MacLean is the daughter of accomplished actress, Sharlene MacLean and Danny Costain, a singer and dancer from British Columbia. She was also influenced greatly by her step father Marty Reno, a songwriter/guitarist, best known for his recording work with Canadian recording star Gene McLellan.
Nettwerk Records discovered MacLean singing on a ferry between Victoria, B.C. and Salt Spring Island. She signed to Nettwerk Records in April 1995 after moving to Vancouver to record her song "Let Her Feel the Rain" for Lit from Within, a Nettwerk Records benefit compilation for rape crisis centers. Her first live appearance in Vancouver was at Nettwerk Record's 10 Year Anniversary Show at the Vogue Theater.
In October 1995 MacLean went to San Francisco to record her debut album Silence at Brilliant Studios with producer Norm Kerner.
In 1997 MacLean released a five-song EP of live, remixed and re-recorded songs called "If You See Me".
MacLean's second full length album was called "Passenger". It was recorded in New Orleans and produced by Malcolm Burn (Daniel Lanois) and then husband Bill Bell (Tom Cochrane, Danko Jones). It was released in October 1999 by Nettwerk Records in Canada and Capitol Records in America.
From 2002-7 MacLean collaborated with fellow artists Kim Stockwood and Damhnait Doyle. The resulting group was named Shaye. Their debut album "The Bridge" was released in October 2003 on EMI Canada. "Happy Baby" the lead single, was nominated for Single of the Year at the 2004 Juno Awards and won the Canadian Radio music award
Tara MacLean's third full length release Wake was released on the 22nd April, 2008.
Jordan
Tara MacLean Lyrics
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Promises of lands that flow with milk and honey
Hold me Jordan, hold me Jordan
The builders of the wall, the temple fell
The sun and moon stood still circled by
By the twelve stones of Jordan, hold me Jordan
Oh, twelve stones, twelve stones of Jordan
Tomorrow you will take me down to the river
Oh, twelve stones, twelve stones of Jordan
Well, divided were the waters at the feet of the priests
And did you see me Joshua, standing in the Jordan
See the open wounds flowing from your hands
Flowing from your feet, hold me Jordan
Tomorrow you will walk on water
Oh, twelve stones, twelve stones of Jordan
Tomorrow you will take me down to the river
Oh, twelve stones, twelve stones of Jordan
Oh, now you hungry my sad children
And are you thirsty, run to the river
And are you angry my sad children
Take the twelve stones, twelve stones of Jordan
The song "Jordan" by Tara MacLean uses biblical references and imagery to convey a sense of longing and desire for a better place. The lyrics speak of the Israelites' journey through the wilderness for forty years, during which they were promised a land of milk and honey. The singer asks to be held by Jordan, which can be interpreted as a metaphor for comfort and security during a difficult journey.
The song also references the builders of the wall and the temple falling, possibly alluding to the destruction of Jerusalem and the scattering of the Jewish people. But amidst all this strife, the twelve stones of Jordan serve as a symbol of hope and faith, with the promise that tomorrow, they will walk on water and be taken down to the river.
Line by Line Meaning
Forty years the wilderness held my sad children
My people suffered for 40 years in the wilderness.
Promises of lands that flow with milk and honey
God promised us a land of abundance.
Hold me Jordan, hold me Jordan
Jordan, the place of our crossing, symbolizes God's protection.
The builders of the wall, the temple fell
Our place of worship has been destroyed.
The sun and moon stood still circled by
God performed a miracle by stopping the sun and moon.
By the twelve stones of Jordan, hold me Jordan
We hold on to the memory of God's protection during our crossing.
Tomorrow you will walk on water
Another miracle is coming tomorrow.
Oh, twelve stones, twelve stones of Jordan
The twelve stones represent God's faithfulness and are a reminder of our journey.
Tomorrow you will take me down to the river
We will continue to trust in God's plan and follow His leading.
Well, divided were the waters at the feet of the priests
God parted the waters of the Jordan River for us to cross.
And did you see me Joshua, standing in the Jordan
Our leader Joshua was present during the crossing.
See the open wounds flowing from your hands
Jesus suffered for us, evidenced by the wounds in His hands.
Flowing from your feet, hold me Jordan
The wounds in Jesus' feet represent His sacrifice for our sins and symbolize our protection.
Oh, now you hungry my sad children
We are hungry for God's love and provision.
And are you thirsty, run to the river
We can be satisfied by drinking from the river, which represents God's goodness.
And are you angry my sad children
We may feel anger, but we should trust God and remember His faithfulness.
Take the twelve stones, twelve stones of Jordan
Remember God's faithfulness and hold on to the symbol of His protection during our crossing.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: MACLEAN
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@jeffreybarkin3177
It's INCREDIBLE when Artists REACH others like You're Describing!
Hope that you're Doing Well now and fully recovered from your War Experiences?
Thank You for Fighting for Security and for Preserving PEACE.
It's REALLY Appreciated.
KNOW This and Thank You for posting about such Talented Expressive Singer SongwritersToo!!!
Mahalo, as they say in The Pacific... Be Strong and know that People do CARE.
@jeffreybarkin3177
Such a gifted Singer Songwriter who has a deep Song catalogue and was once performing with SHAYE...
Surprised that TARA MACLEAN is not more Known, especially in her Native Canada.
Beautiful Songs, Recordings and Performances!
❤
@dragoonseye76
I saw her live in Boston with Dido. It was a great performance
@georice81
This is like listening to a dream!
@mjshelby3300
Always loved this song. Brings up so much emotions. Especially this week.
Tara, you have a voice I envy (in a good way). God Bless You.
@leahshannon5550
One of the best songs ever written, truly.
@georice81
This is a beautiful song!
@danielgrenier2417
Until last night, I had never even heard of Tara. Why that is, I cannot say but what I can say is that me not knowing such an amazingly talented artist till now is just sad and truly unfortunate. Saw her at Trailside Inn on PEI and she was with her ex husband (who plays guitar in this video). They were just mesmerizing especially when they played a (mellower) version of this incredible song. I just LOVE Tara now and have so much catching up to do.
@marianocastroentenza8145
I love this song. Thank you so much for this <3
@DanHigdon
It's one of my regrets that I've never seen your live show in person.
@MMMRATTY
You've got your re-imagined stuff turned off, so I'll post here: I saw your Silence CD in FYE in Merrillville, IN in 2001 or 2002. Cute pic, as it were, I picked it up and went to the shitty public headphones and had a listen. Excerpts from Evidence and Let Her Feel the Rain won me over. I bought that CD and loaded it onto my shitty Zune when I went on deployment in the Navy in 2007. You and Anna Nalick got me thru a Navy Pacific cruise in 2007. Love your music.