Born in Brooklyn, New York, as a youth, Bianco studied piano and played bass guitar in local bands. After graduation, Bianco spent time in Europe. Upon returning to the United States, a friend from Berklee invited Bianco to Los Angeles, California to play in his band. Bianco moved to Los Angeles in the spring of 2000. He played bass and wrote songs with the group until they disbanded. Bianco decided to learn to play the guitar, refine his singing skills and set about assembling a band of his own.
Bianco was among the top 100 hottest unsigned acts in Southern California by music trade industry journal Music Connection in 2002, 2004 and 2007.
Bianco has officially released three studio albums: Handsome Devil (2004, Sing (2008), Loudmouth (2011).
Wrecking Ball
Jim Bianco Lyrics
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I made it strong and I made it tall
You came along with a wrecking ball
Baby, where am I gonna run to now?
I lock the door when I go to sleep
I bolt the windows closed and hide beneath the sheets
What's the use when you're in my dreams?
Now
I'll take a plane, I'll take a car
I'll take an aeroplane however far
But I can't escape what's in my heart
Baby, where am I gonna run to now?
Ah, baby, where am I gonna run to now?
Baby, where am I gonna run to now? (Where am I gonna run to?)
Baby, where am I gonna run to now? (Where am I gonna run to?)
Mmm, where am I gonna run to now? (Where am I gonna run to?)
Well, it seems I fell in love somehow
The lyrics of Jim Bianco's song Wrecking Ball explore vulnerability and the fear of opening up to love. The singer of the song spends his life building a wall around himself, trying to protect his heart from getting hurt. He made the wall strong and tall, but it all comes crumbling down when someone comes along with a wrecking ball, representing the power of love that he can't resist. Now that the wall is gone, the singer doesn't know where to run to, feeling exposed and scared.
The second verse reveals that the singer tries to hide from love even in his dreams, but it's impossible to escape what's in his heart. He considers running away, taking a plane or a car to get away from his feelings, but he realizes that it's not possible. He's already fallen in love, and he can't run away from it anymore. The song ends with the same question that is repeated throughout the chorus: "Baby, where am I gonna run to now?"
The lyrics of Wrecking Ball are poignant and relatable, portraying the fear of vulnerability and the power of love that can break even the strongest walls. The song's melody is mellow and intimate, emphasizing the emotional weight of the lyrics.
Line by Line Meaning
I spent my life building a wall
I dedicated my entire life to creating emotional barriers
I made it strong and I made it tall
I constructed these barriers to be unbreakable and impenetrable
You came along with a wrecking ball
You broke through my emotional barriers and destroyed everything I had built up for myself
Baby, where am I gonna run to now?
I feel lost and vulnerable without my emotional walls and do not know where to turn
I lock the door when I go to sleep
I guard myself even in my most vulnerable state, when I am asleep
I bolt the windows closed and hide beneath the sheets
I hide from the outside world, not allowing anyone to enter and even shutting out natural light
What's the use when you're in my dreams?
Even in my subconscious mind, I cannot escape the thoughts and feelings that you bring about
Baby, where am I gonna run to now?
Once again, I feel lost and unsure of where to turn
I'll take a plane, I'll take a car
I am willing to go to great lengths to escape these emotions, even if it means leaving my current location
I'll take an aeroplane however far
I am willing to travel great distances by any means necessary to try and outrun these feelings
But I can't escape what's in my heart
Despite my best efforts, I cannot run away from my own emotions and thoughts
Baby, where am I gonna run to now?
I am left with the same sense of confusion and vulnerability as before
Ah, baby, where am I gonna run to now?
My uncertainty and fear persist
Mmm, where am I gonna run to now?
My desperation and sense of being trapped remains
Well, it seems I fell in love somehow
Despite my efforts to keep my guard up, I have fallen in love with you
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