In 1997, at the age of 15, he released his major-label debut, 'Lie to Me'. Though it picked up mixed critical reviews, the album served as a commercial breakthrough, with single "Lie to Me" particularly receiving much airplay and earning the #12 slot on Billboard's Mainstream Rock chart. That blues rock track continues to be beloved by Lang's fan-base.
Lang followed with 'Wander This World', released on October 20, 1998. Broadening his sound somewhat with influences from classic soul and modern rock, the release experienced widespread success. His singles, "Wander This World" and "Still Rainin'", did particularly well, the latter tune reaching the #8 slot on Billboard's Mainstream Rock chart.
Several releases and constant touring later, Lang's latest work is 'Fight For My Soul', released on September 2, 2013. The album has received critical acclaim from publications such has Allmusic, with the reviewers remarking that Lang "dives headfirst into classic soul and R&B, its elastic, funky grooves allowing the guitarist plenty of space to solo". It also hit the #20 slot on Billboard's 'Top Rock Albums' chart, selling extremely well.
Part of his success has been due to a voice that sounds somewhat like that of a 40-year-old blues veteran, containing what fans have seen as a harshness tempered by a fine falsetto that has taken prominence in his newest albums. Another part of his success is his scorching, electrifying guitar solos, which display a prodigious natural talent honed by years of practice and playing. Whatever the secret to his success, the youngster has quickly become a fixture in the blues world, drawing crowds wherever he goes.
Lang has drawn deeply from the wellspring of influences from the likes of Stevie Ray Vaughan, Albert King, Luther Allison, and Albert Collins. Many blues artists have also been encouraged to pick up the guitar from his example. As he becomes more confident in his role as a musical veteran instead of a boy wonder, one can see the possibilities he has yet to share with his fans.
A Quitter Never Wins
Jonny Lang Lyrics
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One day you've got it all and then it disappears so fast
[Chorus:]
And you know our love is on and off again
Well I know you want to quit me, baby
But a quitter never wins
But I've stayed through thick and thin
After all that we've been through baby
You gonna tell me it's the end
[Chorus]
Seems like now days love is a word that no one means
You said you'd never leave me
Then you upped and walked right out on me
[Chorus] [x 2]
The lyrics of Jonny Lang's "A Quitter Never Wins" depict the theme of perseverance in the face of adversity. The song starts with an acknowledgment of the fleeting nature of things in today's world, where nothing seems to last. The chorus asserts the fact that the relationship between the singer and his lover has been rocky, and he knows that she wants to give up on their love, but he insists that he won't let her go so easily. The lyrics carry an implication of a deep emotional attachment between the two of them, and the singer is convinced that quitting on each other is not the solution to their problems.
The second verse describes the lover walking out on the relationship, and the singer staying through thick and thin. It implies that he is committed to the relationship, steadfast in his love, and will not let her give up on them. Near the end of the song, he acknowledges the seeming meaninglessness of love these days and laments the lack of commitment. The song ends with the chorus repeated twice, emphasizing the central message that perseverance is the key to carrying on and winning in the most challenging situations.
Line by Line Meaning
Seems like now days ain't nothing meant to last
It appears that in the present era, nothing is expected to endure for long.
One day you've got it all and then it disappears so fast
At one moment, everything seems perfect but it can vanish quickly.
And you know our love is on and off again
Our relationship is unstable and fluctuates.
Well I know you want to quit me, baby
I am aware that you want to give up on me, my love.
But a quitter never wins
Someone who gives up easily, never attains success.
Well, you've walked out on our loving
You abandoned our affection.
But I've stayed through thick and thin
Regardless of the obstacles we faced, I never left your side.
After all that we've been through baby
Considering all the experiences and challenges we encountered together, my dear.
You gonna tell me it's the end
You are going to say that it is over between us.
Seems like now days love is a word that no one means
It seems like love has lost its actual essence in this contemporary era.
You said you'd never leave me
You promised that you would never walk away from me.
Then you upped and walked right out on me
However, you left me abruptly without any explanation.
And you know our love is on and off again
Our relationship is unstable and fluctuates.
Well I know you want to quit me, baby
I am aware that you want to give up on me, my love.
But a quitter never wins
Someone who gives up easily, never attains success.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: MARGARET SAMPSON, TINSLEY ELLIS
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