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.
Breakin' In
Jonny Lang Lyrics
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Thought she'd fall so hard
Get swept off her feet
We've been together since we were sixteen
We've got history
He's got nothin on me
It's like I can read his mind
Wants to be more than her friend
Believing his own lies
But the fairytale's about to end
He's not breaking in
He's not breaking in
To steal her heart away from me, oh no
He's not breaking in
He's not breaking in
To make his get away with her, oh no
No No No No
I can't do this paranoia thing
This ain't really me
It's just embarrassing
I should know by now her love is strong
My heart's her one true home
and this is where she wants to be
But, still sometime in the night
I'm a little scared to close my eyes
Although she's laying next to me
I'm not so sure I still believe
That...
No No No No
2x
No No No No
No No No No
The song "Breakin' In" by Jonny Lang is about a man who is threatened by another man who's trying to win his woman's heart. The singer has been with his girlfriend since they were sixteen years old, and he believes that he knows her better than anyone else, especially this new person who has entered into their lives. He's convinced that this other guy's intentions are not pure, and he's trying to steal his girlfriend away from him.
The singer is portrayed as being paranoid, and this character trait has made him question his girlfriend's love for him. He's always worried that he will lose her, and this feeling has made him constantly insecure. Even though he knows that his girlfriend loves him and wants to be with him, he still can't shake off his feelings of doubt.
The chorus of the song, where Lang sings "He's not breaking in / To steal her heart away from me, oh no / He's not breaking in / To make his getaway with her, oh no," is a sign of the singer's realization that his insecurities are unfounded. He knows that his girlfriend loves him and wants to be with him, and he's confident that she won't leave him for someone else.
Line by Line Meaning
He came to her with so much mystery
He approached her with a lot of secrecy
Thought she'd fall so hard
He believed that she would become deeply infatuated with him
Get swept off her feet
Become overtaken by his romantic advances
We've been together since we were sixteen
We have been in a romantic relationship since we were 16
We've got history
We have a shared past that binds us together
He's got nothin on me
I am superior to him in terms of my relationship with her
It's like I can read his mind
I understand his intentions
Wants to be more than her friend
He desires a romantic relationship with her
Believing his own lies
He is convinced of a false reality
But the fairytale's about to end
The dreamlike situation he has created is coming to an end
He's not breaking in
He is not trying to steal her away from me
To steal her heart away from me, oh no
He is not attempting to take her affection from me
To make his get away with her, oh no
He is not trying to escape with her
I can't do this paranoia thing
I am unable to handle this level of distrust
This ain't really me
This behavior is out of character for me
It's just embarrassing
It is shameful to feel so insecure
I should know by now her love is strong
I understand that she has a deep love for me
My heart's her one true home
Her love resides within me
and this is where she wants to be
She desires to be with me
But, still sometime in the night
Despite this, occasionally and randomly
I'm a little scared to close my eyes
I am somewhat afraid of what may happen if I fall asleep
Although she's laying next to me
Even though we are together
I'm not so sure I still believe
I am uncertain about the security of our relationship
No No No No
Reiterates the lack of belief or confidence in the situation
2x
This is repeated twice
No No No No
Reiterates the lack of belief or confidence in the situation
No No No No
Reiterates the lack of belief or confidence in the situation
Writer(s): Tommy L. Sims, Matthew Phillip Ridenour, Jonny Lang
Contributed by Lincoln V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@MadilynBailey
one of my all time favorites
@timdowns7921
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@ednamcbee4329
As good as it can get..talent. Looks..youth..great...Beautiful person
.stage presence is 100 %
@jimsoderbom5884
Me too, I've seen him live 14 times!!!!
@imaginetheresno
How one who appears so young can have SUCH an awesome old soul in his voice is beyond my comprehension......but NEVER past my appreciation/admiration!
@JanainaJensen
So true! His voice is truly a gift.
@lisaworley9608
I love his voice 💕
@robinpaisley6311
God sent an angel
@latouselatrec
He's been blessed by the god of DNA
@angelacaudill537
Right?!!! 🙏🌹😎