Beginning in 2002, she released two EPs prior to her full-length debut, If You Were for Me, in 2006. The album garnered her a nomination for best solo artist at the Canadian Folk Music Awards. She was also a winner in the 2007 Mountain Stage Newsong Contest, as well as winning best folk recording from both the Nova Scotia Music Awards and the PEI Music Awards, and Female Recording of the Year at the East Coast Music Awards in 2008.
She followed up with The Send Off in 2009. The Send Off was produced by Luke Doucet, and features guest musicians including Kathleen Edwards, Melissa McClelland, David Myles, Jenn Grant and Tom Wilson.
In 2012, Rose released We Have Made a Spark. The album has 9 tracks, including 2 bonus tracks. It was produced by Zachariah Hickman and engineered by Matt Malikowski, Sean Cahalin and Roni Pillischer. The album was released on her own label, Old Farm Pony Records, the same label that houses her last two albums The Send Off and Miles to go.
Cousins has also appeared as a guest musician on albums by Grant, Joel Plaskett, In-Flight Safety, Two Hours Traffic, Matt Mays, Catherine MacLellan, Jill Barber, Matt Epp, Old Man Luedecke, Ruth Minnikin, The Olympic Symphonium and Craig Cardiff, and has performed live with Royal Wood, Daniel Ledwell, Rose Polenzani, Anne Heaton and Laura Cortese.
Official website: www.rosecousins.com
Grace
Rose Cousins Lyrics
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But it might have been my soul to take
And I paid dearly for my mistake
But it was not my bed to make
It was not in the way I moved
Or everything I tried to prove to you
I'm trying to be stronger
Grace
This wounded heart, it longs for grace
Mercy, take your time
Help me find my way to grace
I surrender, I lay down my arms
If I can do no good, I will do no harm
And truth, the eye of every storm
I lay down my arms
It was not in my words
Or in the ways they heard you
Grace
I'm trying to be stronger
Grace
This wounded heart, it longs for grace
Mercy, take your time
Help me find my way to grace
Forgiveness
Forgiveness
Forgiveness
Grace
I'm trying to be stronger
Grace
This wounded heart, it longs for grace
Mercy, take your time
Help me find my way to grace
Give me patience
Give me grace
Tell me it's not too late for grace
Help me find my way
Today I pray for grace
Grace
The lyrics to Rose Cousins's song Grace express a sense of regret and the desire for forgiveness. The singer appears to be reflecting on a mistake that she made, for which she has paid dearly. Although it was not her responsibility to make decisions regarding what happened, she still feels the weight of the consequences. In the lyrics, "It was not my bed to make, but it might have been my soul to take, and I paid dearly for my mistake, but it was not my bed to make," it seems that the singer is acknowledging that she took on more than she should have and is now feeling the effects of her decision.
The chorus of the song expresses the singer's desire for grace and mercy. She longs to be stronger, but acknowledges that she cannot do it alone. The line, "Mercy, take your time, help me find my way to grace," suggests that she is waiting for an external force to help guide her to forgiveness. In the final stanza, the lyrics become more introspective, with the singer surrendering and putting down her arms. She recognizes that she cannot change what has happened, but is asking for forgiveness and grace to help her move forward.
Overall, the lyrics to Grace are a powerful reflection on the human experience of making mistakes and the need for forgiveness and grace. The song is a reminder that no matter how difficult a situation may be, there is always hope for reconciliation and healing.
Line by Line Meaning
It was not my bed to make
I was not responsible for what happened, but it still affected me
But it might have been my soul to take
Even though I didn't cause the situation, it hurt me deeply
And I paid dearly for my mistake
I suffer the consequences even if I didn't do anything wrong
But it was not my bed to make
I still feel guilty even though it wasn't my fault
It was not in the way I moved
I tried my best, but it didn't seem to matter
Or everything I tried to prove to you
No matter how hard I tried, it wasn't enough
Grace
I need to be stronger and more forgiving to find peace
I'm trying to be stronger
I'm doing my best to move on and heal
This wounded heart, it longs for grace
I am hurting and need forgiveness and compassion
Mercy, take your time
I need to be patient and give myself time to heal
Help me find my way to grace
I need guidance and support to find forgiveness and peace
I surrender, I lay down my arms
I am giving up my anger and resentment to find peace
If I can do no good, I will do no harm
I will not let my pain hurt others, and will try to live a better life
And truth, the eye of every storm
Honesty and acceptance will help me find peace and forgiveness
It was not in my words
Maybe I couldn't express myself well, but it doesn't change the situation
Or in the ways they heard you
Maybe the other person didn't understand me, but it doesn't change what happened
Forgiveness
I need to let go of the past and move on
Give me patience
I need to be patient with myself and others
Give me grace
I need to show compassion and forgiveness to myself and others
Tell me it's not too late for grace
I hope it's not too late to find peace and compassion
Help me find my way
I need guidance and strength to move on
Today I pray for grace
I hope today will be better, and I can find peace and forgiveness
Grace
I hope to find the strength and compassion to move on
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: Mark Erelli, Rose Cousins
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@prophetessmalindamcleanjon1444
Heartland is responsible for me hearing this song. It is so beautiful! It had me meditating on the Grace, God has extended to me. Thank You Jesus Christ for "Grace!" 😢 🙌🏽
@barbl8801
Amen, same, praying for breakthrough...
@HenriThibodeau
Hauntingly beautiful. Heartland Season 11 episode 11 brought me here 🐴
@crystalknight8968
I would not be here except for God's grace & mercy.
@thomasbrookens6833
Heartland brought me here. My life is so over at this point. I found comfort in this song. Thank you Lord.
@melissawerner6309
That's the beauty of Grace, it always bridges the distance even if we feel undeserving. I hope you're in a better place!!!
@Paula-po9kx
Such a beautiful song. I pick “Grace” to be played at my funeral.
@Travisvader22
Heartland brought me here. I wish I could have been there when my aunt died i miss her dearly. She died in 2018 of last year.
@briannahart4598
She Marion Fleming died in 2007
@envy99.
Heartland season 11 Episode 11 brought me here. Beautiful song. #iloveheartland