John Wesley is a musician producing guitar-driven acoustic and electric so… Read Full Bio ↴John Wesley is a musician producing guitar-driven acoustic and electric songs in styles including alternative, progressive, classic rock, and folk.

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.

Cuttin' the Tree
John Wesley Lyrics

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If it bleeds, would you tighten the tourniquet
or would you stare at the open wound
with lust and fascination

If the cut runs deep, would you reach
inside of it
or would you twist the knife in tight
with lust and fascination

You've got me out on the limb now baby,
would you be cuttin' the tree.
you've got the wool in my eyes now
honey so blind I can't see
are you settin your sights now baby,
are you settin' on me.
You've got me out on the limb now baby,
would you be cuttin' the tree
would you be cuttin' the tree
would you

If I sleep
would you come inside of it
would you steal all my dreams of life
with lust and fascination

If I scream
would you kill to silence it
like stealing the words of a drowning man
with lust and fascination

You've got me out on the limb now baby,
would you be cuttin' the tree.
You've got the wool in my eyes no
honey so blind I can't see.
are you settin your sights now baby
are you settin on me.
You've got me out on the limb now baby,
would you be cuttin' the tree

would you be cuttin' the tree, would you
be cuttin' the tree.

Overall Meaning

These lyrics are about vulnerability and trust in a relationship. The first two verses describe a hypothetical scenario in which a person is wounded, either physically or emotionally, and their partner's reaction to that. The singer wonders if their partner will try to help them by tightening a tourniquet or reaching inside the wound to help, or if they will simply be fascinated by the sight of blood and enjoy causing pain by twisting the knife in deeper. The third and fourth verses are more personal, with the singer asking if their partner would cut the tree they're both standing on, causing them to fall, or steal their dreams by taking advantage of their vulnerability while they're sleeping. Overall, the lyrics suggest that the singer is unsure of their partner's true intentions and whether they can be trusted with their vulnerability and well-being.

Line by Line Meaning

If it bleeds, would you tighten the tourniquet or would you stare at the open wound with lust and fascination
If I'm in pain or struggling, will you help me and ease the suffering or enjoy watching me suffer?

If the cut runs deep, would you reach inside of it or would you twist the knife in tight with lust and fascination
If I'm deeply hurt, will you try to heal me and offer me comfort or make it worse for your pleasure?

If I sleep would you come inside of it would you steal all my dreams of life with lust and fascination
If I let my guard down and trust you, will you take advantage of me and deprive me of my hopes and dreams?

If I scream would you kill to silence it like stealing the words of a drowning man with lust and fascination
If I express my pain or discontent, will you react with violence and force me into submission, feeding off of my struggle?

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