Jenna Kearns Releases New Single “Cards I’ve Been Dealt” - out June 30th
Release – June 30th, 2023
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‘Cards I’ve Been Dealt’ is the latest single from disabled Welsh Singer/Songwriter Jenna Kearns. Co-written & produced with Ryan Bickley. ‘Cards I’ve Been Dealt’ is about the fear and dread that tomorrow is not guaranteed, which is exactly how I felt laying in an ICU bed, wondering if I would survive tomorrow.
In ‘Cards I’ve Been Dealt’ I bear my all, it’s a somber feeling that life is about to end, talking about how it felt lying in that hospital bed in the last days, with the overarching taunt that your time was about to run out. The song talks about how in that moment you feel completely trapped, with no way to pause. The pre chorus really feels like a punch in the stomach, I don't know if I’ll be here tomorrow, I don’t know if I’ll see a new day, so every time I say a goodbye, I mean it, just in case.
On the other hand, one part of ‘Cards I’ve Been Dealt’ that really catches you is the slight difference in lyrics between each pre chorus. I don't know if I'll be here tomorrow, I don’t
know if I’ll see the sunrise, so every time I say a new hello, I picture our goodbyes. The pre choruses show two sides, referencing already existing relationships vs the new relationships forming at the time and preparing to say goodbye to those.
Speaking about ‘Cards I’ve Been Dealt’ Jenna says “This song hurts because the moment I was told there was less than 30% chance of me fighting the infection, for those days in intensive care in my head I was planning my own funeral, the music, colors people would wear, who I wanted to speak, and photos to be used and even letters I wanted to leave my loved ones.” Until you are faced with something so traumatic, life never feels the same, you learn to live life more intensely because you do not know when your time will run out.
‘Cards I’ve Been Dealt’ is a classic, traditional pop/ballad with the instrumentation centered around the vocals, with strong backing vocals to spotlight the heart wrenching lyrics. Ryan builds from a simple piano base to a full production to lift the emotions of the song to life, whilst keeping the somber mood.
2 years Jenna was constantly dismissed, being told that nothing was wrong whilst physical symptoms proved otherwise. However what became of her heart-breaking experience, is in the form of this sensitive/truthful song ‘Cards I’ve Been Dealt’.
‘Cards I’ve Been Dealt’ was written shortly after her recovery and release from hospital, following a very distressing time for Jenna and all that knew her. A message Jenna stands by “You know your own body, you know if something is not right, do not let others dismiss you even health professionals, stand up for yourself.
Jenna Kearns has been involved with music and the wider arts sector since a young age, with a passion for musical theatre that eventually led her on the path to creating her own music. After a few years building a following on her YouTube channel, releasing covers and a few originals. The title track from her debut EP ‘Time Has Passed’ was featured on the reality TV show Dance Moms in 2019, catapulting her into the spotlight, and surpassing 14,000 Spotify streams.
Since then, Jenna Kearns has collaborated with other songwriters/producers to create work that encapsulates her as an artist. Throughout this year Jenna has written with prolific writers including Ryan Bickley, Dominique Gilbert, Luke White music & Jamie Amos (Tom Grennan, Luke White) whilst also being awarded BBC Horizons Launchpad funding to assist Jenna in reaching a wider audience through PR.
Her previous single “Better” was co-written with Joe Dolman (Lleo, Beth Keeping & Hattie Briggs) and produced by Elliot Vaughn and was well received by fans, reaching a wider audience that she continues to expand with her relatable songs and unique voice.
