Biography
Melissa McClelland was born in Chicago, Illinois. She spent her youth in Burlington, Ontario before developing her career in Toronto. McClelland married Luke Doucet on June 24, 2006; the two have played together on numerous stages, including at the 2006 Calgary Folk Music Festival. He has produced three of her records, Stranded in Suburbia, Thumbelina's One Night Stand and Victoria Day.
In 2006 McClelland opened for Matthew Good's solo acoustic tour across Canada. During the tour the two singers closed Matthew Good's set with a duet performance of the Nine Inch Nails song "Hurt".
She also works with Sarah McLachlan, providing backing vocals at her live shows. McLachlan makes a guest appearance on the song "Go Down Matthew" from McClelland's album Thumbelina's One Night Stand.
Performing live.
"Skyway Bridge" (off of Thumbelina's One Night Stand) features Greg Keelor from Blue Rodeo. Additionally, McClelland is the only guest artist on Blue Rodeo's 2008 live album, "Blue Road".
In 2007 McClelland opened a tour with Jesse Cook and sang on his recording of "It Ain't Me Babe" (a Bob Dylan cover) which was released on his 2007 album Frontiers. "It Ain't Me Babe" was released as a single from that album, which spent 3 weeks in the top position on Billboard's world music charts.
Also in 2007, McClelland's "Passenger 24" won in The 6th Annual Independent Music Awards for Best Americana Song.
McClelland's song "Rooftop" was featured on the 2005 soundtrack CD of the television series Degrassi: The Next Generation. The song was played on the ending montage of the 2004 episode "Time Stands Still Pt. 2", in which a main character, Jimmy Brooks (Aubrey Graham) was shot by a bullied student, Rick Murray (Ephraim Ellis). She also performed the theme song for the children's reality show This Is Daniel Cook.
Discography
2001: Melissa McClelland (Daddy Warbucks Records/independent)
20 April 2004: Stranded in Suburbia (Orange/Universal)
23 May 2006: Thumbelina's One Night Stand (Orange/Universal)
14 April 2009: Victoria Day (Six Shooter Records)
Stranded in Suburbia
In 2004 McClelland released Stranded in Suburbia on Orange Record Label. In the same year, her side-band Ladybird Sideshow released a live album entitled Ladybird Sideshow Live at the Orange Lounge'.'
Thumbelina's One Night Stand
McClelland's followup album, Thumbelina's One Night Stand was released in 2006. Reviews drew attention to the eclectic nature of the album. Exclaim! Magazine described the album as "impossible to pin down stylistically, as it segues from roots-y rock ("Passenger 24") to country ("Taxi Ride") to chamber pop ("Solitary Life") to folk (a cover of Randy Newman’s "Dayton Ohio") and blues ("Go Down Matthew")."
Victoria Day
In late 2008 Melissa McClelland began work on Victoria Day, her fourth album, and first for Six Shooter Records. Victoria Day was scheduled for release on April 14, 2009. The album was recorded at Canterbury Music by Jeremy Darby, and was produced by Luke Doucet.
Victoria Day has a vintage 1950s sound, combining dixieland with "high lonesome twang". "Seasoned Lovers", from Victoria Day, features vocals from Canadian singer-songwriter Ron Sexsmith.
Jaded
Melissa McClelland Lyrics
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Come spinning out of my mouth
Like they've lost their way
And there's no doubt about it
You heard me,
I shouted,
I think you'd prefered it
That whenever you come clean
So what?
You'd left
Before I had a single chance to second-guess
These bittersweet diversions
And late night excursions
Secret perversions
Well, maybe I'm naive,
'Cause I can't believe this
And now you fill my heart with doubt
You've turned me inside out
But I'm not jaded
And still, with all this overkill
And bitterness instilled
My heart's left unfulfilled
But I'm not jaded
My life
Complete
With minor twists and turns
And just a small defeat
You know you really got me
You burned me
You shocked me
You threw me
You lost me
Well, maybe I'm naive
But I'm catching on fast
And how could I have been so proud?
You've turned me inside out
But I'm not jaded
And still, with all this overkill
And bitterness instilled
My heart's left unfulfilled
But I'm not jaded
You came around
Your hands did all the talking
As you sat me down
For a bittersweet reminder
You heard me
I shouted
I'd never allow it
'Cause maybe I'm naive
But I'm not fucking stupid
And still, with all this overkill
And bitterness instilled
My heart's left unfulfilled
But I'm not jaded
The lyrics of Melissa McClelland's song Jaded speak of a relationship that has gone through a lot of turmoil and emotional upheaval. The singer seems to be trying to make sense of the things that have been said and done between them, trying to understand the other person's actions and reactions. The first verse talks about how the singer's words may come out in a jumbled mess and how she regrets not being able to say the right things at the right time. The second verse talks about how the relationship has been tainted by secrets and lies, and how the singer can't help but feel somewhat gullible for having believed everything that has been said to her.
Despite the pain and heartache caused by the other person's actions, the singer refuses to become jaded. She acknowledges the bitterness that has been instilled in her but refuses to let it consume her. She knows that her heart is still unfulfilled but she's not going to give up on love. The final verse talks about how the other person comes back into her life, hoping for a second chance. She is tempted to give in but is determined to not be fooled by their charms again. The singer asserts her self-respect and refuses to be used or taken advantage of anymore.
Line by Line Meaning
These things I say
The words I speak
Come spinning out of my mouth
Are uttered quickly without much thought
Like they've lost their way
As if they don't fit the context
And there's no doubt about it
I'm certain that it's true
You heard me,
You were there when it was said
I shouted,
I spoke forcefully
I think you'd preferred it
You might have a preferred a different response
That whenever you come clean
When you admit to something
I say nothing at all
I don't respond
So what?
What does it matter?
You'd left
You were gone
Before I had a single chance to second-guess
Before I had a chance to doubt
These bittersweet diversions
These things that offer both pleasure and pain
And late night excursions
Actions taken during nighttime
Secret perversions
Hidden, unhealthy habits
Well, maybe I'm naive,
Perhaps I'm not worldly-wise
'Cause I can't believe this
Because it's hard to accept
And now you fill my heart with doubt
You make me uncertain
You've turned me inside out
You've made me feel confused and vulnerable
But I'm not jaded
But I haven't given up hope
And still, with all this overkill
Despite the intense emotions
And bitterness instilled
And the resentment I feel
My heart's left unfulfilled
I'm not content with the situation
But I'm not jaded
But I haven't given up hope
My life
My existence
Complete
Has everything I need
With minor twists and turns
With occasional challenges
And just a small defeat
And only one minor setback
You know you really got me
You know you had an effect on me
You burned me
You hurt me
You shocked me
You surprised me
You threw me
You betrayed me
You lost me
You caused me to drift away
But maybe I'm naive
But maybe I'm not experienced enough
But I'm catching on fast
But I'm learning quickly
And how could I have been so proud?
How could I have been so boastful?
You've turned me inside out
You've made me feel confused and vulnerable
But I'm not jaded
But I haven't given up hope
And still, with all this overkill
Despite the intense emotions
And bitterness instilled
And the resentment I feel
My heart's left unfulfilled
I'm not content with the situation
But I'm not jaded
But I haven't given up hope
You came around
You appeared again
Your hands did all the talking
Your actions spoke louder than words
As you sat me down
As you forced me to listen
For a bittersweet reminder
To relive something that's both good and bad
You heard me
You were there when it was said
I shouted
I spoke forcefully
I'd never allow it
I wouldn't tolerate it
'Cause maybe I'm naive
Because I'm not experienced enough
But I'm not fucking stupid
But I'm not foolish
And still, with all this overkill
Despite the intense emotions
And bitterness instilled
And the resentment I feel
My heart's left unfulfilled
I'm not content with the situation
But I'm not jaded
But I haven't given up hope
Contributed by Colton O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@GenF91
It took me years to find this song! Thankfully Shazam helped me find it lol. I remember hearing it on Degrassi :).
@ayaction
i remember this song from an episode of Degrassi : The Next Generation (Season 4)
@hollypietrzak5214
I remember seeing this music video on the much music and chum fm video charts back in the day!!!!
@SimoneOwens77
@EnchantressLaina: Me too! I remember this song playing when they were at the Dot.
@TheJeffreykelso
Look for Whitehorse - In like lamb... Mclelland and Doucet are a modern AHEM... DUO!!!
@Aster_Risk
@EnchantressLaina I was just watching Anywhere I lay My Head, so I had to look it up!
@Amanda-xq1dc
degrassi- anywhere i lay my head
@Samia-2003
Degrassi brought me here
@savagepsycho2494
Did you watch it again this week on MTV?
@hollypietrzak5214
why is she hiding under a table anyway it doesnt make any sense at all?