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.
Heartbreak Coverup
Jesse Labelle Lyrics
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They happen all the time
Now that you're not around.
Like picking up a loaded gun
Holding the telephone
And I should put it down.
Watching you walk away
I play the game even though I go up in flames and I'm burning down tonight.
You keep from me, but I'm drowning and slowly sinking in a bottle of patron.
I cant let go-oh ooh I cant let go, so
Its just another lonely night
They happen all the time
Now that you're not around.
Like picking up a loaded gun
Holding the telephone
And I should put it down.
Its just another wasted call full of alcohol,
Another night I know that I wont recall,
And its never enough, its another heartbreak coverup.
Its there beneath all the shattered, broken pieces I've been trying to let go-oh.
Hiding away in the places to see distant faces of the love you used to know, oh.
To keep from me and I'm spinning, I feel like dying, I got one foot on the floor
I cant let go-oh, ooh I cant let go, so
Its just another lonely night
They happen all the time
Now that you're not around.
Like picking up a loaded gun
Holding the telephone
And I should put it down.
Its just another wasted call full of alcohol,
Another night I know that I wont recall,
And its never enough, its another heartbreak coverup.
Its another heartache, mistake, waiting for the rain after the knife
Cause crying wont be enough to brush the blood after the fighting,
You see the pain I'm feeling,
Isn't less, than the moment till I get you mine I'm still standing until I call the fight.
Its just another lonely night
They happen all the time
Now that you're not around.
Like picking up a loaded gun
Holding the telephone
And I should put it down.
Its just another wasted call full of alcohol,
Another night I know that I wont recall,
And its never enough, its another heartbreak coverup.
Its just another wasted call full of alcohol,
Another night I know that I wont recall,
And its never enough, its another heartbreak coverup.
The song "Heartbreak Coverup" by Jesse Labelle is about the aftermath of a broken relationship, and the struggle to move on from the pain and loneliness that comes with heartbreak. The singer of the song is experiencing another lonely night without the person they love, and they can't help but feel like they are picking up a loaded gun by holding onto their phone and calling this person. Even though they know they shouldn't, they can't help but reach out to try and fill the void they feel inside.
The singer also reflects on their mistakes, admitting that they should have never let the person they love out of their sight. But they can't stop the game they're playing, despite the fact that it always ends in flames and heartbreak. They turn to alcohol to try and drown out their pain, but it's never enough. They feel like they are slowly sinking, and they can't seem to let go of the love they have lost.
The chorus of the song is a powerful reflection of the singer's feelings, repeating the line "it's just another heartbreak coverup." The singer knows that they are using their actions to try and mask the pain they feel inside, but they can't seem to break the cycle. Overall, the song is a poignant reminder of the struggle of moving on from a lost love, and the complexities involved in healing from heartbreak.
Line by Line Meaning
Its just another lonely night
The singer is experiencing another lonely night.
They happen all the time
The singer frequently experiences lonely nights.
Now that you're not around.
The singer is lonely because the person they care about is no longer present.
Like picking up a loaded gun
The artist's actions, in this situation, are dangerous and could have severe consequences.
Holding the telephone
The artist is holding the telephone.
And I should put it down.
The singer knows they should hang up the phone and move on.
Watching you walk away
The singer is left to watch the person they care about leave them behind.
Even though I know I never should have let you out of sight
The artist regrets not keeping the person they care about close.
I play the game even though I go up in flames and I'm burning down tonight.
The artist knows that their actions will lead to destruction, but they cannot help themselves.
You keep from me, but I'm drowning and slowly sinking in a bottle of patron.
The artist is struggling with their feelings, and the only way to cope is through alcohol.
I cant let go-oh ooh I cant let go, so
The singer is unable to move on from the person they care about.
Its just another wasted call full of alcohol,
The artist is making an unsuccessful attempt to reconnect with the person they care about.
Another night I know that I wont recall,
The singer will not remember the call because of their level of intoxication.
And its never enough, its another heartbreak coverup.
The singer's attempts to reconnect are not helping to heal their broken heart.
Its there beneath all the shattered, broken pieces I've been trying to let go-oh.
The memories of the person they care about are hard to forget.
Hiding away in the places to see distant faces of the love you used to know, oh.
The artist seeks comfort in places where they used to spend time with the person they care about.
To keep from me and I'm spinning, I feel like dying, I got one foot on the floor
The artist's emotions are out of control, and they feel like they are falling apart.
Its another heartache, mistake, waiting for the rain after the knife
The singer knows that reaching out to the person they care about again will lead to more pain.
Cause crying wont be enough to brush the blood after the fighting,
The singer's tears will not fix the damage that has been done.
You see the pain I'm feeling,
The artist wants the person they care about to know how much they are hurting.
Isn't less, than the moment till I get you mine I'm still standing until I call the fight.
The artist will keep fighting for the person they care about, even though it is painful.
Its just another wasted call full of alcohol,
The artist continues to make the same mistakes.
And its never enough, its another heartbreak coverup.
The singer's attempts to reconnect always end up hurting them more.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ALYSSA REID, DAVE LICHENS, JESSE LABELLE, LUKE MCMASTER, ROB JAMES, THOMAS SALTER
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
elcz7779
Oh my god. This tune randomly popped into my head while I was falling asleep and I had to go try and find it. I probably haven’t heard this in 8/9 years so the nostalgia hit like a truck. I’m shocked this song doesn’t have more views, it’s a masterpiece.
roger to
Legit just had the same thing happen to me, like I thought of the chorus than it was so catchy that I needed to play it the rest of the night
Kzxn
OMG SAME
Puffley
It’s so good
ok
This is the exact reason I’m here I was almost asleep and my brain was like “hey remember that song from like 10 years ago”
Soe Ricky
I'm in Australia and I love this song. I visited Canada a few months ago and heard this song on the radio. Awesome song!
Kala Ramoutar
After so many years, still love this song.
Cressy Johnston
Right? Why only 1 mill views tho
xBeautySistersx
Recently went to Canada (I'm from the US) and discovered Jesse's music. I'm obsessed with his amazing voice. This guy has REAL talent. Stop arguing about Canada vs. US. and enjoy the music.
D.F.
How does this not have more views ? Really ? This is a beyond amazing song !