At thirteen, Jonathan's talents caught the ears and eyes of British record … Read Full Bio ↴At thirteen, Jonathan's talents caught the ears and eyes of British record producer Clive Caulder. He was signed to Caulder's Jive Records and as the old cliche goes, the rest is history.

Jonathan's first single broke down racial barriers, becoming the first song by a black artist to be played by white radio stations in South Africa. Because Jive was headquartered in England, Jonathan decided to move there to focus on his recording career. His commitment to his craft paid off with his self-titled debut album, which received a Grammy nomination for the pop hit "Lies."

Jonathan's ability to blend his roots in African music with western pop sensibilities would be a trademark of many albums to follow, though never more refined than in his latest release.

For example, the first single from Jonathan is a rendition of the folk-rock classic "Fire and Rain." Butler breathes new life into this classic, infusing the vocals with intensity, as subtle as it is powerful. The musical arrangement is lively and soulful, indicative of his roots in World music. "Fire and Rain" is already garnering accolades from top radio programmers. Lori Lewis, program director for WSMJ in Baltimore states, "It literally gave me a lump in my throat. I walked into the studio and introduced it live on air. Vocals this great are really rare."

You're All That I Need
Jonathan Butler Lyrics

(Ooh thinking 'bout You, can't live without You)

Say, ooh (Ooh thinking 'bout You, can't live without You)
Thinking 'bout You
Oh Lord
Live without You

When no one else cared
Your arms were right there
To hold me and lead me to the place of Your heart

In You there was peace
That I never knew
My joy's been restored and it's because of You

Ooh, I'm thinking 'bout Ya
Can't stop thinking 'bout Ya
Never wanna be without Ya
Ooh, You're all that I need
I'm happy 'bout the life You gave me
I just wanna say thank You 'cause You're
Yeah, all that I need

Through uncertainty
Your promise to me was that, You'll never, You'll never leave me all alone
I'm gonna be strong
I'm gonna hold on
With You by my side all things are possible

Ooh, I'm thinking 'bout Ya
Can't stop thinking 'bout Ya
Never gonna be without Ya, oh, yeah

You're all that I need
I'm happy 'bout the life You gave me
I just wanna say thank You 'cause You're
Lord, all that I need

I'm thinking 'bout Ya
Can't stop thinking 'bout Ya
Never wanna be without Ya

All that I need
I'm happy 'bout the life You gave me
I just wanna say thank You 'cause You're
Lord, You're all that I need
Need
Need

You're all, You're all that I need (All that I need)
All
You're all, oh
Somebody help me say
Oh, ooh thinking 'bout You (Ooh, thinking 'bout You)
Can't live without You

Say, ooh thinking 'bout Ya
Can't stop (Thinking 'bout Ya)
Never wanna be (Be without Ya)

'Cause You're all that I, 'cause You're all that I need (All that I need)
I'm happy (Thinking 'bout Ya)
Yeah (Thinking 'bout Ya)
Oh, yeah (I think it's 'cause Ya)

Maybe, 'cause You're all that I need (All that I need)
(Thinking 'bout Ya) About You
(Thinking 'bout Ya) About You

(Be without Ya) 'Cause You're all that I need
(All that I need)
(Happy 'bout the) I'm happy about the life You gave
(Gave me I just) I just wanna say
Thank You, 'cause Ya

You're all the I need (All that I need)
(Thinking 'bout Ya) I'm thinking about You
(Thinking 'bout Ya) I can't stop living without You
(Be without Ya) 'Cause You're all

'Cause You're all that I need (All that I need)
(Happy 'bout the) I'm a-happy 'bout the life You gave me
(Gave me, I just) I'm a-happy because You saved me
(Thinking 'bout the) I just wanna say, oh thank You

Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS

Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind

To comment on or correct specific content, highlight it

TRACKS