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.
Your Round
John Wesley Lyrics
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The battle lines have been drawn
lets get some blood flowing
Let's get this party going
Freedom to choose
What it is that you lose
Well I've got some lessons to teach
I violate you, you dig into me
Move along people... there ain't nothing to see... here
The Bell's rung this is your round
Did you get enough punches in
Cause I'm down on the ground
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The bell's rung this is your round
Did you get enough punches in
Because I'm gong down
If we're to easily bruised
Then it's no fun to lose
Let's put this game away
I no longer care to play...
The Bell's rung this is your round
Did you get enough punches in
Cause I'm down on the ground
The bell's rung this is your round
Did you get enough punches in
Because I'm gong down
The lyrics of John Wesley's song Your Round are quite metaphorical and can be interpreted in different ways. At its core, the song seems to be about a conflict or a fight between two parties. The opening lines, "Light-sabers at dawn, the battle lines have been drawn," create an image of an intense and dramatic situation where both sides are ready for a fight. The following lines, "Let's get some blood flowing, let's get this party going," further emphasize the violent nature of the conflict, as if it's some kind of game or entertainment.
However, the song also touches on the theme of individual freedom and choice. The line "freedom to choose what it is that you lose" suggests that the participants in the conflict have made a choice to put themselves in this situation, and that there are consequences to their actions. Furthermore, the lines "I violate you, you dig into me, move along people... there ain't nothing to see... here" hint at a mutual aggression and violence that goes beyond just physical attacks. Finally, the repetition of the lines "the bell's rung this is your round, did you get enough punches in, cause I'm down on the ground" convey a sense of defeat and surrender, as if one of the parties has been overwhelmed and beaten, and the other has emerged victorious.
Overall, the song seems to be a commentary on the nature of conflict and violence, and the personal choices and consequences that are involved in such situations. Through its imagery and metaphors, it conveys a sense of intensity, aggression, and ultimately, surrender.
Line by Line Meaning
Light-sabers at dawn
The confrontation is imminent and unavoidable
The battle lines have been drawn
Both sides are ready to fight
Lets get some blood flowing
Let's start the fight or competition
Let's get this party going
Let's start having some fun
Freedom to choose
You have the power to decide your actions
What it is that you lose
There are always consequences to your choices
Well I've got some lessons to teach
I have knowledge and experience to share
And you're just within reach
You are close enough to benefit from my teachings
I violate you, you dig into me
We provoke each other and respond with aggression
Move along people... there ain't nothing to see... here
This conflict is not worth observing
The Bell's rung this is your round
It is now your turn to take action
Did you get enough punches in
Did you achieve your desired outcome?
Cause I'm down on the ground
I have been defeated
Because I'm gong down
I have lost the competition
If we're to easily bruised
If we are too sensitive to setbacks
Then it's no fun to lose
Losing is not enjoyable if we take it too seriously
Let's put this game away
Let's stop competing or fighting
I no longer care to play...
I am no longer interested in participating
Contributed by Jason R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Erectoralporicy
Wow.. only 9 views, John Wesley is the shit.
Sam Golding
It's my round, sexy!
Marc Behrens
This guy got some pipes .. but I think Steve was the wrong goto for this album .. a more Judas Priest approach would have suited this jacket better ... sorry .. my 2 cents