Yet, just one year ago - with two albums already to his name, a raft of rave reviews, and a legion of fans from five years of solid gigging - Jack was about to pack it all in.
Having left his former label and management, he had become thoroughly disillusioned with the music biz at the age of 27. “I was seriously thinking about giving it all up,” he admits. He had just gotten married, had a kid on the way, and hadn't written a song in months.
Then, contemplating his next move last summer, a song came into his head. “I was thinking my career was over before it had really begun. Then this song came along and made me realise I wanted to make another album.”
That song, 'Knock Knock,' is one of the 13 self-penned songs that make up 'Before the Storm.' It's Jack's third album, but he sees it as a new beginning. “For me this is like starting all over again. The first two albums came from my imagination, but for this one I have drawn on my personal experience.”
The songs on 'Before the Storm' chart a turbulent relationship, and articulate the emotional dilemma of a young man torn between enjoying his freedom and settling down with the love of his life. There are fast songs and slow songs, sad ones and happy ones, songs about wild nights on the town and dark nights of the soul. What they share is the honesty of the lyrics and the catchiness of the tunes.
The son of a Polish-German model, whose own parents had fled the Holocaust, and an Italian actor who fled home to escape terrorist death threats, he grew up in London, Italy and Switzerland. Having spent school days “looking out of the window”, he first planned to become a footballer.
Next came a plan to study film in California, prompted by seeing 'The Graduate' at the age of 16, and falling in love with its Simon & Garfunkel soundtrack. That ambition was dramatically thwarted by Jack leaving home on September 11, 2001. “I woke up on a plane halfway across the Atlantic with military jets outside the window and the captain telling us the Pentagon had been hit, and the Twin Towers were no longer standing.” Fourteen frightening hours after taking off in Zurich, he was landing in Geneva. “My California dream came to a pretty abrupt end.”
When he finally made it to Los Angeles, he found a nation in shock, but fell in love with the city and its music. Encouraged by his mother, who had hung out with Hendrix and the Stones in her modelling years, he picked up a guitar and began to write tunes for the poetry he had written at school.
The outcome was 'Between The Minds', a debut album that showcased Jack's husky voice and knack for a catchy tune. Radio 2 loved it and he was invited to tour Europe with Corinne Bailey Rae, culminating in a gig in front of 9,000 fans at Hammersmith Apollo.
But Jack and his indie label were fighting to be heard against the machine of the industry. “It was just the wrong time for me to try to break through.”
A headline tour of Caffe Nero branches around Britain helped generate a buzz about Jack, but his second album, 'Harder than Easy,' failed to reach the audience it deserved when he parted ways with his first label.
Fast-forward to the Spring of 2012 and Jack is in the studio around the corner from his home. Recorded in just four days at KensalTown Studios, 'Before the Storm' is produced by Martin Terefe and The Suppliers, the Scandinavian collective behind a host of hits for artists including James Morrison and Jason Mraz.
“After eight years I have finally found my sound,” says Jack. “I feel like this is my first album. The first two felt like my education and my college years, and this feels like my first real job. I sat down and decided I wanted to make a great album, where every song could stand alone and yet be part of a great album. I think we've achieved it. I am very proud of this album.”
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Ring of Fire
Jack Savoretti Lyrics
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And it makes a fiery ring
Bound by wild desire
I fell into a ring of fire
I fell into a burning ring of fire
I went down, down, down
And the flames went higher
And it burns, burns, burns
The ring of fire
The ring of fire
The taste of love is sweet
When hearts like ours meet
I fell for you like a child
Oh,but the fire went wild
I fell into a burning ring of fire
I went down, down, down
And the flames went higher
And it burns, burns, burns
The ring of fire
The ring of fire
Love is a burning thing
And it makes a fiery ring
Bound by wild desire
I fell into a ring of fire
I fell into a burning ring of fire
I went down(down), down(down), down(down)
And the flames went higher higher higher
I fell into a burning ring of fire
I went down(down), down(down), down(down)
And the flames went higher higher higher
And it burns
, burns, burns
The ring of fire
The ring of fire
The lyrics of "Ring of Fire" by Jack Savoretti are a love song that talk about the intense feeling of falling in love. The first verse describes love as a burning thing that creates a fiery ring, symbolizing the passion and intensity that comes with love. The singer then confesses that he fell into this ring of fire, being swept up in the flames of love and desire.
In the chorus, the singer describes the burning sensation of the ring of fire, which he feels all around him. He went down, down, down, but the flames of love only got higher, suggesting that his feelings for the person he loves only grew stronger as he got closer to them. The repeated phrase "the ring of fire" emphasizes the all-consuming nature of love and passion.
The second verse speaks of the sweetness of love when two hearts meet, but also acknowledges the danger of falling into a burning ring of fire. The singer admits that he fell for the person he loves like a child, but the fire of passion grew out of control. The final verse repeats the earlier themes of the song, describing love as a burning thing that creates a ring of fire, drawing the singer into the flames of passion.
Overall, the lyrics of "Ring of Fire" are a passionate and emotional depiction of falling in love and the all-consuming nature of that love.
Line by Line Meaning
I've is a burning thing
I have a feeling of passion that is constantly present
And it makes a fiery ring
This passion creates a circle of intense emotions
Bound by wild desire
This ring is formed by an uncontrollable urge
I fell into a ring of fire
I got caught up in this intense feeling
I fell into a burning ring of fire
I got caught up in an all-consuming passion
I went down, down, down
This passion took me to a very low point, emotionally
And the flames went higher
Despite this low point, the passion intensified
And it burns, burns, burns
This passion is constantly burning, never extinguishing
The ring of fire
This circle of intense emotions that I'm stuck in
The taste of love is sweet
Love is enjoyable, pleasing to the senses
When hearts like ours meet
When two compatible people come together emotionally
I fell for you like a child
My emotional attachment to you is innocent and pure
Oh, but the fire went wild
But this passion grew far beyond what I imagined
I went down, down, down
This intense passion led me to feel emotionally low
And the flames went higher
Despite this low point, the passion grew even stronger
And it burns, burns, burns
This passion still burns strongly
The ring of fire
That same circle of intense emotions I'm stuck in
Love is a burning thing
Love is a feeling of passion that is constantly present
And it makes a fiery ring
This passion creates a circle of intense emotions
Bound by wild desire
This ring is formed by an uncontrollable urge
I fell into a ring of fire
I got caught up in this intense feeling
I fell into a burning ring of fire
I got caught up in an all-consuming passion
I went down(down), down(down), down(down)
This passion took me to a very low point, emotionally
And the flames went higher higher higher
Despite this low point, the passion intensified greatly
I fell into a burning ring of fire
I got caught up in an all-consuming passion
I went down(down), down(down), down(down)
This passion took me to a very low point, emotionally
And the flames went higher higher higher
Despite this low point, the passion intensified greatly
And it burns
This passion still burns strongly
Lyrics © RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: June Carter, Merle Kilgore
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Destiny Trombley
I cried when she said that it was a fairy tale, this music completely MADE the moment! Thanks Greek!
littlesuzie89
Amazing!! Heard it on Greek and literally listened to 50 other versions to find this one. And for me this is the BEST version I have ever heard. So much emotion, it gives me chills. :-)
msatothen
This cover is exquisite!! I have absolutely no words for how it makes me feel. It's like my heart is listening to it rather than my ears. Thank you so much!!!!
Silvana Ivone
Can t stop listening to this
Sarah Luna
I heard it on Greek aswell! it's the ultimate edition!
OgStaralfur
Also found this on greek, too bad it's not available on spotify. If you like this, also listen to Ingrid Michaelsons cover of "Can't help falling in love". And give First Aid Kit a listen if you haven't heard them. They're two swedish sisters who sing some sort of folk pop music and their music is LOVELY! They were nominated in 5 catergories for the best music prize in Sweden, and won 4. When on stage the last time, they were like: "We only prepared three speaches..." So sweet and talanted.
A Romantic Soul
I have to admit Johnny Cash is King on this song , BUT , you did it amazingly you put your spin on it , you took it and made it your own , Excellent
Deborah Guinzy
I LOVE THIS VERSION!!!! And i totally heard it on GREEK! LOVE CAPPIE and CASEY! :)
Marisa Heiling
heard on Greek & I'm so infatuated with this version!
GXPAl
Also heard it at the end of Greek.....What an awesome cover. I think I just found my favorite "new" artist.