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.
Mudfootball
Jack Johnson Lyrics
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One day these could be the days but who could have known
Loading in the back of a pickup truck
Riding with the boys and pushing the luck
Singing songs loud on the way to the game
Wishing all the things could still be the same
Chinese home runs over the backstop
Kakua on the ball and soda pop well
We used to laugh a lot
But only because we thought
That everything good always would remain
Ain't nothing gonna change, there's no need to complain
Sunday morning and it's time to go
Been raining all night so everybody knows
Over to the field for tackle football
Big hits, big hats, yeah give me the ball
Rain is pouring, touchdown scoring
Keep on rolling, never boring
Karma, karma, karma chameleon
We're talking kinda funny from helium
We used to laugh a lot
But only because we thought
That everything good always would remain
Ain't nothing gonna change, there's no need to complain
Monday morning and it's time to go
Wet trunks and schoolbooks and sand on my toes
Do anything you can to dodge the bus-stop blues
Like driving a paddle with a burnt-out fuse
My best friend Kimmy wants to go with you
So meet her by the sugar mill after school
My best friend Kimmy wants to go with you
So meet her by the sugar mill after school
We used to laugh a lot
But only because we thought
That everything good always would remain
We used to laugh a lot
But only because we thought
That everything good always would
Everything good always would remain
"Mudfootball" is a nostalgic tribute to the carefree days of youth. Jack Johnson's lyrics describe weekends spent playing sandlot football with friends, singing loudly on the way to the game, and enjoying Chinese home runs and soda pop. The songs reflect upon how these memories were formed when everything seemed simpler, and time felt like it would never run out. In the chorus, Johnson sings about how they laughed because they thought everything good would remain just the same, never realizing that life's circumstances would change rapidly. The lyrics convey that “ain’t nothing gonna change,” but those carefree days are passing and soon realities of life will kick in. Johnson reminds us that chasing those memories can only last for so long before we are forced to move on.
As the song progresses, Johnson takes the listener on a journey through the weekend, specifically on Saturday, Sunday, and Monday mornings. He describes the tradition of tackle football on Sunday with big hats and big hits and mentions the hilarity that can ensue when a group of teenagers start to sing after inhaling helium. On Monday, he describes how he and his friends try to avoid the drudgery of the school week by making plans to meet at the sugar mill after class. The listener gets a sense of the reckless abandon that comes with being a teenager and not fully acknowledging the consequences of one's choices.
In conclusion, "Mudfootball" is a heartwarming song brimming with fondness and gratitude for youth's fleeting moments. Johnson's song captures charming memories of youth. Still, it also reminds us that change is inevitable and that we should cherish our moments in the sun.
Line by Line Meaning
Saturday morning and it's time to go
The singer is setting the scene for the start of the weekend.
One day these could be the days but who could have known
Reflecting on the days of his youth, the singer realizes that those carefree moments were special and will never come again.
Loading in the back of a pickup truck
The singer and his friends are piling into a truck to head to a football game.
Riding with the boys and pushing the luck
The artist and his friends are taking risks and living freely.
Singing songs loud on the way to the game
The friends are having fun together, enjoying each other's company.
Wishing all the things could still be the same
The singer is longing for the carefree days of his youth.
Chinese home runs over the backstop
The game they're playing is casual and fun, and the rules are relaxed.
Kakua on the ball and soda pop well
The friends are snacking and enjoying the simple pleasures of life.
We used to laugh a lot
The artist and his friends used to have fun and enjoy each other's company.
But only because we thought
Their laughter was based on the idea that things wouldn't change and that they would always be able to live carefree lives.
That everything good always would remain
They believed that the good things in life would always be there for them to enjoy, but they were wrong.
Ain't nothing gonna change, there's no need to complain
Despite knowing that everything will eventually change, the artist is content with his life and sees no need to complain.
Sunday morning and it's time to go
The singer is describing another weekend day, filled with more football and time with friends.
Been raining all night so everybody knows
The weather is wet and dreary, but that won't stop the friends from having fun.
Over to the field for tackle football
The friends are playing a more serious form of football, where there's no holding back.
Big hits, big hats, yeah give me the ball
The game is intense and competitive, but still full of fun.
Rain is pouring, touchdown scoring
Despite the rain, the friends are still having a good time scoring points and enjoying the game.
Keep on rolling, never boring
Their lives are always changing, but they keep moving forward and having fun together.
Karma, karma, karma chameleon
The friends are joking around, making references to pop culture and having fun with language.
We're talking kinda funny from helium
Their laughter and joy is so infectious that it sounds like they're high on helium.
Monday morning and it's time to go
The weekend is over and it's time to get back to reality.
Wet trunks and schoolbooks and sand on my toes
The artist is describing the remnants of the weekend: wet swimsuits, sandy feet, and textbooks to study.
Do anything you can to dodge the bus-stop blues
The singer is dreading going back to school and is looking for any excuse to delay the inevitable.
Like driving a paddle with a burnt-out fuse
Even though there's no way to avoid going back to school, the artist is still trying to find creative ways to delay the process.
My best friend Kimmy wants to go with you
The singer's friend is interested in someone and is asking the singer to help set them up.
So meet her by the sugar mill after school
The singer is giving his friend advice on where to meet her crush.
Everything good always would remain
The singer is still holding onto the idea that everything good will last forever, even though he knows it's not true.
Lyrics © Bubble Toes Publishing, REACH MUSIC PUBLISHING
Written by: JACK HODY JOHNSON
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
The Geelander
I always come back to this song. It’s an absolute gem!
Max De La Barrera
Genuine nostalgia with this one .
Haley Hompstead
Life is a bittersweet bitch. The feels
Karina Martínez Gutiérrez
No sé.. "de dónde la recuerdo?". Pero me pone muy feliz ese ritmo, esa persona y esa historia. Amo escucharla!
just your sharp
I like it
Shane Doodle
Brilliant 🤓 Song!!!🎶
GrandOwlGaming
Man, this is a crazy stand. 「MUD FOOTBALL」
JoJonoMuskets
Nice reference
Ignacio Guma
This is the first time i comment on YouTube because of this song.
Burning Dan
7 sad souls dislike this song