His well documented personal life away from music, plagued by drug addiction, has seen him leave the lead vocal roles in Emarosa, and also Dance Gavin Dance twice, where he was a founding member. His other projects include a former stint in Ghost Runner On Third, and providing vocal duties in the supergroup Isles & Glaciers. His solo material is the first and only act of its kind to have been signed to Rise Records, to which he is no longer signed to.
His official album releases so far include his debut, A Dream is a Question You Don’t Know How to Answer was released on August 18, 2009 through Rise Records, and a live album, Live at Bamboozle 2010. Early 2013 has seen him formally release 3 singles, entitled Rhythm In My Soul, Nobody Ever Will and House of War.
In November 2012, somebody hacked Craig's personal e-mail that contained some demos that circulated on the internet; Craig stated the leaked material will not be on his upcoming solo EP. From Craig's personal twitter page: "Don’t trip the songs that leaked are not what my album is going to sound like. That was me just fucking around with some stuff."
He has recently set up an account on Indiegogo where fans can donate money to produce his new album, tentatively titled The Blue Print for Going in Circles. Craig has also confirmed in a recent interview that he bought out his previous contract with Rise Records.
D.R.E.A.M.
Jonny Craig Lyrics
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Push and pull yes and no every different way mama said stay away from the drama babe she don't know anything that I'm bout to say ARI was right no tears left to cry yeah
Wait a minute I never wanted anything just to sing my heart out you can keep the ring I know that I got a bit carried away trying my best to move from the past yeah.
Ima be a be a bad guy if you need ima dead man down for a reason if your in some trouble and you need a rope go ahead ill be your scapegoat
Put that holy water right across ya face guess ya free guess ya proud guess ya new again
But when the shit goes bad who you gonna blame serenity's not as fun as you thought nah?
I'll be the poster boy for all things negative they look away because they got something new to click well if I'm the villain lord knows I better be the best at it
Ima be a be a bad guy if you need ima dead man down for a reason if your in some trouble and you need a rope go ahead ill be your scapegoat
The song "D.R.E.A.M" by Jonny Craig is a song about being there for someone even if it means taking the blame for them. He is willing to be the bad guy because he wants to help the person who needs it. He is offering to be a scapegoat for someone in trouble because he cares about them. He also talks about his own struggles and how he just wants to sing his heart out without any drama. He recognizes that he's gone overboard in the past, but he's trying to move forward.
Line by Line Meaning
Ima be a be a bad guy if you need ima dead man down for a reason if your in some trouble and you need a rope go ahead ill be your scapegoat
I am willing to take on the role of the bad guy or to be pushed to the brink of death for a good reason. If you find yourself in a predicament and need someone to blame, I'll take the fall for you.
Push and pull yes and no every different way mama said stay away from the drama babe she don't know anything that I'm bout to say ARI was right no tears left to cry yeah
Life is complicated and constantly changing, with conflicting forces pulling in opposite directions. My mother warned me to stay away from drama, but I have secrets and regrets that I can't escape. As ARIana Grande's song suggests, sometimes you just have to keep moving forward despite your pain.
Wait a minute I never wanted anything just to sing my heart out you can keep the ring I know that I got a bit carried away trying my best to move from the past yeah.
I realize now that all I ever wanted was to express myself through music. Material possessions like a ring are meaningless to me now. I admit I may have gone overboard in my pursuit of success, but I am determined to leave my past behind and start anew.
Put that holy water right across ya face guess ya free guess ya proud guess ya new again
Let the cleansing power of holy water wash away your sins and give you a fresh start. You can feel free, confident, and renewed, as if you've been born again.
But when the shit goes bad who you gonna blame serenity's not as fun as you thought nah?
When things start to fall apart, who will you point the finger at? Being calm and peaceful may seem desirable, but it can also be boring and unfulfilling when faced with real challenges.
I'll be the poster boy for all things negative they look away because they got something new to click well if I'm the villain lord knows I better be the best at it
I'm willing to embrace my role as a symbol of negativity and controversy, even if people turn a blind eye or move on to the next viral trend. If I'm going to be seen as a bad guy, then I want to do it with style and conviction.
Ima be a be a bad guy if you need ima dead man down for a reason if your in some trouble and you need a rope go ahead ill be your scapegoat
I'll say it again: I am willing to take on the role of the bad guy or to be pushed to the brink of death for a good reason. If you find yourself in a predicament and need someone to blame, I'll take the fall for you.
Ima be a be a bad guy if you need ima dead man down for a reason if your in some trouble and you need a rope go ahead ill be your scapegoat
For emphasis, I am not afraid to be the villain if the situation calls for it. Whether you need someone to blame or a way out of a difficult situation, I am willing to be your escape hatch.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Erik Ron, Jonny Craig
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@AnubisFenrir
Came here after watching Taylor. I just wanted to see how the music was
@shay10134
Check out the original Slaves then - he was the lead singer and left around the time she went to rehab. It was his band. "I'd rather see your star explode", "the pact", etc.
@ChiefRager
@@shay10134 lmao! bro check out any of the other bands he was in, before he got the boot. Dance Gavin Dance, Emarosa.... He was straight hot fire. It's only a shame let the inside get the best of him. Jonny gave so much. It's just a shame that no one realizes the talent.
@madhackoon8976
Check out 7am, 2 bottles and the wrong road. Song is fucking powerful.
@BeautifullyGrotesk
@@ChiefRager everyone realizes the talent. It's his self destruction that destroys everything he touches sadly.
@loveoflyrics7589
Same and I'm so disappointed cuz its GOOD such a shame I cant support this smh
@joshwilliams6517
That vocal run he hit at 1:51 IS MORE of what he needs to be doing in his solo work!
@xHeadPhoneSilence
he needs to flex more for sure.
@leebone311
Agreed. Not too many people in the World can do that right there. But this dude can do ANYTHING! Already crushed being Lead Vocals in a Semi-Metal Rock Band. Dudes straight Incredible. And I've been listening to him for like 2 weeks now 😉🤘🏼💯
@rumeysaatak341
Did anyone notice that Taylor has a D.R.E.A.M tattoo on her chest. And this song is called D.R.E.A.M too