One is the singer of the hard rock band AC… Read Full Bio ↴There are two Brian Johnsons:
One is the singer of the hard rock band AC/DC
There's another Brian Johnson that leads the Worship with his wife Jenn in Bethel Redding, California.
Brian Johnson (born October 5, 1947 in Dunston, Gateshead, England) is a singer best known as the front-man for the Australian hard rock band AC/DC. He currently lives in Sarasota, Florida, USA.
Johnson joined AC/DC in 1980, after the death of band's former lead singer Bon Scott. He is credited with pushing the band in a more heavy metal direction, beginning with his first album with AC/DC, Back in Black, now regarded as a rock landmark and one of the five top-selling albums of all time. It and his subsequent albums with the group have made him one of the most recognized and emulated voices in rock music.
Before AC/DC, Johnson had joined the Newcastle glam-rock band Geordie in 1972. After a number of hit singles, the band split up in 1976 but Johnson re-formed it in 1980. Just after a record contract had been signed, Johnson was asked to audition for AC/DC. He got the job by singing the Ike and Tina Turner song "Nutbush City Limits," and AC/DC's own "Whole Lotta Rosie", which was performed in 1977 with Bon Scott. He was the band's first choice. Unbeknownst to Johnson, a fan in Cleveland, Ohio had sent a Geordie album to AC/DC shortly after Bon Scott's death, urging them to consider him. And years earlier, Bon Scott himself had also praised Johnson's singing and energetic performance style to the rest of AC/DC after seeing Geordie play. (According to legend, this was the night Johnson was rushed to hospital after the show to have his appendix removed, which accounted for his writhing around on the stage.)
For ten years, Johnson cowrote all of AC/DC's songs with the Young brothers until personal matters diverted him in 1990, when the band's album The Razor's Edge was being written. Johnson now handles all the lead vocals, for the band, with backing vocals by Malcolm Young, Cliff Williams, and occasionally Angus Young when performing "T.N.T.".
Johnson's sartorial trademark is that he is seldom seen in public without a cap, pulled down above his eyes. Originally, he wore a flat cap, once regarded as a symbol of Tyneside (Bryan Ferry wears one on the back of his album Taxi), but in recent years, he has generally worn a baseball cap instead. Despite the headgear, he has a full head of hair.
Johnson's father was a Sergeant Major of the British Army's Durham Light Infantry; his mother came from Italy. Johnson credits his father for giving him his shouting voice.
Johnson's marriage, which produced two children, ended in divorce shortly before he joined AC/DC.
Love Came Down
Brian Johnson Lyrics
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I hold onto what is true, though I cannot see
If the storms of life they come and the road ahead gets steep
I will lift these hands in faith, I will believe
Pre-I remind myself of all that You've done
and the life I have because of Your son
'Cause Love came down and rescued me
Love came down and set me free
I sing out to remind my soul
That I am Yours, I am forever Yours
When my heart is filled with hope
and every promise comes my way
When I feel Your hands of grace rest upon me
Staying desperate for You, God, staying humble at Your feet
I will believe
Pre-I remind myself of all that
You've done and the life I have because of Your son
Cause Love came down and rescued me
Love came down and set me free
Mountain high or valley low
I sing out to remind my soul
That I am Yours, I am forever Yours
I am Yours
I am Yours
All my days, Jesus I am Yours
In Brian Johnson's song "Love Came Down," the lyrics speak to the idea of holding onto one's faith and beliefs even when life becomes difficult or overwhelming. The first verse sets the stage for this message, with lines like "If my heart is overwhelmed and I cannot hear Your voice" and "If the storms of life they come and the road ahead gets steep." Despite these challenges, the singer reminds themselves of what is true, and lifts their hands in faith. The second verse continues this theme of faith, but also incorporates joy and gratitude: "When my heart is filled with hope and every promise comes my way/When I feel Your hands of grace rest upon me." The final lines of both verses ("I will believe") serve as a refrain, emphasizing the importance of holding onto faith in difficult times.
The chorus of the song celebrates the idea that "Love came down and rescued me...set me free." This is likely a reference to the Christian belief in Jesus' sacrifice and the idea that his love can free individuals from sin and other struggles. The lines "Mountain high or valley low/I sing out to remind my soul" reinforce the idea that faith should persist even when life is tumultuous. In the final lines of the song, the singer makes a declaration that they are forever "Yours" (likely a reference to God).
Line by Line Meaning
If my heart is overwhelmed and I cannot hear Your voice
When I feel like my heart is being overpowered by emotions and I can't listen to Your voice
I hold onto what is true, though I cannot see
I cling to the truth even if I can't see it clearly
If the storms of life they come and the road ahead gets steep
When the hardships of life arrive and the path ahead becomes challenging
I will lift these hands in faith, I will believe
I will demonstrate my faith and believe in You by raising my hands
Pre-I remind myself of all that You've done and the life I have because of Your son
Prior to everything, I remind myself of all the things You've done for me and the life I enjoy thanks to Your son
'Cause Love came down and rescued me
Because Your love descended and saved me
Love came down and set me free
Your love came and freed me from all my shackles
Mountain high or valley low
Whether I'm on top of a mountain or in the depths of a valley
I sing out to remind my soul
I sing joyfully to remind my spirit
That I am Yours, I am forever Yours
That I belong to You and will always belong to You
When my heart is filled with hope and every promise comes my way
When my heart is filled with hope and I encounter every promise You've made
When I feel Your hands of grace rest upon me
When I sense Your merciful hands touching me lightly
Staying desperate for You, God, staying humble at Your feet
I'll keep longing for You, God, and maintain my humility by staying at Your feet
I will believe
I'll have faith and believe in You
All my days, Jesus I am Yours
Forever and always, Jesus, I belong to You
Lyrics © MUSIC SERVICES, INC.
Written by: BRIAN MARK JOHNSON, IAN BRUCE MCINTOSH, JENN LOUISE JOHNSON, JEREMY RIDDLE, JEREMY DAVID EDWARDSON
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JY K
9년 전 찬양인데도 여전히 아름다고 좋습니다. 하나님을 찬양하는 모든 이들이 하나님의 영광을 누리길 빕니다.
Wolfgang Fischer
Was für eine liebevolle Atmosphäre. Danke Papa für deine Liebe..... ;-)
agiserumula
its 2022, and this song is still true! God (Love) came down and rescued me through his son the Lord Jesus Christ ❤️
andre rovina
muiiiito bom...Deus é bm di mais!!!!!!
bex brown
This song and his voice seriously get me every time. God, Your love runs so deep.
João Lucas Souza Gonçalves
Eu sinto a presença de Deus nesse vídeo, eu sinto Ele nos comentários. Quando falo d'Ele sinto o meu coração arder. Ele se move dentro de mim, assim como um bebê que tem suas emoções na barriga eu o sinto morrendo dentro do meu coração!
Romero Wyatt
Thank you! this is a great body of work you have created it's truly God sent. Healing!
bluemoon1442
we bought this album the other day, and we've been listening to it nonstop ever since! there's a powerful simplicity and pureness that just rests on this song.
danoll18
thanks for sharing this song.. Praise the Lord, it is soo good, gracias por compartir esta cancion es muy buena, daniel from Venezuela..
Ezra Mayled
Such a lovely song. Amazing lyrics. God bless you two and your family!