While at school, Allen featured in a number of school bands, playing drums. On one occasion Jon became the lead singer and realized that he was a natural show off. He later attended the Liverpool Institute of Performing Arts (LIPA) on a songwriting course. Through this he learnt how to become a more self-disciplined writer. After graduating Jon moved to London, after one of his demos received a five-star review in the magazine Making Music. Management offers in London soon followed, prompting Jon to immerse himself in the live music scene and surround himself with like-minded people. Since moving to London, Allen found himself sharing the stage with artists as Emmylou Harris, Mark Knopfler, KT Tunstall and Jose Gonzalez.
After selling more than 20,000 downloads via his website of Going Home Jon is steadily building up a strong and supportive fan base in the UK. In 2009 he released his debut album Dead Mans Suit which featured the singles 'In Your Light', 'Dead Mans Suit', 'When The Morning Comes' and 'Down By The River'.
On May 22nd 2011, Allen released his second album 'Sweet Defeat' through Monologue Records. His first single from the album, 'Joanna' was playlisted on Radio 2.
'Sweet Defeat' was released in the US via OK! Good Records and can be purchased or streamed here:
http://www.okgoodrecords.com/blog/2012/03/13/jon-allen-sweet-defeat/
New Years Eve
Jon Allen Lyrics
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It was just a few times that we met
But she made her mark, a line across my heart
I know now that she was dear to me
You know you'll forget me she told me with a smile
I just laughed and told her she was wrong
The stars were in her eyes and she looked so alive
I guess I know my heart a little better now
It's easier to see my mistake
The road I never took, like an unopened book
The chance that slipped away under the moonlight
I saw her again one rain swept New Years Eve
In a crowd another on her arm
I was standing there, all I could do was stare
The way she looked away I still remember
Jon Allen's song "New Years Eve" is a melancholy reflection on a missed opportunity at love. The singer reminisces about a woman he had brief encounters with, but who left a lasting impression on him. He acknowledges that he may have never truly known her, yet she left a mark on his heart. Despite her prediction that he would forget her, he held onto the memory of her, her eyes alive with stars, as they spent a fleeting evening together.
But as time passed, the singer began to understand his own heart more. He realized that he had made a mistake in not pursuing the connection he felt with this woman. The road he never took, represented by an unopened book, now appeared clearer to him. He imagines the chance he missed slipping away under the moonlight.
The singer's regret is amplified when he coincidentally encounters the same woman on a rainy New Year's Eve. However, she is now with another man and looks away when she notices him. The opportunity for love has passed, leaving the singer with only memories of what could have been.
Overall, "New Years Eve" is a poignant reflection on the fleeting nature of love and the pain of missed opportunities. It captures the universal experience of looking back on a moment in time and realizing what could have been.
Line by Line Meaning
I once loved a woman maybe I never knew
I had feelings for a woman I didn't fully understand
It was just a few times that we met
We only saw each other a handful of times
But she made her mark, a line across my heart
She left a lasting impression on me
I know now that she was dear to me
I realize now how much she meant to me
You know you'll forget me she told me with a smile
She predicted that I would eventually forget about her
I just laughed and told her she was wrong
I didn't believe her prediction
The stars were in her eyes and she looked so alive
She seemed happy and full of life
When I held her had in mine that evening
I remember the feeling of holding her hand
I guess I know my heart a little better now
I have a better understanding of my own feelings now
It's easier to see my mistake
I can see where I went wrong
The road I never took, like an unopened book
I regret not taking a certain path in life
The chance that slipped away under the moonlight
I missed an opportunity
I saw her again one rain swept New Years Eve
I saw her again on a rainy New Year's Eve
In a crowd another on her arm
She was with someone else in a group of people
I was standing there, all I could do was stare
I was frozen and couldn't do anything but look at her
The way she looked away I still remember
I remember how she looked away when she saw me
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