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.
Some Miracle
John Wesley Lyrics
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Let it come down
Let it filter through the sky
To the Gulf of Mexico
Let us sleep
Let us dream
Let us believe there is salvation
Do you believe, there are no miracles
Do you believe...
We will not drown
in the bottom of a bottle
Searching for a genie that can't be found
So we climb, climb up a rainbow
Swirling in the colors of her Majesty's best display
of things we'll never know
Yet I believed,
that if I climbed it up so high
until I could not breathe
There would be some miracle
There would come a miracle
There would be some miracle
There would come a miracle
Some parts of life come true
Whether we believe
or whether not we want them to
Some of us we die
as we try to fight the sea
and hold back the tide
Praying for some miracle
Waiting for a miracle
Holding on for some miracle
Praying for a miracle
So we wait
We watch the sky
We find painted in the clouds
The understanding that the miracle
was you and I
It was always you and I
The miracle
was you and I
The song "Some Miracle" by John Wesley is a poignant reflection on hope, belief, and the search for miracles. The first stanza starts with the words "Let it snow," but the snow is not literal; it is a metaphor for the troubles, the doubts, the fears, and the insecurities of life. The song encourages us to let these things come down and filter through the sky, reminding us that life is not always fair or easy, and that we must face our challenges head-on. The line "To the Gulf of Mexico" is a reference to the often-destructive nature of life's challenges, which can be likened to a hurricane or a storm that rages from one end of the continent to the other.
The second stanza is a plea to let us sleep, to dream, and to believe that there is salvation at the bottom of the bottle. This is not an encouragement to give in to alcoholism or addiction but a recognition that sometimes we need to escape from the harsh realities of life. The line "into which I peek" is a metaphor for how we try to get a glimpse of the future, of what might lie ahead, and how we seek comfort in the familiar and the known. However, the next stanza asks the question, "Do you believe there are no miracles?" Even in the darkest of times, the song argues, we must hold onto hope and believe that we can find a way out of our troubles.
The chorus of the song is a repetition of the words "There would be some miracle" and "Waiting for a miracle." It is a reminder that we cannot always control our circumstances, but we can control how we respond to them. The song acknowledges that some of us will "die as we try to fight the sea," but also suggests that there is always hope, that we can find a way forward. In the final stanza, the song finds hope in the understanding that the miracle was always "you and I." It is a recognition that we are not alone in our struggles, that we can find comfort and strength in the people around us.
Line by Line Meaning
Let it snow
Allow things to happen, no matter how difficult they might be
Let it come down
Accept the challenges that life presents
Let it filter through the sky
Be open to the opportunities that life brings
To the Gulf of Mexico
No matter how far away or foreign they may seem
Let us sleep
Rest and recharge ourselves
Let us dream
Hope and imagine for a better future
Let us believe there is salvation
Have faith in something greater than ourselves
At the bottom of the bottle into which I peek
Despite the difficulties we may face in life
Do you believe, there are no miracles
Questioning whether or not the impossible can become possible
We will not drown
We will survive and overcome our struggles
in the bottom of a bottle
Despite the obstacles that we may encounter
Searching for a genie that can't be found
Hoping for instant solutions to our problems
So we climb, climb up a rainbow
Taking risks and pursuing the impossible
Swirling in the colors of her Majesty's best display
Enjoying the beauty and wonder of the world
of things we'll never know
Realizing that there is always more to discover
Yet I believed,
Despite the challenges and uncertainty
that if I climbed it up so high
If I persevered through adversity
until I could not breathe
Until I could go no further
There would be some miracle
There would be a reward for my efforts
There would come a miracle
The impossible would become possible
Some parts of life come true
Some dreams and aspirations are realized
Whether we believe
Regardless of our doubts and fears
or whether not we want them to
Even if we are not ready or willing
Some of us we die
Some of us fail to overcome our struggles
as we try to fight the sea
As we battle against the elements of life
and hold back the tide
And try to prevent the inevitable
Praying for some miracle
Desperately hoping for a solution
Waiting for a miracle
Patiently anticipating an answer
Holding on for some miracle
Continuing to seek a resolution despite challenges
So we wait
We remain patient and steadfast
We watch the sky
We remain aware of our surroundings
We find painted in the clouds
We recognize the beauty and intricacy of life
The understanding that the miracle
The realization that the impossible is possible
was you and I
That the miracle lies within ourselves and each other
It was always you and I
The ability to achieve greatness was always there within us
The miracle
The power within ourselves
was you and I
To realize our potential and make the impossible possible
Contributed by Sadie W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Andy Violette
Hey great song - just saw you with VH over weekend, figured I'd check out your songs too!