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.
In Ohio
John Wesley Lyrics
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thought that I'd give it to you
we drank and danced and we laughed
and I never thought I'd be without you
would you believe me if I'd said
I'm gonna miss you
when you're gone
and it's not the first time
but you know it's probably the worst
I remember the way that you held me
and touched me as if I was your first
would you believe me if I said
I'm gonna miss you when you're gone
I don't know what's in Ohio
God you never made the answer clear
but I know someone that needs ya
but that someone is living here
It's gotten outta hand between us
vicious is something
it should have never been
it's just the coldest part of losing
think I'll just live that night again
Would you believe me
if I said I'm gonna need you when you're gone
I'm gonna love you when you're gone
The song "In Ohio" by John Wesley is about a lost love and the thoughts and emotions that come with it. The song begins with the singer remembering a night spent with the person they love. They recall the drinking, dancing, and laughter from that night, and how they never thought they would be without this person. The singer then admits that they will miss this person when they're gone. This is a bittersweet moment as the memories of that night bring happiness, but the reality that the person is gone is saddening.
The second verse of the song finds the singer sitting alone, thinking about their lost love. They're reminded of the way this person touched and held them, and how it felt like they were their first. The singer then again states that they'll miss this person and that it's probably the worst feeling they've experienced.
The bridge of the song acknowledges that the meaning of the word "Ohio" is unclear to the singer. They don't know what significance it holds or why something that happened in Ohio would have any impact on their life. However, they know someone else who needs this person, but that person isn't in Ohio. The final verse of the song laments the fact that things have gotten out of hand between the singer and their lost love, and the aftermath of it all is the coldest part of losing someone. Despite everything that's happened, the singer concludes by saying that they will need and love this person when they're gone.
Line by Line Meaning
I remember a night we had together
I recall a particular evening that we spent with each other
thought that I'd give it to you
I had the intention of engaging in intimate activities with you
we drank and danced and we laughed
We consumed alcoholic beverages, moved rhythmically to music, and expressed amusement
and I never thought I'd be without you
At the time, I did not expect to be separated from you
would you believe me if I'd said
Do you think it is likely that you would take my word for it
I'm gonna miss you
I will feel a sense of longing for your company
when you're gone
After the point in time when you are no longer present
I'm sitting here alone
I am currently in isolation without any company
and it's not the first time
This is not the initial occurrence of this situation for me
but you know it's probably the worst
You are aware that this time is likely the most extreme instance of being alone
I remember the way that you held me
I have a memory of how you embraced me
and touched me as if I was your first
You touched me with the tenderness and passion that someone experiences during their initial encounter with intimacy
I don't know what's in Ohio
I lack knowledge regarding the circumstances in Ohio
God you never made the answer clear
I believe that no clear explanation has been given by a higher power
but I know someone that needs ya
However, I am aware of a person who would benefit from your presence
but that someone is living here
The afore-mentioned individual is currently located in our shared living space
It's gotten outta hand between us
The situation between us has worsened beyond our ability to control it
vicious is something
The escalated state of our relationship has turned dangerous
it should have never been
This is not the outcome that should have resulted from our previous interactions
it's just the coldest part of losing
This represents the most emotionally distressing aspect of the concept of 'loss'
think I'll just live that night again
I am considering mentally revisiting the evening that we spent together
Would you believe me
Do you think it is plausible that I am telling the truth
if I said I'm gonna need you when you're gone
If I claimed to require your presence while you are no longer present
I'm gonna love you when you're gone
I will still feel affection for you despite your absence
Contributed by Jeremiah F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Juan Tudares
For you Zuly!!!