John Berry has one of the most powerful and distinctive voices in country music. It's a stunningly rich, majestic tenor that he uses to its full effect. With multiple gold and platinum albums and nominations from the Country Music Association, the Academy of Country Music, and the Grammy's, he has clearly forged an appreciation from the music industry and fans alike. One such fan includes former President George H. Bush and wife Barbara, who invited John to sing for Mr. Bush's birthday party.
Born in Aiken, South Carolina, and raised in the Atlanta, Georgia area, John grew up in an eclectic musical household. His father listened to concert pianist Van Clyburn, his mother had a strong taste for gospel, and his brother became an opera singer. John gravitated to both soul and country music and began recording his own albums at home in 1979. Two years later, John started performing solo acoustic shows in northeast Georgia, then expanded around the southeast, building a strong name and following. As his reputation grew, so did the demand for his self-styled recordings. He eventually made six self-produced albums, with the last one selling over 10,000 copies. He was finally signed to Capitol Records in 1992.
John had his first #1 single in 1994 with "Your Love Amazes Me," with "She's Taken a Shine" and "Standing on the Edge of Goodbye" following suit. Other Top 10 releases included "You and Only You" "I Think About It All The Time", "What's In It For Me", "If I Had Any Pride Left At All", and "Change My Mind." "Standing On The Edge", as well as his edgy top 10 hit "Kiss Me in the Car," showed off John's songwriting ability.
Making a difference is John's motivation, and he sees music as a profoundly important calling. He has conscientiously used his influence to improve both the global and local communities. He has contributed his time and talents for several children's charities, and lent his name to such causes as adult literacy and Cystic Fibrosis. John has been quoted as saying "If there are things we can do that may help make a difference in the lives of others, we should make the most of that opportunity".
John has been actively recording his own albums with his new independent label, Clear Sky Records. His album Songs and Stories was released in May 2002, and has sold over 25,000 copies at shows, online, and through his Fan Club. For the 2003 holiday season, he re-released his live Christmas CD, O Holy Night Live, formerly titled Christmas Live. That CD has been snapped up by fans also, creating the need for a fourth pressing.
During the summer of 2003, John hit the road with friends David Lee Murphy and Lee Roy Parnell on the "Paintin' the Town Tour". While on the tour, John and David Lee wrote the romantic single "Will You Marry Me?," which received high praise. On reviewing the single, music critic Robert K. Oermann says John has "still got the goods". Also, that "There's something special about saying something in a song for people who might not be able to express themselves in such a nakedly emotional way." Bill Lewis at WYTZ in Benton Harbor, MI, predicts "Will You Marry Me?" will make those single guys want to run out and get the ring for their lady and married couples will want to renew their vows." One fan did just that. He was inspired by hearing the song on the radio to "pop the question" to his girlfriend when he heard the song on the radio. This fan even called John's Fan Club to get the CD early, in order to use it for the special event.
The ambient/experimental/indie rock artist from Chicagoland, IL and the Upper Peninsula, MI has been in several bands since mid-high school around 2005, most recently Shipwreck Party during his time at the University of Northern Michigan, where he helped form Shipwreck Party. He released his solo debut, Big North on Thanksgiving, 2013, and is continuing to release EP's and other works. His music is freely available on johnberry.bandcamp.com, as well as Spotify, and is available for purchase on iTunes.
Eternally
John Berry Lyrics
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Nothing else matters you're all that I want all that I'll ever need
Just one kiss just one look and I knew the meaning of love
Just one night lost in your eyes and I saw the heavens above
Where I stop baby you begin like a circle that never ends
Girl what you doing to me...
Every day every night over and over again
Till there ain't no sun to shine till the end of time you will be mine yeah
Girl what you doing to me...
All that I ever dreamed of
Hoped for prayed to God that you'd find my door
And opened up my heart to yours
Girl what you doing to me...
The lyrics of John Berry's song "Eternally" express the everlasting love and devotion that the singer has for his lover. He is completely captivated by her and wants to spend eternity showing her how much he loves and needs her. When he first lays eyes on her, he immediately understands the true meaning of love, and every moment since then has been blissful. He sees her as the missing piece to his life, the fulfiller of his dreams, and the one who unlocked his heart. He cannot imagine his life without her and promises to love and need her over and over again until the end of time.
The song is about the joy and rapture of finding true love and the peace of knowing that you have found your soulmate. It conveys the deep sense of fulfillment and contentment that comes from being with someone who not only understands you but accepts you for who you are. The lyrics emphasize the permanence of love and the unbreakable bond that two people can forge when they are truly committed to each other. The song shows how powerful love can be and how it can change someone's life completely, filling it with joy, hope, and meaning.
Line by Line Meaning
Girl what you doing to me I want done eternally
You have captured my heart so completely that I never want to be without you, now or forever.
Nothing else matters you're all that I want all that I'll ever need
There is nothing else in this world that could provide me with the happiness and fulfillment that being with you does.
Just one kiss just one look and I knew the meaning of love
From the moment I met you and had my first interaction with you, I knew that I had found my true love.
Just one night lost in your eyes and I saw the heavens above
Being with you makes me feel like I am in paradise, and your eyes are like two shining stars that guide me there.
Where I stop baby you begin like a circle that never ends
We are so perfectly matched, I feel like we complete each other, and our love will go on and on forever.
I'm gonna love you I'm gonna need you over and over again
I know that my love for you will never diminish, and I will always crave your presence in my life, every day and every night.
Till there ain't no sun to shine till the end of time you will be mine yeah
I will love you until the end of time, and even beyond, and I know that we are meant to be together always.
All that I ever dreamed of hoped for prayed to God that you'd find my door
I had always hoped and prayed that I would find someone as wonderful as you, and now that you're here with me, my dreams have been realized.
And opened up my heart to yours
Your love has allowed me to open up and be vulnerable with you, and I trust that you will always treat my heart with care.
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Written by: CHRIS LINDSEY, DAVID BASSETT
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