McLaughlin was born on September 27, 1982 in Anderson, Indiana. Playing piano since early childhood, he was always finding ways to get out of piano lessons. While attending Highland High School, he shattered both wrists in an accident that interrupted his musical education. Nevertheless, McLaughlin attended Anderson University to study music. He released an independent album entitled Up until Now in 2003. This quickly led to McLaughlin becoming the first artist to sign on with the school's record label, Orangehaus Records. His self-titled album was released in 2004 to local and regional praise. He began touring, travelling throughout the U.S. Midwest, and working up a grassroots following.
He released Indiana in 2007, preceded earlier in the same year by the EP Industry, also known as Jon McL. In 2008, McLaughlin returned with lead single "Beating My Heart" from his album OK Now released in the same year. He gained fame with his cameo appearance in Disney's Enchanted. Released in early September 2011 in the U.S. Forever If Ever was McLaughlin's third major-label release. 2012's lead single "Summer Is Over" featured fellow singer-songwriter-pianist Sara Bareilles from Promising Promises which was a slightly reworked version of his 2011 album. There were no other singles released from the album. Jon released Holding My Breath on his website and iTunes on September 24, 2013. The mp3 version of the album is also available at Amazon.
Already In
Jon McLaughlin Lyrics
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And out of my reach but I'm reaching out for you
And me to the night, I say goodbye, this time is up, I fight the time
A need an award, I can't afford it, a finished song, one more chord
Already in my mind
And I'm in over my head inside
And it's already in my mind
Now everyone back, my heart's at war with all these plans I had before
I'm losing my grip but I'll lose it all for you
So I go driving all around, I'm denying all these sounds that hit my ear
Drum the beat of a heart I can't defeat
So it's already in my mind
And I'm in over my head inside
And it's already in my mind
Inside, inside
Oh, let me in
Let me in
And it's already in my mind
And I'm in over my head inside, inside
And it's already in my mind
Well inside, inside, inside, inside
Inside, inside
The song "Already In" by Jon McLaughlin is a love song about being completely consumed and overwhelmed by feelings for someone. The lyrics describe how the person has been waiting for the other to come into their life and how they are willing to give up everything they had planned before to make room for this person. The verses of the song use vivid imagery to portray the singer's thoughts and feelings. The opening lines imply that the other person's presence is everything the singer has been waiting for, and even though they are out of reach, the singer is still reaching out for them. The line, "I need an award, I can't afford it, a finished song, one more chord," suggests that the singer wants to create something beautiful for the other person, but they are struggling to find the inspiration and motivation to do so.
The chorus repeats the phrase "already in my mind" multiple times, emphasizing that the other person has already taken over the singer's thoughts completely. The line, "I'm in over my head inside," suggests that the singer is drowning in their emotions for this person. The bridge of the song describes the singer's willingness to give up everything they had planned before to make room for this person in their life. The singer is "losing their grip" but they are committed to pursuing their new love interest. The final repetition of "inside" suggests that the singer is fully consumed and enveloped by their feelings.
Overall, Jon McLaughlin's "Already In" is a beautiful and emotional love song that captures the intensity of falling head over heels for someone. The lyrics create vivid images and use metaphors to express how the singer is feeling, making the song relatable for anyone who has experienced the overwhelming feelings of love.
Line by Line Meaning
It's you to me, it's your gentle face, overdue but worth the wait
The singer is deeply in love with someone and has been waiting to see their face for a long time. Despite the long wait, the person's gentle face is worth it.
And out of my reach but I'm reaching out for you
The person the singer loves seems unattainable, but the singer is still trying to reach out to them.
And me to the night, I say goodbye, this time is up, I fight the time
The singer is saying goodbye to the past and the time they spent waiting for their loved one. They acknowledge that they can't fight time and that they need to move forward.
A need an award, I can't afford it, a finished song, one more chord
The artist wants recognition for their love, but they can't afford it. They feel like they have completed a love song, but they need one more piece to make it perfect.
Already in my mind
The idea of the loved one is already firmly planted in the artist's mind.
And I'm in over my head inside
The singer is deeply in love and feels overwhelmed by their feelings.
Now everyone back, my heart's at war with all these plans I had before
The singer is asking everyone to step back and give them space. Their plans have been disrupted by their love and they feel like they are at war with themselves.
I'm losing my grip but I'll lose it all for you
The artist feels like they are losing control of their life because of their love, but they are willing to lose everything for the person they love.
So I go driving all around, I'm denying all these sounds that hit my ear
The artist is trying to distract themselves by going on drives and ignoring the world around them.
Drum the beat of a heart I can't defeat
The artist's heart is beating so strongly for their loved one that they feel like they can't resist it.
Oh, let me in
The singer is asking their loved one to let them into their heart and their life.
And it's already in my mind
The idea of being with their loved one is already firmly planted in the artist's mind.
And I'm in over my head inside, inside
The singer is overwhelmed by their love for the person, both mentally and emotionally.
Well inside, inside, inside, inside
The singer is emphasizing how deep their feelings go for their loved one.
Inside, inside
The singer is repeating how deeply they feel inside for their loved one.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JONATHAN MICHAEL MCLAUGHLIN
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