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.
Unbroken
Joe Bonamassa Lyrics
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I don't recall
If I walked around at all I was in bits and pieces
Of a jagged heart
You kissed me and every piece back into place
Every pain got erased
Held me up to the sunlight
Now it feels like...
[Chorus:]
No one ever left me out in the rain
Cold words that remained unspoken
I never got lost, spent years in the dark
Cause you're here now my heart's unbroken
When I see you smile, feel my soul again
I'm unbroken
If I doubted the power of love baby
Now I understand
I thank God for everyday that you touch me like heaven
Inside your warm hands
In this world sometimes the only thing that's real
Is the way you make me feel
Baby the change is day to night
I swear it's like...
[Chorus]
I still see the night, fell into your eyes
And when we made love it felt like the first time
No one ever left me out in the rain
[Chorus]
The song "Unbroken" by Joe Bonamassa speaks to the transformative power of love. The lyrics describe the impact that the love of another person can have on an individual who has experienced heartbreak and pain. The first verse portrays the singer as a broken individual, unable to recall a time before their heart was shattered. The lines "If I walked around at all I was in bits and pieces / Of a jagged heart" aptly convey the idea that the singer's heart was fragmented and unstable, making it difficult for them to move forward.
However, the tone of the song shifts in the second verse, as the singer expresses gratitude for the healing power of their lover's touch. The lines "I thank God for everyday that you touch me like heaven / Inside your warm hands" convey the sense of awe and reverence that the singer has for their partner. The chorus repeats the idea that the singer's lover has repaired them, providing them with a sense of wholeness and completeness: "No one ever left me out in the rain / Cold words that remained unspoken / I never got lost, spent years in the dark / Cause you're here now my heart's unbroken".
Overall, "Unbroken" is a love song that is full of hope and inspiration. It shows that love has the power to heal even the deepest wounds, and that a supportive partner can make all the difference when it comes to overcoming adversity and finding joy in life once again.
Line by Line Meaning
If I lived and breathed before you loved me
I don't remember anything before you came into my life and loved me.
I don't recall
I have no memory of my past before you.
If I walked around at all I was in bits and pieces
Before you, I was broken and incomplete.
Of a jagged heart
My heart was jagged and shattered.
You kissed me and every piece back into place
Your love healed all the broken pieces of my heart.
Every pain got erased
Your love erased all the pain and hurt I had.
Held me up to the sunlight
Your love helped me see a brighter future.
Now it feels like...
Now everything feels perfect because of you.
[Chorus:]
Here's the chorus of the song.
No one ever left me out in the rain
You never abandoned me when I needed you the most.
Cold words that remained unspoken
You never left me in silence or confusion.
I never got lost, spent years in the dark
You guided me and helped me find my way in life.
Cause you're here now my heart's unbroken
You're with me now and my heart is complete and whole.
When I see you smile, feel my soul again
Whenever I see you happy, I feel complete and happy too.
I'm unbroken
Because of you, my heart is unbroken and healed from all the hurt.
If I doubted the power of love baby
If I ever doubted the power of love before I met you,
Now I understand
Now I understand the true power of love because of you.
I thank God for everyday that you touch me like heaven
I'm grateful to have you in my life and feel blessed every day you're with me.
Inside your warm hands
Your love is comforting and nurturing like warm hands.
In this world sometimes the only thing that's real
In this world, sometimes the only thing that's true and meaningful
Is the way you make me feel
Is the way your love makes me feel.
Baby the change is day to night
Your love transformed my life from darkness to light.
I swear it's like...
I know for sure that I'm a different person because of you.
[Chorus]
Here's the chorus again.
I still see the night, fell into your eyes
I still remember the night when I fell in love with you by looking into your eyes.
And when we made love it felt like the first time
Making love with you feels like the first time every time because of the deep love we have for each other.
No one ever left me out in the rain
You've never left me alone or exposed to harsh conditions.
[Chorus]
Here's the chorus again.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Annie Roboff, Mary Holladay Lamar
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