A classic introvert/extrovert combo, Reid now performs with his saucy wife and long-time song-writing partner Carolyn Victoria Mill (aka Carly Jamieson). Along with winning the John Lennon Songwriting Contest for their first co-write RAIL, this creative couple wrote their way into the Vancouver Folk Music Festival by winning 1st prize in the Pickin’ a Folk Star Contest. True entertainers, these masters of the burgeoning House Concert circuit thrive on creating intimacy, with tales and talents that simply must be experienced live. True entertainers, these masters of the burgeoning House Concert circuit thrive on creating intimacy, with tales and talents that simply must be experienced live.
Their catalog and repertoire have a wide ranging appeal with compelling originals plus unique interpretations. ‘Dear Leonard: The Cohen Collection’ is a luminous tribute to Leonard Cohen, turning the master into the muse with seven compelling covers plus the haunting title track – an original open letter to the man himself. This homage joins Reid’s much-loved ‘The Presley Sessions Revisited’, a tribute to the 50s era greats including Elvis, Orbison, The Platters and more. A perennial favourite, his unusual collection of winter-themed music ‘Songs For A Winter’s Night’, is a unique holiday record you will want to play long after the tree comes down. ‘Juniper’s Kitchen’ is this husband and wife’s first recording singing together, with all original alt-country duets that are a little Johnny and June meet Fleetwood Mac, and all about the songs.
Reid and CVM have just released a new all original album recorded in Schull, Co. Cork Ireland, with producer Kieran Kennedy (Maria Doyle Kennedy). Titled ‘Me Daza’ which is Cork slang for ‘most excellent’ or ‘just right’, – tho the direct translation is ‘I’m dying’ – but aren’t we all? There is nothing traditional about this record, or this dynamic duo. Mature themes range from loving a woman during and after ‘The Change’, to Ireland’s abortion referendum, to coping with mental illness and social media – call it a soundtrack for the second act.
Husband and wife together 17 years, Reid and Carolyn are unique in that they have a kind of Bernie Taupin / Elton John relationship on the songwriting front, however, with a woman often writing the lyrics to be sung by a gifted male vocalist. They wrote each song together, with the exception of ‘Don’t Go Down’ written by the late great Fergus O’Farrell (Interference) and Glen Hansard (Swell Season, The Frames). Fergus’ was a much admired Schull local whose vocals appear posthumously as he passed away (duo to complications of Muscular Distrophy) before he was able to properly release the track himself. All of this unbeknownst to Reid and Carolyn when they chose the tune from a selection of potential Irish covers sent by their producer.
It was Canadian/Irish legend Mary Margaret O’Hara who introduced artist and producer at a Toronto concert where she had joined Reid’s band for the night. Kieran and his wife (actor Maria Doyle Kennedy) also enjoy a musical partnership, and have created many beautiful albums together under her name. That night a friendship was struck and plans were set in motion that went on to inspire an epic trip to the Emerald Isle, and perhaps their most daring record to date. There is nothing traditional about this record, or the dynamic duo behind it.
Keep an ear open for singles they release on a regular basis…plus their upcoming project on Pigeons (!) and the causes of homelessness. You won’t want to miss what they do next!
Enough
Reid Jamieson Lyrics
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As you wander through your day
How hard you try, to justify
Not take up too much space
Are you good enough
Worth a little love?
Are you enough?
Kneel and bow
And swallow down
The tiny sounds
Of what you had to say
Are you smart enough
Worth a little love?
Are you enough?
You learned early on that
You were somehow flawed
The reason that he went away
If anything went wrong
You made the blame your own
And paid….
Burdened by
The weight of past mistakes
You paint the lie
With masks you buy
That make up for a fake
Facing shame
You quickly turn away
Reflections in
The window’s pane
Haves nothing kind to say
Do you rate enough?
Rate a little love?
Are you enough?
I don’t know who told you
You were never born to
Be the one that anyone needs
Just the way you are has
Always been enough
For me
You deserve
So much more
Than you take
To stand up proud
And sing out loud
Believe me when i say
That you’re good enough
Worthy of all my love
Yes you’re enough…..
In Reid Jamieson's song "Enough," the lyrics explore themes of self-worth and validation. The song delves into the internal struggles of feeling small and constantly trying to justify one's existence without taking up too much space. It questions whether one is good enough, deserving of love, and ultimately wonders if they are enough.
The first verse expresses the internal turmoil faced by the individual, who feels the need to kneel and bow, constantly giving themselves away and suppressing their own voice. They swallow down their thoughts and opinions, feeling insignificant and struggling to be heard. The chorus then poses the question of whether they are smart enough, worth love, and ultimately if they are enough.
The second verse delves into the individual's past experiences and how they have absorbed the idea that they are flawed. They believe that anything that goes wrong is their fault and shoulders the blame for others' actions. The weight of past mistakes burdens them, causing them to create a facade with the masks they wear, trying to make up for their perceived shortcomings. The verse also touches on the shame they feel, turning away from their own reflection in the window as it seems to speak unkindly of them.
However, the song takes a turn in the bridge, where the singer asserts that they don't understand who conveyed the message that they were never meant to be someone others needed. The singer affirms that just as they are, they have always been enough for them. The song ends on a hopeful note, suggesting that the individual deserves more than what they settle for and encouraging them to stand up proud, believe in themselves, and understand that they are good enough and worthy of love.
Line by Line Meaning
Small inside
Feeling insignificant and lacking confidence internally
As you wander through your day
While going about your daily life
How hard you try, to justify
The effort put into rationalizing one's actions
Not take up too much space
Avoiding being a burden or an inconvenience to others
Are you good enough
Questioning one's self-worth
Worth a little love?
Deserving of affection and care
Are you enough?
Questioning whether one is sufficient or satisfactory
Kneel and bow
Submitting oneself and showing deference
You just give yourself away
Sacrificing oneself without receiving much in return
And swallow down
Suppressing or concealing
The tiny sounds
The quiet voices or opinions
Of what you had to say
Of one's thoughts and feelings
Are you smart enough
Doubting one's intelligence or knowledge
Worth a little love?
Deserving of affection and care
Are you enough?
Questioning whether one is sufficient or satisfactory
You learned early on that
From an early age, you discovered
You were somehow flawed
That you had inherent imperfections
The reason that he went away
The cause for his departure
If anything went wrong
If any problems arose
You made the blame your own
Taking full responsibility for the faults or failures
And paid….
Suffering the consequences or bearing the consequences
Burdened by
Weighed down by
The weight of past mistakes
The heaviness of previous errors or wrongdoings
You paint the lie
Creating a false image or facade
With masks you buy
Using purchased disguises or personas
That make up for a fake
To compensate for being inauthentic
Facing shame
Confronting feelings of guilt or disgrace
You quickly turn away
Swiftly avoiding or distancing oneself from the situation
Reflections in
Images reflected in
The window’s pane
The glass of a window
Haves nothing kind to say
Those reflections hold no kind remarks
Do you rate enough?
Are you deemed worthy?
Rate a little love?
Deserve some affection?
Are you enough?
Are you sufficient or satisfactory?
I don’t know who told you
I am unaware of who informed you
You were never born to
That you were not meant to
Be the one that anyone needs
To be someone that everybody requires
Just the way you are has
Simply being yourself has
Always been enough
Always been sufficient
For me
In my opinion
You deserve
You are worthy of
So much more
A great deal more
Than you take
Than what you receive or accept
To stand up proud
To confidently assert oneself
And sing out loud
To vocalize wholeheartedly
Believe me when i say
Trust me as I express
That you’re good enough
That you possess adequacy or worthiness
Worthy of all my love
Deserving of my complete affection
Yes you’re enough….
Indeed, you're sufficient or satisfactory
Lyrics © Songtrust Ave
Written by: CAROLYN VICTORIA MILL, REID ALLAN JAMIESON
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
boris angelov
Very nice
Tom Atwood
Congratulations on being a finalist at amersongwriter ,great song we hope it wins,either way you rate enough.
Reid Jamieson
thanks kindly! it was a boost to our confidence for sure. and an important message we wanted to share. :-)
Gabriele Jerousek
My new favorite song!