Since releasing his debut album and receiving nation-wide exposure through itunes, Bryant has toured relentlessly throughout North America. After a successful first year, (ECMA, Music Nova Scotia and Covenant award nominations and three cross Canada tours) 2011 proved to be the first step towards a very bright future.
Described as like a watercolor painting, Bryant's music is beautiful in its melancholy, strength and character conveyed through nicely contrasting styles. His live set aims to hit spiritual and often comedic highs as well as sweet, somber lows. Bryant actively tours throughout Canada. His full length follow-up album entitled "What Takes You", was released in 2012.
Seattle
Jon Bryant Lyrics
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Highways and midnights still point me out that way.
I hope that you follow me back home to Seattle.
It's a long road ahead and I don't want to miss you at all.
It's been a while since I've driven through Snoqualmie.
And I can't remember the last time that I cried.
I hope when I see you I get the idea it's just a matter of time.
'Cause I'm Northwest-bound 'til the Needle appears.
Where the rain falls 265 days a year.
Fully aware of love don't always play fair.
The rest is up to you.
So give me your heart and we'll drive 'til the sky's turning blue.
And never look back.
The rain sometimes seems to fall slower in Seattle.
But maybe that's typical after a couple of months.
When it starts to pour I'll come back to the shore, and take you straight out from the clouds.
You're my destination no matter the city I go.
'Cause I'm Northwest-bound 'til the Needle appears.
Where the rain falls 265 days a year.
And I'm fully aware love don't always play fair, the rest is up to you.
So give me your heart and we'll drive 'til the sky's turning blue.
We'll never look back.
Charms of the west, they help me forget I'm not there.
If only one thing that the good Lord has yet to begin.
I hope it's you.
I hope it's you.
'Cause I'm Northwest-bound 'til the Needle appears.
Where the rain falls 265 days a year.
And I'm fully aware love don't always play fair, the rest is up to you.
So give me your heart and we'll drive 'til the sky's turning blue.
We'll never look back.
The song "Seattle" by Jon Bryant is a heartfelt love letter to the city of Seattle and the person the singer loves who resides there. The opening lines of the song express the singer's eagerness and longing to return to Seattle, to be back on the highways and to be surrounded by the city's welcoming ambiance. The singer reflects on the past, driving through Snoqualmie, a place that holds special memories, but he also admits that he cannot recall the last time he cried, perhaps suggesting that the current reunion is an emotional one.
The chorus is a declaration of his love for the person he is singing to and the city itself. The line "Where the rain falls 265 days a year" emphasizes the city's weather and how it affects its residents, but also how it is a defining part of Seattle's identity. The line "Fully aware of love don't always play fair" suggests that the singer is aware of the difficulties of love, and after this point, the rest is up to the person he loves, "So give me your heart and we'll drive 'til the sky's turning blue. We'll never look back." The song's final verse is an acknowledgement of missing Seattle when he's not there, and how he finds comfort in the charms of the west, but how Seattle and the person he loves are his ultimate destination.
Line by Line Meaning
It's about time that I head back home to Seattle.
I feel like it's the right time to go back to Seattle, my hometown.
Highways and midnights still point me out that way.
Even though it's late at night, it's easy for me to navigate through the highways since I have a strong connection with Seattle.
I hope that you follow me back home to Seattle.
I would like you to come with me to Seattle, my hometown.
It's a long road ahead and I don't want to miss you at all.
I don't want to miss you during our journey together, as I hope to build a long-lasting relationship with you.
It's been a while since I've driven through Snoqualmie.
I haven't traveled through Snoqualmie for a while, and I feel curious about the changes that may have taken place since my last visit.
And I can't remember the last time that I cried.
It's been a long time since I last shed tears, and I'm curious whether this trip will make me feel emotional.
I hope when I see you I get the idea it's just a matter of time.
I hope that when I meet you, I feel that it's just a matter of time before we get closer to each other.
It's been a few years, and I can't wait to see you this time.
It has been a long time since we last saw each other, and I'm eager to see you again this time.
'Cause I'm Northwest-bound 'til the Needle appears.
I'm heading towards the Northwest until I reach the Space Needle, which is a symbol of Seattle.
Where the rain falls 265 days a year.
Seattle is known for its rainy climate, which lasts for more than half of the year.
Fully aware of love don't always play fair.
I know that love can be unpredictable, and it doesn't always turn out as expected.
The rest is up to you.
I'm willing to take the chance and leave the rest up to you, as I'm hoping for a positive outcome.
So give me your heart and we'll drive 'til the sky's turning blue.
I would like you to trust me and open your heart, as I want to travel with you until dawn.
And never look back.
Let's move forward together without worrying about the past.
The rain sometimes seems to fall slower in Seattle.
Even though the rain is constant, it feels slower than in other places, which may help create a peaceful environment.
But maybe that's typical after a couple of months.
The pace of life in Seattle, including the rain, becomes the norm after living there for some time.
When it starts to pour I'll come back to the shore, and take you straight out from the clouds.
In case it starts raining heavily, I'll be there for you, and I'm confident I can cheer you up.
You're my destination no matter the city I go.
Even when traveling to other cities, you're my reason and motivation to explore new places.
Charms of the west, they help me forget I'm not there.
When I'm away from Seattle, I find solace in discovering the unique features of other Western cities that transport me from my current location.
If only one thing that the good Lord has yet to begin.
Out of all the things that have happened in my life, the possibility of sharing a long-lasting love with you is the thing I haven't experienced yet.
I hope it's you.
I hope that the possibility of sharing lasting love is with you.
Contributed by Max C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.