He is most famous as Lucky Spencer on General Hospital, a role he played from 1993 to 1999. He is widely held by fans and the media to be the definitive Lucky. Jackson has a very close relationship to his onscreen parents, Anthony Geary and Genie Francis, and still calls Geary one of his closest friends to this day.
Jackson has starred in movies Camp Nowhere, Trapped in a Purple Haze, The Deep End of the Ocean, Tuck Everlasting, Dirty Dancing: Havana Nights, Insomnia, and Stephen King's Riding the Bullet.
He made two guest appearances in Boy Meets World during the 1997-98 season, as Cory and Topanga and company have become high-school seniors.
Jackson won three Daytime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Younger Actor for his role as Lucky in 1995, 1998, and 1999.
In addition to acting, Jonathan plays guitar and sings in a band with his brother, Richard. The band is called Enation, and they have released a few albums. The previous names of the band were Jono and the Rock, Scarlet River and Scarlet Road. Several of his songs were aired on General Hospital, the most memorable being his ballad "Elizabeth".
He will be spending the spring of 2007 in Romania, filming the part of The Walker in the big budget fantasy film "The Dark is Rising".
Born in Orlando, Florida, Jackson was raised in Washington. His father, Rick, is a physician in private practice in Vancouver, Washington. His mother, Jeanine, is a homemaker and is deeply involved with the family's church. Jackson has two siblings. His older brother, Richard Lee, is also an actor and the drummer in their band, Enation. His older sister, Candice, is a lawyer and a published author.
He has been married to former General Hospital actress Lisa Vultaggio since June 21st 2002. They have a son, Caleb Jackson, born on June 21st 2003 and a daughter, Adora Jackson, born in the summer of 2005. The family splits their time between Washington and Los Angeles.
Keep Asking Why
Jonathan Jackson Lyrics
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And this is really what you've planned
Well I've turned the pages, read the words in red
I still don't understand
Sat on the front row but I can't hear
Opened every window but it's still not clear
Asked for forgiveness, restoration for my soul
I know I've seen an angel
I know it made me cry
So when I look at heaven
Why do I keep asking why
Well I know the sun comes from the east
Can't see the wind but I've seen it move the trees
I'da moved a mountain with the hours I spent praying
Down here on my knees
I know I've seen an angel
I know it made me cry
So when I look at heaven
Why do I keep asking why
The answer's just a whisper
And flickers in the night
So when I look at heaven
Why do I keep asking why
And when I reach that golden road
All of the answers to my questions will be told
I don't blame the garden or the apple that we took
I did the best I could
I know I've seen an angel
I know it made me cry
So when I look at heaven
Why do I keep asking why
The answer's just a whisper
And flickers in the night
So when I look at heaven
Why do I keep asking why
Keep asking why
Keep asking why
Keep asking why, why, why
The lyrics in Jonathan Jackson's song Keep Asking Why express a deep sense of confusion and longing for understanding. The first stanza refers to the idea of having the whole world in one's hands, but not being able to comprehend this reality. The singer speaks of having read the words of the red pages, possibly referring to the Bible, yet still being unable to understand. Even when sitting in the front row and opening every window, there is a sense of being unable to grasp what is being experienced. This leads to a request for forgiveness and restoration, while still being fearful.
The second stanza goes on to describe the singer's belief system. They know the sun comes from the east and have seen the trees move with the wind. There is also a reference to time spent praying, suggesting that the singer has invested much effort in their beliefs. Despite this, the question of why persists when it comes to heaven. The answer is referred to as a whisper that flickers in the night, indicating that it is elusive and difficult to grasp.
The final stanza talks about the hope of finding the answers to all of the questions on a golden road, suggesting that there may be some sort of afterlife or spiritual destination. The singer does not blame the garden or the apple that was taken in the biblical story of Adam and Eve, instead acknowledging that they did the best they could. However, the questioning still persists, with the singer wondering why even when in the presence of an angel that moved them to tears.
Overall, the lyrics of Keep Asking Why express a deep sense of confusion, longing, and a persistent search for understanding in the face of an uncertain and often overwhelming world.
Line by Line Meaning
If you've got the whole world in your hands
If you feel like you're in control of everything
And this is really what you've planned
And this is actually what you want in your life
Well I've turned the pages, read the words in red
I've read about the teachings of Jesus through the Bible
I still don't understand
I still don't get it
Sat on the front row but I can't hear
I'm in the front row of the church but I can't feel God's presence
Opened every window but it's still not clear
I've tried everything but I still can't find clarity
Asked for forgiveness, restoration for my soul
Asked God to forgive me and restore my soul
But I'm full of fear
But I'm afraid it won't happen
I know I've seen an angel
I believe I've had a spiritual experience
I know it made me cry
I know it was emotionally moving
So when I look at heaven
So when I try to picture heaven
Why do I keep asking why
Why do I still question and doubt?
Well I know the sun comes from the east
I know basic scientific facts about the earth
Can't see the wind but I've seen it move the trees
Even though I can't see the wind, I can see its effects
I'da moved a mountain with the hours I spent praying
I've spent countless hours praying with faith that can move mountains
Down here on my knees
On my knees praying to God
The answer's just a whisper
The answer I'm seeking is subtle and hard to find
And flickers in the night
I can almost see it, but it's fleeting and hard to hold on to
So when I look at heaven
So when I try to think of the afterlife
Why do I keep asking why
Why can't I just accept and have faith?
And when I reach that golden road
And when I die and go to heaven
All of the answers to my questions will be told
I'll finally get all the answers I seek
I don't blame the garden or the apple that we took
I don't blame Adam and Eve for original sin
I did the best I could
I did everything I could and I'm not perfect
Keep asking why
Keep questioning everything to seek understanding
Keep asking why
Persist in questioning
Keep asking why, why, why
Keep asking why, never stop
Writer(s): Kate York, Erin Mccarley
Contributed by Xavier R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Joseph Marsocci
Don’t you believe God will glorify you? So that when you are in me as I am in you. And as the father is in him you are in the son and father. And the baptism in the spirit. And sex of course.