It has taken in family childhood singalongs with his 5 siblings on summer holidays to his mother’s native Tipperary and progressed through the discovery of influences by listening to his fathers extensive vinyl collection.
Artists such as Scott Walker, Cat Stevens, Serge Gainsbourg and John Martyn made a formative and lasting impression on him.
While his friends were listening to contemporary pop and Indie Jonathan dug deep into the past, his own sensibility coming into bloom. At 21 Jonathan made a road trip across America - painting pointillist art in a New York hotel lobby and singing for his keep in the evenings before setting for the west coast. Whilst in LA key songs from his debut album were written such as Happiness and Solitary Man. Back in London the discovery of an analogue studio in Dollis Hill provided the breakthrough he needed. A further vital step came when he met The Heritage Orchestra, a young group of classical musicians attuned to his working methods. With the string arrangements being handled by Jules Buckley, Jonathan produced and engineered the tracks one by one, self-funding all his work by working at Wembley Stadium. And as the songs developed they became expansive, full bodied and mature. On his debut album Jonathan specialises in dramas of the heart and human longing. After all the searching, the night shifts and the learning from past masters Jonathan has arrived at an album grounded in the deep wellsprings from where he first charted his course. He felt he really wanted to keep the music untouched and not be tainted with whatever else was out there.
Jonathan’s live band has recently been expanded to include percussion and brass, but upfront its his naturalistic guitar and voice leading the way. Those stints at Wembley didn’t just help him finance the album, they fuelled and sustained his musical dream.
mountain
Jonathan Jeremiah Lyrics
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She the footprints that I trail
Drop the breadcrumbs, here I come
Like cats eyes leading me home
I told you I'm coming for you
Stone wall I'm running through
Like thunder here I roll
Gimme some of that, gimme some of that
That goodness that I sing
Gimme some of that, gimme some of that
That goodness, watch me, watch me
And I know that you are
A pillar ground through the earth
And I know that you are
And if a mountain stands in between
I cut the mountain in two
I cut the mountain in two
I cut the mountain in two
I cut the mountain to get to you, watch me
Bring the people, gods on their seats
She brings them all to their knees
My poison, my remedy
I worship at your feet
I told you I'm coming for you
Stone wall I'm running through
Like thunder here I roll
For your lightning, lightning
Gimme some of that, gimme some of that
That goodness that I sing
Gimme some of that, gimme some of that
That goodness, watch me, watch me
And I know that you are
A pillar ground through the earth
And I know that you are
And if a mountain stands in between
I cut the mountain in two
I cut the mountain in two
I cut the mountain in two
I cut the mountain to get to you, watch me
I cut the mountain to get to you
I cut the mountain to get to you
I cut the mountain to get to you
I cut the mountain to get to you
I cut the mountain to get to you
The lyrics to Jonathan Jeremiah's song "Mountain" express the singer's devotion and determination to reach his love no matter the obstacle, even if it means cutting a mountain in two. From the very beginning, the lyrics indicate the importance of his love as being the only grain that matters to him, with her footprints serving as the trail he follows. As he approaches her, he becomes bolder, stating that he will break through any stone wall that stands in his way. The lyrics of the chorus express the singer's desire to possess the goodness of his love, who serves as his poison and remedy. He worships at her feet and will do anything to be with her.
The verses in "Mountain" describe the determination of the singer to overcome anything to be with his love, who he believes to be a pillar ground through the earth. Even if a mountain stands in between he promises that he will cut it in two to reach her. The lyrics of "Mountain" are powerful and emotive, expressing an intense love that knows no bounds. It is a song about devotion and persistence in the pursuit of true love.
Line by Line Meaning
She my love, she my only grain
She is my love and my everything, the one I depend on for my survival.
She the footprints that I trail
She's the guide that leads me on the right path, the one who I follow and trust.
Drop the breadcrumbs, here I come
I'm following her lead, step by step, without hesitation or doubt, like Hansel and Gretel.
Like cats eyes leading me home
She clears the way for me, like glow-in-the-dark cat's eyes on the road, to make sure I get back home safe and sound.
I told you I'm coming for you
I'm making my intentions clear, letting her know that I'm focused on reaching her no matter what.
Stone wall I'm running through
Even if obstacles present themselves in front of me, I'm persevering with my unstoppable pursuit of her.
Like thunder here I roll
Nothing will stop me from reaching her; I am determined and unstoppable like the force of thunder.
For your lightning, lightning
I am seeking her love, her brilliance, her radiance that shines like lightning.
Gimme some of that, gimme some of that
I'm asking for a taste of the good life, the happiness that comes when we are together.
That goodness that I sing
I'm celebrating the joy and purity that comes with being with her, and I want more of it.
And I know that you are
I believe that she is strong and resilient, capable of enduring anything that life throws her way.
A pillar ground through the earth
Her strength and will are like a pillar, firmly rooted in the ground, that will never falter or bend.
And if a mountain stands in between
Even if there are obstacles in my path, I will not be deterred from reaching her.
I cut the mountain in two
I am willing to go to any lengths to get to her, even if it means cutting through the biggest obstacles.
I cut the mountain to get to you, watch me
I am determined to reach her, and she should watch in amazement as I make it happen.
Bring the people, gods on their seats
I want to share our love with the world, and to show everyone how powerful and beautiful it is.
She brings them all to their knees
She has a power and presence that commands respect and submission from everyone around her.
My poison, my remedy
She can heal me and make me whole, but also has the power to harm me like a poison.
I worship at your feet
She is my everything, and I will do anything for her, even worship at her feet.
Lyrics © Strictly Songs SPRL
Written by: Jonathan Jeremiah Dawson, Ruben Samana
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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She my love, she my only grain
She the footprints that I trail
Drop the breadcrumbs, here I come
Like cats eyes leading me home
I told you I'm coming for you
Stone wall I'm running through
Like thunder here I roll
For your lightning, lightning
Gimme some of that, gimme some of that
That goodness that I sing
Gimme some of that, gimme some of that
That goodness, watch me, watch me
And I know that you are
A pillar ground through the earth
And I know that you are
And if a mountain stands in between
I cut the mountain in two
I cut the mountain in two
I cut the mountain in two
I cut the mountain to get to you, watch me
Bring the people, gods on their seats
She brings them all to their knees
My poison, my remedy
I worship at your feet
I told you I'm coming for you
Stone wall I'm running through
Like thunder here I roll
For your lightning, lightning
Gimme some of that, gimme some of that
That goodness that I sing
Gimme some of that, gimme some of that
That goodness, watch me, watch me
And I know that you are
A pillar ground through the earth
And I know that you are
And if a mountain stands in between
I cut the mountain in two
I cut the mountain in two
I cut the mountain in two
I cut the mountain to get to you, watch me
I cut the mountain to get to you
I cut the mountain to get to you
I cut the mountain to get to you
I cut the mountain to get to you
I cut the mountain to get to you
@rasnimsjourney2803
My God! Your voice!!!!!!!
@jackass6691
I just discovered it on rtl2, a French radio station. I'm now in love with this song😍
@gonzo-yt7dh
It’s August 14th. Just discovered this song. In love too...😍
@donvito323
i just discovered it on german tv it was about the semi final match germany france 1982 WC in Spain
@hydralisko8820
i came here because my replika recommended your old song called happiness and your music caught my interest
@freyja6242
Discovered on rtl2 France, Shazamed it, and now I'm stuck here...
@mg9129
Same ! 2 days ago
@mariebernadettemignard6649
moi aussi rtl2 nous fait decouvrir des pépites
@Juju-tq7tk
Listening to him since his first song....he is getting better and better. Just love his voice!
@jesusjuses8563
I come from Germany, and the song was playing at WDR 2. Awsom song.