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.
Tomorrow Morning
Jack Johnson Lyrics
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If that's alright
Two thousand miles were still
That's alright
And that's alright
If that's alright
I'll see you in the morning
If that's alright
And what would you do if I wrote you a song
Would you give me some lovin' when I get home
Or would you be mad at me if I had a hard time
Gettin' a hold of you
I try all the time
And I'll bet that
You don't know anybody that could be so bad
But if you did you'd be wonderin' where I'm at
Well I'll be home when tomorrow morning comes
What would you do if I sang you this song
The connection is bad but that's only the phone
'Cause when my words kiss your ear
I'll be right there
The message is long
'Cause baby this is your song
I'll bet that
You don't know anybody that could be so bad
But if you did you'd be wonderin' where I'm at
Well I'll be home when tomorrow morning
I'll bet that
You don't know anybody that could be so bad
But if you did you'd be wonderin' where I'm at
Well I'll be home when tomorrow morning
And that's alright
'Cause I'll be home when tomorrow morning
And that's alright
'Cause I'll be home when tomorrow morning comes
The song "Tomorrow Morning" by Jack Johnson is a love song that expresses the desire to be with a special someone despite the distance between them. The song seems to be written from the perspective of someone who is traveling far away and may not have the easiest time communicating with the person he loves. The lyrics express a sense of longing and a need for connection, as well as a willingness to try whatever it takes to stay connected.
The chorus repeats the phrase "That's alright, if that's alright" twice, emphasizing the idea that even though things may not be perfect, they are still acceptable and worth pursuing. The lyrics then ask what the person would do if the singer wrote a song for them, whether they would be mad at him for having a hard time staying in touch or if they would be loving when he returns home. The lyrics express that despite whatever challenges come their way, the singer will be home when tomorrow morning arrives.
One interpretation of the song is that it reflects the difficulties of maintaining a long-distance relationship, and the fear that one may feel when they are away from the person they love. The repeated phrase "That's alright" may be interpreted as an affirmation that, even though things aren't easy, love can survive through the hardships. Overall, the song expresses a deep sense of commitment to someone despite the challenges they may face and the obstacles in their way.
Line by Line Meaning
Well that's alright
It's okay, no need to worry
If that's alright
If that's okay with you
Two thousand miles were still
Even though we're far apart
And that's alright
And it's okay
I'll see you in the morning
I'll see you tomorrow
And what would you do if I wrote you a song
What would your response be if I wrote you a song?
Would you give me some lovin' when I get home
Would you be affectionate when I return?
Or would you be mad at me if I had a hard time
Would you be angry if I struggled to reach you?
Gettin' a hold of you
Contacting you directly
I try all the time
I make an effort continuously
And I'll bet that
I'm fairly certain that
You don't know anybody that could be so bad
You don't know anyone as reckless as me
But if you did you'd be wonderin' where I'm at
But if you did, you would be curious about my whereabouts
Well I'll be home when tomorrow morning comes
I'll be home when morning arrives
What would you do if I sang you this song
How would you react if I sang this song to you?
The connection is bad but that's only the phone
The communication problems are due to the phone, not our feelings
'Cause when my words kiss your ear
Because when you hear my message
I'll be right there
I'll be with you soon
The message is long
The lyrics are lengthy
'Cause baby this is your song
Because this song is dedicated to you
And that's alright
It's okay
And I'll bet that
I'm certain
You don't know anybody that could be so bad
You don't know anybody as wild as me
But if you did you'd be wonderin' where I'm at
But if you did, you would question where I am
Well I'll be home when tomorrow morning
I'll be at home tomorrow morning
And that's alright
And it's all good
'Cause I'll be home when tomorrow morning comes
Because I'll be there in the morning
Lyrics © REACH MUSIC PUBLISHING
Written by: JACK HODY JOHNSON
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