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.
Shot Reverse Shot
Jack Johnson Lyrics
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Look what the other got
Shot reverse shot
Look what the other got
Drop the anchor make it stop
Edible digital clocks
Infinity figure eight
Junk-an a po, cut your loss
Come to cut your corners off
You're the rock and I'm the paper
You're the scissors I'm the rock
Shot reverse shot
Look what the other got
Shot reverse shot
Look what the other got
Feel this storm go through my sail
Follow someone else's trail
Camera A camera B
In your home, on your tv
Hook me up, look in my eyes
Dilate do I surprise you?
Watch me blush, blink sink,
Trust in me so you don't have to think
Shot reverse shot
Look what the other got
Shot reverse shot
Look what the other got
Can you even feel what's real?
With such a shallow depth of field?
Kill the engine stop the car
Cut the lights and there you are
Stars so small
You're the king of them all
Stand tall, rack focus
Now you crawl back broken
Now the stars so vast
Heat wind break my heart
Shot reverse shot
Look what the other got
Shot reverse shot
Look what the other got
Feel this storm go through my sail
Follow someone else's trail
Can you even feel what's real?
With such a shallow depth of field
Shot reverse shot
Drop the anchor make it stop
Make the moment kill the clock
Infinity figure eight
Figure out what you're not
Junk-an a po, cut your loss
Come to cut your corners off
You're the rock and I'm the paper
You're the scissors I'm the rock
Shot reverse shot
Look what the other got
Shot reverse shot
Look what the other got
The song "Shot Reverse Shot" by Jack Johnson is a commentary on the fast-paced, technology-driven world we live in. The lyrics "Drop the anchor make it stop, edible digital clocks, infinity figure eight, figure out what you're not" suggest feeling overwhelmed and needing to slow down to gain perspective. Johnson uses the metaphor of a shot-reverse-shot camera technique frequently used in film-making to emphasize the idea of constantly comparing oneself and one's life to others. He sings, "Look what the other got" throughout the song, pointing out the common practice of measuring oneself against others, both in reality and on social media.
The lyrics in the second verse, "Feel this storm go through my sail, follow someone else's trail, camera A camera B, in your home, on your TV" suggest that we are being bombarded by images and information from all directions, making it difficult to navigate our own lives. Johnson questions the authenticity of the experiences we have, asking "Can you even feel what's real? With such a shallow depth of field?"
The chorus repeats the lyrics "Shot reverse shot, look what the other got" along with the line "feel this storm go through my sail, follow someone else's trail," reminding us of the never-ending cycle of comparison and seeking validation through social media.
Overall, "Shot Reverse Shot" is an introspective song that encourages listeners to slow down and reflect on their own lives, rather than constantly comparing themselves to others.
Line by Line Meaning
Shot reverse shot
Looking at each other and comparing what we have
Look what the other got
Seeing what the other person has and feeling envious
Drop the anchor make it stop
Stopping and reflecting on what's going on
Edible digital clocks
Wasting time and not valuing it
Infinity figure eight
Endless cycle of always wanting more
Figure out what you're not
Understanding what you can't do or what doesn't define you
Junk-an a po, cut your loss
Letting go of things that hold you back
Come to cut your corners off
Taking risks and stepping out of your comfort zone
You're the rock and I'm the paper
Opposites attract and balance each other out
You're the scissors I'm the rock
Our differences challenge each other
Feel this storm go through my sail
Riding out the ups and downs of life
Follow someone else's trail
Copying someone else's path instead of finding your own
Camera A camera B
Different perspectives and points of view
In your home, on your tv
Feeling like we are always on display
Hook me up, look in my eyes
Wanting to connect with someone deeply
Dilate do I surprise you?
Wondering if we can still surprise each other
Watch me blush, blink sink
Feeling vulnerable and exposed
Trust in me so you don't have to think
Wanting to be a source of comfort for someone else
Can you even feel what's real?
Questioning what is genuine and authentic
With such a shallow depth of field?
Feeling like things are only surface level or lacking depth
Kill the engine stop the car
Pausing and taking a break
Cut the lights and there you are
Seeing things more clearly once distractions are removed
Stars so small
Realizing our place in the universe
You're the king of them all
Feeling powerful and in control of our destiny
Stand tall, rack focus
Staying strong and setting our sights on our goals
Now you crawl back broken
Feeling defeated and vulnerable
Now the stars so vast
Gaining a larger perspective and understanding of the world
Heat wind break my heart
Experiencing intense emotions
Make the moment kill the clock
Savoring every moment and not rushing through life
Shot reverse shot
Seeing ourselves and others from different angles
Look what the other got
Noticing what others have and feeling comparative
Infinity figure eight
Endless cycle of always wanting more
Figure out what you're not
Understanding what doesn't define you and what you can let go of
Junk-an a po, cut your loss
Letting go of things that don't serve you
Come to cut your corners off
Taking risks and stepping out of your comfort zone
You're the rock and I'm the paper
Opposite personalities that balance each other out
You're the scissors I'm the rock
Our strengths complement and challenge each other
Lyrics © Bubble Toes Publishing, REACH MUSIC PUBLISHING
Written by: Jack Hody Johnson
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Mango Tango
Lyrics:
Shot reverse shot
Look what the other got
Shot reverse shot
Look what the other got
Drop the anchor make it stop
Edible digital clocks
Infinity figure eight
Figure out what you're not
Junk-an a po, cut your loss
Come to cut your corners off
You're the rock and I'm the paper
You're the scissors I'm the rock
Shot reverse shot
Look what the other got
Shot reverse shot
Look what the other got
Feel this storm go through my sail
Follow someone else's trail
Camera A camera B
In your home, on your tv
Hook me up, look in my eyes
Dilate do I surprise you?
Watch me blush, blink sink,
Trust in me so you don't have to think
Shot reverse shot
Look what the other got
Shot reverse shot
Look what the other got
Can you even feel what's real?
With such a shallow depth of field?
Kill the engine stop the car
Cut the lights and there you are
Stars so small
You're the king of them all
Stand tall, rack focus
Now you crawl back broken
Now the stars so vast
Heat wind break my heart
Shot reverse shot
Look what the other got
Shot reverse shot
Look what the other got
Feel this storm go through my sail
Follow someone else's trail
Can you even feel what's real?
With such a shallow depth of field
Shot reverse shot
Drop the anchor make it stop
Make the moment kill the clock
Infinity figure eight
Figure out what you're not
Junk-an a po, cut your loss
Come to cut your corners off
You're the rock and I'm the paper
You're the scissors I'm the rock
Shot reverse shot
Look what the other got
Shot reverse shot
Look what the other got
Lauren
alright this is getting ridiculous. he can sing, write, play guitar, surf, and draw....
New temp Phone-Ash
@Searching for Rugrats how the search going?
Searching for Rugrats
@rosemoon crystal dancing's not that hard to do, but sewing...need I say more?
rosemoon crystal
@Searching for Rugrats same, but I want to start sewing and dancing
Searching for Rugrats
I can do all of those except surf.
ILoveLDSTemples
You read my mind.
Lps Red Shadows
I remember listening to your music from Curious George when I was five. So glad your music is a part of my life!
Aidan Kelly
Same like 8-9 years ago I would watch curious George and then my das showed me one of his albums and I was hooked
Searching for Rugrats
I love the theatrical Curious George film better than the three direct-to-DVD sequels. They should've been theatrically released and have Will Ferrell reprise his role as The Man in the Yellow Hat, along with other original voice actors. Jack Johnson also should've had new songs for those movies, but they didn't do anything like that for any of the sequels, and that's disrespectful!
himynameisjason
brush I used to ask my dad wheres jack Johnson cuz I love him