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.
Someone For A Day
John Wesley Lyrics
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she's not gone to heaven
she's just around the corner
with some man
You grieve as if she's died
and been taken
she's just slipped from you
She said, I know a little
about losing people
I watched 'em come and go
like moving pictures of a life
You give what you can
but they slip right through ya
like they were never here
they fade into the night
She looked at me and said,
"I gave my all, to get nothing"
the value of our lives won't fill a grave
I'd trade my soul to be part of something
I'd trade my life to be someone for a day
someone for a day
The song "Someone For A Day" by John Wesley discusses the pain of losing someone you loved and the realization that sometimes people can slip away from you without warning. The lyrics question why one would grieve as if the person has died when they are simply no longer around, potentially with someone else. The singer reflects on a conversation with someone who has experienced similar losses in their life, and the idea that people can come and go from our lives like moving pictures. The chorus expresses the longing to be part of something and to be someone for a day, suggesting that the desire to be loved and valued in life is so powerful that one would trade their soul for it.
The song is a poignant reflection on the fragility of relationships and the pain of loss. It explores the idea that relationships can slip through our fingers, and the importance of cherishing the time we have with loved ones. The lyrics also question the value of life and the desire to be remembered and valued. The chorus suggests that the longing to be loved and valued can be so strong that one would make a deal with the devil to experience it, highlighting the complexity of human emotions and the lengths we will go to find meaning and purpose in our lives.
Line by Line Meaning
Why do you cry for her
Why are you shedding tears over her?
she's not gone to heaven
She hasn't gone to heaven.
she's just around the corner
She's nearby.
with some man
She's with a man.
You grieve as if she's died
You mourn over her as if she's passed away.
and been taken
and been taken away.
she's just slipped from you
She's just slipped away from you.
like water through your hands
Like water slipping through your fingers.
She said, I know a little
She said, I have some experience.
about losing people
about losing loved ones.
I watched 'em come and go
I've seen them come and go.
like moving pictures of a life
Like pictures in a movie.
You give what you can
You give what you're capable of.
but they slip right through ya
but they slip away from you.
like they were never here
As if they were never here.
they fade into the night
They disappear into the darkness.
She looked at me and said,
She looked at me and said,
"I gave my all, to get nothing"
"I gave everything and got nothing in return."
the value of our lives won't fill a grave
Our lives are worth more than just filling a grave.
I'd trade my soul to be part of something
I would sacrifice everything to be part of something.
I'd trade my life to be someone for a day
I would give my life to experience being someone for a day.
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