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.
I am
Jonny Lang Lyrics
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So you can dance with me
I am, I am
If being in love means follow the leader
Then this will have to be
I am, I am
I am, I am
So in love with you
I am, I am
Gonna get you baby
If it's the last thing I do
I used to think that a pretty face
Meant more than what was inside
I did, I did
If being a good man
means swallowing all my pride
I will, yes I will
Repeat chorus:
I am the one who loves you
I am the one who cares
You could fly me to the moon
If I would find you there
All the riches in this world mean nothing
Without you here
Whoever, whatever, however, whenever,
You need me I'm always here
Men killing their brothers
Nobody wants to go down alone
In this age of uncertainty
Love's worth more than gold
I'd sleep outside your window
If that would make you see
That I'm the only one for you
And you're the only one for me
In the song "I Am" by Jonny Lang, the singer talks about being in love and what it means to him. He mentions waiting around and following the leader, saying that if these things are what love is, then he is willing to do them. He also talks about how he used to think that a pretty face was more important than what was inside, but he now realizes that being a good man means swallowing his pride. Throughout the song, he makes it clear that he loves this person and is willing to do whatever it takes to be with them.
One interesting aspect of the song is the use of repetition. The line "I am, I am" is repeated several times throughout the song, emphasizing the strength of the singer's feelings. Another interesting aspect is the line "Love's worth more than gold," which is a common saying but takes on a deeper meaning in the context of the song.
Line by Line Meaning
If being in love means waiting around
So you can dance with me
I am, I am
If loving you requires me to wait patiently for you to want to be with me, then I am willing to do whatever it takes to prove my devotion to you.
If being in love means follow the leader
Then this will have to be
I am, I am
If I must do exactly as you say because that's what love requires, then I will follow you anywhere.
I am, I am
Baby I am
So in love with you
I am, I am
Gonna get you baby
If it's the last thing I do
I am completely and irrevocably in love with you and will do everything in my power to make you mine, no matter what.
I used to think that a pretty face
Meant more than what was inside
I did, I did
If being a good man
means swallowing all my pride
I will, yes I will
I used to value physical beauty above all else, but now I understand that true worth comes from within. If being a good partner means putting aside my ego and pride, then I will do so gladly.
I am the one who loves you
I am the one who cares
You could fly me to the moon
If I would find you there
All the riches in this world mean nothing
Without you here
Whoever, whatever, however, whenever,
You need me I'm always here
I am the one who truly loves and cares for you, and I am willing to go to great lengths to be with you. No amount of money or material possessions can replace your love, and I will always be there for you no matter what.
Men killing their brothers
Nobody wants to go down alone
In this age of uncertainty
Love's worth more than gold
I'd sleep outside your window
If that would make you see
That I'm the only one for you
And you're the only one for me
In this world where violence and isolation are all too common, true love is a precious and rare commodity. I would do anything, even something as drastic as sleeping outside your window, to prove how much you mean to me and that we belong together forever.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Peermusic Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: LEVI SEACER JR, PRINCE ROGERS NELSON, DAVID PKA DAVID Z RIVKIN
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