Jack learned to play the guitar at age 14, but was a professional surfer until an accident at Pipeline in which his front teeth were knocked out and he received more than 150 stitches. While he was recovering in bed, he spent his time writing songs and playing guitar. However, Jack didn't seriously pursue a career in the arts until his college years at the University of California, Santa Barbara. Jack Johnson also played rhythm guitar for the party band "Soil" in 1999, and graduated with a degree in film.
He has written, recorded, and released the albums Brushfire Fairytales (2001), On And On (2003), In Between Dreams (2005), Sing-A-Longs and Lullabies for the Film Curious George (2006), Sleep Through the Static (2008) and To The Sea (2010), he has also been on 3 soundtracks "September Sessions" from the film The September Sessions, "Thicker Than Water" from the film Thicker Than Water, "Sprout", "A Broke Down Melody" Ep and "Some Live Songs EP". Several of his songs are also featured in the movie "Out Cold". His latest album - Sleep Through The Static - reached the top 10 of the US charts.
In (2009) A live album and DVD of Jack's (2008) world tour to promote the release of Sleep Through The Static album. The DVD entitled En Concert, was released on October 27, 2009. The DVD was directed by Emmett Malloy.
On June 1, 2010, Johnson released his fifth studio album, To The Sea, on Brushfire Records/Universal Republic, which was recorded using Solar Powered energy at his Mango Tree Studio in Hawaii, and the Plastic Plant in LA . To The Sea was co produced by Robert Carranza, Jack Johnson, and his bandmates Merlo Podlewski, Zach Gill and Adam Topol and features guest appearances from G. Love, and Paula Fuga.
Jack Johnson is currently on a world tour promoting To The Sea while continually encouraging his concert attendees to pay greater respect for our planet. An active promoter of environmental causes like Explore.org and One Percent For The Planet, Johnson's 2010 world tour will continue to collaborate with local non-profit groups around the world, according to his website. He will once again donate 100% of his tour profits to support environmental, art, and music education. Learn more about Jack Johnson's current environmental commitments to our planet at: www.AllAtOnce.org.
Jack just cancelled the remaining balance of his Japanese tour on March 12, 2011 in sympathy of the victims of Tohoku Earthquake. Join Jack in supporting this disaster relief by donating to Global Giving Japan, and he encourages others to join this effort. Johnson's Ohana Charitable Foundation has also supported Little Kids Rock, a national nonprofit that works to restore and revitalize music education in disadvantaged U.S. public schools. He also decorated a guitar for Little Kids Rock to auction to raise funds for its program.
On September 22, 2012, he donated his time to play a few songs at Farm Aid 2012 in Hershey, PA. Later in 2012, Jack donated $50,000 for Hurricane Sandy relief and added links on his website for others to donate:
"After years of touring and surfing along the East Coast, I have made so many great friends. It is heartbreaking to see the images and hear their stories. I just made donations to help recover and relief efforts for Hurricane Sandy. Below is a list of groups you can support. If you can't donate money, you can donate food, supplies, or your time. Our East Coast family, friends, and neighbors need our help. Aloha"
Johnson released From Here to Now to You with his band on September 17, 2013. On June 15, 2013, Jack and the Band performed as headliners at the 2013 Bonnaroo in Tennessee. He also played two acoustic concerts, one at London's Tabernacle in Notting Hill and the other at New York City's Allen Room at Lincoln Center overlooking Central Park, featuring songs from his upcoming album. The From Here to Now to You Tour ran from March through September 2014.
In February 2017, Johnson announced a U.S. tour beginning in Chicago at the Huntington Bank Pavilion on Northerly Island on June 1 and ending with two Kōkua Hawai'i Foundation benefit concerts at the Waikiki Shell on August 4 & 5. Also, he revealed plans to release an album in the summer of 2017. Later, he added a September 10 concert for the 2017 Ohana Fest at Doheny State Beach, Dana Point, California. On September 8, 2017, Jack released his seventh studio album All the Light Above It Too, and peaked at number 13 on the Billboard chart's "Artist 100." In July 2018, Johnson released his greatest hits album "Jack Johnson: The Essentials" in Japan only.
In late 2019, Johnson released a single "New Axe", which was featured in the This Warm December Vol. 3 album. He then did a "Together at Home" Instagram Live stream concert on March 28, 2020. His concert was the third most watched on the Global Citizen YouTube. He then also performed at the "One World: Together at Home" special, and a live version of "Better Together" was featured on the One World: Together at Home album. On May 1, 2020, he was featured on Milky Chance's new single "Don't Let Me Down". On September 26, 2020, Johnson performed the opening set at Farm Aid: On the Road.
On December 4, 2020, Johnson released a new single titled "The Captain Is Drunk". On April 16, 2021, Johnson released a song titled "If Ever" with Paula Fuga and Ben Harper. The song appeared on Fuga's new album Rain on Sunday, which will be featured on Johnson's record label.
On June 24, 2022, Johnson released his eighth studio album, Meet the Moonlight, his first full-length record in five years. It was produced by Blake Mills, engineered by Joseph Lorge, and recorded both in Los Angeles (at Sound City Studios and EastWest Studios) and at The Mango Tree (Johnson's home studio) in Hawaii. The album's lead single is titled "One Step Ahead".
To coincide with his new album release, Johnson embarked on the Meet the Moonlight Tour with 35 stops at major venues across the United States (including Hawaii) and Canada. He was accompanied by various artists including Grammy-award winner (and personal friend) Ziggy Marley. In November, Johnson will tour the album in Australia and New Zealand, his first overseas concerts since 2019.
On July 22, 2000, Johnson married his college girlfriend, Kim Baker. They have three children: two boys and a girl. Johnson lives on the North Shore of the island of Oahu in Hawaii. In an interview with Johnson, Ann Donahue from Billboard described Johnson's family life by saying "There is often trouble in balancing the life of an artist, environmentalist, and family man, but Johnson seems to have the niche for such a challenge. This time around, he's found a pace that agrees with him...bringing his family along so he can spend mornings with them sightseeing." Both Johnson and his wife declined to talk about or release any intimate information concerning their children.
In The Morning
Jack Johnson Lyrics
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The kids are laughing in their sleep
Swimming through their dreams into the morning
So peaceful all the stories that we're told
Lead them through the night back from the shadows
So much joy every little girl and boy
Even better when they wake up tomorrow
In their little mistle tee
Gonna miss you till we meet again in the morning
So much peace in their pitter-patter feet
Any open eyes can see that minds are reaching
So much joy
I'm afraid to be swept away
Upstream there's a spring that brings in the new day
These are the gifts we keep
And this is the morning that we breathe
And then we see
These moments are the only gifts we need
And your crazy curly morning hair
Your maka piapia stare
Smiling down from the top of the stairs
You're so sweet
And your robot pictures spread around
I swear your feet don't touch the ground
Once it starts it don't slow down
But I don't want it to
And these are the gifts we keep
And this is the morning that we breathe
And then we see
These moments are the only gifts we need
The song "In The Morning" by Jack Johnson celebrates the love and joy children bring into our lives. The opening lines, "So much love/The kids are laughing in their sleep", depict the innocence and bliss that children experience as they dream. The metaphorical imagery of them "swimming through their dreams into the morning" evokes a sense of playfulness and wonder. The lyrics suggest that the stories we tell children are like guiding lights that lead them back from the shadows into a place of safety and security. This is reinforced by the lines, "So peaceful all the stories that we're told/Lead them through the night back from the shadows".
The second verse emphasizes the joy that children bring. The reference to "little mistle tee" lends the song a seasonal touch, as though it is celebrating the holiday season. The pitter-patter of their feet and the "open eyes" signify their excitement and curiosity about the world. The line "I'm afraid to be swept away" could suggest a fear of losing oneself in the joy and exuberance of childhood. However, the song's overall tone is one of appreciation and gratitude for these moments that children gift us with.
The chorus emphasizes the importance of cherishing these moments and recognizing their worth. The reference to "crazy curly morning hair" and "maka piapia stare" gives the song a personal touch, as though Jack Johnson is singing about his own children. The final lines, "These moments are the only gifts we need" suggest that these experiences are what truly matter in life.
Line by Line Meaning
So much love
There is an abundance of love present in this moment
The kids are laughing in their sleep
Children are expressing happiness and joy even when they are unconscious
Swimming through their dreams into the morning
Their dreams are guiding them through the darkness of the night and into a new day
So peaceful all the stories that we're told
The tales we tell ourselves and others can bring a sense of calmness and tranquility
Lead them through the night back from the shadows
Stories and dreams can guide us out of dark and scary places
So much joy every little girl and boy
The children are experiencing an abundance of happiness and delight
Even better when they wake up tomorrow
The happiness and joy will continue into the next day
In their little mistle tee
The children are in their cute and cozy pajamas
Gonna miss you till we meet again in the morning
Although we must part ways for the night, we will see each other again in the morning
So much peace in their pitter-patter feet
Even their footsteps radiate a sense of calmness and serenity
Any open eyes can see that minds are reaching
One can observe that the children are mentally expanding and exploring their surroundings
I'm afraid to be swept away
I fear getting carried away by the beauty and joy of the moment
Upstream there's a spring that brings in the new day
There is a hope and promise for a new day and new beginnings
These are the gifts we keep
These joyful and peaceful moments are treasures that we will always remember and hold dear
And this is the morning that we breathe
We take a deep breath in and fully embrace the new day ahead of us
And then we see
We begin to fully appreciate and recognize the beauty of the present moment
These moments are the only gifts we need
These precious moments of joy and love are all we truly need to be content and happy
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ANESHA BIRCHETT, ANTEA BIRCHETT, MARY J. BLIGE, DERNST EMILE
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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So much love
The kids are laughing in their sleep
Swimming through their dreams into the morning
So peaceful all the stories that we're told
Lead them through the night back from the shadows
So much joy every little girl and boy
Even better when they wake up tomorrow
So much love
In their little mistletee
Gonna miss you till we meet again in the morning
So much peace in their pitter-patter feet
Any open eyes can see that minds are reaching
So much joy
I'm afraid to be swept away
Upstream there's a spring that brings in the new day
These are the gifts we keep
And this is the morning that we breathe
And then we see
These moments are the only gifts we need
And your crazy curly morning hair
Your maka piapia stare
Smiling down from the top of the stairs
You're so sweet
And your robot pictures spread around
I swear your feet don't touch the ground
Once it starts it don't slow down
But I don't want it to
And these are the gifts we keep
And this is the morning that we breathe
And then we see
These moments are the only gifts we need
Andrew Foy 앤디
I've listened like 10 times already.
Ben Hopper
Me too, mate. Me too.
zyran yuka
I listen like 10 times a day
Bautista, Luisa
Omg, hi Andrew Foy 🥰
Musik Man
1 per year?
AW
Heavenly. Mother Nature's powerful wind and waves that sweep in at the beginning are perfectly symbolic of the invigorating breath of life that this song uplifts me and many others with, daily.
Phillwith2Ls Music
Thank you Jack for providing for the Children of Hawaii as a music educator it is people like you that help inspire us.
Humberto HD Store
Esse som é a paz pura!
Quando tô pra baixo sempre venho aqui escuta.
OBS: A Paula canta muito!!
kellseyrae
This is what beautiful is.... Paula has the voice of angels and the cool summer ocean breeze
Moises Lopez
I’ve been coming back to this video for like the last 7 years. Such a beautiful melody this is