Early life
Thulin was born in Kalmar, Sweden. His parents, Morgan and Helene Thulin, are both Swedish. He is the youngest of four children, with older brothers, David and Samuel, and sister, Jeanette. His parents were travelling evangelists all over Scandinavia. Jonathan began singing at the age of one and recorded his first album with his family at age six.
Thulin and his family travelled full-time across America for three years where they sang in over five hundred churches and performed with Carman and The Gaither Vocal Band. After releasing six albums with his family, Jonathan began his solo career at sixteen releasing his first album "Immovable" which was a local success in his home town at the time, Minneapolis.[citation needed] He went onto release another album "The Epiphany Guide" in 2008.
2010-present
In January, 2010, Thulin and his wife Anna moved to Los Angeles and began attending The Dream Center, which is where he met worship leader and producer Dave Hanley. He began touring with Press Play in November, 2010 and went on to co-write and record their successful album "World Anthem."[citation needed] He got signed as a solo artist to Dream Records in 2011. In April, 2011, Thulin, along with Press Play went on tour with Rachael Lampa, Australian artist Charmaine and Ryan Stevenson.
In July 2011, Thulin travelled to Moscow, Idaho to record his first music video "Babylon" with Neumann Films. After it released, the video created a buzz because of its cinematic approach which is very unusual in the Christian industry.
After releasing his first solo album "The Anatomy of a Heartflow" on a label in late 2011, Thulin began touring with Charmaine on "The Love/War Tour."
In February, 2012 Thulin began work on his sophomore effort "The White Room" which would feature Rachael Lampa, Charmaine and the folk band Elden. The album released on Oct 19, 2012 to major critical success.[citation needed]
On January 15, 2013, Thulin teamed up with Neumann Films again and released his music video for "Bombs Away" which featured and was co-written by Rachael Lampa. The YouTube video went viral and also received a tremendous amount of support from fans and critics alike.
Late summer 2013, after finishing a 2 month tour in Sweden, Jonathan's single "Dead Come to Life" Feat. Charmaine became a #1 CHR/Hot AC radio hit. It stayed at #1 for 3 weeks and was also a huge hit on Air1 Radio. Jonathan recently finished the JCTV Tour with Press Play, Manic Drive, and Silverline. He continues his touring in January next year with a living room tour in Australia and his first headlining tour in February and March. "The Dead Come to Life Tour" will feature Shine Bright Baby and Loftland .
Awards
Jonathan was nominated for 3 We Love Christian Music Awards, including "Best Male Artist," "Best Collaboration" with Charmaine and "Best Music Video" for "Bombs Away" Feat. Rachael Lampa and "Dead Come to Life" Feat. Charmaine.
Personal life
Thulin attended North Central University for a year in 2005 before he dropped out to pursue a music career full-time. He married Swedish singer Anna Thulin on March 21, 2009. The couple moved to Nashville, TN in September, 2013.
Time Traveler
Jonathan Thulin Lyrics
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When I rewind it all the pain seems to re-engage
Pre-Was I right, was I wrong
Was I weak, was I strong
All of this goes through my head
But when I lose my mind trying to leave it behind
All the stars somehow align
I'm running out of time
I know with you I'm infinite
Just when I think I'm gone
You come and clean the slate again
And wipe the past just like I'm a
Time traveler, time traveler
I'm in a whole new era
Time traveler, time traveler
You wipe the past just like I'm a time traveler
I don't care if every man says it's fictional
Cause everything about you breaks through the typical
I am in a dream
But it's reality
I can barely breathe
In Jonathan Thulin's song "Time Traveler," the lyrics are about the desire to turn back time to undo past mistakes or regrets. The opening lines suggest that there are many things in life that are beyond our control and we must live with them, but when the singer tries to forget and move on, the pain resurfaces. The pre-chorus comprises of questions concerning the singer's past actions, whether they were right or wrong, weak or strong, and these thoughts constantly plague them. However, when they start to lose their mind, they realize that they find solace in the thought that all the stars have aligned to their favor.
The chorus of the song is where the singer thinks about the person they love, who is like a time traveler, able to wipe the slate clean and make everything seem like it's a whole new era. The singer believes that with this person, they are infinite and life is like a dream. The bridge suggests that people may doubt the existence of this person, but everything about them defies what is typical, making them stand out. The singer feels like they can barely breathe, as this person has given them new life and has allowed them to move forward from their past. To sum it up, "Time Traveler" is a powerful song about the desire to start over and how the presence of someone we love can make all the difference.
Line by Line Meaning
There are so many things I know I could never change
Acknowledging that there are certain things that can't be undone.
When I rewind it all the pain seems to re-engage
Reflecting on past events can make emotional pain resurface.
Was I right, was I wrong
Questioning past decisions and actions.
Was I weak, was I strong
Reflecting on personal strengths and weaknesses during past experiences.
All of this goes through my head
All of these thoughts and questions are constantly on my mind.
But when I lose my mind trying to leave it behind
Struggling to move on from past events and obsessing over them.
All the stars somehow align
Despite the difficulties of moving on, things have a way of working out.
I'm running out of time
Feeling like time is running out to change things.
I know with you I'm infinite
Feeling like the infinite possibilities of the future have opened up with someone special.
Just when I think I'm gone
Feeling isolated or disconnected, but then suddenly...
You come and clean the slate again
A special person helps to create new opportunities and erase past mistakes.
And wipe the past just like I'm a
Feeling like the past can be easily forgotten or wiped away.
Time traveler, time traveler
Referencing the feeling of moving through different eras of time.
I'm in a whole new era
Feeling like a new chapter of life has opened up.
You wipe the past just like I'm a time traveler
A special person helps to create new opportunities and erase past mistakes (repeated).
I don't care if every man says it's fictional
Ignoring naysayers that may doubt this kind of love or experience.
Cause everything about you breaks through the typical
This special person defies expectations and social norms, inspiring something so much greater.
I am in a dream
Feeling like this new chapter of life is almost too good to be true.
But it's reality
Realizing that this dreamlike state is actually real and happening.
I can barely breathe
Feeling overwhelmed by the intensity of it all.
Writer(s): Jonathan Thulin
Contributed by Kaylee E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
RΓ’mi Lorandi
Someone in 2020 appreciating this masterpiece?
GKCJ45
me
Masked Peep
2021
Pavan Mv
2021
RivarenGate
I am
harlee buick
HELL YEAH!!!!! who wouldn't be? πππππππ
Michael
I can't get over how awesome this album still is.
I don't think I'll ever get tired of it!
Riima k457
Wow. Takes me on a whole journeyπΈππ
instrumental Livre
Muito linda musica
Roberta Loura
Best song ever!!