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.
I Love You More Than You'll Ever Know
Joe Bonamassa Lyrics
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You can say I told you so
If I ever hurt you baby
You know I hurt myself as well
Is that any way for a man to carry on
You think he wants
His little loved one gone
More than you'll ever know
More than you'll ever know
When I wasn't making too much money
You knew where my paycheck went
You know I brought it home to baby
And I never spent one red cent
Is that any way for a man to carry on
You think he wants
His little loved one gone
I love you baby
More than you'll ever know
More than you'll ever know
I'm not trying to be any kinds of a man
I'm trying to be somebody
You can love trust and understand
I know that I could be yeah a part of you
That no one else could see
I just got to hear you say
It's alright yeah yeah yeah
I'm only flesh and blood
But I could be everything
That you demand
I could be president
Of General Motors baby huh
Or just a tiny little grain of sand
Is that any way for a man to carry on
You think he wants
His little loved one gone
I love you baby, I love you baby
I love you more than you will ever know
The song "I Love You More Than You'll Ever Know" by Joe Bonamassa is a love song that expresses deep love for someone. The first verse admits that leaving or hurting the loved one could be a possibility and confesses that doing so would not be easy for him either. The second verse expresses gratitude for a partner that was supportive even in financially precarious times. The chorus and the bridge of the song emphasize the depth of this love and the desire to be with the person even when facing difficult circumstances. The conclusion of the song expresses a willingness to be the best that he can be for that person.
The song portrays a sense of vulnerability and honesty in expressing the depth of the love. The lyrics suggest that the singer is aware of his flaws and wants to do better for the person he loves. The song's instrumentation, which blends blues and rock, complements the lyrics' intense and emotive tone. The song’s interpretation can be understood as the confession of a man madly in love with someone, who would do anything for them, even if that means being vulnerable with them or going beyond his limits to show his love. It is also a reminder that love is not only about feeling emotions but also taking responsibility for others and being committed to their happiness.
Line by Line Meaning
If I ever leave you
In the event that I decide to leave you
You can say I told you so
You will have the right to express your frustration with me, since you warned me about the consequences
If I ever hurt you baby
If I cause you pain, my beloved
You know I hurt myself as well
Know that I also feel the pain, and it is not my intention to hurt you
Is that any way for a man to carry on
Is it acceptable or appropriate for a man to behave in this manner?
You think he wants
Do you believe he desires
His little loved one gone
For his beloved to leave him
I love you baby
I am in love with you, my darling
More than you'll ever know
More than you will ever fully comprehend or realize
When I wasn't making too much money
During a time period in which I was not earning a significant amount of money
You knew where my paycheck went
You were aware of how all of my earnings were being allocated
You know I brought it home to baby
You knew that I was providing the money to you, my beloved
And I never spent one red cent
And I never used any of the money for my own personal spending
I'm not trying to be any kinds of a man
I am not trying to fit into or conform to any specific male archetype
I'm trying to be somebody
Rather, I am simply attempting to become a person that you can respect and feel affection for
You can love trust and understand
Someone who you can love, trust, and comprehend
I know that I could be yeah a part of you
I am aware that I have the potential to become an intimate and integral part of your life
That no one else could see
Something that no other person has ever experienced or understood
I just got to hear you say
I just need to hear you express
It's alright yeah yeah yeah
That everything between us is going well and that you are content with our relationship
I'm only flesh and blood
I am a mere human being, susceptible to making mistakes and experiencing emotions
But I could be everything
However, I have the potential to become anything
That you demand
Whatever it is that you may desire or require
I could be president
I am capable of becoming the President of the United States
Of General Motors baby huh
Or the CEO of the General Motors corporation, my dear
Or just a tiny little grain of sand
Or simply a small and insignificant part of a greater whole
I love you baby, I love you baby
I am in love with you, my darling
I love you more than you will ever know
My love for you is beyond what you are capable of completely comprehending
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: AL KOOPER
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@rickmorgan1516
Beth sings with so much emotion and heart and Joe plays with so much soul - I’m glad I’ve seen these two in my lifetime. None better
@eddietownes7617
Wow!!
@richardyoung7415
This is BLUES man.PEACE BE WITH YOU MY FRIEND. 🙏 😎✌🏴
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@robbynetbar5059
It's a shame that these artists don't perform together anymore.Hart And Bonamassa was too sublime, the most beautiful combination I have ever heard...
@carlwilliams6977
What makes you think they don't play together anymore?
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@jorgeguimaraesoliveira9094
Bonamassa quer continuar assim.
Quem conhece, indica e o outro indica
Quer continuar dono da vida dele