1. Indie / Alternative… Read Full Bio ↴There is more than one artist with this name.
1. Indie / Alternative / Progressive Rock artist from Chicago, Illinois
2. Indie Pop group from Salt Lake City, Utah - also performing under the name the Ben Johnson Boom Band (search this artist name on last.fm for more info)
1. Some of the best human stories are the hardest to tell – those stories that are acted out inside a person, instead of obviously out in the world.
But the facts of Ben Johnson’s life more than hint at the presence of just such a story. For without some kind of internal movement, how does a self-described “nerd” kid move from wanting to be liked for something other than his musical talent to pursuing a career as a performing singer and songwriter? How does he get from the shelter of his southwestern Missouri farm family to facing down life as a working musician in the Windy City?
The answers to these questions and some you wouldn’t dare to ask can be found in his work, which is at once searching, intimate and subtly powerful. He is already well on his way to meeting his own standard of being “lyrically direct and musically adventurous.” In a review of a performance at the Burning Question Coffeehouse, Tribune journalist George Rawlinson described Ben’s performance as “lightning in a bottle”.
Of the newcomers to the scene, there are always some good writers who may become good performers, some good performers whose material might mature. Once in a great while, along comes a “beginner” who is already nothing short of excellent on every front, and Ben Johnson is that musician. He is classically trained and has substantial experience in theatrical music direction. He was most recently the vocal coach for the touring production of The Lion King. Forever Plaid at the Royal George and God and Country at Victory Gardens are just a few of his many Chicago-area theater credits. He also appears on Wild Ride by Sarah B & The Gist.
Perhaps if Chopin and Tori Amos had a child, and allowed Elton John to raise him, he would play the piano like Ben Johnson. But that wouldn’t explain his voice, which somehow manages to be both flawlessly controlled and emotionally raw at the same time.
"Sometimes I feel like nobody's listening to me until I sing a song. Inside the song I can
freely speak my mind, work out the puzzle, ask for help or give it, break down or stand up. “
Slow
Ben Johnson Lyrics
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Like there’s another love coming
This ain’t no racing through
Chasing down something
What we got here don’t come around twice
You got me catching my breath
And wanting what’s coming next
Can’t hide that look in your eye
I don’t wanna hold back
I just wanna hold you all night
And love you slow
Like time don't matter
Like Tupelo kudzu
Wrapping up a tractor
A Sunday drive
Let the days roll by
Slow nothing but hearts beating faster
Ain’t no a hurry if forever’s what we’re after
Hold on tight
Pull you in close
While world flies by
Girl I’m gonna love you
Slow
When we’re together
We get better baby kiss by kiss
You’re top shelf
Single barrel
Let it sit on my lips
So damn good don’t wanna waste it
So girl with you
I wanna take it
Slow
Like time don't matter
Like Tupelo kudzu
Wrapping up a tractor
A Sunday drive
Let the days roll by
Slow nothing but hearts beating faster
Ain’t no a hurry if forever’s what we’re after
Hold on tight
Pull you in close
While world flies by
Girl I’m gonna love you
Slow
Girl I'm gonna love you
Slow
Like time don't matter
Like Tupelo kudzu
Wrapping up a tractor
A Sunday drive
Let the days roll by
Slow
Nothing but hearts beating faster
Ain’t no a hurry if forever’s what we’re after
Hold on tight
Pull you in close
While world flies by
Girl I’m gonna love you
Slow
Girl I'm gonna love you slow
In the song "Slow" by Ben Johnson, the lyrics convey a message of savoring the present moment and cherishing the love that is shared between two individuals. The opening lines suggest a sense of patience and mindfulness in the relationship, emphasizing the importance of not rushing into things and truly appreciating the connection that they have. The mention of not expecting another love to come along reinforces the idea of being fully present with the current partner.
The imagery of feeling breathless and captivated by the look in the other person's eyes signifies a deep emotional connection and a sense of vulnerability in being swept off one's feet by love. The desire to experience each moment fully and not hold back in expressing affection is evident throughout the verses, emphasizing a desire for intimacy and closeness with the partner.
The comparison to Tupelo kudzu wrapping up a tractor and the concept of a slow Sunday drive evoke a sense of southern charm and leisurely pace, further emphasizing the theme of taking things slow and enjoying the simple pleasures in life. The repetition of the word "slow" serves to reinforce the idea of being present and savoring each moment shared together.
The declaration of love and commitment to loving the partner slowly, without rushing towards the future, encapsulates the sentiment of wanting to build a lasting and meaningful relationship based on deep connection and emotional intimacy. The repetition of the phrase "Girl I'm gonna love you slow" at the end of the song underscores the singer's dedication to cherishing the love they have and taking the time to nurture and appreciate it in a world that seems to be moving at a fast pace.
Line by Line Meaning
Ain’t gotta rush this thing
Don't need to hurry this relationship
Like there’s another love coming
As if there will always be another opportunity for love
This ain’t no racing through
We shouldn't rush through this situation
Chasing down something
Trying to pursue something constantly
What we got here don’t come around twice
This unique connection does not come often
You got me catching my breath
You leave me breathless
And wanting what’s coming next
Excited for our future together
Can’t hide that look in your eye
Unable to conceal the emotion in your eyes
That look that leaves me a wreck
That gaze that overwhelms me
I don’t wanna hold back
I want to be completely open with you
I just wanna hold you all night
I desire to embrace you throughout the night
And love you slow
Enjoy our love with patience and care
Like time don't matter
As if time is of no importance
Like Tupelo kudzu
Compared to the slow-growing vines of Tupelo
Wrapping up a tractor
Slowly enveloping a tractor
A Sunday drive
Relaxed and leisurely Sunday outing
Let the days roll by
Allowing time to pass by peacefully
Nothing but hearts beating faster
Only our hearts racing with excitement
Ain’t no a hurry if forever’s what we’re after
No need to rush if we're aiming for eternity
Hold on tight
Embrace tightly
Pull you in close
Draw you near affectionately
While world flies by
While everything else moves quickly around us
Girl I’m gonna love you
I will love you deeply
When we’re together
Our bond becomes stronger
We get better baby kiss by kiss
We improve with every kiss
You’re top shelf
You're of the highest quality
Single barrel
Unique and exceptional
Let it sit on my lips
Allowing the taste to linger on my lips
So damn good don’t wanna waste it
So exceptional that I don't want to lose it
So girl with you
Especially with you
I wanna take it
I want to savor it
While world flies by
Even as everything else moves quickly around us
Girl I'm gonna love you slow
I will love you gradually and deeply
Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: BRANDON JOHNSON, BRIAN CHITWOOD, GILBERT ORTEGA
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
GWINE
Ben was correct when he said: everyone in that race was juiced, so I'm still the fastest.
J. Z.
Who cares if they were juiced or not, Ben still beat Lewis and broke the world record too hahaha. They took away his medal, his record but not history!!
Nick McGrath
@Forza Tuner You're
Dave Mathew
@GWINE NO THEY WERE NOT
GWINE
@Dave Mathew Those were HIS WORDS.
Dave Mathew
@GWINE those ain’t real facts. I read that people did get suspicious of Carl Lewis. But is wasn’t proven SO STOP MAKING UP STUFF!!!
P Joseph
I will say this once and for the last time. Carl Lewis doped. Everyone doped. Look at Florence Griffith Joyner, and the whole US Team. That was the world back then. Ben's superiority was not the doping. It was the combination of a superb physique, (as is Bolt's), his body was beautiful, like a cheetah (forget the "jokes"); he had extremely quick reflexes, rapid speech pattern, thought pattern---hence being faulted for false starting (he never false started---it was the fact that his reflexes and reaction time to the gun was so quick, quicker than anyone else's in history, hence his incredible starts; his superior training, focused upon fast starts, perfect technique, breathing, form, relaxation, concentration; heavy weightlifting: bench-pressing 400 pounds, plus, seated leg press at 800 pounds. I met him in Toronto in the frono0t patio of a restaurant. I spoke with him for nearly half an hour. One of the highlights of my life. He was very kind, quiet, generous, obviously highly intelligent, and exceeding humble. He waved to me when he left. A class act.
Hazwan Lee
living legend i say...
J. Z.
"Here 2121, steroids is the norm now in the olympics! We laugh at those 21st century sprinters Hahaha. We just broke a new world record: 5.54secs at the 100m. We have Ben Johnson posters all over the country too. He's our legend."
Laurent de Bernon
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