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.
Somebody
John Berry Lyrics
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For someone like you to ease my mind
It feels so natural, and, yes, it's true
You love me the way I love you
Somebody, somebody
I've been praying for somebody
Someone who'll squeeze me and hold me tight
Somebody, somebody
Someone too good to be true
Somebody, somebody
Someone who loves me the way that I love you
I've been looking from the outside in
Wishing I could find love again
Many came around but they would not do
But my heart skipped a beat when I found you
Somebody, somebody
I've been praying for somebody
Someone who'll squeeze me and hold me tight
Someone who'll love me all through my life
Somebody, somebody, somebody
Someone who loves me the way that I love you
The lyrics of John Berry's song "Somebody" express the desire for a long-awaited love. The singer has been waiting for a very long time for someone to come and ease their mind. They sing of the natural feeling they get when they are with that person, and say that it is true that they love each other. The chorus repeats the word "somebody" as the singer expresses their yearning for a special someone.
The verses of "Somebody" describe the singer's search for love. They say that they have been looking from the outside in, watching others find love but not finding it themselves. However, they have finally found someone that makes their heart skip a beat. The chorus repeats the desire for someone who can squeeze them and hold them tight, who will love them throughout their life.
Overall, "Somebody" is a love song about patiently waiting for the right person to come along and finding that person in the end. The lyrics speak to the experience of longing for love and finally finding it.
Line by Line Meaning
I've been waiting for a long, long time
I have been waiting patiently for a significant amount of time.
For someone like you to ease my mind
To find someone who could help me forget about my worries and troubles.
It feels so natural, and, yes, it's true
Being with you is effortless and genuinely sincere.
You love me the way I love you
We share an equal and mutual love for each other.
I've been praying for somebody
I have been hoping and wishing for the right person.
Someone who'll squeeze me and hold me tight
Someone who will hold me tight with love and affection.
Someone who'll love me all through my life
Someone who'll love me forever, without reservation or hesitation.
Someone too good to be true
Someone so wonderful that they feel too good to be real.
I've been looking from the outside in
I have been observing love from the outside without actually experiencing it.
Wishing I could find love again
Hoping to find true love that I had been missing.
Many came around but they would not do
Although many people appeared, they couldn't fill the emptiness in my heart.
But my heart skipped a beat when I found you
When I met you, my heart raced in excitement, as if it had missed a beat.
Someone who loves me the way that I love you
Someone who returns my love unequivocally and completely.
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Written by: KOSTAS
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