Dutton, born in Philadelphia, began playing guitar at age 8. He wrote his first song by the time he was in the 9th grade and began playing harmonica in a wire rack. Dutton credits Bob Dylan and John Hammond Jr., as well as then-contemporary "old school" hip-hop sounds of Run-DMC, the Beastie Boys, and Philadelphia's own Schooly D as influences.
Dutton, still in high school at Germantown Friends School, began playing solo on the streets of Philadelphia. After a year of college, he relocated to Boston, working as a fundraiser for Peace Action and playing wherever and whenever he could. One of his few indoor gigs at this time was a Boston bar called The Tam O'Shanter, where he met drummer Jeffrey "The Houseman" Clemens in January 1993. Dutton and Clemens began working as a duo, they were joined a few months later by bassist Jim "Jimi Jazz" Prescott and became the house band on Mondays at The Plough and Stars in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
The name G. Love doesn't really have that much of a story to it. The 'G' stands for Good as said in many radio interviews. He said in an interview that the 'Love' was just there because it sounded right.
G. Love featured Jack Johnson on his 1999 LP Philadelphonic playing an early version of Jack Johnson's "Rodeo Clowns" when Jack was an unknown artist. Jack later featured the song on his 2003 LP On and On.
Known nowadays for his excellent live shows, he is often seen touring with Jack Johnson, who signed G. Love to his record label Brushfire Records. He has made appearances on the records of artists such as Slightly Stoopid and Donavon Frankenreiter.
Beautiful
G. Love Lyrics
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乘客是绝望和心碎
我可以看见
你忍住伤悲
那一双爱笑眼睛不适合皱眉
你目光独有的温暖
是不会熄灭的明天
我可以感觉
远比我失去的更加珍贵
手心的蔷薇
刺伤而不自觉
你值得被疼爱
你懂我的期待
绚烂后枯萎经过几个圆缺
有我你在
你埋藏的蔷薇
你动人的香味
是最好的你你陪我
盼我接受世界
不完美
另一面 多美
指纹写下所有遇见
你留着心碎那一页
骄傲的展现你真无所谓
无所谓
偶尔放纵的泪像汹涌的海水
我学着一个人存在
I'm here
关上灯比较不孤单
你给的力量
让我在夜里安心入睡
就算没有人心疼我的泪
手心的蔷薇
刺伤而不自觉
你值得被疼爱
你懂我的期待
绚烂后枯萎经过几个圆缺
有我你在
你埋藏的蔷薇
你动人的香味
是最好的你你陪我
盼我接受世界
不完美
另一面 多美
手心的蔷薇哦
是带刺的纪念 哦耶耶
整理好眼泪
I am here
陪我盼我
盼你接受世界
太虚伪太善变不完美
天会黑心会累 耶耶
有我你在什么都 无畏
别害怕握太紧放手
蔷薇伤痕累累
这世界有你
无畏
G. Love's song "Beautiful" is a playful yet heartfelt ode to falling in love, and the way that love can make a person feel. In the first verse, the singer responds to claims that he is "crazy" for not being able to make up his mind by asserting that he won't be affected by others' opinions. Instead, he focuses on the person he is with and the connection they share, even if others might not understand it. The second verse speaks directly to the object of the singer's affection, describing the beauty that they exude and the way that they make the singer feel. The chorus reinforces this sentiment, insisting that the person is "beautiful" in every way, from their movements to their singing to the strumming of their guitar.
The bridge of the song includes a reference to the singer's astrological sign, as he describes himself as a "crazy Libra babe" who is always searching for balance. This ties into the theme of the song, with the singer suggesting that the person he is with can help fulfill that quest for equilibrium. He acknowledges that sometimes he makes the wrong choices, but that he has never lost faith in finding someone like the person he is singing to. The song ends with a playful reference to peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, as the two parts of the sandwich symbolize the two people in a relationship coming together to create something delicious.
Overall, "Beautiful" is a catchy, upbeat song about the joys of falling in love and finding someone who makes life feel more meaningful.
Line by Line Meaning
Well you say I'm crazy cause I can't make up my mind
You think I'm indecisive, but I won't let it bother me. I'll forget about those thoughts.
But I won't let it faze me instead I'll leave all these thoughts behind
I won't let it bother me, I'll forget about those thoughts.
'Cause you say that you got someone who's wasting your time
You say someone's wasting your time, that's okay because someone is wasting mine too.
Well that's alright cause I got someone who's wasting mine
It's fine that you have someone who's wasting your time, I have someone too.
It's in the way you move
The way you move is captivating.
Baby what you're doing to me
What you're doing is having an effect on me.
I can't stand it I can't hold back
I can't handle it, I can't ignore it.
Every time I see you get beautiful beautiful
Every time I see you, you become even more beautiful.
It's in the way you do
The way you do things is impressive.
The way you shine, strum your cords, the way you're mine
The way you shine, the way you play guitar and the fact that you're mine is special.
The way you sing your words
The way you sing is enchanting.
It ain't my fault I'm falling
I can't help myself from falling for you.
'Cause you got what it takes
You possess the qualities that make me fall for you.
Earth quakes couldn't shake us
Nothing can come between us.
Foundation that were building off of an awful long time
We've been together for a long time, and we're building a strong foundation.
I waited but I never lose faith
I waited for the right person, and I never lost hope.
I need someone like you here I'm crazy Libra babe
I need you here with me, I'm a crazy person and you're my Libra babe.
Always searching for balance sometimes I choose right or wrong
I'm always looking for balance, sometimes I make the right or wrong decision.
You know it's just a challenge but Gemini if we try you and I
It's just a challenge, but if we try, you (a Gemini) and I can overcome it.
We will find all the time we wasting just gave us time to find each other
We will find the time that we spent apart gave us the opportunity to find each other.
Peanut butter jelly, bread and butter
This line is nonsensical and has no deep meaning.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Jun Jie Lin, Yi Feng Lin
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Celeste
Well you say I'm crazy cause I can't make up my mind
But I won't let it faze me instead I'll leave all these thoughts behind
'Cause you say that you got some one who's wasting your time
Well that's alright cause I got someone who's wasting mine
It's in the way you move
Baby what you're doing to me
I can't stand it I can't hold back
Every time I see you get beautiful beautiful
It's in the way you do
Baby what you're doing to me
The way you shine, strum your cords, the way you're mine
The way you sing your words
It ain't my fault I'm falling
'Cause you got what it takes
Earth quakes couldn't shake us
Foundation that were building off of an awful long time
I waited but I never lose faith
I need someone like you here I'm crazy Libra babe.
Always searching for balance sometimes I choose right or wrong
You know it's just a challenge but Gemini if we try you and I
We will find all the time we wasting just gave us time to find each other
Peanut butter jelly, bread and butter
It's in the way you move
Baby what you're doing to me
I can't stand it I can't hold back
Every time I see you get beautiful beautiful
It's in the way you do
Baby what you're doing to me
The way you shine, strum your cords, the way you're mine
The way you sing your words
Now
No you were never second best
Wouldn"t let you settle for less
Aw babe that"s for sure and here you come down with the confidence now
Cause you had me at first glance
Baby what you"re doing to me
Aw babe that"s for sure
And now you give me that feeling feeling feeling
Aw honey your dangerous
Baby what you"re doing to me
Aw babe that"s for sure
Well here you come knocking on my hotel door
And you bless me never stress me
Come caress me
Darling like the wind caress a tree
Tugging on my skirt taking off my shirt
Whatever you"re doing well it seems to work
Yea
Hold me down...
Baby what you"re doing to me
Hold me down...
Baby what you"re doing to me...
Feeling...
You know you give me that feeling feeling
Brennan Simpson
I can’t express enough how much I love this song. It’s in the way y’all do. ❤️
Michael H
this one gives me goose bumps. It is beyond my comprehension how anyone would ever click the thumbs down button on this.
Daniel Glassmeyer
The best song of two artists in conversation with one another, it’s just beautiful!
soulsurfseeker
Pure talent...love the fretless bass sensuously stitching it all together too :)
Michael Hennessy
yup, it is confirmed. best song ever. been playing it on loop for an hour. can't get tired of it. A master piece. The timing alone makes it one. wow. I can't say enough good things about this.And it makes you happy, so extra credit for that.
crookiecee
Love this song!
Theresa Aguero
Saw them do this in concert outside. Awesome. Tristan so on time.
Miles Corpuz
Better than those mainstream songs!! I'm officially a fan of Tristan! <3
Ryan Burke
Never heard of her before, she has an amazing voice!
Maghy'sWorld
this is the first time I heard these artists. I listened to the whole song , they are both very talented and the song is beautiful!!!