When the song entered the Hot 100 on the chart dated April 10, 2010, it was Lowenstein's first entry since "Crazy For This Girl " completed a 23-week chart run this week in 2001 after peaking at #15.
Both Lowenstein's recording name and the Getting Dressed In The Dark album title are references to the singer's journey of love and his sudden entrance into Country music.
His sound is that of a crisp blend of powerfully smooth vocals meshed with a musical skill-set whose charming looks and polished talents has drawn him comparisons to Keith Urban and Tim McGraw, his name is barely known - Jaron. This journey that he shares with fans and friends alike is a personal collection of his journey down the road of love.
"It", made its way from the tiny websites, social networks, instant messages to word of mouth.
"It", became that little train, the “girl not hot and cool enough for him”.
“It” was not a record label or TV station with their videos, this was a mandate by the people - they wanted change this year all right, but little did anyone suspect it would be a guy named Jaron.
People started telling people, they started not asking, but demanding radio play the song and with a few coins spent, a ton of hard work and a fanbase that is more like a friendbase his hit "Pray for You" is one of the hottest songs of 2010.
"Pray for You" is honest, humorous and something most people can relate to either in their lives now, from the past or yet to be. "Pray for You" is simply a take on 'being in the moment' as instead of calling his ex-500 times or writing twenty sappy letters, emails and sending flowers, he goes to Church. The pastor says pray for her, pray for anyone who does you wrong, just pray for them.
So what does he do? His heart is an oversized jigsaw puzzle that is so not getting put together, all he does is just what the Pastor says, he prays.
You know the rest.
The song is merely an honest emotion, one that has resonated from Bluefield, WV to Tacoma, WA and everywhere in between.
We have all felt at one time or another after being hurt, a word that doesn’t do the pain justice, by someone we cared often forever and a day. It can even be a company or whatever that has done us wrong. The song is meant to show how we feel in the moment and move on to bigger, better and brighter things with no real harm coming to person who harmed us. We let John Lennon's words about "instant karma is gonna get you..." do the work and we heal ourselves.
All of Jaron's songs revolve around a man who is part Clark Kent, a middle management, hard working, but barely noticed guy. The guy who is just doing his job, going home and fixing dinner for one. He is the guy or woman that goes through life hoping someone will notice.
Then there is also the brazen, bold, sarcastic, witty Superman version of Jaron that has all the confidence to go with the fast cars and faster women. Every day there is a daytime and there is a nighttime, every day. Jaron’s lyrics and songs ebb and flow, because love is just that way, like Clark and Superman a journey that has the highest highs that you trust you can fly and the lows so deep you feel like there truly is “nothing left to lose” and during those rainy, cold, solitary mornings you chuckle about whether it would be less painful to get hit by the subway than to ride it to work. Jaron and his new album “Getting Dressed in The Dark” is his journey, an honest account of real love, loss, redemption, hope and all the emotions in between because Jaron is just another guy looking for someone to faithfully return the sentiment.
This is his journey, one that relies on interaction with people and finally being honest with himself in a way a novelist would.
Who is the girl that caused this inspiration?
Jaron, like a great fiction writer telling his story, there is always a thinly veiled disguise that blurs the lines between the whole story and slippery imaginations. With “Pray for You” and this new album “Getting Dressed In The Dark” Jaron is doing the exact same thing as Hemingway would only using a piano, a guitar and words so real you sometimes feel like they are your own.
If you enjoy “Pray for You”, I mean really love it, you will certainly like this new album and the bonus track for early buyers. Also if this is your first taste of Jaron’s music and enjoy this debut solo album and think of it like that first sip of a bled red leaf meant to add something to your wine, this album means to add something to you. It will play like a diary, opened and strung together in a way where you can love something madly and madly is what you get.
Enjoy the ride because we are ALL Superman/Superwoman and Clark Kent in our lives at different times so buckle up and don’t watch – listen. This album is a gift that breaks the mold, gets over the “genre” typecast that pretty soon technology will put us in a “genre”. This album wasn’t made to conform, it was made to be sincere, to be for you.
Thank you and If you can handle the dichotomy that is Jaron, along with his snappy wit and band of merry friends, suit up, become a long roader and come meet the man on Facebook daily, as it is really him day after day working his donkey kong off!
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/JaronandTheLongRoadtoLove
Also, one final note, the album is already for sale at Amazon 10% off with an amazing bonus track for early buyers when it hits on June 22, 2010, see this link:http://amzn.to/cA7H6M.
Without A Woman I Love
Jaron And The Long Road To Love Lyrics
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Then all of the other lions, surrounded me like a fountain
But, then one day they were gone like they never came at all.
With a big golden coat and a heart still on fire
But knowing I can't run after what I still desire
See time has passed me by, like the evening sun
They always warned me my time would come.
The talk of the town
I was the cat they all looked up to, look at me now!
I walk the streets alone, got no pride of my own
I tried jumping, but I couldn't let go
I never hear goodnight, wake up to kisses like
I always thought I would someday when I got older
But, what good's this crown on my head
Without a woman I love resting on my shoulder?
Just a toothless lion, yeah I'm lying on my belly
One paw over the other, just looking down the valley
At all the young gazelles like I used to do then
I was the only one who couldn't stop playing
Not long ago I was the king of the hill
The talk of the town
I was the cat they all looked up to, look at me now!
I walk the streets alone, got no pride of my own
I tried jumping, but I couldn't let go
I never hear goodnight, wake up to kisses like
I always thought I would someday when I got older
But, what good's this crown on my head
Without a woman I love resting on my shoulder?
What good's this crown on my head
Without a woman I love resting on my shoulder?
The song "Without A Woman I Love" by Jaron And The Long Road To Love is about a man who was once a king but lost his crown and pride because he doesn't have the love of his life beside him. He reminisces about his glory days when he was the fastest and the first one down the mountain. He was once surrounded by other lions who looked up to him, but they are now gone like they never existed. He used to be the talk of the town, but now he is a toothless lion lying on his belly and looking down the valley at young gazelles.
He knows that time has passed him by, and he has lost what he still desires. He feels lonely walking the streets alone and without the woman he loves. He never hears goodnight or wakes up to kisses, which he has always thought he would someday when he got older. He wonders what good his crown on his head is without the woman he loves resting on his shoulder. He realizes that having love in his life is more important than any other achievement, and he feels incomplete without it.
The song portrays a powerful message that love and companionship are essential for a meaningful life, and materialistic or external achievements can't fill the void created by the absence of true love. It's a reminder that fame and success, which are fleeting, can't replace the enduring joy that comes from having a loving partner.
Line by Line Meaning
I was the fastest, the first one down the mountain
I used to be quick and on top of everything
Then all of the other lions, surrounded me like a fountain
I had many admirers and followers
But, then one day they were gone like they never came at all.
All my fans and friends disappeared without a trace
With a big golden coat and a heart still on fire
I still have confidence and passion despite the setbacks
But knowing I can't run after what I still desire
I realize that chasing after what I want is futile
See time has passed me by, like the evening sun
I have grown older and time has slipped away from me
They always warned me my time would come.
People told me that fame and success would not last forever
Not long ago I was the king of the hill
Recently, I was on top of the world
The talk of the town
Everyone was talking about me
I was the cat they all looked up to, look at me now!
People used to admire and respect me, but not anymore
I walk the streets alone, got no pride of my own
I am now living a lonely life with no sense of accomplishment
I tried jumping, but I couldn't let go
I attempted to move on, but I couldn't forget what I lost
I never hear goodnight, wake up to kisses like
I am missing the affectionate and intimate moments of a relationship
I always thought I would someday when I got older
I believed that I would find love and happiness eventually
But, what good's this crown on my head
What is the point of my success and power
Without a woman I love resting on my shoulder?
If I don't have someone special to share it all with
Just a toothless lion, yeah I'm lying on my belly
I feel weak and vulnerable despite my previous strength
One paw over the other, just looking down the valley
I am reflecting on my past and contemplating my future
At all the young gazelles like I used to do then
I envy the carefree nature of those younger than myself
I was the only one who couldn't stop playing
I was always working and never took time to enjoy life
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the blue velvet River
powerful, heart-wrenching, emotive, song! this is one of my favorites of Jaron's new stuff. maybe it hits too close to home. great job on the video! thanks for sharing!!
eam857
I love your videos. The thought you put into them really shows. Jaron is a fabulous artist and I'm glad to see that his music is becoming so popular with everyone!
MystikalPooka
Definitely one of my favorite songs, so glad my brother's name is on the album otherwise I would probably have just passed this off as "just more country crap"... Would have been tragic not to have so many good songs to listen to!
Alexander Chionsini
I listen to this song and i realize that I do love my girl more then anything. She is my crown and my jewel. I cant imagine being without her. Just waiting for the day we seal our love forever.
the blue velvet River
This is one of my faves of Jarons! Do you have their old stuff? My laptop died and I lost the song "Want To Be Okay" and I need to hear it so badly!
the blue velvet River
@dadenton2 i'm so sorry that you experienced such a terrible thing! hang in there! know that the momentum is on your side and as starletavenue said, you are not alone!!
bunnygal1972
My ex-husband cheated on me as well.......very moving Jaron. Love your music.
amandaandkristinshow
wow. this song is amaizng
Andrew Cobb
it took me FOUR years to find this song
David Falk
sweet song