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.
None so beautiful
John Wesley Lyrics
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emerald eyes so full of youth
I fear a tear drop forming
I can touch and still not have you
Here you lie before me
our bond is fragile yes it's true
but in the light of morning
I look into your eyes
turn away to realize
there's none so beautiful as you
None so beautiful as you
And then you glide over me
and you slide over me
and you wake up every ounce of love
and break like a tise over me
Then you kneel over me
and you cry over me
tears fall like the blood of some sacrificial lamb
as your lying to me
lying to me...
Here you lie before me
what comes next is up to you
just no moe tears this morning
let the truth do what it can do
I look into your eyes
turn away to realize
there's none so beautiful as you
none so beautiful as you
The song "None so Beautiful" by John Wesley is a melancholic and contemplative piece that talks of a complicated relationship. The opening verse sets the tone for the song, where the singer observes the emerald-eyed person lying before them. The eyes full of youth signify how innocent and pure the person is, which makes it difficult for the singer to confront them with their emotional turmoil. The fear of a tear forming represents the fear of losing this beauty to the harsh reality of the world. The line, "I can touch and still not have you," elucidates the emotional distance between them.
As the song progresses, the singer acknowledges the fragility of their bond, which makes it even more challenging to express their true feelings. However, in the light of morning, the singer recognizes the beauty in the truth and overpowers their fear. The line, "And then you glide over me, and you slide over me," is sexually suggestive, indicating the physical aspects of the relationship. The singer acknowledges the love shared between them, but it also breaks them apart like a tide. The line, "tears fall like the blood of some sacrificial lamb," is a powerful metaphor that shows how painful the truth can be, which is why the emerald-eyed beauty lies instead.
In the end, the song ends with an appeal to the beauty before the singer, to take a leap of faith and let the truth reveal what comes next. The closing line, "None so beautiful as you," signifies the recognition of the emerald-eyed person's beauty, both inwardly and outwardly.
Line by Line Meaning
Here you lie before me
I see you lying before me.
emerald eyes so full of youth
Your eyes are green and shining with youthfulness.
I fear a tear drop forming
I am afraid that you might cry.
I can touch and still not have you
I can touch you physically but not emotionally.
our bond is fragile yes it's true
Our relationship is delicate and could be easily broken.
but in the light of morning
However, in the morning everything might seem better.
there's none so beautiful as you
You are the most gorgeous of everything.
I look into your eyes
I gaze deeply into your eyes.
turn away to realize
I pause for a moment to understand my thoughts.
And then you glide over me
You move smoothly and gracefully over me.
and you slide over me
You slip and slide over me.
and you wake up every ounce of love
You awaken all the love in me.
and break like a tise over me
You fall apart like a broken toy on me.
Then you kneel over me
You go down on your knees and come closer to me.
and you cry over me
You weep tears because of me.
tears fall like the blood of some sacrificial lamb
Your tears fall like the blood of an animal sacrifice.
as your lying to me
As you are deceiving me with your words.
Here you lie before me
Again, you are lying before me.
what comes next is up to you
It's your decision on what happens next.
just no moe tears this morning
Please don't cry anymore this morning.
let the truth do what it can do
Let us speak and hear the truth.
none so beautiful as you
Again, you are the most beautiful of everything.
Contributed by Jason R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.