Greene was interested in music from an early age. As a child, he taught himself to play the piano and subsequently the guitar. At 16 he started sitting in for local bands. As he got older he started composing his own songs and ended up playing in coffee-houses. He recorded a demo in his garage called “Rusty Nails”.
When he was 17 he moved to Sacramento and started getting local notice. Marty DeAnda owner of local label DIG Records, noticed him and Greene became the label's first artist. Jackie released his second CD “Gone Wandering” in 2002; winning him a California music award as Best Blues Roots album. In 2004 he released “Sweet Somewhere Bound” and received radio play with singles“Honey I Been Thinking About You” and “Seven Jealous Sisters”. In early 2005 Greene got signed with blues label Verve Forecast and the label released “Sweet Somewhere Bound". In 2006 he released “American Myth” his first major label release.
Subsequent albums include Giving Up the Ghost (2008), Small Tempest (2009), Till the Light Comes (2010).
In March 2013 Greene began performing as a member of The Black Crowes.
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Closer To You
Jackie Greene Lyrics
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you can listen to your friends
but if you listen to your heartbeat
you might never go home again
you got 1000 miles, and 10 000 more to go
there's blood on the wheel and you feel
like everything?s outta control
keepin' record of what i?ve left behind
yet i find there aint nothing i can do
im getting closer to you
theres trouble down here
theres trouble down there
but everyday that goes by
i swear its harder and harder to care
i fight the good fight i do the best i can
but man sometimes its impossible to
stand where you think you should stand
so hey mister give me something strong
sometimes i feel so good and then that feelings gone but it wont be long before ill be coming through im getting closer to you
some people say never
some people say now
some people get together and do
what some people dont allow
some people like to laugh at the people
who cry and my how
everybody wants to go to heaven but nobody?s
ready to die
Now nevermind my state of mind
neon signs across the borderline
closing time; and i think its time i flew
im getting closer to you
Jackie Greene's song "Closer to You" is a soulful ballad that speaks to the struggle of daily life and the desire to connect with others. The lyrics of the song urge listeners to listen to their own heartbeats rather than to the pressures of society or the opinions of others. The chorus repeats the refrain, "I'm getting closer to you," as if to suggest that the only way to find meaning and purpose in life is to search for meaningful connections with others.
In the first verse, the singer acknowledges the difficulties of life and the feeling of being out of control. Despite this, they still believe that there is something more to life than money or the opinions of others. The second verse focuses on the struggles of daily life, particularly the feeling of being disconnected from others. The singer suggests that despite their best efforts, sometimes it is impossible to stand where you think you should stand.
The final verse is a contemplation of life and death. The singer suggests that while everyone wants to go to heaven, nobody is ready to die. They acknowledge that they are not in a good state of mind and that it is time to move on. The song's overall message is one of hope, however. The repeated refrain, "I'm getting closer to you," suggests that finding meaningful connections with others is the best way to find purpose and fulfillment in life.
Line by Line Meaning
You can listen to the money
You can focus on accumulating wealth
you can listen to your friends
You can take advice from others
but if you listen to your heartbeat
But if you follow your intuition and desires
you might never go home again
You may end up in unknown territory or stay away for too long
you got 1000 miles, and 10 000 more to go
You've traveled a long distance already, and there's still a lot more ahead
there's blood on the wheel and you feel
You're exhausted and overwhelmed
like everything?s outta control
Like everything is chaotic
well maybe i?m just the foolish kind
I might be naive or make foolish decisions
keepin' record of what i?ve left behind
Remembering what I've had to leave behind on my journey so far
yet i find there aint nothing i can do
But I realize that there's no going back or changing what's already happened
im getting closer to you
I'm moving closer to my goal or destination (or maybe a person or ideal)
theres trouble down here
There are problems and challenges where I am
theres trouble down there
There are problems and challenges wherever I may end up
but everyday that goes by
As time passes
i swear its harder and harder to care
It becomes increasingly difficult to have concern or empathy
i fight the good fight i do the best i can
I try to do what's right and make an effort
but man sometimes its impossible to
But sometimes it's too difficult to
stand where you think you should stand
Remain in a certain position or belief system
so hey mister give me something strong
Asking for a strong drink or substance to help cope
sometimes i feel so good and then that feelings gone
Occasionally, I feel good or hopeful, but the feeling doesn't last
but it wont be long before ill be coming through
But, soon enough, I'll reach my destination or goal
im getting closer to you
I'm making progress towards something desired
some people say never
Some people never believe
some people say now
Some people believe in taking action immediately
some people get together and do
Some people unite and work together to achieve their objectives
what some people dont allow
Against the wishes of others
some people like to laugh at the people
Some people enjoy making fun of those who express emotions
who cry and my how
To express disapproval or mock compassion
everybody wants to go to heaven but nobody?s
Everyone desires a comfortable life, but nobody is willing to endure the hardships
ready to die
That might be required to reach that paradise
Now nevermind my state of mind
Ignore my current psychological perspective
neon signs across the borderline
The bright indications of life at the edge of an area
closing time; and i think its time i flew
It's late and time to leave, take off or move on
im getting closer to you
Making progress towards the destination
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JACKIE GREENE
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