Most recently, Wesley has performed as sideman, guitarist/vocalist for critically acclaimed Atlantic/Roadrunner Records U.K.-based recording act Porcupine Tree, during the In Absentia, Deadwing, Fear of a Blank Planet, and The Incident world tours. Wesley's versatility shows from his diverse touring background. In recent years he has performed lead guitars and background vocals for White Lion front man Mike Tramp, subbed on lead guitar and bass for Gainsville's Sister Hazel, and as lead guitarist for Scottish neo-prog band Fish on many lengthy European, American and South American Tours and on several U.S. and European Solo dates.
In 2005, Wesley produced and recorded his fifth studio release, Shiver, co-produced by Mark Prator, and mixed by Steven Wilson of Porcupine Tree.
He has an official fan website at http://www.john-wesley.com where fans can read lyrics, view photos and preview album clips.
On the 24th August 2007, John Wesley announced that he was making the majority of his solo material available for free download on his website http://www.john-wesley.com, in what he called his "Share the Wes" policy. He will still be offering certain CDs and new releases for purchase at gigs and online.
2. John Wesley was an American soul singer of the 1960s, who released most of his music on the Melic record label. Most of his recordings were credited to John Wesley & The Four Tees, except for a 1966 single called 'Love Is Such a Funny Thing', which was recorded with The Four Tees but credited to Wesley alone.
Are You Alive
John Wesley Lyrics
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yours have lately been all grey
I know your dreams and they've seen their better days
some of us who live have higher tolls to pay
Why have you brought me this angel here
Are you alive, ah come on look at me
I know you're alive
oh but you just might not want to be
I can hear you breathe just open your eyes
hope is a stain on someone else's soul
despair sustains your soul
you waste your days, let them slip away
hard to hold on when there's nothing left to hold
Are you alive ah come on look at me
I know you're in there
just open your eyes
I know you're alive
oh ya just might not wanna be
I can hear you breathe
just open your eyes
I want you to know I've never been far away
there's nothing to be said can't be undone
you're all I have so please don't go away
there's nothing that you've said that can't be undone
Are you alive
ah come one look at me
I know you're in there
just open your eyes
I know you're alive
oh ya just might not wanna be
I can hear you breathe
just open your eyes
The song "Are You Alive" by John Wesley is a deeply emotive and poignant piece that speaks to the struggles and challenges of life, dealing with despair, and finding hope in the face of adversity. The opening lines of the song, "Silver linings are for someone else's cloud, yours have lately been all grey," set the stage for the theme of the song - that sometimes in life, no matter how hard we try, we seem to draw the short straw, and our skies are just perpetually gray. The lyrics go on to speak of the weight that some of us carry, the "higher tolls to pay" that come with living, which can leave us feeling hopeless and alone.
The chorus of the song is a plea to the person whom the singer is addressing - asking them if they are, in fact, alive - encouraging them to open their eyes and see the hope that still remains. The lyrics "I want you to know I've never been far away, there's nothing to be said can't be undone, you're all I have so please don't go away" remind the listener that they are not alone, and that even in the darkest of times, there is always someone who cares.
Overall, the song is a powerful and moving reflection on the human experience, and the ways in which we can react to the challenges we face. From despair to hope, from darkness to light, "Are You Alive" is a reminder that even when the world seems to be closing in around us, there is always a way forward.
Line by Line Meaning
Silver linings are for someone else's cloud
You feel like there's no good in your life.
yours have lately been all gray
You have been feeling down and depressed recently.
I know your dreams and they've seen their better days
You used to have high hopes and aspirations but they have faded with time.
some of us who live have higher tolls to pay
Some people have to go through harder times and endure more difficult challenges than others.
Why have you brought me this angel here
Why have you brought something good into my life when it feels like everything is bad?
Are you alive, ah come on look at me
Are you present and living in the moment?
I know you're in there, just open your eyes
I know you're alive and breathing, just show me by being present.
I know you're alive
I believe that you're truly living and breathing.
oh but you just might not want to be
You may be struggling with suicidal thoughts or feelings of hopelessness.
I can hear you breathe just open your eyes
I can hear that you're alive and present, just show me by opening your eyes and being in the moment.
hope is a stain on someone else's soul
You don't feel like hope is meant for you or that you deserve it.
despair sustains your soul
You feel like despair is the only thing keeping you going, it's a part of you.
you waste your days, let them slip away
You're letting your life pass you by and not living it to the fullest.
hard to hold on when there's nothing left to hold
It's hard to find the motivation to keep going when there's nothing tangible to hold onto.
I want you to know I've never been far away
I want you to know that I've always been there for you and supporting you, even if you didn't realize it.
there's nothing to be said can't be undone
No matter what has been said or done in the past, it's never too late to fix things and move forward.
you're all I have so please don't go away
You're important to me and I don't want you to leave or give up on life.
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