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.
Chasing Monsters
John Wesley Lyrics
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Before that, is someplace ya go when you cannot forgive
Your own misguided attempt, at changing the world
Wake up in the dark you're all covered in sweat
I ain't much of a gambler but I'd be willing to bet
You've been chasing monsters
Looks like you've already been found...
You wear addiction like a second skin
Well this is one fight you never fought to win
Try as you might
You're the only fool that still believes
Well I'm here with you
Chasing monsters with you
I still believe, so tell me
Where do they come from?
Where do they come from?
Well I'm here with you
Hunting monsters with you
I've got the big guns so tell me
Where do they come from?
Where do they come from?
The chime of a full glass, taste of the first pass,
aroma of butane laid out before you
Slit of a short skirt, a blade on a glass tray
Bliss of a raised vein, chained to the spoon again
The life of the party, centre of gravity
A shroud of mystery surrounds you
The smack of a freight train. Crippling ghost pains
Cower and hide, mosters have found you again
Well I'm here with you
Chasing monsters with you
I still believe, so tell me
Where do they come from?
Where do they come from?
Well I'm here with you
Hunting monsters with you
I've got the big guns so tell me
Where do they come from?
Where do they come from?
"Chasing Monsters" by John Wesley is a song that appears to be about struggling with addiction and the difficulties of trying to overcome it. The first verse seems to speak to the dangers of dwelling on the past and the negative impact it can have on one's present. The line "before that, is someplace ya go when you cannot forgive" suggests that holding onto grudges and not being able to forgive oneself can be just as damaging as living in the past. The second verse goes on to discuss the struggle with addiction and the internal battle that comes with it. The line "you wear addiction like a second skin" is a powerful image that conveys just how consuming addiction can be. The chorus, with its repetition of "chasing monsters," serves as a reminder of the constant struggle that comes with addiction and the fact that it can never truly be overcome.
The second half of the song delves deeper into the specific struggles of drug addiction. The lines "aroma of butane laid out before you" and "chained to the spoon again" paint a vivid picture of the self-destructive behavior that often accompanies drug abuse. The chorus is repeated again, and this time the lines "I've got the big guns" and "where do they come from?" serve as a kind of rallying cry. They suggest that, despite the difficulty of the struggle, there is still hope and there are still ways to fight back against the "monsters" of addiction.
Overall, "Chasing Monsters" is a powerful and moving song about addiction and the struggle to overcome it. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of the self-destructive behavior that accompanies addiction, and the chorus serves as a reminder of the constant struggle that comes with it. The song is a poignant reminder that, despite how difficult it can be, there is always hope and there are always ways to fight back against addiction.
Line by Line Meaning
Last year, is a terrible place to live
Living in the past, and reliving past mistakes, is a painful experience
Before that, is someplace ya go when you cannot forgive
If you cannot forgive, you are stuck in a previous version of yourself and unable to move forward
Your own misguided attempt, at changing the world
Attempting to change the world without first changing oneself can lead to misguided and ineffective efforts
Wake up in the dark you're all covered in sweat
Inner demons can haunt you even in your sleep and cause great distress
I ain't much of a gambler but I'd be willing to bet
The negative consequences of chasing one's demons are predictable and likely to happen
You've been chasing monsters
Fighting inner demons can become all-consuming and feel like chasing elusive monsters
Looks like you've already been found...
The demons have caught up with you and you are in their grasp once again
You wear addiction like a second skin
Addiction can become a part of one's identity and be difficult to shed
Well this is one fight you never fought to win
Some battles, even if important, are never won due to lack of effort or inability to change
Try as you might
Despite one's best efforts, some problems cannot be easily resolved
You're the only fool that still believes
Holding onto the false hope that one can overcome addiction all by oneself is foolish
Well I'm here with you
A supportive friend or ally can make the struggle against addiction less lonely
Chasing monsters with you
Together, people can face and overcome their demons by working in tandem
I've got the big guns so tell me
Sometimes, people need extra help or resources to fight against addiction
Where do they come from?
Trying to understand the source of one's addiction can be a valuable step towards overcoming it
Contributed by Chase G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Tartarian Prog Rocker
This guys music has pulled me through some dark times.
diego mars
John , one of the best¡