1. John Doe (b… Read Full Bio ↴John Doe refers to (at least) five different artists:
1. John Doe (born John Nommensen Duchac on February 25, 1954 in Decatur, Illinois) is the founder of the seminal L.A. punk band X, produced and managed by Doors keyboardist Ray Manzarek. His musical compositions and performances are varied, including country and folk music. Doe also performs with the country-folk-punk band The Knitters and in 2009 formed John Doe and the Sadies. In the early 1980s Doe performed on two albums by fellow L.A punk band The Flesh Eaters. In addition to performing with members of The Blasters and punk-poet Chris D. on these albums, he also performed with future X band mate D.J. Bonebrake.
He is also a well-known film and television actor, notably playing Jeff Parker in the Roswell television series. Some of the films that he's appeared in are Road House, Roadside Prophets, Salvador, Great Balls of Fire!, Boogie Nights, The Specials , The Good Girl and Pure Country. He was also in music videos for The Doors LA Woman and The Ramones Something To Believe In with the other members of X.
The album Forever Hasn't Happened Yet was chosen as one of Amazon.com's Top 100 Editor's Picks of 2005.
In 1997, he had a minor role in the film 'Boogie Nights'.
2. John Doe is metalcore / deathcore band from Piotrkow Trybunalski, Poland.
www.johndoe.hard-core.pl
www.myspace.com/johndoe
3. John Doe (real name John Machielsen) is a DJ/ producer and the label owner of drum'n'bass / jungle Counter Intelligence Recordings based in Tilburg, the Netherlands in 2004.
www.counterintelligence.nl
www.myspace.com/johndoe_nl
4. John Doe is the former name of a hard rock band from Italy, now known as Gotto Esplosivo
www.myspace.com/johndoernr
http://www.gottoesplosivo.com/
5. John Doe is a Norwegian rock band.
6. John Doe is a Belarusian alternative rock band.
7. John Doe is a Vancouver based meme rapper known for exploiting a local teen suicide and sipping codiene on certain overpasses throughout Van. avant garde musique concrete
Pressing On
John Doe Lyrics
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Yes, I'm pressing on
Well I'm pressing on
To the higher calling of my Lord.
Many try to stop me, shake me up in my mind,
Say, "Prove to me that He is Lord, show me a sign."
What kind of sign they need when it all come from within,
Well I'm pressing on
Yes, I'm pressing on
Well I'm pressing on
To the higher calling of my Lord.
Shake the dust off of your feet, don't look back.
Nothing now can hold you down, nothing that you lack.
Temptation's not an easy thing, Adam given the devil reign
Because he sinned I got no choice, it run in my vein.
Well I'm pressing on
Yes, I'm pressing on
Well I'm pressing on
To the higher calling of my Lord.
In John Doe's song Pressing on, we hear the powerful message of perseverance in the face of doubt and adversity. The chorus of the song, "Well I'm pressing on, Yes, I'm pressing on, Well I'm pressing on, To the higher calling of my Lord," is a declaration of the singer's commitment to his faith and his determination to continue moving forward in spite of discouragement.
The verses of the song address the challenges that can arise when one's faith is put to the test. The lines "Many try to stop me, shake me up in my mind, Say 'Prove to me that He is Lord, show me a sign,'" illustrate the doubts and skepticism that can come from those who don't share the same beliefs. However, the singer remains resolute, asking "What kind of sign they need when it all comes from within?"
The final verse of the song draws on the story of Adam and Eve, and the concept of original sin. The lines "Temptation's not an easy thing, Adam given the devil reign, Because he sinned I got no choice, it run in my vein," acknowledge the flaws and weaknesses inherent in humanity, but also suggest that it is through faith that we can rise above them.
Overall, Pressing on is a powerful testament to the strength that can be found within faith, and the importance of perseverance in the face of doubt and adversity.
Line by Line Meaning
Well I'm pressing on
I am persistently moving forward
Yes, I'm pressing on
I am resolutely moving forward
Well I'm pressing on
I am unrelentingly moving forward
To the higher calling of my Lord.
Towards the noble purpose of serving God
Many try to stop me, shake me up in my mind,
People attempt to hinder my progress and disturb my peace of mind
Say, "Prove to me that He is Lord, show me a sign."
They demand evidence to believe in God
What kind of sign they need when it all come from within,
Why do they require external validation when the answer lies within them?
When what's lost has been found, what's to come has already been?
When the past is reconciled, the future is already defined
Shake the dust off of your feet, don't look back.
Leave behind negativity and focus on moving forward
Nothing now can hold you down, nothing that you lack.
There are no obstacles that can prevent your progress, nothing that you need is absent
Temptation's not an easy thing, Adam given the devil reign
Resisting temptation is difficult, as illustrated by Adam's fall from grace
Because he sinned I got no choice, it run in my vein.
Original sin is an inherent flaw that humanity cannot avoid
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, AUDIAM, INC
Written by: BOB DYLAN
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