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, Andrรฉ 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".
Woke The F*ck Up
Jon Bellion Lyrics
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Call these hoes and tip 'em, tip 'em off
You can tell them you are mine
I'm sick of, sick of games
No more time, you lit the, lit the flame, yeah
We live in an age where everything is staged
Where all we do is fake our feelings
Time is running out, yeah
Need to let you know that
Last night I woke the fuck up
I realized I need you here, as desperate as that sounds, yeah-eh
Last night I woke the fuck up
I realized I need you here, as desperate as that sounds, yeah-eh
Take these walls and rip 'em, rip 'em down
Take my (uh) and snip 'em, snip 'em now
I will tell them I am yours and very, very proud
I am forced to give in, give in now cause
We live in an age where everything is staged
Where all we do is fake our feelings
I've been scared to put myself so out there
Time is running out, yeah
Need to let you know that
Last night I woke the fuck up
I realized I need you here, as desperate as that sounds, yeah-eh
Last night I woke the fuck up
I realized I need you here, as desperate as that sounds, yeah-eh
Last night I woke the fuck up
I realized I need you here, as desperate as that sounds, yeah-eh
Last night I woke the fuck up
I realized I need you here, as desperate as that sounds
We live in an age where everything is staged
And all we do is fake our feelings
I'm so scared to put myself so out there
Time is running out, yeah
Need to let you know that
Last night I woke the fuck up
I realized I need you here, as desperate as that sounds, yeah-eh
Last night I woke the fuck up
I realized I need you here, as desperate as that sounds, yeah-eh
The lyrics to Jon Bellion's "Woke The F*ck Up" explore the idea of being afraid to express one's true feelings until it becomes almost too late. The opening lines suggest a feeling of urgency, as if time is running out and there is no room for games anymore. Bellion then laments the state of our modern age, where everything is "staged" and people fake their emotions in order to fit in. He admits to being scared to put himself out there, to be vulnerable with his feelings, but ultimately comes to the realization that he needs the person he's singing to in his life.
The chorus features the recurring line "Last night I woke the fuck up," which implies a sudden realization or epiphany. Bellion admits that he needs the addressee in his life and despite how desperate it may sound, he is willing to express this sentiment. The second verse is more declarative, asserting that the singer is ready to take down walls and be proud to claim the addressee as their own.
Overall, the lyrics express a sense of urgency and the desire to break free from the constraints of modern society and express genuine emotions before it's too late. It's a message about being unapologetically honest with one's feelings and not holding back.
Line by Line Meaning
Take your clothes and rip 'em, rip 'em off
Strip away your facade and reveal your true self
Call these hoes and tip 'em, tip 'em off
Abandon meaningless flings and focus on what truly matters
You can tell them you are mine
Declare our commitment to each other
I'm sick of, sick of games
Tired of playing the dating game and ready for something real
No more time, you lit the, lit the flame, yeah
Time is precious and our connection has sparked a flame within me
We live in an age where everything is staged
We often put on a show and hide our true selves in today's society
Where all we do is fake our feelings
We pretend to feel a certain way to fit in or impress others
I've been scared to put myself so out there
I've been hesitant to reveal my true self to others
Time is running out, yeah
Life is too short to continue hiding our true selves
Need to let you know that
I need to express my true feelings to you
Last night I woke the fuck up
I had a sudden revelation and finally realized something important
I realized I need you here, as desperate as that sounds, yeah-eh
I understand the importance of your presence in my life and how much I need you
Take these walls and rip 'em, rip 'em down
Break down the barriers that prevent us from truly connecting
Take my (uh) and snip 'em, snip 'em now
Let go of any past hurt or emotional baggage that's holding us back
I will tell them I am yours and very, very proud
I'm not ashamed of our love and I'm proud to be yours
I am forced to give in, give in now cause
I can't continue to resist these strong feelings any longer
Last night I woke the fuck up
I had a sudden and powerful realization
We live in an age where everything is staged
Reiterating the societal pressure to hide our true selves
And all we do is fake our feelings
Emphasizing the harm of this societal pressure
I'm so scared to put myself so out there
Acknowledging the fear of vulnerability and risk of rejection
Last night I woke the fuck up
Reinforcing the sudden epiphany that occurred
I realized I need you here, as desperate as that sounds, yeah-eh
Understanding the significance of our connection and the importance of having you in my life
Lyrics ยฉ BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: JON BELLION, MARK WILLIAMS, MYLON HAYDE, ROBIN TADROSS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@samy1441
Take your clothes and rip 'em, rip 'em off
Call these hoes and tip 'em, tip 'em off
You can tell them you are mine
I'm sick of, sick of games
No more time, you lit the, lit the flame, yeah
We live in an age where everything is staged
Where all we do is fake our feelings
I've been scared to put myself so out there
Time is running out, yeah
Need to let you know that
Last night I woke the fuck up
I realized I need you here, as desperate as that sounds, yeah-eh
Last night I woke the fuck up
I realized I need you here, as desperate as that sounds, yeah-eh
Take these walls and rip 'em, rip 'em down
Take my (uh) and snip 'em, snip 'em now
I will tell them I am yours and very, very proud
I am forced to give in, give in now cause
We live in an age where everything is staged
Where all we do is fake our feelings
I've been scared to put myself so out there
Time is running out, yeah
Need to let you know that
Last night I woke the fuck up
I realized I need you here, as desperate as that sounds, yeah-eh
Last night I woke the fuck up
I realized I need you here, as desperate as that sounds, yeah-eh
Last night I woke the fuck up
I realized I need you here, as desperate as that sounds, yeah-eh
Last night I woke the fuck up
I realized I need you here, as desperate as that sounds
We live in an age where everything is staged
And all we do is fake our feelings
I'm so scared to put myself so out there
Time is running out, yeah
Need to let you know that
Last night I woke the fuck up
I realized I need you here, as desperate as that sounds, yeah-eh
Last night I woke the fuck up
I realized I need you here, as desperate as that sounds, yeah-eh
@indie
Jon is SO close to huge fame, it's crazy. With songs like this it's right around the corner. Keep it up!
@tanzichaud7177
IndieAir sad that he still hasn't received the recognition he deserves
@mauriciorodrix
Tanzi Chaud so true
@chilltrill3029
sadly he hasnโt blown up yet
@VCardGaming
His message goes against the mainstream. Unless our culture sees serious change he'll never be mainstream. The sheep dont want to wake up
@haileymichelle7384
all time low is popular that is how i find this wonderful music
@graceweseloh8150
"I realized i need you here as desperate as that sounds"
honestly same
@CelesteShark
No one feels that what about me, yote
@Lesco1771
@@CelesteShark somebody, somewhere, sometime. You just have to look
@CelesteShark
@@Lesco1771 don't do that, don't give a gamer hope