The Wailin' Jennys is a Canadian folk music trio originating in Winnipeg, M… Read Full Bio ↴The Wailin' Jennys is a Canadian folk music trio originating in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Their name is a pun on country singer Waylon Jennings. Since forming in 2002 when a local music shop brought together three solo acts for a performance, the trio has released a series of albums, two of which have won Juno Awards, Canada's top music industry award. Their album "40 Days" won the "Roots and Traditional Album of the Year by a Group" in 2005, as did their album "Bright Morning Stars" in 2012. They were also nominated for the same award in 2007 for "Firecracker". Over the years, the group has featured regularly on Garrison Keillor's live radio variety show "A Prairie Home Companion".

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Beautiful Dawn
The Wailin' Jennys Lyrics

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Take me to the breaking of a beautiful dawn
Take me to the place where we come from
Take me to the end so I can see the start
There's only one way to mend a broken heart

Take me to the place where I don't feel so small
Take me where I don't need to stand so tall
Take me to the edge so I can fall apart

There's only one way to mend a broken heart

Take me where love isn't up for sale
Take me where our hearts are not so frail
Take me where the fire still owns its spark
There's only one way to mend a broken heart

Teach me how to see when I close my eyes
Teach me to forgive and to apologize
Show me how to love in the darkest dark
There's only one way to mend a broken heart

Take me where the angels are close at hand
Take me where the ocean meets the sky and the land
Show me to the wisdom of the evening star
There's only one way to mend a broken heart

Take me to the place where I feel no shame
Take me where the courage doesn't need a name

Learning how to cry is the hardest part
There's only one way to mend a broken heart

Overall Meaning

The Wailin' Jennys' song "Beautiful Dawn" is a melancholic but hopeful ballad about heartbreak and the journey towards healing. The lyrics speak of a desire to return to a place of origin or to a place of emotional stability, where the soul isn't fractured or small, but rather where love is genuine and strong. The opening lines, "Take me to the breaking of a beautiful dawn/Take me to the place where we come from" seem to refer to the idea that there is comfort in a sense of new beginnings and starting anew. The line "Take me to the end so I can see the start" suggests that sometimes it is only when we are at the end and will soon have to start again that we truly appreciate the beauty of the journey.

The song also emphasizes the importance of vulnerability and learning to let go, allowing oneself to "fall apart" so they can begin to heal and grow. The line, "Learning how to cry is the hardest part" points to the idea that it takes courage and strength to confront our own emotions and to express them. The song suggests that ultimately, the only way to mend a broken heart is by opening ourselves up to love, forgiveness, and the support of others.

Line by Line Meaning

Take me to the breaking of a beautiful dawn
Bring me to a place where I can witness a beautiful sunrise, giving me hope for new beginnings.

Take me to the place where we come from
Take me to a place where I can feel connected to my roots and origins.

Take me to the end so I can see the start
Help me understand that sometimes beginnings come from endings and that there is hope for new beginnings.

There's only one way to mend a broken heart
There is only one path to healing emotional wounds.

Take me to the place where I don't feel so small
Bring me to a place where I feel empowered and confident.

Take me where I don't need to stand so tall
Help me let go of my fears and be vulnerable without feeling judged.

Take me to the edge so I can fall apart
Allow me to face my emotions and break down in a safe space.

Take me where love isn't up for sale
Bring me to a place where love is genuine and not influenced by external factors or material possessions.

Take me where our hearts are not so frail
Bring me to a place where love is strong and resilient, and can withstand challenges and hardship.

Take me where the fire still owns its spark
Bring me to a place where passion and enthusiasm still exist, even when faced with adversity.

Teach me how to see when I close my eyes
Help me perceive the world in a new light and with a different perspective, even in the face of difficult circumstances.

Teach me to forgive and to apologize
Help me learn the valuable lesson of forgiveness and taking responsibility for my actions.

Show me how to love in the darkest dark
Help me learn to love and find hope even in difficult times and in the face of challenges.

Take me where the angels are close at hand
Bring me to a place that feels peaceful and serene, where I can feel connected to something greater than myself.

Take me where the ocean meets the sky and the land
Help me experience the beauty of nature and its vastness, giving me perspective and a sense of belonging.

Show me to the wisdom of the evening star
Guide me towards insight and clarity, even in uncertain times.

Take me to the place where I feel no shame
Bring me to a place where I can feel accepted and loved for who I am, without judgment or shame.

Take me where the courage doesn't need a name
Help me find courage within myself, without the need for recognition or validation from others.

Learning how to cry is the hardest part
Acknowledging and processing emotions can be difficult, and is often the first step towards healing.

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