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.
The Morning Of The Rain
Jonathan Jackson Lyrics
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You tore apart my heart
I loved you from the start
But you couldn't take it
You couldn't take it
I gave you all my dreams
You couldn't fake it
You couldn't fake it
No
This is the morning of the rain
This is the healing from my pain
This is the wonderful mistake
This is the morning of the rain
I caught a thousand lies
You acted so surprised
But you couldn't fake it
You couldn't fake it
My soul released a cry
And you could hear the sound
From London to Paris
Dublin to Nashville
Oh
This is the morning of the rain
This is the healing from my pain
This is the wonderful mistake
This is the morning of the rain
Oh, can you hear me when I'm calling, calling
Oh, can you hear me when I'm down, down, down
Oh, can you hear me when I'm falling, falling
Oh, will I ever hit the ground, ground, ground
Oh
This is the morning of the rain
This is the healing from my pain
This is the wonderful mistake
This is the morning of the rain
This is the morning of the rain
This is the morning of the rain
The lyrics to Jonathan Jackson's song "The Morning of the Rain" speak of heartbreak, betrayal, and ultimately healing. The song begins with the singer addressing the person who broke their heart, expressing their love from the start and giving everything they had to the relationship. However, the other person couldn't handle it, and ended up tearing apart the singer's heart and dreams. The chorus brings in the motif of rain as a symbol of healing and renewal, as the singer declares that this is the "morning of the rain" and the beginning of their journey towards moving on from the pain they experienced.
In the second verse, the singer talks about catching lies from their partner and being hurt even more by their surprise at getting caught. The pain becomes physical as the singer's soul lets out a cry that can be heard across the world, from London to Paris to Dublin to Nashville. The bridge of the song is a cry for help, as the singer asks if anyone can hear them in their time of need and whether they will ever hit rock bottom.
Overall, "The Morning of the Rain" is a powerful song about the pain of heartbreak, the importance of healing, and the need for support during difficult times. The rain serves as a metaphor for the emotional release and cleansing that occurs when we face our pain and work through it.
Line by Line Meaning
You tore apart my heart
You emotionally hurt me deeply
I loved you from the start
I had strong feelings of affection for you from the beginning of our relationship
But you couldn't take it
You were not able to handle the intensity of my love
I gave you all my dreams
I shared with you my aspirations and hopes for the future
You tore them at the seams
You destroyed my dreams and shattered my hopes
You couldn't fake it
You couldn't pretend to care or show empathy
This is the morning of the rain
This is a new day, a time for cleansing and renewal
This is the healing from my pain
This is a time for recovering from the emotional pain I endured
This is the wonderful mistake
My relationship with you, though painful, taught me valuable lessons
I caught a thousand lies
I discovered many falsehoods you told me
You acted so surprised
You pretended to be shocked when I confronted you about your lies
My soul released a cry
I expressed my intense pain and sadness
And you could hear the sound
You were aware of my emotional suffering
From London to Paris
My pain and suffering were felt across great distances
Dublin to Nashville
My anguish was not confined to a single location or region
Oh, can you hear me when I'm calling, calling
I wonder if you are even listening to me when I reach out for help or support
Oh, can you hear me when I'm down, down, down
I question whether you are truly there for me in my worst moments
Oh, can you hear me when I'm falling, falling
I doubt whether you will come to my aid or intervene as I struggle
Oh, will I ever hit the ground, ground, ground
I fear that I will never be able to escape this cycle of despair
This is the morning of the rain
This is a time for hope and renewal, despite the sadness of the rain
This is the healing from my pain
I am beginning to recover and find peace after experiencing so much hurt
This is the wonderful mistake
Even though it was difficult, my relationship with you taught me important lessons and helped me to grow
This is the morning of the rain
I am starting anew, with a fresh perspective and sense of purpose
This is the morning of the rain
I am ready to move forward and embrace new beginnings
Contributed by Elizabeth N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.