The couple met while attending Belmont College in Nashville, and immediately began collaborating on songs. While pursuing a record contract, Painter began playing in studio sessions for artists like dc Talk, Sixpence None the Richer, Indigo Girls, Jars of Clay, Nanci Griffith, and Jewel.
In 1994, the band recorded "Harder to Believe than Not To" for I Predict A Clone, a tribute album to Steve Taylor. The following year, the couple released their first album, Delusions of Grandeur on Universal Records. Friend and fan Ben Folds, who called Fleming and John the "The Carpenters of the 1990s with Led Zeppelin's rhythm section", invited them to open for his band. They continue to perform and record with Folds from time to time.
In 1999, Fleming and John released their second album, The Way We Are, which spawned a minor hit with the single "Ugly Girl".
The duo has what is essentially a secondary career as a cover band, providing recordings of other artists' songs for tribute albums, soundtracks and compilations. Songs covered by the band include "Winter Wonderland" (to the tune of Led Zeppelin's "Misty Mountain Hop"), "Eldorado" (Electric Light Orchestra), "California Dreamin'" (the Mamas & the Papas), "Somebody to Love" (Jefferson Airplane), "After the Lovin'" (Engelbert Humperdinck). A longtime concert favorite has been Sonny & Cher's "I Got You Babe" to the tune of Zeppelin's "Black Dog".
The band has been dormant since the tour for The Way We Are finished in the late 1990s. However, they recently began putting up new songs for purchase on their page on MySpace, stating that if they finish enough songs they may consider putting out another album.
Love Songs
Fleming And John Lyrics
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and I'll pretend you wrote it just for me
Paint me a picture with images blurred
so I can see what I want to see
I want to see you and me
Happy together singing love songs
And that will be the story of you and me,
Never ends and never begins just keeps on going like it is
And maybe that's the way it should be
Get me out of here
Get me anyplace away from here
I cannot see just what I want to see
Oh I rely on you to get me where I'm going to
Anywhere with you is where I want to be
I want to see you and me
Happy together singing love songs
The song "Love Song" by Fleming & John is a heartfelt plea to a loved one to provide emotional support and a way out from the hardships of life. The song is an appeal to the unnamed person to provide comfort and reassurance through a song or a story. The lyrics "Sing me a song without any words and I'll pretend you wrote it just for me" convey a sense of longing for a personalized moment that is exclusive to the two of them. The next verse "Paint me a picture with images blurred so I can see what I want to see" conveys the sense of seeking an escape from reality and the harshness of the world. The lines "Get me out of here, Get me anyplace away from here" reinforce the idea of wanting refuge in the form of a person.
The chorus of the song "Love Song" expresses a hope for togetherness, as the lyrics "I want to see you and me, Happy together singing love songs" bring to life the idea of two people enjoying a moment of happiness and romance despite the struggles they face.
Overall, the song "Love Song" by Fleming & John serves as a testament to the power of human connection and the need for emotional support.
Line by Line Meaning
Sing me a song without any words
Create something for me that goes beyond language and expression to communicate a deep, personal emotion.
and I'll pretend you wrote it just for me
I'll transport myself into the music or art so deeply that it feels like it was crafted specifically for me.
Paint me a picture with images blurred
Craft an image that is reminiscent of what I'm looking for, but that still allows me to infuse my own imagination and desires into it.
so I can see what I want to see
So that rather than imposing a static interpretation on me, the art inspires my creative energy toward constantly finding new ways to engage with my desires.
I want to see you and me
My ultimate desire is for a close, intimate relationship where we can explore each other's personalities and interests.
Happy together singing love songs
The pinnacle of my ideal relationship is where we can share experiences of joy, connectedness, and love together.
Tell me that story again the one that has no ending
I want to hear a story that transcends initial meaning to become a kind of endlessly-bending metaphor for the sense of security and continuity I crave.
And that will be the story of you and me,
By relating our romantic relationship to this story, I can signal my desire for the kind of partner who will join me in creating long-term meaning together.
Never ends and never begins just keeps on going like it is
Rather than an arbitrary beginning and end, our relationship will be a continuous process of discovery, growth, and affection.
And maybe that's the way it should be
This idea of a relationship without limits feels like the most natural, free, and fulfilling way to love and be loved.
Get me out of here
I feel trapped and overwhelmed by my current circumstances, and I need something or someone to help me escape and find a sense of clarity and purpose.
Get me anyplace away from here
I don't care where we go, as long as it's far enough from the pressures of my current life that we can explore new possibilities of thought, feeling, and expression.
I cannot see just what I want to see
My current viewpoint is too limiting and narrow, preventing me from unlocking my fullest potential and desires.
Oh I rely on you to get me where I'm going to
With your help and presence, I can move toward a brighter and more fulfilling future, where I can explore my interests and connect with others in more meaningful ways.
Anywhere with you is where I want to be
You are the catalyst for me to break free from my old life and move toward a new, more hopeful future, filled with the warmth of connection and togetherness.
I want to see you and me
My desires for our relationship stem not from selfishness, but from a deep longing to experience a collaborative, intimate connection that pushes both of us toward growth and creativity.
Happy together singing love songs
This is what I envision as the endpoint of our journey together: a place of deep, mutual love and happiness.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: FLEMING MC WILLIAMS, JOHN PAINTER
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Kelly MacLeod
How are (they or she?) not more popular? How could I have not heard of this??? This and "Ugly Girl," are perfect songs.
Doug Stephens
I purchased their 1st-ever-sold t-shirt @ a show in Nashville, where I was consistently blown-away by their stage shows! I heard they moved to LA and worked on (music, voice overs?) for animated films. I believe they produced the band Oingo Boingo!?! This album beckons me about every six months to listen to it. This album is loaded with great songs!
Amber Oberholtzer
My go to shower song for like 20+ years hahaha
Rena's World of Gaming
My brother still has a cd they signed for him at a show in Atlanta.
john nicholson
Amazing music
ssawyer64804
Reminds me of Robert Plant. She wailes.
Doug Stephens
Yeah, Fleming used to sing some Led Zep @ shows!
Geoff Freeman
Found it!
Pauly Hart
ah. thanks. been looking for this.
David! Manka
I lovve band