity to help and provide comfort to their love interest.
Make it easier
The singer wants to make life easier and less difficult for their love interest.
Writer(s): Ron Lopata, Jesse Howard Labelle, Andy John Stochansky
Contributed by Nathan P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Brianne Taggart
I love this song Jesse Labelle is amazing
marinelovesuperman
excellent song and the video is amazing!
Craig Severy
I Love this song. So smooth.
Account505051
I wish more people know about Jesse. All the mainstream music isn't really music at all. Just a bunch of sound and talking. :/ This guy is where its at!
Brianne Taggart
I love this vid , such a good song Jesse has a great voiceand faber drive are in it too :)
dd3831
i really like this song, i seen jesse in concert last month, and i would call faber hes like one of the coolest guys ever
Yoandra Fernandez
such a good SONG AMAZING
Ashley Stellings
I LOVE THIS SONG <33
Holly Crawford
Wicked video! Such an awesome song, too.
tegochan12
I love all his song. Seriously ...