While playing the Los Angeles clubs, she enlisted bassist Tal Herzberg and guitarist Jimmy Khoury. In 1993, Hart appeared on Ed McMahon's Star Search several times.
"Beth Hart and the Ocean of Souls" was recorded in 1993. It includes "Am I the One" (re-worked on later album Immortal (1996)) and a pop-rock cover of the Beatles' "Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds."
Hart released her album Immortal with her band Beth Hart Band in 1996.
Her next album, Screamin' for My Supper (Atlantic, 1999), featured "LA Song (Out of This Town)," a top-5 Adult Contemporary Chart hit. At the same time, Hart was singing the lead role in "Love, Janis," an Off-Broadway musical based on Joplin's letters home to her mother.
Hart's Leave the Light On was released in 2003. European releases of the album include extras such as the ballad "Learning to Live" and a duet with Barry Hay, "I Don't Want to Be."
Hart released "Live at Paradiso" in 2005. The DVD version includes a bonus documentary covering "a day in the life" of Hart. She has also recorded with Born ("It Hurts"), Les Paul and Neal Schon ("I Wanna Know You"), and released a number of music video singles not available on CD, including "Shine," "Boogeyman," and "Setting Me Free."
Beth Hart's album 37 Days was released in Europe July 2007.
Hart did a song with Slash called "Mother Maria." That song is on the iTunes version of Slash's solo album, Slash.
Beth's new single was released in May 2010, the track, "Learning to Live," is from an upcoming album of the same name and will be used as the theme song to "Losing It with Jillian" on NBC. this album marks Beth's first new American studio release since 2003.
In 2011 she worked with Joe Bonamassa, first providing vocals for the track "No Love On The Street" on his album Dust Bowl (March 2011). They also worked on an entire album of blues classics together, entitled Don't Explain(released on September 27, 2011).
Beth Hart is married and currently resides in Los Angeles. Her band includes lead guitarist Jon Nichols, bassist Tom Lilly, and drummer Todd Wolf. Her manager is David Wolff.
Weight of the World
Beth Hart Lyrics
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He's laughing and joking and humming funny songs
He's saying you gotta stand for something child
And his heart is wide open when he looks me in the eyes
And he says
When the weight of the world is on your shoulder
The rope's getting thin run for the hills lay down in the water
But I just wanna come home (home home home)
Before the weight of the world turns my heart to stone
Mama is holding tomatoes in the yard
And her hair is all golden and so is a superstar
She stand and believes you gotta find your own way
She keeps saying don't worry we love you anyway
And she says
If you ever feel like you don't matter you best stay good enough
Run for the hills lay down in the water
But I just wanna come home (home home home)
Where I started from home (home home home)
Before the weight of the world turns my heart to stone
I was so lucky as anyone could ever be
And my love is longer and deeper than the sea
No I never said it and hope you will forgive
Cause I thank you both for showing me how to live
If the weight of the world should leave you tired
Abandoned and starved I will be there I am your daughter
I'm coming home home home home
I'm coming home home home home
Yeah I'm coming home (Before the weight of the world, Before the weight of the world)
Yeah I'm coming home (Before the weight of the world, Before the weight of the world)
oooh
Yeah I'm coming home (Before the weight of the world, Before the weight of the world)
Yeah I'm coming home (Before the weight of the world, Before the weight of the world)
oooh
I'm coming home
Yeah I'm coming home
In the song "Weight of the World" by Beth Hart, the lyrics describe a young girl who looks up to her parents as the ultimate source of wisdom and guidance. Her father is outside doing yard work, laughing and singing as he works. He urges his daughter to stand up for what she believes in and reminds her that he is always there for her, even when the weight of the world feels like it's bearing down upon her. Meanwhile, her mother is tending to the garden and believes that each person should find their own path in life. She reassures her daughter that she is loved no matter what and encourages her to never give up on herself, no matter how tough things get.
Ultimately, the message of the song is one of unconditional love and support, no matter the circumstances. The young girl realizes that she is lucky to have such caring parents in her life and vows to always come back to them when she feels lost or overwhelmed. The chorus repeats the phrase "I just wanna come home" several times, emphasizing the comfort and safety that the idea of home represents.
Overall, "Weight of the World" is a poignant and uplifting song that highlights the importance of love, family, and support in our lives.
Line by Line Meaning
Daddy's blowing leaves around the lawn
Father is tidying up the yard by blowing leaves around with a smile on his face.
He's laughing and joking and humming funny songs
He is joyfully singing and enjoying the process of cleaning up around the yard.
He's saying you gotta stand for something child
Father believes that one should have meaningful principles to guide them in life.
And his heart is wide open when he looks me in the eyes
Father is deeply connected to his child and expresses love through eye contact.
When the weight of the world is on your shoulder
Referring to the burden of responsibility and struggles in life.
The rope's getting thin run for the hills lay down in the water
One should take a break, get away from the situation and give themselves time to rejuvenate.
But I just wanna come home (home home home)
The longing to return to the safety and comfort of where they started from.
Where I started from (home home home)
Refers to a place of comfort, familiarity and being grounded.
Before the weight of the world turns my heart to stone
The desire to return to a sense of normalcy before the difficulties of life lead to emotional numbness.
Mama is holding tomatoes in the yard
Mother is taking care of the garden and nurturing life.
And her hair is all golden and so is a superstar
Mother's beauty and care radiate brightly, like that of a star.
She stand and believes you gotta find your own way
Mother encourages her child to find their own path in life, instead of following what others want.
She keeps saying don't worry we love you anyway
Mother expresses unconditional love and support, regardless of the choices made in life.
If you ever feel like you don't matter you best stay good enough
Even in moments of doubt and insecurity, one should strive to stay true to oneself and maintain a sense of self-worth.
I was so lucky as anyone could ever be
Feeling grateful for having been blessed with good fortune in life.
And my love is longer and deeper than the sea
Describing the depth and length of one's love for their parents.
No I never said it and hope you will forgive
Apologizing for not expressing gratitude and love more frequently and openly.
Cause I thank you both for showing me how to live
Acknowledging parents' influence on shaping one's values and way of living.
If the weight of the world should leave you tired
If life's struggles leave parents feeling worn out.
Abandoned and starved I will be there I am your daughter
Stating that child will always offer support and comfort to parents in their time of need.
I'm coming home home home home
Reiterating the feeling of longing and desire to return to a beloved place of comfort and joy.
Yeah I'm coming home (Before the weight of the world, Before the weight of the world)
The desire to come back home before the weight of the world takes its toll on one's emotional wellbeing.
oooh
An expression of emotion and feeling.
Contributed by Isabelle L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
bcbloc02
One of my favorite BH songs! So well written and powerful!
Levon Grigoryan
Удивительная и сногсшибательная певица...певица от бога...бог был в прекраснейшем расположении духа, когда создавал ее как певицу, как женщину певицу...браво...
Joe Bumbaugh
This song has touched my soul. I love this woman! I love the depth of her artistry! I could listen to this on repeat forever.
Reini Märk
one of the greatest songs i ever heard! thank you Beth i love you
Fun Size
@aliveagain2006 Good, it's not just me. I've never run across any other artist who could move me like Beth Hart can. I think it's because she's not just going through the motions--she really puts her soul into everything she sings, and it shows. She's not just playing the music, she's feeling it, and she makes the listener feel it, too. 'Hiding Under Water' still makes me tear up.
Levon Grigoryan
Красивая песня...не знаю, правда, о чем текст, стихи...но красиво...впрочем, и все то, что она делает...
cantforgetyou
Good song, nice melody and lyrics.
Sue Moon
Beautiful
Susan Kramer
Yeah, especially when listening to it live: that and Leave The Light On :)
Alycia Richard
I absolutely love you. Been listening to Beth since I was 16. That's a long time ago!