He began as the drummer of The Sounds and made his solo debut in 1963. His most popular songs include Hymyhuulet (Lucky Lips), Ihana aamu (Kicsit szomorkas) ja Rakastuin sinuun liian helposti (I Could Easily Fall (in Love with You).
2) Johnny is also a hip-hop artist who has released The Sign Me! EP. The song "Push (Remix)" from his EP features Enrique Iglesias and Lil' Wayne.
3) Johnny is a melodic hair metal band led by guitarist Danny De La Rosa who joined Babylon A.D. after the breakup of Johnny. Johnny started out as “The Jets” which was a reformation of the band “Bennie And The Jets”. Vocalist Benjamin LaBarge and bassist Keith Bellino were both from that original lineup. Drummer Rich Carlson who drummed for “Bennie And The Jets” at the very end.
Johnny quickly grabbed the attention of KISS bassist Gene Simmons who was recruiting the band to release their album on “Simmons Records”. Before the album was complete, the band broke up and Danny got the offer to join Babylon A.D.
Too Tired
Johnny Lyrics
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I laid down last night, too tired to wake.
I had a chill this morning, too tired to shake.
I got a good poker hand, too tired to win.
I can hear my baby knockin', too tired to let her in.
I'm tired.
Too tired, too tired for anything.
I'm too tired to walk,
too tired to run.
I can hear my baby callin'.
Too tired, too tired,
I'm tired.
Yes, I'm tired.
I'm tired,
I'm too tired for anything.
Take over Albert, I'm too tired for this!
I'm tired of prospherity.
I'm tired of luck.
I'm sittin' on a pin,
I'm too tired to get up.
I'm tired.
I declare I'm tired.
I'm too tired,
too tired for anything.
Oh, Albert I'm tired.
You better take over Albert.
I'm too tired baby.
Johnny 'Guitar' Watson's song "Too Tired" is a blues classic that tells a story about a man who is simply too exhausted to do anything. In the beginning of the song, Watson explains how he was too tired to wake up and had a chill in the morning that he couldn't shake. He also mentions that he has a good poker hand, but he's too tired to win. This indicates that he's lost his motivation and is feeling hopeless. Then, he hears a knock on his door, but he can't even muster up the energy to let his lover in. The chorus of the song repeats how tired he is and how he can't do anything.
The next verse shows how tired he truly is, as he's too tired to even walk or run. His lover is calling out to him, but he's still too tired to acknowledge her. He's tired of everything - of prosperity, luck, and even sitting on a pin. The last part of the song is a plea to his friend Albert to take over because he's too tired for anything. This final line summarizes how defeated and depleted he feels.
The song "Too Tired" is a poignant commentary on a feeling that many of us can relate to - being too tired to do anything. The song is a testament to the human struggle when life is just too hard and we're running on empty.
Line by Line Meaning
Yeah!
A sound of affirmation and agreement.
I laid down last night, too tired to wake.
I was so exhausted that even though I tried to rest, I couldn't find the energy to wake up.
I had a chill this morning, too tired to shake.
Even when I had the strength to get up, I felt too weak to shake off the cold shivers.
I got a good poker hand, too tired to win.
I had a great opportunity to succeed, but I didn't have the stamina or motivation to capitalize on it.
I can hear my baby knockin', too tired to let her in.
My loved one is trying to come to me, but I don't even have the energy to react or respond.
I'm tired. Yeah, yeah, yeah, I'm tired. Too tired, too tired for anything.
I am exhausted and have no energy left to do anything, period.
I'm too tired to walk, too tired to run. I can hear my baby callin'. Too tired, too tired, I'm tired. Yes, I'm tired. I'm tired, I'm too tired for anything.
I can't even manage to move my body, let alone respond to the people who care for me.
Take over Albert, I'm too tired for this!
I need someone else to take the lead because I am too fatigued to carry on.
I'm tired of prosperity. I'm tired of luck. I'm sittin' on a pin, I'm too tired to get up.
Even when good things come my way, I don't have the energy to enjoy them or take advantage of them. Instead, I feel stuck in a state of exhaustion.
I'm tired. I declare I'm tired. I'm too tired, too tired for anything.
I am once again expressing my fatigue and general lack of motivation or energy.
Oh, Albert I'm tired. You better take over Albert. I'm too tired baby.
I am so depleted that I am relying on someone else to take responsibility for me because I am incapable of doing so myself.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JOHNNY GUITAR WATSON, MAXWELL DAVIS, SAUL BIHARI
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@patsyseretny8112
I just friggin' LOVE this tune!
@mickseretny724
As do I, Pats!
@killa46464
Love it , just so 😎 cool !
@professionalstrongma
The original lyrics at 1:06 had Johnny "too tired to come" but you know how censors and radio program directors were back in the 50s.
@raymondlang
Real classy.
@fantupomarsupialis5125
You can sample "Too tired" the times you wanna
@lsdier9770
Niiice!! XD
@midabennadji3683
Gold !
@karlakay
What year was this cut ?
Is it On any of his albums?
Thanks
@7_cxrpse_meal158
The single was released in July of 1955, probably cut earlier in the year. It's on the Hot Like TNT: The Early Years compilation album.