Johnny's musical career began in the early 80s after forming the band Phaze with his older brother, Joey. The band underwent reform and he started drumming with the band Killerhit in 1983 at the age of 17. Sharing vocal duties with Joey, the four-piece act hit the East Coast club circuit with an enormous amount of success, earning enough by 1987 to purchase their own lighting rig, truck and tour bus (purchased from Jimmy Buffett).
Re-locating to Hollywood, Killerhit hooked up with Poison's Bret Michaels. The singer gave them his former publicist Debra Rosner's number who instantly became the band's manager. Realizing the need for a front man, Johnny vacated the drum stool for center stage, Las Vegas native Derek Cava taking his place behind the drum kit. Soon after the band switched names to the more appropriate one Brunette. The band broke The Doors and Van Halen's single-weekend attendance records on the Sunset Strip in Hollywood CA and became regionally successful throughout the U.S. They were signed by Capitol Records but the deal unfortunately fell through when the record company went under.
The Gioelis immediately went on to form a new and powerful hard rock band, Hardline - then brought in Journey guitarist Neal Schon as well as Todd Jensen, former bassist for David Lee Roth, and drummer Deen Castronovo, who later went on to join Journey. Hardline's first album Double Eclipse released in 1992, and they had already been opening shows on tour with Van Halen and Mr. Big. Double Eclipse is still recognized as one of the top melodic hard rock albums of the era. Their first releases Hot Cherie and Takin' Me Down can be heard on the FM airwaves today. As with many bands of the late 80s and early 90s, they largely disappeared for some time as the grunge music movement swept the U.S.. But in 2002 Johnny reinvigorated the band and Hardline returned with another album, "II" and at this time guitarist Neal Schon had been replaced by guitarist Josh Ramos, formerly of The Storm.
Since 1998, Johnny has also been the vocalist for the Axel Rudi Pell band. Axel Rudi Pell is a German guitar player who began in a German band called Steeler. These days Axel's band tours in Europe, drawing in faithful fans and performing at the Wacken Open Air festival on a yearly basis. They will be attending the 2009 Wacken Open Air, the 20th anniversary of the festival. Albums that Johnny has appeared on include: Oceans of Time (1998), The Ballads II, The Masquerade Ball (2000)(one of his favorites), Shadow Zone, Knights Live (DVD), Kings and Queens, The Ballads III, Mystica, Diamonds Unlocked, and Tales of the Crown (2008).
Johnny has also been working for some time with video game composer and musician Jun Senoue and has delivered his vocals in the Sons Of Angels CD, Thrill Of The Feel, released in 2000. He is currently in the band Crush 40, where he sang several songs in recent Sonic the Hedgehog games, such as the theme tune Sonic Heroes, a bright, melodic song and in contrast What I'm Made Of, a distinctly dark, energetic hard rock song with metal sensibilities for the final struggle of the game. He was also the vocalist for the songs Open Your Heart, the main theme of Sonic Adventure (Though it was originally recorded with a different vocalist), Live and Learn, the main theme of Sonic Adventure 2, I Am... All Of Me, the main theme of Shadow the Hedgehog, and Never Turn Back, the ending theme from the same game. His latest work with Senoue is a cover of Runblebee's Seven Rings in Hand, which was featured exclusively on the currently japan-only CD True Blue: The Best of Sonic the Hedgehog. He also wrote the chorus lyrics for the Sonic the Hedgehog Next-Gen game main theme "His World". As well as writing the chorus for the main theme (Performed by Matty Lewis and Ali Tabatabaee), he also recorded a version of the song with Crush 40 (featured as a bonus track on the games official soundtrack).
Now just this April 17, 2009 the long awaited third Hardline album has released, entitled Leaving The End Open. The current line up is Johnny Gioeli (vocals), Michael T. Ross (keyboards), Josh Ramos (guitar), Jamie Brown (bass) and Atma Anur (drums). In a recent interview, Johnny says this album is coming from a very good place and he loved writing and recording it. The songs are written by Johnny Gioeli and Josh Ramos with the exception of "In This Moment" which Johnny wrote himself. He also thanked Serafino at Frontiers Records for his enduring support for a third Hardline album. Hardline will be touring in Europe and Johnny says he and the guys really want to do some shows in the U.S., saying "I would love to do some shows in my own homeland.....the fans here are so awesome."
The song listing for Leaving the End Open is: Voices, Falling Free, Start Again, Pieces of Puzzles, Bittersweet, She Sleeps in Madness, In This Moment, Give In To This Love, Before This, Hole in My Head, and Leaving the End Open.
Live and Learn...Main Theme of SA2
Johnny Gioeli Lyrics
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Can you feel life movin' through your mind,
Ooh, looks like it came back for more!
Yeah yeah yeah!
[Alex]
Can you feel time slippin' down your spine,
Ooooooh, You try and try to ignore!
[Michael]
But you can hardly swallow,
Your fears and pain.
[Johnny]
When you can't help but follow,
It puts you right back where you came.
=== CHORUS 1 ===
[Bundaborg, Alex, Michael, Wildcard]
Live and learn!
[Bundaborg]
Hanging on the edge of tomorrow
[Alex, Michael, Wildcard]
Live and learn!
[Door-kun]
From the works of yesterday.
[Alex, Michael, Wildcard]
Live and learn!
[Alex]
If you beg or if you borrow,
[Alex, Michael, Wildcard]
Live and learn!
[Michael]
You may never find your way.
Whooooa, yeah!
=== VERSE 2 ===
[ZFTim]
Can you feel life tangle you up inside?
Yeah, now you're face down on the floor!
Oh!
[Ikara]
But you can't save your sorrow
[Piggles]
You've paid in trade...
[Mojojojo]
When you can't help but follow
It puts you right back where you came
=== CHORUS 2 ===
[Piggles, Ikara, Mojojojo, ZFTim, Wildcard]
Live and learn!
[Piggles]
Hanging on the edge of tomorrow,
[Piggles, ZFTim, Wildcard]
Live and learn!
[Ikara]
From the works of yesterday.
[Piggles, Ikara, ZFTim, Wildcard]
Live and learn!
[ZFTim]
If you beg or if you borrow,
[Piggles, Ikara, ZFTim, Wildcard]
Live and learn!
[Mojojojo]
You may never find your way.
[Bundaborg]
Hey, whoa, whoa,
Oh yeeeeeeeeeeeah! –
=== BRIDGE ===
[Bundaborg, Michael, Door-kun, Piggles, Ikara, Mojojojo]
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah!
[Michael]
There's a face searching far, so far and wide.
[Door-kun]
There's a place where you dream you'd never find.
[Bundaborg]
Hold on to what if?
[Bundaborg, Michael, Door-kun]
Hold on to what if?
=== CHORUS 3 ===
[Bundaborg, Alex, Michael, Piggles, Ikara, Wildcard]
Live and learn!
[Ikara]
Hanging on the edge of tomorrow,
[Alex, Michael, Piggles, Wildcard]
Live and learn!
[Mojojojo]
From the works of yesterday.
[Alex, Michael, Piggles, Ikara, Wildcard]
Live and learn!
[Alex]
If you beg or if you borrow
[Alex, Michael, Piggles, Wildcard]
Live and learn!
[Piggles]
You may never find your way.
=== CHORUS 4 ===
[Michael, Piggles, Wildcard]
Live and learn!
[Door-kun]
Hanging on the edge of tomorrow,
[Alex, Piggles, Wildcard]
Live and learn!
[Michael]
From the works of yesterday!
[Alex, Piggles, Ikara, Wildcard]
Live and learn!
[Bundaborg]
If you beg or if you borrow,
[Alex, Piggles, Wildcard]
Live and learn!
[Johnny]
You may never find your way
=== OUTRO ===
[Everyone except ZFTim]
Live and Learn!
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Live and Learn!
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
The lyrics to "Live and Learn" by Johnny Gioeli explore the theme of personal growth and the process of learning from past experiences. The song begins by asking if the listener can feel life moving through their mind and time slipping down their spine, indicating a sense of awareness and reflection. The mention of fears and pain that are hard to swallow suggests the struggles and challenges that one may face in life.
The chorus emphasizes the idea of living and learning, hanging on the edge of tomorrow and finding lessons from the works of yesterday. It suggests that one can find wisdom and growth through both successes and failures, urging listeners to embrace the journey of self-discovery. The lyrics also mention begging or borrowing, indicating the idea of seeking knowledge and experiences from others.
The second verse further explores the emotions and obstacles that can tangle a person up inside, causing them to be face down on the floor. It highlights the difficulty of saving oneself from sorrow and the cyclical nature of life, where following the same patterns can lead to repeating the same mistakes.
The bridge suggests the importance of holding onto possibilities and dreams, encouraging listeners to embrace the "what if" and maintain a sense of hope and curiosity. The remaining choruses reinforce the message of living and learning, acknowledging that finding one's way may not always be easy, but it is a process worth pursuing.
Overall, "Live and Learn" promotes the idea that growth and wisdom come from embracing life's experiences, learning from the past, and remaining open to new possibilities.
Line by Line Meaning
Can you feel life movin' through your mind, Ooh, looks like it came back for more!
Do you feel the constant flow of life's experiences and lessons shaping your thoughts? Oh, it seems like life has returned to offer you more encounters to grow from!
Can you feel time slippin' down your spine, Ooooooh, You try and try to ignore!
Are you aware of time slipping away, creating a sense of urgency within you? Oh, you attempt to ignore its fleeting nature but find it difficult!
But you can hardly swallow, Your fears and pain.
But it becomes challenging for you to accept and overcome your fears and pain. They linger within you, making it difficult to progress.
When you can't help but follow, It puts you right back where you came.
When you find yourself compelled to repeat past patterns and behaviors, it leads you back to the same place you started. It becomes a cycle you struggle to break.
Live and learn!
Embrace the process of living and gathering knowledge through experiences! It is through this continuous learning journey that growth and wisdom come.
Hanging on the edge of tomorrow
Existing at the precipice of the future, uncertain of what lies ahead. It symbolizes the anticipation of new opportunities and possibilities.
From the works of yesterday.
Drawing wisdom and understanding from past experiences and lessons. It emphasizes the importance of reflecting on one's history to navigate the present and future.
If you beg or if you borrow,
Whether you plead or rely on others, seeking external help or resources to progress in life.
You may never find your way.
There is a possibility that despite efforts and external assistance, you may still struggle to discover your true path or purpose in life.
There's a face searching far, so far and wide.
Someone's countenance is actively seeking, searching extensively and broadly for something of significance. It implies a deep longing or desire to find a particular meaning or fulfillment.
There's a place where you dream you'd never find.
There exists a location or state of being that one could never have imagined discovering within their wildest dreams. It refers to uncovering an unexpected source of happiness or fulfillment.
Hold on to what if?
Grasping onto the notions of possibility or alternative outcomes. It suggests the importance of nurturing hope and maintaining a sense of optimism in the face of uncertainty.
Live and learn!
Reiterating the idea of embracing life's lessons and experiences as a means of personal growth and development!
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Written by: Jun Senoue and Johnny Gioeli
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Shadow Activist
We live in the future...
We learn from the past...
Of all the endless possibilities...
We open our hearts...
To an undefeatable fan base...
Willing to break through it all...
To find the flame...
Of an infinitely amazing series.
We are... All of us...
The wonder world of sonic media...
Is with us...
In our hands we hold the games, movies, shows, that we love.
This is our one way dream...
We are sonic heroes...
We are the sonic fan base...
We live life with our little 🔵 🦔...
Nothing... Can... Stop... Us...
Trans Formation
Can you feel life movin' through your mind,
Ooh, looks like it came back for more!
Yeah yeah yeah!
Can you feel time slippin' down your spine,
Ooooooh, You try and try to ignore!
Yeah!
But you can hardly swallow,
Your fears and pain.
When you can't help but follow,
It puts you right back where you came.
Live and learn!
Hanging on the edge of tomorrow,
Live and learn!
From the works of yesterday.
Live and learn!
If you beg or if you borrow,
Live and learn!
You may never find your way.
Whooooa, yeah!
Can you feel life tangle you up inside?
Yeah, now you're face down on the floor!
Oh!
But you can't save your sorrow,
You've paid in trade!
When you can't help but follow,
It puts you right back where you came.
Live and learn!
Hanging on the edge of tomorrow,
Live and learn!
From the works of yesterday.
Live and learn!
If you beg or if you borrow,
Live and learn!
You may never find your way.
Hey, whoa, whoa,
Oh yeeeeeeeeeeeah!
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah!
There's a face searching far, so far and wide.
There's a place where you dream you'd never find.
Hold on to what if?
Hold on to what if?
Live and learn!
Hanging on the edge of tomorrow,
Live and learn!
From the works of yesterday.
Live and learn!
If you beg or if you borrow,
Live and learn!
You may never find your way.
Live and learn!
Hanging on the edge of tomorrow,
Live and learn!
From the works of yesterday.
Live and learn!
If you beg or if you borrow,
Live and learn!
You may never find your way.
Faded
“Nothing is unpredictable to me, nothing can surprise me”
“You never cease to surprise me”
People often think this is a contradiction, but consider, Shadow is 50 years old, and Sonic is the only thing that he still doesn’t quite understand.
Sonic is actively perplexed and alarmed at Shadow, and shows it in every interaction, always trying to force answers out of him. Shadow is introverted, so he conceals his emotions, but he is equally confused by Sonic, and only implies his curiosity at Sonic towards the end of the game, when they build up a sense of mutual respect
“What are you anyway?”
“Your adventuring days are coming to an end”
Speaking to Sonic as a worthy rival rather than some cheap imitation.
And one line that is heavily overlooked in the game is one Super Shadow says to Super Sonic
“Sonic, I think I figured out what the Ultimate Life Form really is…It’s you!”
This may imply that Ultimate Life Form is really an ideal, but one neither Shadow nor the Biolizard were strong enough to live up to. Shadow wasn’t able to save Maria(and Biolizard is a mindless beast, enslaved by its own rage and tumorous flaws) and this is a failure that forever bars him from the ideal of perfection, and why he emphasizes his power, to compensate for the moment of weakness that destroyed his life.
But seeing Sonic, who remains carefree even in the face of certain death and loss, represents an alternative perspective of the Ultimate Life Form. The Ultimate Life Form isn’t power or immortality, it’s hope and courage, which is embodied by Sonic.
That’s where that dichotomy comes from. Shadow believed he was the ultimate because he was the oldest and strongest, until he meets Sonic, who defies his world views and proves him wrong.
starseekernate
If this plays during the climax of the third movie I’ll actually cry
Frankie Jimenez
im still mad the Sonic X japanese version played this song, but the english version didn't
Chaotix Man
It would be cool but I have the feeling that it won't happen
Lavan S
Correction:
If this plays during the climax of the third movie, I'll actually climax
Edward Cardenas
Bro if this doesn’t play in the 3rd movie, catch me in sonic 4 😂😂😂
HDZ274
In high school on Wednesdays, my school would play music over the PA system during 3rd period passing period. During my senior year, they had a raffle to let one of the students choose music for a day. To that kid who had the balls to play Live and Learn and Escape From the City over the PA, whoever you were, you're a real one.
Tim Ames
Legendary
Naturally Artificial
Press 'X' to pay respects.
Jordan Geer
Teachers: “Okay, you can run in the halls this one time.”
Nicholas Saini
I actually did something similar in middle school. We had this Technology class where we'd do different stations each week. One of them was Radio, and we'd have to play a song over the speakers for the class. Live and Learn was my choice. No one knew the song, but they were jamming.