Jorane's cello style has been compared to Tori Amos' piano. She has worked with Sarah McLachlan, amongst others.
Other discography includes: "The You And The Now" (2004, Aquarius), reached a more international audience; "Canvas or Canvass?" (2006, Tacca Musique), initially exclusive to her website and "Vers à Soi" (Oct 2007, Tacca Musique - aka "Vers a Soi"), with completely French lyrics, intimate vocals and the cello relatively abated - resulting in one of her most experimental albums.
Coda
Jorane Lyrics
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Why can't it? Why can't it?
Should I punish myself for it?
Although they say that life is always a bowl of cherries,
Why can't it? Why can't it?
Should we punish ourselves for it?
Oh no
The lyrics of Jorane's song Coda touch upon the common phrase "life is a bowl of cherries", which is often used to indicate that life can be easy and enjoyable. However, the song questions this statement, and suggests that it is not always the case. The repetition of "Why can't it?" implies a sense of frustration and disbelief that life could be so simple. The lyrics then pose the question "Should I punish myself for it?", suggesting that perhaps the person is feeling guilty for not feeling happy and content with their life.
The repetition of the question "should we punish ourselves for it?" adds to the contemplative nature of the song, hinting at a shared experience of not being able to fully enjoy the joys of life. The use of the word "punish" implies that there is a sense of wrongdoing, but the source of this feeling is ambiguous. Could it be due to external factors beyond our control, or is it something internal, psychological or spiritual?
Line by Line Meaning
Although they say that life is always a bowl of cherries,
Even though people say that life is always easy and enjoyable,
Why can't it? Why can't it?
Why does it often feel like life is not easy or enjoyable for some people?
Should I punish myself for it?
Is it my fault for feeling like life is not easy or enjoyable, and should I feel guilty about it?
Although they say that life is always a bowl of cherries,
Even though people say that life is always easy and enjoyable,
Why can't it? Why can't it?
Why does it often feel like life is not easy or enjoyable for some people?
Should we punish ourselves for it?
Do we collectively hold ourselves responsible for feeling like life is not easy or enjoyable, and is it fair to punish ourselves for it?
Oh no
Expressing disagreement or distress at the idea of feeling guilty or responsible for life feeling difficult or unpleasant.
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