Biography
Early Life
Born and raised outside of Peterborough, Ontario, Royal Wood grew up in a household filled with music. He began playing piano by ear at the age of four and started lessons at age eight. With the support of his school music program, he had access to a variety of different instruments, and by his teens, he became well-versed in many different instruments, including the guitar, bass guitar, drums, clarinet, and trumpet.
After high school, he studied business at McGill University. During this time, he had limited access to a piano, and focused on his guitar playing while trying to find his voice as a songwriter.
Career
Wood released his first EP, entitled The Milkweed EP, in 2002. This collection of songs were written, arranged, performed and produced by Wood himself. The release garnered much critical acclaim, and critics drew comparisons with Randy Newman, Jeff Buckley, and Tom Waits.
Following the release of his debut EP, Wood set out to create an over-the-top pop record for his full-length debut. Drawing inspiration from The Beatles and The Beach Boys, Wood once again undertook production duties during the recording sessions. In 2004, he released his full-length debut record, Tall Tales on Maple Music. The record’s ornate sound and layered arrangements garnered much critical attention, and Wood was praised for his vocal style and infectious lyricism.
With the goal of creating a more mature and pristine sound, Wood entered Toronto's Reaction Studios in 2005 to begin recording the follow-up to his full-length debut. During the recording session, he used a Steinway grand piano, scored a full string quartet, and also enlisted the help of many well-known musicians, including Hawksley Workman and Kurt Swinghammer. The result was A Good Enough Day, which was released in 2007 on Dead Daisy Records in Canada, and in 2008 on Rounder Europe. The record received much radio attention domestically and abroad, and Wood was praised by critics for his fluent piano playing, melodic lyrical style and production ability.
The record spawned three singles and three music videos, “A Mirror Without”, “Juliet” and “I’m So Glad”. Music from the record has also been featured on several TV and movie soundtracks, including TMN/Movie Central's Regenesis, the CBC series This is Wonderland, the CTV movie Playing House, the film The End of Silence, and the Food Network’s The Surreal Gourmet. Internationally, A Mirror Without was featured on an episode of Grey's Anatomy.
With the success of A Good Enough Day, Wood was invited to share the stage with numerous Canadian songstresses, including Emm Gryner, Sarah Harmer[16], Kathleen Edwards, Sarah Slean, Jill Barber and Serena Ryder.
In support of the Rounder Europe release of the record, he also embarked on a European tour in 2008.
Constantly evolving, Wood wanted to focus his next effort on the lyrics and string arrangements. The result was the 2009 release The Lost and Found EP. With a consistently growing fan base, Wood embarked on his first headlining tour in Western Canada in November, 2009 in support of the new EP. Joined by Atlantic Canadian singer-songwriter Rose Cousins, Wood played to capacity crowds during three-week tour.
In 2010 he released "The Waiting" after which he was named iTunes Songwriter of the Year. With the release of The Waiting he has an upcoming national theatre tour with David Gray and more in the works.
Discography
The Milkweed EP (2002)
Tall Tales (2004)
A Good Enough Day (2007)
The Lost and Found EP (2009)
The Waiting (2010)
I'm so Glad
Royal Wood Lyrics
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It might be a hard way
But as long as I'm with you
Yes we are on our way
And it may be in harm's way
But as long as I'm with you
At the end of a long, long day
I'm so glad I met you
We may feel like folding
But as long as love is holding
The hands of me and you
The waves can be raging
For together we'll be aging
And as long as I'm with you
At the end of a long, long day
There is not much more to say then love
I'm so glad I met you
So winds may be blowing
For surely we'll be knowing
That as long as I'm with you
At the end of a long, long day
There is not much more to say
Yes at the end of a long, long day
There is not much more to say then love
I'm so glad I met you...
The song "I'm So Glad" by Royal Wood is a beautiful love song that captures the essence of a long-lasting relationship that has weathered the challenges and hardships that life can bring. The opening lines set the tone for the rest of the song, "We are on our way, It might be a hard way, But as long as I'm with you, Yes we are on our way, And it may be in harm's way, But as long as I'm with you". These lines demonstrate the strong bond that two people share, and how they will always be there for each other, no matter what obstacles they may face.
As the song progresses, the listener can feel the depth of emotion and love that the singer has for their partner, "The waves can be raging, For together we'll be aging, And as long as I'm with you". This line conveys the idea of enduring love and lifelong partnership. The song's chorus is a simple and powerful statement of love: "At the end of a long, long day, There is not much more to say than love, I'm so glad I met you".
Overall, "I'm So Glad" is a heartwarming and uplifting song that reminds listeners of the power of love and the importance of sharing life's journey with someone special.
Line by Line Meaning
We are on our way
We are proceeding towards our goals and aspirations
It might be a hard way
The journey ahead may be filled with difficulties
But as long as I'm with you
I am comforted by the fact that you are by my side
Yes we are on our way
We are making progress towards our destination
And it may be in harm's way
Our path may be fraught with danger
At the end of a long, long day
After a challenging and tiring day
There is not much more to say then love
There are no words that can express the depth and strength of our love
I'm so glad I met you
I feel extremely fortunate to have you in my life
We may feel like folding
There may be times when we feel overwhelmed and unable to continue
But as long as love is holding
Our love for each other will keep us going
The hands of me and you
Our hands together, symbolizing our united front
The waves can be raging
There may be tumultuous times that we have to navigate
For together we'll be aging
We will grow old together and face life's challenges as a team
So winds may be blowing
There may be forces beyond our control that affect us
For surely we'll be knowing
But we can face them with confidence, knowing we have each other
Yes at the end of a long, long day
Even on the toughest days
There is not much more to say then love
Love is the most important thing in our lives and will always persevere
I'm so glad I met you
I am grateful every day for the day we met
Contributed by Noah C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
tyler french
I only ever hear this guy on cbc radio.The first time I heard him ,it got my attention.Its too bad he doesnt make it into the mainstream.The masses need to be exposed to more of this kind of stuff...real music!
GreatWhiteMudshark
Royal said he wrote this song for his brothers wedding. He had 6 months to come up with a song but nothing sounded right. This one came to him the night before the wedding. He definitely nailed it. Just say Royal perform in a small cafe in Cannington last night. Only about 35 people for the sold out show. Awesome. Just like having him play in your living room. He loves to do these small shows. We are sure grateful that he does.
Robin Devies
I played this at my mom's funeral. Part of me feels like she'll always be with me. No matter how bad things get or how much I miss her, I know I can get threw it. Like the song says "as long as love is holding the hands of me and you" the last picture i have of her is us holding hands. This song made everyone cry! It was so perfect. Thank you Royal Wood for making such beautiful songs.
Raymond Miller
I'm going to play this at my wifes funeral in a few days
L LS
I walked down the aisle to this song. So beautiful! When my husband and I are sad or going through something tough we always sing it to each other. :)
BozoBaggins
This song is beautiful in its simplicity and its deeper meaning. This song is love, pure and true.
Richard M
I love the simple sincerity of this song. All his songs seem to speak of personal experience and genuine emotion.
Kaiju Claws
I first heard this song during the season 2 finale of Being Human. It blew my mind, and after much searching, I've finally found it. An excellent song to be certain.
Aht Maui
Heartland song 🥰
Rhew
I can't believe more people haven't caught onto this band. Good cool song