“Joey Ryan is that rarest… Read Full Bio ↴“One to watch.” ~ Jo Whiley, BBC Radio 1
“Joey Ryan is that rarest of artists ... his music displays wit and wisdom, and a fundamental generosity of spirit.” ~ Tony Berg
Joey Ryan had graduated from Berkeley and was poised to attend graduate school to study neuroscience when he abruptly announced to his family that he wanted to pursue a career in music instead.
Unwavering in his vision for his future, Joey explains: "I realized that the truths I was interested in discovering through science were actually more accessible through
music."
Born and raised in Los Angeles to a teacher and a psychologist, Ryan experienced a unique perspective on life at an early age when his father nearly lost his life to cancer, resulting in a uniquely intellectual yet emotional viewpoint on life, love, and human nature in his songwriting.
Joey has now toured the US and UK several times over, returning home this past October for a month-long residency at LA’s Hotel Cafe. In January he’ll tackle the east coast again with a residency at Rockwood Music Hall in New York City, followed by another Hotel Cafe residency in March.
Joey was able to independently finance his current EP, “Kenter Canyon,” by licensing his music to various media outlets. His music has been featured on Private Practice, iTunes Indie Artist Spotlight, KCRW’s “Weekend Becomes Eclectic,” and various commercials, including two long-running ads for Wrigley’s in the UK.
The 5 tracks were produced by Tony Berg (Jesca Hoop, Aimee Mann) and feature performances by Sara Bareilles, Dave Rawlings, Z Berg and Matt Chamberlain. With harmonies by Bareilles, the opening track “Broken Headlights” pays tribute to the shockingly clear Los Angeles air after it rains, gracefully likening it to the confessions of a long-hidden love.
Joey Ryan “Kenter Canyon” will be available for name-your-own-price purchase in January of 2010.
Loving You
Joey Ryan Lyrics
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A welcome surprise in your eyes - love that's true
You're stealing the words right out from under me - arrows from your mind are making my heart bleed
From loving you
I'll do my best to lighten your load - make you feel better than you've ever known
Sing you a love song nobody knows
You think you've tried love? I'll give you more
I had it all wrong, I thought that I was strong enough
I thought that I knew just what I'd do with love
Then you shattered it all, you made me fall in love again
Since you've been around, I can't come down
I can't come down from loving you
I'll do my best to lighten your load - make you feel better than you've ever known
Sing you a love song nobody knows
You think you've tried love? I'll give you more
I'll do my best to lighten your load - make you feel better than you've ever known
Sing you a love song that nobody knows
You think you've tried love? My LoveYeah
The look in your eyes drives me crazy my love - I can hardly control myself
The scent of your skin and the love that I'm in got me running in circles all over again
Yeaaaahhhh ohhhh
I'll do my best to lighten your load - make you feel better than you've ever known
Sing you a love song nobody knows
You think you've tried love? I'll give you more
I'll do my best to lighten your load - make you feel better than you've ever known
Sing you a love song that nobody knows
You think you've tried love? My LoveI'll give you more
The lyrics of "Loving You" is about falling deeply in love unexpectedly. The singer emphasizes the surprise he felt when he fell in love with the person and how it was not something he had planned or anticipated. The lyrics suggest that the singer is overwhelmed by his feelings for this person, as they seem to have taken control of his heart and mind. The phrase "arrows from your mind are making my heart bleed" indicates that the love he feels for this person is intense and almost painful.
In the chorus, he promises to make the person feel the best they ever have and to show them love like they've never experienced before. The lines "You think you've tried love? I'll give you more" suggest that the love he has to offer is beyond what they have known before. The singer then goes on to describe how being around this person makes him feel ecstatic, as though he is running in circles.
Overall, the lyrics communicate the depth and passion of the love the singer feels for the person, and his determination to make them happy and feel loved beyond measure.
Line by Line Meaning
I wasn't looking when I fell in you
It was unexpected for me to develop feelings for you.
A welcome surprise in your eyes - love that's true
I can see the love reflected in your eyes, and it's a wonderful, genuine feeling.
You're stealing the words right out from under me - arrows from your mind are making my heart bleed
From loving you
I'm so in love with you that I'm speechless, and I feel like I've been hit by Cupid's arrow because my heart aches for you.
I'll do my best to lighten your load - make you feel better than you've ever known
I want to be there for you and support you in every way possible, making you feel happier and more loved than ever before.
Sing you a love song nobody knows
You think you've tried love? I'll give you more
I want to express my love for you in a unique way, and show you that the love I have for you is greater than anything you've ever experienced before.
I had it all wrong, I thought that I was strong enough
I thought that I knew just what I'd do with love
Then you shattered it all, you made me fall in love again
Since you've been around, I can't come down
I can't come down from loving you
I used to think I knew everything there was to know about love, but you showed me I had a lot to learn. You broke down my walls and made me fall in love all over again. Now that you're in my life, I can't imagine ever wanting to let go of my feelings for you.
The look in your eyes drives me crazy my love - I can hardly control myself
The scent of your skin and the love that I'm in got me running in circles all over again
Yeaaaahhhh ohhhh
Your gaze and your scent have a powerful effect on me, making me feel uncontrollable and dizzy with love. It's like falling in love with you all over again each time I see you.
You think you've tried love? My LoveI'll give you more
I'm so confident in the depth of my love for you that I'm willing to show you experiences and emotions that you've never even dreamed of before.
Contributed by Isabelle J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@HauAufKacke
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@Chukartramp
HauAufKacke you must be a fortunate fuck
@tylyn122122
this song just evokes so much emotion! it makes me think of times when i was with my boyfriend. good and bad, but still beautiful :)
@Chukartramp
tylyn122122 I could be your next emotional fix if your a hot mess
@Davemj88
This guy is fantastic
@Chukartramp
Dave Johnson someone just got laid, well maybe 4 years ago at this point
@paitynreynolds9915
So unique I love it.
@Chukartramp
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