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!
Perfect Storm
Reid Jamieson Lyrics
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You’re only lonely holding on
Hold on to what we’ve got
You’re only lonely on your own
You’re only lonely holding on
Hold on to what we’ve got
Here tonight
Deep inside
There is only what you lack
The rest just fades to black
You’re only lonely on your own
You’re only lonely holding on
Hold on to what we’ve got
You’re only lonely on your own
You’re only lonely holding on
Hold on to what we’ve got
Open wide
You drink all defenses down
Wounded pride
Where the best intentions drown
Don’t buy another round
Stars align
Promise release should they collide
And ties that bind, they
Can’t compete with rising tides
Of need so long denied
Just hold on
There’s too much here to lose
When morning comes
There’s no way to undo
And what went wrong
Isn’t fate, no, its down to you
Here tonight
Only forward, no way back
You decide
What you break,
and what’s just cracked
Is that too much to ask?
You’re only lonely on your own
You’re only lonely holding on
Hold on to what we’ve got
You’re only lonely on your own
You’re only lonely holding on
Hold on to what we’ve got
Let go of what we’re not
In "Perfect Storm" by Reid Jamieson, the lyrics convey a message of loneliness and the importance of holding onto what we have. The repetition of the lines "You're only lonely on your own/You're only lonely holding on/Hold on to what we've got" emphasizes the idea that loneliness is a common experience, but it can be mitigated by holding on to the things that bring us joy and connection.
The song acknowledges that we all have moments of feeling lonely, whether we are alone or surrounded by others. It suggests that true loneliness is not only about being alone but also about holding onto something that may not be fulfilling or nourishing for us. The lyrics urge us to hold on to what we have, to appreciate the relationships and connections that bring us happiness and fulfillment.
The song also explores the idea that our choices and actions can contribute to our sense of loneliness. Lines like "Open wide/You drink all defenses down/Wounded pride/Where the best intentions drown" indicate that our own behaviors and insecurities can lead to isolation. The lyrics encourage self-reflection and taking responsibility for the consequences of our actions, suggesting that loneliness can be a result of our own decisions.
Overall, "Perfect Storm" by Reid Jamieson explores the complexities of loneliness and reminds us to value and hold on to the meaningful connections in our lives.
Line by Line Meaning
You’re only lonely on your own
You feel loneliness when you are by yourself
You’re only lonely holding on
Loneliness persists even when you cling to something
Hold on to what we’ve got
Keep holding onto what we currently have
Here tonight
In this moment
There’s nobody holding back
No one is restraining themselves
Deep inside
Within oneself
There is only what you lack
There is only the absence of something
The rest just fades to black
Everything else becomes insignificant
Open wide
Let go of your defenses
You drink all defenses down
You completely disregard your defenses
Wounded pride
A bruised ego
Where the best intentions drown
Where your good intentions are overshadowed by negative feelings
Don’t buy another round
Don't indulge in harmful behaviors
Stars align
When everything falls into place perfectly
Promise release should they collide
Ensure freedom when two things come together
And ties that bind, they
The connections that hold us together
Can’t compete with rising tides
Cannot prevail against strong and overpowering emotions
Of need so long denied
Intense desires that have been suppressed for a long time
Just hold on
Continue to persevere
There’s too much here to lose
There are valuable things at stake
When morning comes
When a new day dawns
There’s no way to undo
There is no opportunity to reverse the actions
And what went wrong
The mistakes that were made
Isn’t fate, no, its down to you
It is not predetermined, it is a result of your choices
Only forward, no way back
Only progressing ahead, unable to return
You decide
You have the power to choose
What you break
What you destroy
And what’s just cracked
And what is damaged but can still be fixed
Is that too much to ask?
Is it unreasonable to expect?
Let go of what we’re not
Release the aspects of ourselves that are not genuine
Lyrics © Songtrust Ave
Written by: CAROLYN VICTORIA MILL, REID ALLAN JAMIESON
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