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.
Into the night
John Wesley Lyrics
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It's the one thing I protect so well
this is my story
I don't care where you go or who you tell
cause it's my life and my lines
and have no fear we're not forgotten here
one foot on the edge that's me
one long trail into the night
all over this battle field
Sometimes you crawl
sometimes you kneel
one long trail into the night
one long trail into the night
What you sell
is not who you are
it's what you do
Who I am
I protect so well
keep away from you
I don't care whre you go
or who you tell
because into the night we go on and on
this is my story
oh this is my story
One step to the light to see
one foot on the edge, that's me
one long trail into the night
John Wesley's song "Into the Night" speaks about the idea of self-identity and the lengths one will go to protect it. The opening lyrics, "I don't mind if you pry, it's just me / It's the one thing I protect so well / this is my story" immediately set the tone for the rest of the song. The artist is opening himself up to the listener and allowing them to examine his story, but also making it clear that this is a sensitive topic for him. By stating that his story is the one thing he protects, he is conveying the message that his identity is his most valuable possession.
Throughout the song, John Wesley reinforces this idea of protecting one's identity by saying "Who I am / I protect so well / keep away from you". He does not want others to interfere with his story or have any influence on who he is as a person. However, he also acknowledges that people will talk and share stories, but he is not afraid because "we're not forgotten here". He believes that his story and identity will continue on even if others try to change or distort it.
The chorus of the song, "One step to the light to see / one foot on the edge that's me / one long trail into the night / all over this battle field / Sometimes you crawl / sometimes you kneel / one long trail into the night" speaks to the idea of the journey towards self-discovery. It is a difficult and arduous journey, full of moments where one may feel like they are crawling or kneeling. But ultimately, it is a journey that is worth taking because it leads to the light at the end of the tunnel.
Line by Line Meaning
I don't mind if you pry, it's just me
I am open to sharing my personal story with you, I am not afraid.
It's the one thing I protect so well, this is my story
This story is my life and I hold it close to my heart, protecting it from those who might judge it.
I don't care where you go or who you tell, cause it's my life and my lines
You can share my story wherever you wish, it is still mine and I still have control over it.
And have no fear we're not forgotten here
Even though we may feel alone in our struggles, we are not forgotten by the ones who love us.
One step to the light to see
By taking one step towards the light, we can start to see hope in our situation.
One foot on the edge that's me
I am constantly on the edge, trying to find balance between hope and despair.
One long trail into the night all over this battle field
Life is a grueling battle, with each step we take leading us further into the unknown darkness of the future.
Sometimes you crawl
Life can be difficult and we must be willing to crawl through the challenges in order to survive.
Sometimes you kneel
At times, we must humbly kneel and ask for help from those around us to make it through life's difficulties.
What you sell is not who you are
We must not confuse our worth with the things we own or sell, as those things do not define who we are as individuals.
It's what you do, who I am I protect so well keep away from you
My actions are what define me as a person, and I will guard my true self from those who might try to change or harm it.
Because into the night we go on and on, this is my story
Regardless of what life may bring, we continue to move forward into the unknown, guided by the personal stories that make us who we are.
Oh this is my story
My story is unique to me and no one else can fully understand it or experience it the way I have.
Contributed by Ryan N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
olga gladys Vázquez Coco
This is great my friend. I love it
Luca Pizzini
Nice song! I love Wesley .... Great album (Under the Red and White Sky)
Denise Johnson
Sounds like the old P.T.! Great.....Thanks.!