Bonamassa was born in Utica, New York. He started playing guitar at age four, encouraged by his father, who was an avid music fan and exposed him to British blues rock records by Eric Clapton and Jeff Beck, greatly inspiring him. At 11 years old Joe was mentored and trained by American guitar legend, Danny Gatton. When he was 12 years old, he had his own band called Smokin' Joe Bonamassa, which gigged around western New York and Pennsylvania, including cities such as Scranton and Buffalo, but only on weekends since Joe had school on weekdays. Bonamassa played a crimson 1972 Fender Stratocaster he called "Rosie", which his father had bought in Utica, New York.
When he was 12 years old, Bonamassa opened for B.B. King. In the last 13 years Bonamassa has put out 15 solo albums through his independent record label J&R Adventures, of which 11 have reached number 1 on the Billboard Blues charts. Bonamassa has played alongside such artists as Stephen Stills, Eric Clapton, Blondie Chaplin, Foreigner, Buddy Guy, Steve Winwood, Warren Haynes, Solomon Hicks,and Derek Trucks among others.[4] His career highlights include performances at the Royal Albert Hall and has had three Grammy Award nominations in 2013, for his collaboration album with Beth Hart "Seesaw", in 2016 for the album "Live at the Greek Theatre" and 2022 for the album "Royal Tea". In addition to his music career, Joe Bonamassa runs a nonprofit organisation called the Keeping the Blues Alive Foundation, whose mission is to further music education by funding scholarships and providing music education resources to schools in need. in 2020, he added an extension to the foundation. Called Fuelling Musicians, it provides $1500 cheques to struggling musicians affected by the Covid-19 pandemic.
in 2021, he broke his own record for having more #1 Billboard blues albums than anyone in history. The album "Time Clocks" clocked up his 25th #1 album.
He is also known for his enormous collection of vintage guitars and related gear.
Driving Towards The Daylight
Joe Bonamassa Lyrics
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Waitin' on a train
Baby I know what's wrong
And it still happened again
Waiting on my destiny
Learning from my abilities
Who was wrong and
Who was right and
So take your eyes off of me
And look upon the churning sea
Driving towards the daylight
Running from the midnight
Trying to get my way home
Running from the spotlight
Trying to find the daylight
Trying to get back home
Rusty strings on my old guitar
Speaks volumes of who you are
So never did I think it was you
It was me, one of the chosen few
Who will it be, oh the next time?
Hopefully one with more sense of mind
So where did you go?
Always will see
It's a story of you and me
Driving towards the daylight
Running from the midnight
Trying to get my way home
Running from the spotlight
Trying to find the daylight
Trying to get back home
Driving towards the daylight
Running from the midnight
Trying to get my way home
Running from the spotlight
Trying to find the daylight
Trying to get my way home
Driving towards the daylight
Running from that midnight
Trying to get my way home
Running from the spotlight
Trying to find the daylight
Trying to get my way home
In Joe Bonamassa’s song “Driving Towards The Daylight,” the lyrics describe a person who is trying to find their way home, both physically and mentally. The first verse sets up the idea that the person is looking at a mountain and waiting for a train, which could symbolize an obstacle in their life that they need to overcome. They acknowledge that they've made mistakes in the past and are trying to learn from them, but they still can’t quite figure out why they're fighting. The chorus emphasizes the idea of driving towards the daylight, or making positive progress, while trying to avoid the midnight, or the difficult times.
The second verse suggests that the singer is a musician with a worn-out guitar string, which symbolizes difficulties that they have faced in their life. They suggest that they always believed it was someone else’s fault, but now they realize it was their own. The lyric “one of the chosen few” could suggest a feeling of isolation or being singled out. They wonder who they will encounter next and hope that it will be someone who has more sense. The last verse echoes the first two, emphasizing the need to continue driving towards the daylight and to find their way home.
Overall, the lyrics suggest a sense of hope and determination, despite the difficult times the person has faced in their life. They acknowledge their mistakes and limitations, but are still determined to reach their goals.
Line by Line Meaning
Look upon a mountain
Observing a mountain, possibly signifying the obstacles and challenges in life.
Waitin' on a train
Awaiting something significant, perhaps awaiting change or opportunities that may arise spontaneously.
Baby I know what's wrong
Admitting that something is not right, and realizing that something needs to change.
And it still happened again
Despite being aware of the issue, the same mistake or problem has occurred again.
Waiting on my destiny
Anticipating the events that will occur in the future, and trusting the path laid out for oneself.
Learning from my abilities
Reflecting on one's talents and skills, and using them to grow and learn more about oneself.
Who was wrong and
Pondering who was at fault in a particular situation or conflict.
Who was right and
Questioning who was justified in a certain situation, and considering different perspectives.
Do we even know why we are fighting?
Wondering if the reasons for the disagreement or conflict are truly justifiable and worthwhile.
So take your eyes off of me
Requesting the other person to stop focusing on oneself and instead consider the bigger picture or situation.
And look upon the churning sea
Suggesting the other person to contemplate the vastness and unpredictability of life, in order to gain perspective.
Rusty strings on my old guitar
The deteriorating condition of the guitar strings may symbolize past hardships and struggles.
Speaks volumes of who you are
The current state of the guitar may indicate what the individual has been through, and one's life history.
So never did I think it was you
The individual previously believed they were not at fault or responsible for a specific issue or problem.
It was me, one of the chosen few
After reflecting on the situation, the individual realizes they were in fact the one responsible for the problem.
Who will it be, oh the next time?
Reflecting on future similar instances, and contemplating who will be accountable next time.
Hopefully one with more sense of mind
Hoping for someone with greater understanding and responsibility to be in charge the next time around.
So where did you go?
Wondering where the other person has disappeared to, both literally and metaphorically.
Always will see
Acknowledging that this particular story or event will always be remembered by the individual.
It's a story of you and me
The situation or conflict involves both the individual and the other person, making it a joint story or circumstance.
Driving towards the daylight
Striving to move forward towards a brighter future.
Running from the midnight
Trying to escape the darkness or negative aspects of life.
Trying to get my way home
Attempting to find one's place or purpose in life, striving towards a sense of belonging or home.
Running from the spotlight
Avoiding the attention or scrutiny of others, trying to keep a low-profile or remain unnoticed.
Trying to find the daylight
Searching for positivity and light, seeking to escape from darkness and negativity.
Trying to get back home
Striving to return to one's true self or place in life, to achieve a sense of fulfillment and purpose.
Lyrics © Downtown Music Publishing, RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC
Written by: Daniel KORTCHMAR, JOSEPH BONAMASSA
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Look upon a mountain
Waitin' on a train
Baby I know what's wrong
And it's still happening again
Waiting on my destiny
Learning from my abilities
Who was wrong and
Who was right and
Do we even know why we are fighting?
So take your eyes off of me
And look upon the churning sea
Driving towards the daylight
Running from the midnight
Trying to get my way home
Running from the spotlight
Trying to find the daylight
Trying to get back home
Rusty strings on my old guitar
Speaks volumes of who you are
So never did I think it was you
It was me, one of the chosen few
Who will it be, oh the next time?
Hopefully one with more sense of mind
So where did you go?
Always will see
It's a story of you and me
Driving towards the daylight
Running from the midnight
Trying to get my way home
Running from the spotlight
Trying to find the daylight
Trying to get back home
Driving towards the daylight
Running from the midnight
Trying to get my way home
Running from the spotlight
Trying to find the daylight
Trying to get my way home
Driving towards the daylight
Running from that midnight
Trying to get my way home
Running from the spotlight
Trying to find the daylight
Trying to get my way home
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Susan Lovesjava
The first 15 seconds of this song, even without lyrics, is so moving. It just moves straight into my soul and intensifies once Joe starts to sing.
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really??? swear to go !!!
Lucian Florescu
I've recently discovered Joe and his music. He's amazing and can't help listening to him. over and over again.
Carla Mitchell
Good for you. This is my favorite song of his. Saw him on the 2nd row a couple of years ago and he played it. It brought me to tears that he played it.
C. Schmidt
I will NEVER understand how such great artists like Joe Bonamassa and many other 's are not on the radio....
Wm Thompson
Because he hasn't signed a contract with the media moguls. That's why.
Bob Clark
Played on Planet Rock
Phil at Mace Games
Planet Rock, everyday 🙂
Bobby Digiovanni
Your listening to the wrong radio. BB. KING BLUESVILLE. *Sirius XM
Bobby Digiovanni
@Phil at Mace Games. What is planet rock? SXM ?