Jeff St John was born in Newtown, Sydney and attended Cleveland Street Boys High School in Surry Hills, New South Wales. He was born with spina bifida and spent much of his life in a wheel chair..
He appeared with a number of bands during the late 1960s and early 1970s including; John The Syndicate aka The Wild Oats (1965), The Id (1966–67) with Bob Bertles (tenor sax '67), Jeff St John & Yama (1967–68), Jeff St John & Copperwine (1969-72), with Harry Brus (bass 70-72) and Wendy Saddington (co-lead vocals 70-71), Jeff St John Band (1972–73) and, Red Cloud (1975-76).
In 1980 he was the subject of an episode of the documentary series The Australians presented by Peter Luck. The episode was titled "Jeff St. John - Rock 'n' Roll Man".
In 1988 as part of Australian Bicentenary celebrations along with many other Australian celebrities, Jeff St John took part in a video shoot at Ayers Rock called Celebration of a Nation.
St John was involved in educating people about disabilities and was a member of spina bifida support group MOSAIC. Jeff appeared at the opening of the 2000 Summer Paralympics in Sydney where he sang the Australian National Anthem.
Jeff St John died on 6 March 2018, at his home in Perth, Western Australia.
Teach Me How To Fly
Jeff St. John Lyrics
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Teach me how to love You Father God Father God
Teach me how to worship You Father God Father God
Teach me how to love You Father God Father God
Father God teach me your truth
Father God for You I'll do
Father God on You I'll wait
Father God throughout the day
Father God to do Your will
Father God when still I hear
Father God
Teach me how to worship You Father God Father God
Teach me how to love You Father God Father God
Teach me how to worship You in spirit and in truth
Teach me how to love You Father God Father God
Father God teach me Your truth
Father God for You I'll do
Father God on You I'll wait
Father God throughout the day
Father God now teach me here
Father God to do Your will
Father God when still I hear
Father God
Boldly in mercy find grace to help me
Boldy in mercy find grace to help me
Teach me how to how to love You
Teach me how to love You to love You
Teach me I need help Father how to love You to worship You
Teach me yes I do
How to love You with outstretched arms teach me ohh how to love you
Teach me teach me how to love you Teach me yeah
Teach me oh Lord how to love You
It's all I wanna do its all I wanna do it's my privilege it's my honor Lord
Teach me how to love You
Oh Lord please teach me how to love you
10,000 tounges ain't enough Lord
Teach me how to love You
The lyrics of Jeff St. John's song "Teach Me How To Fly" are a prayerful request to God to teach the singer how to love and worship Him. The repetition of the phrase "Father God" emphasizes the relationship between the singer and God as a father and child. By asking God to teach them His truth and His will, the singer acknowledges their own limitations and need for guidance.
The lines "Boldly in mercy find grace to help me" suggest that the singer is aware of their own unworthiness, but still approaches God with confidence and trust in His mercy. The phrase "Teach me how to love You with outstretched arms" is a metaphorical depiction of worship, as the singer imagines themselves reaching out to God in adoration.
Through this song, the singer expresses a deep desire to love and worship God more fully. It is a humble recognition that they do not already possess all the knowledge or ability to do so, and a request for divine assistance in this endeavor.
Line by Line Meaning
Teach me how to worship You Father God Father God
The artist is requesting the guidance of God to teach him how to honor and praise Him.
Teach me how to love You Father God Father God
The artist is asking God to show him how to love Him.
Father God teach me your truth
Jeff St. John wants to know God's teachings and gain understanding about His ways.
Father God for You I'll do
The singer pledges to complete tasks or follow commands given by God.
Father God on You I'll wait
Jeff St. John expresses his willingness to patiently wait for God's guidance or instruction.
Father God throughout the day
The artist seeks God's presence and guidance throughout the entire day.
Father God now teach me here
Jeff St. John prays for immediate guidance from God at the moment.
Father God when still I hear
The artist wants to concentrate on hearing and recognizing God's voice when everything else around him is calm.
Teach me how to worship You in spirit and in truth
The singer seeks guidance on how to genuinely worship God from his inner self and with true intentions.
Boldly in mercy find grace to help me
Jeff St. John asks the mercy of God to find the strength and support he needs.
Teach me how to how to love You
The artist repeats his desire for God to teach him how to love Him.
Teach me I need help Father how to love You to worship You
Jeff St. John admits he needs the guidance of God to help him love and worship Him accordingly.
Teach me yes I do
Jeff St. John reiterates that he really does need the help of God to love and worship Him properly.
How to love You with outstretched arms teach me ohh how to love you
The artist pleads God to teach him to love Him with open and welcoming arms, showing respect and devotion.
Teach me teach me how to love you Teach me yeah
Jeff St. John repeats his desire for God to teach him how to love Him.
Teach me oh Lord how to love You
The singer addresses God and asks Him to teach him how to love Him.
It's all I wanna do its all I wanna do it's my privilege it's my honor Lord
Jeff St. John expresses his desire to love and worship God as his privilege and honor to do so.
Oh Lord please teach me how to love you
The artist continues to request the guidance of God to teach him how to love Him.
10,000 tounges ain't enough Lord
Jeff St. John believes that even with numerous languages, he would still not be able to express how much he loves God.
Teach me how to love You
Jeff St. John repeats his request for God to teach him how to love Him.
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Written by: Mark Carson
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@claraullyott5430
I am 60 and have not forgotten this amazing song.
@cliffleigh7450
Imagine if he came on one of today's TV talent shows. He would have the judges and audience gushing over his voice!
@kenchristie9214
Jeff wouldn't get past the audition. He can actually sing.
@ACDZ123
If he said he was a disabled, transgender aboriginal woman,he'd win 💯
@kenchristie9214
@@ACDZ123 In that case, a mentally challenged imbecile like you would win as well.
@cliffleigh7450
@@ACDZ123 Well he was disabled (died in 2018) - he was born with spina bifida!
@ACDZ123
@cliffleigh7450 yes I know mate ..I been listening to Jeff since the 70s
@Mickydee773
How was this not a world wide hit ?
@TheGrouch2000
I remember this from my youth, but I just couldn't recall what an absolutely amazing singer Jeff was! What a voice.
@twodogswalking840
I can't remember Jeff St John sounding so good. I guess we took all that talent for granted back then. Great bass playing too.