He is currently signed to Visionary Music Group and Capitol Records. Bellion also opened the concerts from the third leg of twenty one pilots' Emotional Roadshow World Tour, which also featured guest artists Judah and the Lion.
Strictly a producer at age 14, Bellion became increasingly fed up with being asked for generic records. After literally giving singing and rapping "a shot" out of frustration, the now 32-year-old Bellion has developed an incredibly unique lane untouched by anyone. His obsession with moving forward and experimentation has driven him to create "solid and refreshing tunes", and in the words of Jon himself "that's all that really matters"
Jon's 2010 mixtape "Scattered Thoughts Vol. 1", an exploration of different genres all written, composed, produced, and sung by Jon, is available to download from his official site: http://www.jonbellion.com/
Bellion has since released three more mixtapes: Translations Through Speakers, The Separation, and The Definition.
His first album 'The Human Condition' was released on June 10th, 2016; his first piece of music that was sold instead of given for free. His second album "Glory Sound Prep" was released on November 9th, 2018. His single, "Crop Circles" was released on May 31, 2019.
Bellion embarked on The Glory Sound Prep Tour which began on June 12 and concluded on November 12 of the same year. He helped produce and write singles such as "Stacy" and "Life Must Go On" by Quinn XCII, as well as "Liar" and "Shameless" by Camila Cabello, "Graveyard" by Halsey, and "Memories" by Maroon 5, "Holy" by Justin Bieber, featuring Chance the Rapper. Bellion co-wrote multiple songs on Justin Bieber's Justice album, including the hit song "Ghost", which Bellion says he wrote about his late grandmother. The song reached #1 on US Pop Radio. He also co-wrote and co-produced "Vulnerable" from Selena Gomez's 2020 album Rare and co-wrote "Daisies" by Katy Perry.
On June 8, 2021, Bellion took to Twitter where he tweeted "New music" before quickly deleting the tweet. He then changed his social media into a "blacked-out" state a couple of weeks later. Jon was featured on Lawrence's song "False Alarms" released on July 22, 2021. Bellion released his first single in over 2 years, "I Feel It" (with Burna Boy) on September 17, 2021. On February 19, 2023, Bellion released an unfinished song called "Fallen" to his social media. The song features Jon Batiste.
In July 2019, Bellion launched his own record label called Beautiful Mind Records and signed the pop/soul band, Lawrence. Lawrence was the opener for most of his shows on the Glory Sound Prep Tour. He helped write and produce three singles off of their 2021 debut album Hotel TV: "Casualty", "It's Not All About You", and "The Weather".
Bellion has stated that his intention with this new label is to "take care of artists for the rest of their careers" and to create a family of musical creators who he supports and with whom he collaborates.
Bellion has stated on multiple occasions that Kanye West is one of his biggest inspirations. "I loved everything but it was Kanye West who really changed everything for me." Bellion has also stated that he was inspired by Eminem, Pharrell Williams, Coldplay, John Mayer, André 3000, and Paul Simon. Bellion has also made it known that he is a big fan of J Dilla and the animated film studio Pixar, drawing inspiration from the musician and computer animation film studio for both The Definition and The Human Condition. Bellion explains that he loves how Pixar movies are "simple yet presented in a way that is groundbreaking". Bellion credits much of his musical development and success to his bandmates whom he met while in college, expressing his love for them in his "Beautiful Mind Documentary" stating, "Everybody in my band has taught me something, and has gotten me to where I am because of them" continuing "I surround myself with people better than me at something, you will very rarely see somebody around me, especially musically, who I don't look up to".
Hand Of God
Jon Bellion Lyrics
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I've been sipping, I've been sipping lately
All my sins, I've been tripping, I've been tripping, my God
Brand new life, I've been looking
I've been looking, I've been looking lately
All these nights, they've been cooking
They've been cooking me raw
Who lusts, gives, tries
Sometimes I lose my way
Tears at a funeral, tears at a funeral, I might break
Angry at all the things, angry at all the things I can't change
When you're lost in the universe, lost in the universe
Don't lose faith
My mother says, "Your whole life's in the hand of God"
Break it down
Your whole life's in the hand of
Your whole life's in the hand of God
My ex girl, I've been seeing, I've been seeing
I've been seeing lately
She's got hope that we're getting back together, my God
I just know that I'm horny and I'm lonely, just admit it's crazy
She just holds on to something that she knows is long gone
Damn
I am just a man, I am just a man
Who lusts, gives, tries
Sometimes I lose my way
Tears at a funeral, tears at a funeral, I might break
Angry at all the things, angry at all the things I can't change
When you're lost in the universe, lost in the universe
Don't lose faith
My mother says, "Your whole life's in the hand of God"
Break it down
Your whole life's in the hand of
Your whole life's in the hand of God
Tears at a funeral, tears at a funeral, I might break
Angry at all the things, angry at all the things I can't change
When you're lost in the universe, lost in the universe
Don't lose faith
My mother says, "Your whole life's in the hand of God"
Nothing has changed, he is the same
"Your whole life's in the hand of God"
Nothing has changed, he is the same
"Your whole life's in the hand of God"
Nothing has changed, he is the same
Bum be-dum, bum bum badum, bum be-dum, bum bum badum
Nothing has changed, he is the same
Bum be-dum, bum bum badum, bum be-dum, bum bum badum
Your whole life's in the hand of God
Tears at a funeral, tears at a funeral, I might break
Angry at all the things, angry at all the things I can't change
When you're lost in the universe, lost in the universe
Don't lose faith
My mother says, "Your whole life's in the hand of God"
Tears at a funeral, tears at a funeral, I might break
Just like the 80s films
We'll hook up in my back seat and let my best friend drive
Nothing has changed, he is the same
Overwhelming
Nothing has changed, he is the same
Overwhelming
Low, low, low, low, low, low, low, low, low
Bring me down in Brooklyn if I lose my life
Low, low, low, low, low, low, low, low, low
Push me down the Hudson and turn on the radio
Low, low, low, low, low, low, low, low, low
Long Island's only smiling cause my soul is fine
Bum be-dum, bum bum badum, bum be-dum, bum bum badum
Bum be-dum, bum bum badum
I did everything for New York
The lyrics of Jon Bellion's song "Hand of God" reflect on the contradictory emotions we feel as human beings. The song is essentially about the struggles of life, the complexity of relationships, and how one's faith can be tested during times of uncertainty. The opening verses describe the singer's feelings of regret and self-doubt, as he laments his sins and admits that he's been lost for a while. However, he finds redemption in the form of hope, which gives him strength to overcome his doubts.
The chorus is about the singer's mother reassuring him that his whole life is in the hands of God, and how he should remain faithful to his beliefs in the face of hardship. The song highlights the power and comfort of faith, even when confronted with difficult circumstances. However, the song also embodies a sense of pessimism and fear, as the singer expresses concern about what might happen if he does break down - potentially losing hope and faith altogether.
Overall, "Hand of God" is a powerful and emotional song that explores the complexities of the human experience. It is a reminder of the importance of faith, hope, and perseverance in tough times, as well as the undeniable impact our loved ones can have on our lives.
Line by Line Meaning
My head spins, I've been sipping
I feel dizzy and disoriented, as I drink alcohol.
All my sins, I've been tripping, I've been tripping, my God
I'm aware of and regretful for all the bad things I've done.
Brand new life, I've been looking
I'm searching for a fresh start and a new beginning.
All these nights, they've been cooking
The experiences and emotions I've been going through are raw and intense.
I am just a man, I am just a man
Who lusts, gives, tries
Sometimes I lose my way
I'm a flawed human being with desires and motivations, and I struggle to always do the right thing.
Tears at a funeral, tears at a funeral, I might break
The sadness and grief of losing someone is so intense that it could break me.
Angry at all the things, angry at all the things I can't change
I feel frustrated and powerless about all the problems and issues in the world that I can't do anything about.
When you're lost in the universe, lost in the universe
Don't lose faith
Even when I feel alone and insignificant in the vastness of the cosmos, it's important to hold onto hope and belief.
My mother says, "Your whole life's in the hand of God"
My mother believes that fate and destiny are in God's hands.
My ex girl, I've been seeing, I've been seeing
She's got hope that we're getting back together, my God
I just know that I'm horny and I'm lonely, just admit it's crazy
She just holds on to something that she knows is long gone
My ex-girlfriend still has feelings for me and thinks we could reconcile, but I'm just feeling physical desire and emotional emptiness. She's clinging to a relationship that's over.
Nothing has changed, he is the same
Your whole life's in the hand of God
Despite all the ups and downs of life, the constant is God's presence and control over our destinies.
Just like the 80s films
We'll hook up in my back seat and let my best friend drive
Sometimes I just want to escape reality and live in a fantasy world reminiscent of 80s movies.
Low, low, low, low, low, low, low, low, low
Bring me down in Brooklyn if I lose my life
Low, low, low, low, low, low, low, low, low
Push me down the Hudson and turn on the radio
Low, low, low, low, low, low, low, low, low
Long Island's only smiling cause my soul is fine
If I die, I want to be buried in Brooklyn and have music play as I am lowered into the Hudson river. Despite the difficulties of life, my soul is at peace and I am content with my place in the world.
Bum be-dum, bum bum badum, bum be-dum, bum bum badum
Bum be-dum, bum bum badum
This is a recurring musical motif that adds to the emotional impact of the song.
I did everything for New York
I am dedicated to my city and have given my all for it.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, WORDS & MUSIC A DIV OF BIG DEAL MUSIC LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Daniel Heath, Jonathan Bellion, Mark Carl Stolinski Williams, Raul Ignacio Cubina
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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