The new album title April Uprising came from an incredible journey John undertook for the ‘Who Do You Think You Are’ TV series. He traces the Butler name through generations of hardship to a matriarch who sang for her survival and follows his Bulgarian ancestry to a forebear caught up in a violent revolt called the April Uprising.
The recording process for the new album (the first release from the JBT in 3 years) has been shared with avid JBT followers via a special studio sessions page on the band’s website: www.johnbutlertrio.com John Butler describes the first new track, One Way Road; “One Way Road is the combination of pretty much most of my musical influences; dancehall, roots & rock. Some how we found a way to bring all these feels in a way that sounds natural and not too contrived or cerebral. I’m really happy with how we captured the vibe of his song”.
With sold out performances over the past two years, not only on home turf but also worldwide, on the back of their highly acclaimed and 3 x platinum accredited ‘Grand National’ album, the John Butler Trio have reaffirmed their status as one of Australia’s leading artists. ‘APRIL UPRISING’, scheduled for release early in 2010, will unveil a whole new journey for the band.
John Butler comments on the forthcoming new album, “The whole rehearsal and recording process so far has been a lot of fun and very gratifying. I feel the sounds and general spirit and energy of this album are best summed up in the words – free, melodic, funky, phat and rocking. There’s definitely a certain attitude that comes across on the album. Perhaps there’s a conviction, in a song writing and production sense, that I haven’t tapped into so much on earlier works that seems to be more prevalent on April Uprising. There’s chemistry and language that Nicky, Byron and I have found that really compliments these songs in all their different facets”.
Album Discography;
Live at Lollapalooza 2009 iTunes Exclusive
One Small Step (Aus) 2008 / Twist and Shout ( USA) 2007 - solo live
Grand National 2007
Live at St. Gallen 2006
Sunrise Over Sea 2004
Living 2001 – 2002
Three 2000
John Butler 1998
Awards;
ARIA 2007 ; Best Indie, Best Blues and Roots, Best Performance
ARIA 2004; Best Male, Best Indie, Best Blues and Roots.
ARIA 2001; Best Indie
APRA Awards 2005; Song of the Year ‘Zebra’
APRA Awards 2008; Blues and Roots work of the year ‘Good Excuse’
Festivals Played;
Coachella, New Orleans Jazz Festival, Bonnaroo, Glastonbury, Fuji Rock Festival, Big Day Out, St.Gallen, Belfort, Isle Of Wight, Union Of Soul and many more.
Those who have influenced;
Bob Marley, Martin Luther King Jr, The Meters, Jeff Lang, De LA Soul, Red Hot Chilli Peppers, Ainslie Roberts, Black Sabbath, Noam Chomsky, Buck Minster Fuller, Gillian Welch, Jimi Hendrix, Paul Kelly, Beastie Boys, Rage Against The Machine, G Love, Kev Carmody, Allen Watts, Banksy, Salvador Dali,Tracy Chapmen, Blue King Brown, Public Enemy, Jane’s Addiction …
Only One
John Butler Trio Lyrics
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It's nothing you can see, I do all I can to hide
And all the rolling days, all the lonely nights
You don't know your place, all the fights
I keep on reading the same chapter
I cannot breathe, holding hiding truth
You always know when just to say let go
To me you are the only one
Who can help unwind my tangled mind
I am the seed but you're the sun
I'm telling anybody tell everybody
Did they tell ya man that you can't fly?
Did they clip your wings when you did try?
Did they say you could when you know can't?
Did you build your castles out of sand?
I keep on reading the same chapter
I cannot breathe, holding hiding truth
You always know when just to say let go
To me you are the only one
Who can help unwind my tangled mind
I am the seed but you're the sun
I'm telling anybody tell everybody
To me you are the only one
Who can help unwind my tangled mind
I am the seed but you're the sun
I'm telling anybody tell everybody
The only one
The only one
The only one
The only one
The only one
In the song "Only One" by John Butler Trio, the singer is haunted by something that is invisible to others. This something is causing the singer to feel like they're running on thin ice and they feel the need to hide it from others. The singer also faces difficult days and lonely nights wherein they feel like they have no place and are constantly fighting. In spite of all of these challenges, the singer finds solace in someone who seems to have an innate understanding of them. They are the only one who can help the singer untangle their mind.
The lyrics suggest a sense of alienation and feeling lost, as the singer seems to be struggling with something they cannot articulate. The singer appears desperate to find a safe place and to unburden themselves of whatever it is that's haunting them. The chorus further highlights the central theme of the song, which is about the singer's appreciation for the person who helps them find clarity and inner peace. The lyrics paint an honest picture of a person's emotional state who is struggling to find balance in their life.
Line by Line Meaning
There's something haunting me, running on thin ice
I'm struggling with something that feels dangerous and precarious, like I could fall through the ice at any moment.
It's nothing you can see, I do all I can to hide
Whatever I'm struggling with, I'm keeping hidden from others and it's not something that can be easily seen on the surface.
And all the rolling days, all the lonely nights
This struggle has been going on for a long time, and I'm often alone with it.
You don't know your place, all the fights
I'm having trouble finding my purpose or where I belong, and it's causing conflict.
I keep on reading the same chapter
I feel stuck, unable to move forward or find a way out of my situation.
I cannot breathe, holding hiding truth
My struggle is suffocating and I'm keeping a big secret about it.
You always know when just to say let go
But you, the person I'm addressing, have a way of knowing when it's time for me to release my struggles and let them go.
To me you are the only one
You are the only person I feel comfortable opening up to and seeking help from.
Who can help unwind my tangled mind
You have a unique ability to help me unravel and make sense of my complicated thoughts and emotions.
I am the seed but you're the sun
I have potential, but it's only through your guidance and support that I can grow and thrive.
I'm telling anybody tell everybody
I want to share my story and journey with others, encouraging them to seek help and support when they need it.
Did they tell ya man that you can't fly?
I've faced doubt and skepticism from others about my ability to succeed and pursue my dreams.
Did they clip your wings when you did try?
Others have tried to hold me back and limit my potential.
Did they say you could when you know can't?
Some have given me false encouragement, leading me to pursue things that ultimately weren't right for me or my abilities.
Did you build your castles out of sand?
I've made mistakes and pursued the wrong things, leading to disappointment and failure.
The only one
You, the person I'm addressing, are the only one who truly understands and can help me through my struggles.
Lyrics © SPIRIT MUSIC GROUP
Written by: JOHN CHARLES WILTSHIRE-BUTLER
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
ariel avila
There's something haunting me, running on thin ice
It's nothing you can see, I do all I can to hide
And all the rolling days, all the lonely nights
Where you don't know your place, all the fights
Oh, I keep on reading the same chapter
I cannot breathe, holding hiding truth
You always know when just to say let go
To me you are the only one
Who can help unwind my tangled mind
I am the seed but you're the sun
I'm telling anybody tell everybody
Did they tell ya man that you can't fly?
Did they clip your wings when you did try?
Did they say you could knowing you can't?
Did you build your castles out of sand?
Oh, I keep on reading the same chapter
I cannot breathe, holding hiding truth
You always know when just to say let go
To me you are the only one
Who can help unwind my tangled mind
I am the seed but you're the sun
I'm telling anybody tell everybody
To me you are the only one
Who can help unwind my tangled mind
I am the seed but you're the sun
I'm telling anybody tell everybody
The only one [x5]
Zach Pearson
I have found it to be 100% impossible to not be happy while listening to this song.
В.
Круто! Столько лет прошло, а все равно возвращаюсь послушать песню
Brigitte Oberlander
This is the kind of music that should be #1 on the world charts, not trashy the trashy shit they play now, this is real music
vnm108
This video really shows how John's guitar playing technique has evolved through the years. :) This video gives me hope that, if there ever was a zombie apocalypse, we would still have music played by none other than JBT
Paranormal Lane
Favorite part by far, though is when the music stops and they have to start running again. I died. And that weird high shriek before the video ended. Pure genius
Brodzzzzz
I love this John... Such a summer vibe song.. :)
ariel avila
There's something haunting me, running on thin ice
It's nothing you can see, I do all I can to hide
And all the rolling days, all the lonely nights
Where you don't know your place, all the fights
Oh, I keep on reading the same chapter
I cannot breathe, holding hiding truth
You always know when just to say let go
To me you are the only one
Who can help unwind my tangled mind
I am the seed but you're the sun
I'm telling anybody tell everybody
Did they tell ya man that you can't fly?
Did they clip your wings when you did try?
Did they say you could knowing you can't?
Did you build your castles out of sand?
Oh, I keep on reading the same chapter
I cannot breathe, holding hiding truth
You always know when just to say let go
To me you are the only one
Who can help unwind my tangled mind
I am the seed but you're the sun
I'm telling anybody tell everybody
To me you are the only one
Who can help unwind my tangled mind
I am the seed but you're the sun
I'm telling anybody tell everybody
The only one [x5]
Aneel Aranha
This song puts a smile on my face every single time I hear it...
Andrew Karp
The drummer's face at 2:14 is AWESOME!!!
sandman81full
очень круто и оригинально