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.
Say Goodbye to the Pale Blue Eyes
John Wesley Lyrics
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is she too tired to see
oh no, she's just tired of me
I am in love with the girl of the pale blue eyes
is she too blind to see
what all this is doing to me
I lose my words when I try to speak
she won't defend her reasons for runnin
she's just tired of being part of this losin streak
Says she's got herself a good new man
say's this time she won't tell no lies
I can't help but to want to tell him
don't believe what it is you see in those eyes
And should those blue eyes see another
and should your lips feel his kiss
then God just let me shut my eyes to you
and help me find a way to get out of this
keep me sane while I'm getting out of this
then say goodbye to the girl with the pale blue eyes
The lyrics to John Wesley's "Say Goodbye to the Pale Blue Eyes" tell the story of a man who is deeply in love with a woman with pale blue eyes, but the relationship is falling apart. The woman is becoming increasingly distant and uninterested in the man, leading him to wonder if she is too tired to see him or simply tired of him. Despite his strong love for her, the man recognizes that the relationship is not working out and that the woman is just tired of being part of a "losing streak."
The second verse shows the man's frustration as the woman looks away when she sees him, making it difficult for him to communicate his feelings. She won't explain her reasons for leaving, simply stating that she has found a "good new man" and won't tell any lies this time. The man feels compelled to warn the new man not to trust the woman's eyes, perhaps implying that she is deceptive or unfaithful in relationships. Finally, the chorus repeats, with the man pleading with God to help him get out of the relationship and find a way to keep his sanity intact.
Line by Line Meaning
Say goodbye to the girl with the pale blue eyes
Bid farewell to the girl whose eyes are tinted with an ashen blue color
is she too tired to see
Is she too exhausted to notice
oh no, she's just tired of me
Oh no, she's just weary of my presence
I am in love with the girl of the pale blue eyes
My heart is captured by the girl who has pale blue eyes
is she too blind to see
Is she unable to perceive this love I have for her
what all this is doing to me
How much of an impact this has on me
She looks away when she sees me comin
She averts her gaze when I approach her
I lose my words when I try to speak
I am tongue-tied when I attempt to converse with her
she won't defend her reasons for runnin
She refuses to justify why she's fleeing
she's just tired of being part of this losin streak
She's simply exhausted from being associated with a continuous sequence of failures
Says she's got herself a good new man
She proclaims to have found a decent new partner
say's this time she won't tell no lies
She insists that she won't be dishonest this time
I can't help but to want to tell him
I cannot resist the urge to inform him
don't believe what it is you see in those eyes
Don't trust what those eyes are portraying
And should those blue eyes see another
And in case her blue eyes glance upon another person
and should your lips feel his kiss
And in case you receive his intimate touch upon your lips
then God just let me shut my eyes to you
Then, oh Lord, allow me to close my eyes to you
and help me find a way to get out of this
And aid me in discovering an escape route from this predicament
keep me sane while I'm getting out of this
Preserve my sanity as I flee from this chaos
then say goodbye to the girl with the pale blue eyes
Then bid adieu to the girl with the ashen blue-tinted eyes
Contributed by Daniel Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.