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.
Why I'm Talking To You
Jon McLaughlin Lyrics
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I ran across a beautiful sight
From that point on when I was not looking at her I said, nothing else looked quite right
Now I was not about just to let this go
I wasn't gonna leave and not know the way her voice sounded
Against my ears
So I went over to say hello
And I whispered in her ear real slow I said
[Chorus]
The stars moved when you walked in the room
That's why I'm talking to you
My heart won't beat in the groove unless I'm talking to you I know I'm not the only fool with eyes
And you'll get attention from all the other guys
I'm gonna stand here til you realize why I am talking to you
Now I had to take a minute to take her in
I did not know where to begin
Cause I was just moved by the way she dressed and the way her dress hit her skin
Any girl who's met any guy will know that some guys are just for show
So I looked into her eyes and I said this is as true as the truth goes
I'm gonna make sure I let everybody know that
[Chorus]
Let me take a minute to explain myself
Let me say some words that may help
The reason why I've got to be close to you is just that I don't want nobody else
I'm gonna make sure I keep you all to myself
[Chorus]
The song "Why I'm talking to you" by Jon McLaughlin describes a scene where the singer enters a room on an autumn night and sees someone whom he finds extremely attractive. He narrates how from that point on when he was not looking at her, nothing else seemed quite right. To know the sound of her voice against his ears, the singer approaches her and whispers into her ears. The chorus talks about the way that the singer's heart beats only when he is talking to her and how he is going to stand there until she realizes why he is talking to her.
The song reveals the classic trope of love at first sight, describing how the singer is smitten by the girl he meets. He finds her immensely attractive, and he is drawn to her. He cannot imagine his heart beating in a regular rhythm unless he is talking to her. The singer wants to express his love to her and make sure that she knows that he is talking to her to communicate the way that she has entered his life and changed his world.
Overall, the song is an ode to love and the way it changes people's lives. It describes how one simple encounter can completely alter one's outlook on the world and the way that life is experienced. The song serves as a reminder that once we encounter someone that we love, our lives may never be the same.
Line by Line Meaning
Entering a room on an autumn night
I walked into a room during autumn time.
I ran across a beautiful sight
I saw a beautiful person.
From that point on when I was not looking at her I said, nothing else looked quite right
I couldn't stop thinking about her even when I looked away.
Now I was not about just to let this go
I wasn't going to just forget about her and leave.
I wasn't gonna leave and not know the way her voice sounded
I wanted to hear her voice.
Against my ears
Close to my ears.
So I went over to say hello
I approached her to introduce myself.
And I whispered in her ear real slow I said
I spoke softly to her.
The stars moved when you walked in the room
You are so captivating that it felt like the stars moved when you entered the room.
That's why I'm talking to you
That's why I'm approaching you and trying to get to know you better.
My heart won't beat in the groove unless I'm talking to you
I feel a special connection with you and my heart beats out of sync if we're not talking.
I know I'm not the only fool with eyes
I'm not the only one who notices your beauty.
And you'll get attention from all the other guys
Other guys will also be interested in you.
I'm gonna stand here til you realize why I am talking to you
I will keep trying until you see why I'm so drawn to you.
Now I had to take a minute to take her in
I needed a moment to admire her fully.
I did not know where to begin
I was unsure how to start a conversation.
Cause I was just moved by the way she dressed and the way her dress hit her skin
I was captivated by her appearance and how her dress looked on her.
Any girl who's met any guy will know that some guys are just for show
Many girls have experienced guys who only pretend to be interested.
So I looked into her eyes and I said this is as true as the truth goes
I looked her in the eyes and told her how I felt in a sincere and honest way.
I'm gonna make sure I let everybody know that
I will make it clear to others that I am interested in her.
Let me take a minute to explain myself
Allow me to clarify why I'm so attracted to you.
Let me say some words that may help
Please listen to what I have to say.
The reason why I've got to be close to you is just that I don't want nobody else
I want to be with you and no one else.
I'm gonna make sure I keep you all to myself
I will try to make sure no one else gets the chance to date you.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JONATHAN MICHAEL MCLAUGHLIN
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