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.
Christmas Blues
G. Love Lyrics
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Don't know what to do
I'm all alone
No one to tell my troubles to
It's just another
Lonely Christmas
Without you
I'm feeling down
Lookin' through my window
For you to come around
But the only thing I see
Is the snow that's falling down
Yes there are times in life when we all need a second chance
Yes there are times in life when we just can't stand to stand alone
In the empty heart
So happy Christmas
Wherever you might be
Oh happy Christmas
To my old time used to be
And I'll just hope
You get a present
Under your tree
How I wish
I had you near me
Oh just to cheer me
Underneath that mistletoe
Happy Christmas
Such a long, long, long time ago
Yes there are times in life when we all need a second chance
Yes there are times in life when we just can't stand to stand alone
In the empty heart
So happy Christmas
Wherever you might be
Oh happy Christmas
To my old town used to be
And on this town
I hope
That you're thinking about me
Happy Christmas
Happy Christmas
Happy Christmas baby
Happy Christmas
The song "Christmas Blues" by G. Love is a melancholic Christmas song that explores the feeling of loneliness during the holiday season. The lyrics convey the sentiment of being lost and alone, with no one to share one's troubles with, during what should be a joyous time of the year. The singer looks out of the window, hoping to see their loved one, but all they see is snow falling down. They wish they had someone to be with, to cheer them up, and to share some moments with under the mistletoe.
The song acknowledges that we all need a second chance in life, a chance to make things right, to fix any mistakes we have made. Life can be tough, and sometimes we can't stand to be alone, especially during the holidays. The line "yes there are times in life when we just can't stand to stand alone in the empty heart" sums up this sense of loneliness perfectly. However, the song ends with a sense of hope and goodwill, with the singer wishing his old-time love, wherever they may be, a happy Christmas, and hoping they receive a present under their tree. The singer also wishes that his ex-lover is thinking about him, showing that he still cares deeply for them.
Overall, "Christmas Blues" by G. Love is an emotional and relatable song that explores the melancholy side of the holiday season. It conveys the feelings of loneliness and the desire to have someone to share the holiday cheer with. However, it also ends on a hopeful note, reminding us that even in the darkest times, there is always the possibility of light and goodwill.
Line by Line Meaning
Christmas blues
Feeling sad and down during the Christmas season
Don't know what to do
Feeling lost and unsure of how to handle the emotions of being alone during the holidays
I'm all alone
Being by oneself during Christmas time
No one to tell my troubles to
Having no one to confide in or share one's problems with
It's just another
Feeling like Christmas has lost its specialness and is just another day
Lonely Christmas
The Christmas season can be a time of loneliness
Without you
Missing a specific person who is not there during the holidays
I'm feeling down
Feeling sad and blue
Lookin' through my window
Peeking out the window in the hopes of seeing someone special
For you to come around
Hoping for a specific person to come visit
But the only thing I see
Seeing something other than the person one is hoping to see
Is the snow that's falling down
Recognizing the snow falling outside, which can be both beautiful and lonesome
So happy Christmas
Wishing someone a happy holiday season
Wherever you might be
Hoping that person is doing well and is happy
To my old time used to be
Referring to someone from the past who was once a part of one's life
And I'll just hope
Sending positive thoughts and wishes to someone
You get a present
Wishing that person receives something special during the holiday season
Under your tree
Hoping that person finds happiness and joy this Christmas
How I wish
Expressing a strong desire for something that cannot be had
I had you near me
Longing for the presence of a specific person who is not there
Oh just to cheer me
Wishing this person would bring joy and happiness
Underneath that mistletoe
Imagining a romantic and festive moment with someone special
Such a long, long, long time ago
Referencing a past time when things were happier and better
And on this town
Thinking of the place where one is spending Christmas
I hope
Expressing desire or wish
That you're thinking about me
Hoping the person one is thinking of is also thinking of them
Happy Christmas baby
A final wish for happiness and joy during a special time of year
Happy Christmas
A repeated expression of well wishes for the holiday season
Writer(s): Garrett Dutton
Contributed by Elizabeth N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.