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
Sadie In The Kitchen
Rose Cousins Lyrics
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Tell each other all the secrets in our heads
I'll hold you close and you'll hold me close and we'll savour it
Let's spin each other round the kitchen before bed
You and me and me and you we stick like glue
Our fire never burns out though sometimes our bodies do
I'll do my best to help you make your dreams come true
Oh, that smile is it for me?
Could it be that I could make you so happy?
Those eyes you know they still make me weak
You're always the single missing puzzle piece I seek
Without all my days they would be so incomplete
You're my missing puzzle piece
Lets spin sadie round the kitchen before bed
Fill her up with the love that we've found again and again
We'll hold her close and count her toes and savour it
Let's spin sadie round the kitchen before bed before bed before bed
Before bed, before bed
B for bed, before bed, b for bed
The song "Sadie In The Kitchen" by Rose Cousins seems to be a love song about a couple who are content in their relationship, appreciating each other and enjoying simple moments. The lyrics start with "Let's spin each other round the kitchen before bed," suggesting a playful and intimate activity between the two lovers. They seem comfortable in each other's company and unafraid to share their secrets, indicating a deeper level of trust between them. The next stanza speaks to their commitment to each other, "You and me and me and you we stick like glue, our fire never burns out though sometimes our bodies do." This line is both playful and suggestive, acknowledging that their passion may sometimes wane physically, but they remain deeply connected emotionally.
Later on, the song references Sadie, suggesting that perhaps they have a child together, and they intend to share their love and spin her around before bedtime as well. The final verse emphasizes the importance of each other in their lives as the "missing puzzle piece" that makes everything feel complete. The repetition of "before bed" at the end of each stanza creates a sense of a routine, as if this is something they do frequently and cherish.
Overall, the song is a gentle reminder of the importance of small gestures of love and affection in a relationship, and the power of togetherness in creating a sense of wholeness.
Line by Line Meaning
Let's spin each other round the kitchen before bed
Let's dance together and share our secrets before we sleep.
Tell each other all the secrets in our heads
Let's confide in each other and share our innermost thoughts.
I'll hold you close and you'll hold me close and we'll savour it
We'll embrace each other tightly and appreciate the moment.
You and me and me and you we stick like glue
We are inseparable and always connected to each other.
Our fire never burns out though sometimes our bodies do
Our passion for each other never fades, even when we're tired.
I'll do my best to help you make your dreams come true
I'll support you and encourage you to pursue your aspirations.
Oh, that smile is it for me?
Your smile has a special effect on me.
Could it be that I could make you so happy?
I wonder if I could be the source of your happiness.
Those eyes you know they still make me weak
Your eyes have a powerful effect on me and make me vulnerable.
You're always the single missing puzzle piece I seek
I feel complete when I'm with you, as if you were the missing piece of the puzzle.
Without all my days they would be so incomplete
My life would be unfulfilled without you in it.
Lets spin sadie round the kitchen before bed
Let's dance with our child and fill her with love before she goes to sleep.
Fill her up with the love that we've found again and again
Let's share our love with our child and show her how much we care.
We'll hold her close and count her toes and savour it
We'll embrace our child and appreciate the moment together.
Before bed, before bed
Before we go to sleep.
B for bed, before bed, b for bed
Repeating the phrase to emphasize going to sleep.
Contributed by Molly N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.