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.
Beautiful One
Jonny Lang Lyrics
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And I'm gonna keep it till the end
What would I do, if I lost it
There's nothing better than what we have
Somehow in my mind
Always knew I'd find my
Beautiful one, Beautiful child
SO much you give, so much to live for
And I want to give it all back to you
And if it means pouring my heart out
To show you I love you, then I will
Beautiful one, Beautiful child, my everything
Beautiful one, Beautiful child
To be the one to call you mine
To feel the way I do inside
You're so much more than I ever dreamed
This is forever I believe
Beautiful one, Beautiful child, my everything
Beautiful one, Beautiful child
I know you're what I need
Beautiful one, Beautiful child
In the song "Beautiful One," Jonny Lang expresses his love and devotion to someone special in his life. He affirms his commitment to this person by promising to stand by them until the end. He realizes that there is nothing better than the love they share, and he is willing to do whatever it takes to show them how much he cares, even if it means pouring out his heart.
Lang's lyrics convey a sense of deep affection and gratitude for this person, whom he refers to as his "Beautiful one" and "Beautiful child." He acknowledges that they give him so much to live for, and he wants to give it all back to them in return. In his eyes, this person is everything he has ever wanted and more, the one he has been searching for his entire life.
Overall, "Beautiful One" is a heartfelt tribute to the power of love and the importance of cherishing those we hold dear. Through his poignant lyrics and soulful vocals, Jonny Lang captures the essence of what it means to truly love someone and be loved in return.
Line by Line Meaning
I gave my word, I made a promise
I committed myself to you and I will fulfill my promise until the very end
And I'm gonna keep it till the end
I will never turn away from the promise I made to you
What would I do, if I lost it
I can't imagine my life without you and everything we have together
There's nothing better than what we have
There's nothing more special and valuable to me than our relationship
Somehow in my mind
I always knew
Always knew I'd find my
I always knew I'd find my
Beautiful one, Beautiful child, my everything
The person who means everything to me and who I find so beautiful
Beautiful one, Beautiful child
The person who I find so beautiful
SO much you give, so much to live for
You have so much to offer and I want to give it all back to you
And I want to give it all back to you
I want to give back all that you have given me and more
And if it means pouring my heart out
If I need to show you how much I love you with all my heart
To show you I love you, then I will
I will do anything to show you how much I love you
To be the one to call you mine
I want to call you my own
To feel the way I do inside
To feel the love for you that I have inside of me
You're so much more than I ever dreamed
You are everything and more than I ever thought I could have
This is forever I believe
Our love is forever and I believe it with all my heart
I know you're what I need
I know that you are the one I need in my life
Beautiful one, Beautiful child
The person who I find so beautiful
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: MARTIN FREDERIKSEN, JONNY LANG
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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