Johannes has significantly contributed to albums by Chris Cornell, Queens of the Stone Age, Eagles of Death Metal, Desert Sessions and the Mark Lanegan Band as well as mixing, recording and producing a number of other records. He also frequently tours with other bands and artists, most notably the hard rock band Queens of the Stone Age throughout 2005 and 2006 (Natasha Shneider also joined him on this tour).
Most recently Johannes recorded new material with Brody Dalle and Eleven bandmate Jack Irons as part of Spinnerette. They released their first EP 'Ghetto Love' in 2008, though Johannes isn't joining them on tour. Johannes is releasing his first solo record, Spark, on Oct. 5th, 2010. He continues to perform live solo, and tour with Them Crooked Vultures.
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Alain Johannes Lyrics
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Way down deep it's crawling
And my name it's calling
It's calling
Oh I try to shake it
Stretched the knot to break it
But it keeps on holding
Long ago I saw it
In the fields escaped it
Never stopped running
Running
I will hold you tight my love
And your pain I'll swallow whole
In my eyes you'll see it all
Be it all be it all
In the first verse, the lyrics "I can feel it moving, Way down deep it's crawling" convey a sense of something unsettling or disturbing that is slowly making its presence known. There is a strong emotional connection to this feeling as indicated by the line "And my name it's calling, It's calling." This suggests that whatever this feeling or experience may be, it seems to have a deep and personal significance for the singer.
The second verse continues with the theme of trying to overcome or escape this feeling. The line "Oh I try to shake it, Stretched the knot to break it" implies that the singer has made attempts to free themselves from this burden, but have been unsuccessful thus far. The repetition of "holding" emphasizes the stubbornness and grip that this feeling has on them.
The third verse provides some context to this situation, as the lyrics state "Long ago I saw it, In the fields escaped it, Never stopped running, Running." This suggests that whatever the singer is experiencing has been with them for a long time, and they have tried to elude or avoid it. The mention of "running" hints at a sense of constant movement or restlessness in order to avoid confronting this feeling.
Finally, the last verse seems to bring a sense of resolution or acceptance. The lyrics express a strong bond with someone, as the singer promises to "hold you tight my love." This implies that they have found solace in the presence of their loved one and are willing to bear their pain. The line "In my eyes you'll see it all, Be it all be it all" suggests that the singer is inviting their loved one to truly understand and share in their experiences, both the joyful and the painful, indicating a deep level of trust and vulnerability in the relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
I can feel it moving
I am aware of a force stirring inside me, creating a sense of motion and agitation
Way down deep it's crawling
This force is originating from a profound place within me
And my name it's calling
This force is calling out to me, addressing me personally
Oh I try to shake it
I attempt to rid myself of this force through physical or metaphorical shaking
Stretched the knot to break it
I exerted effort to loosen and ultimately break free from this force
But it keeps on holding
Despite my attempts, this force persists in maintaining its grip on me
Long ago I saw it
I witnessed this force in the distant past
In the fields escaped it
I managed to evade its grasp when I was in open spaces
Never stopped running
I have continuously remained in motion, evading this force
I will hold you tight my love
I will embrace you tightly, my beloved
And your pain I'll swallow whole
I will endure and consume all of your suffering
In my eyes you'll see it all
By looking into my eyes, you will perceive the entirety of our experiences
Be it all be it all
Accept and embrace every aspect of our lives
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Alain Johannes
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