With over 3 million downloaded songs, seven highly popular albums, seven volumes of original piano scores that fly off the shelves and a highly rated television special, Jon's music has proven itself to be a hit.
Jon spends the year playing to sold-out audiences through out North America with performances spanning the globe. His performances showcase the unique blend that is Jon Schmidt as he transitions from the dramatic and reflective into his show stopping, pyrotechnic-laced back flip. He leads his audiences on a rollercoaster ride of emotions.
His latest project has been teaming up with Cellist Steven Sharp Nelson and others in a group dubbed The Piano Guys. Their videos on Youtube have become a viral sensation.
Jon Schmidt's music, and performance, will astonish you. Best put by British fan, Reuben Evans, "It's the sort of music that stops you dead and demands that you listen." Check out Jon's website at www.jonschmidt.com for the latest news, mp3s, free sheet music and much more.
Love Story meets Love Story
Jon Schmidt Lyrics
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I close my eyes and the flashback starts:
I'm standing there on a balcony in summer air.
See the lights, see the party, the ball gowns.
See you make your way through the crowd
And say, "Hello, "
Little did I know...
That you were Romeo, you were throwing pebbles,
And my daddy said, "Stay away from Juliet"
And I was crying on the staircase
Begging you, "Please don't go"
And I said...
Romeo, take me somewhere we can be alone.
I'll be waiting; all that's left to do is run.
You'll be the prince and I'll be the princess,
It's a love story, baby, just say, "Yes".
So I sneak out to the garden to see you.
We keep quiet 'cause we're dead if they knew
So close your eyes... escape this town for a little while.
Oh, oh.
'Cause you were Romeo - I was a scarlet letter,
And my daddy said, "Stay away from Juliet"
But you were everything to me,
I was begging you, "Please don't go"
And I said...
Romeo, take me somewhere we can be alone.
I'll be waiting; all that's left to do is run.
You'll be the prince and I'll be the princess.
It's a love story, baby, just say, "Yes".
Romeo, save me, they're trying to tell me how to feel.
This love is difficult but it's real.
Don't be afraid, we'll make it out of this mess.
It's a love story, baby, just say, "Yes".
Oh, oh.
I got tired of waiting
Wondering if you were ever coming around.
My faith in you was fading
When I met you on the outskirts of town.
And I said...
Romeo, save me, I've been feeling so alone.
I keep waiting for you but you never come.
Is this in my head? I don't know what to think.
He knelt to the ground and pulled out a ring and said...
Marry me, Juliet, you'll never have to be alone.
I love you, and that's all I really know.
I talked to your dad - go pick out a white dress
It's a love story, baby, just say, "Yes".
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh.
'Cause we were both young when I first saw you
"Love Story" is a song that tells the story of a young couple who fell in love at first sight, despite their families being against their relationship. In the first verse, the female protagonist recalls the first time she saw Romeo and how her heart skipped a beat. The second verse portrays their first encounter and how the male protagonist's attempts to win her over. They shared a forbidden love as both their families opposed the match. They managed to spend time together but had to hide from their families. The chorus is about how the couple longed to be together and how they would do anything to be with each other. The third verse is about their reunion when she thought Romeo had deserted her. In the end, Romeo proposes to Juliet, and they finally get married despite the opposition from their parents.
The song is filled with metaphors and vivid imagery that immerses the listener in the story of Romeo and Juliet. The idea of the scarlet letter and the balcony scene are drawn from Shakespeare's original story of Romeo and Juliet. The theme of love conquering all is evident throughout the song, as the two lovers endure challenges to overcome the obstacles in their way. The song's lyrics are a beautiful representation of love story's power and the lengths that people go to be with those they love.
Line by Line Meaning
We were both young when I first saw you.
The song is about a young love story that began when the two lovers were young.
I close my eyes and the flashback starts: I'm standing there on a balcony in summer air.
The singer is remembering the first time they saw their lover, standing on a balcony in the summertime.
See the lights, see the party, the ball gowns. See you make your way through the crowd And say, "Hello, " Little did I know...
The singer is amazed by the party and the beautiful clothing that people are wearing, and their lover enters the scene and says hello, without the singer knowing that this meeting would lead to something important.
That you were Romeo, you were throwing pebbles, And my daddy said, "Stay away from Juliet" And I was crying on the staircase Begging you, "Please don't go" And I said...
The artist compares their lover to Romeo from Shakespeare's famous play, Romeo and Juliet. They remember their father warning them to stay away from their lover and a time when they had to beg their lover not to leave them.
Romeo, take me somewhere we can be alone. I'll be waiting; all that's left to do is run. You'll be the prince and I'll be the princess, It's a love story, baby, just say, "Yes".
The artist yearns for their lover to take them away from the world and live together as if they were royalty. They confess their love and ask their lover to say yes to a future together.
So I sneak out to the garden to see you. We keep quiet 'cause we're dead if they knew So close your eyes... escape this town for a little while. Oh, oh.
The singer sneaks out to see their lover because they cannot be seen together. They ask their lover to close their eyes and leave the town together for a little while.
'Cause you were Romeo - I was a scarlet letter, And my daddy said, "Stay away from Juliet" But you were everything to me, I was begging you, "Please don't go" And I said...
The singer compares themselves to the character Hester Prynne from the novel The Scarlet Letter and remembers their father's warning again. They acknowledge that their lover means everything to them and they cannot bear the thought of losing them.
Romeo, save me, they're trying to tell me how to feel. This love is difficult but it's real. Don't be afraid, we'll make it out of this mess. It's a love story, baby, just say, "Yes".
The artist turns to their lover for help, feeling overwhelmed by the opinions of others. They confess that this love is difficult, but real, and they promise to make it work together.
I got tired of waiting Wondering if you were ever coming around. My faith in you was fading When I met you on the outskirts of town. And I said...
The artist became tired of waiting for their lover and began to lose faith in them until they met on the outskirts of town.
Romeo, save me, I've been feeling so alone. I keep waiting for you but you never come. Is this in my head? I don't know what to think. He knelt to the ground and pulled out a ring and said...
The artist continues to feel alone and wonders if their love is even real when their lover surprises them by proposing marriage.
Marry me, Juliet, you'll never have to be alone. I love you, and that's all I really know. I talked to your dad - go pick out a white dress It's a love story, baby, just say, "Yes".
The singer's lover proposes to marry them, saying they will never be alone. They profess their love for the singer and tell them to go find a dress, knowing that they will live happily ever after.
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh.
The artist expresses their happiness and joy at the prospect of starting a new life with their lover through a series of 'oh's'.
Contributed by Carter R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.