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.
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Jonny Lang Lyrics
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It's not over
There's still time
Standin' on the edge of a bridge
A step away from ending it all
All the while you are wondering
Does anyone love me at all
Listening to all the wrong voices
Got you feeling broken and worthless
Well, I just thought that you should know this
Until you fulfill your purpose
It's not over
It's not over
There's still time
This one's for the prostitute
The drug abused, homeless and destitute
And anybody wanting to be rescued
There's still time
Yeah, this is for the orphan who is all alone
All he wants is to have a home
Your earthly father may have left you
But your Heavenly Father told me to tell you
It's not over
It's not over
There's still time
It's not over
It's not over
There's still time
Someone loves you
Someone hears you
Someone feels you
Someone can heal you
Someone wants to see you through
It's not over
It's not over
There's still time
It's not over
It's not over
There's still time
No, no, no, no
No, no, no, no
No, no, no, no
No, no, no, no
No, no, no, no
No, no, no, no
No, no, no, no
No, no, no, no
Please, please don't give up
Please don't
It's not over
Yeah, it's not over
No matter what you've been through
And no matter where you are today
I'm here to tell you
There was a time in my life I thought it was over
But I found out that He still loves me
No matter what I've done He still cares
Yeah, start it up again, start it up again, start it up again
No, no, no, no
No, no, no, no
No, no, no, no
No, no, no
The song "It's not over" by Jonny Lang is a message of hope for those who feel hopeless, alone, broken and worthless. The first verse speaks about someone who is standing on the edge of a bridge, contemplating ending their life, and questioning if anyone loves them at all. The second verse addresses those who are listening to all the wrong voices that make them feel broken and worthless. The chorus reassures them that it's not over yet, and there is still time to fulfill their purpose, be rescued, or find a home.
The bridge of the song defines who the song is for, specifically calling out the prostitute, the drug-abused, homeless, destitute, and anyone who wants to be rescued. The song also contains a message for orphans to understand that their earthly father may have left them, but their Heavenly Father still loves them. The end of the song calls for the listener not to give up and to start it up again.
This song is touching and heartwarming as it speaks to the hearts of those who feel lost, hopeless and abandoned, letting them know that they are not alone, they are loved, and there's still hope.
Line by Line Meaning
It's not over
Even if you feel like it's the end, there's still hope for you
There's still time
It's not too late to turn things around and make a positive change in your life
Standin' on the edge of a bridge
Unhappiness has brought you to the brink of despair and you're contemplating ending your life
A step away from ending it all
You've made up your mind and you're about to commit suicide
All the while you are wondering
You're consumed with doubt and questioning whether anyone cares about you
Does anyone love me at all
You're feeling unloved and cry out for someone to show you love and affection
Listening to all the wrong voices
You're paying attention to people who are discouraging you and not those who would lift you up
Got you feeling broken and worthless
The negative voices you're hearing are making you feel weak and pathetic
Well, I just thought that you should know this
I have something important to tell you that could change your outlook on life
Until you fulfill your purpose
You haven't yet realized your full potential and there's still much you can do with your life
This one's for the prostitute
This message is for people who feel like society has given up on them and they've lost all hope
The drug abused, homeless and destitute
People who are struggling with addiction, homelessness, and poverty can still turn their lives around
And anybody wanting to be rescued
Anyone who needs help can find it if they reach out for it
Yeah, this is for the orphan who is all alone
This is a message of hope for children who have lost their parents and feel alone in the world
All he wants is to have a home
All the child wants is a family and a place to belong
Your earthly father may have left you
Your biological father may have abandoned you, but there's a Heavenly Father who loves you unconditionally
But your Heavenly Father told me to tell you
God has sent me to deliver this message of hope to you
Someone loves you
You are loved by someone, even if you don't realize it
Someone hears you
Your cries for help are not going unheard
Someone feels you
Your pain and struggles are not unnoticed
Someone can heal you
There's help available to heal your emotional wounds
Someone wants to see you through
There are people who want to help you overcome your struggles
No, no, no, no
Don't give in to despair and hopelessness
Please, please don't give up
I'm begging you to keep fighting and not lose hope
No matter what you've been through
You've faced many challenges, but there's still hope for you
And no matter where you are today
No matter how bleak your current circumstances seem, there's still time to change your life
I'm here to tell you
I'm here to offer you a message of hope and encouragement
There was a time in my life I thought it was over
I've been where you are and I thought my life was hopeless too
But I found out that He still loves me
I discovered that God still loved me no matter what I had done
No, no, no, no
Never give up
Lyrics ยฉ BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: SHANNON SANDERS, JONNY LANG, DREW RAMSEY
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@ernestkiyoshk9255
Here listening to the great Johnny Lang in 2024
@VANP79
I remenber when i bought this cd back +/- 2001 ... no words
@aprilnicole0411
Blaring it from my car today โค
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@NeeCeeRidinFree
As good as it was then!! Maybe even better...understanding. :)
@maggieb4736
โ@@NeeCeeRidinFree, yup. Bought this when it first came out---still as good today. Fan-freaking-tastic!
@valerierechel8097
Heard this song on the radio 23 years ago. Told my husband, get that cd! Expecting an old black guy on the cover ๐. A 17 year old white kid from ND!!! was killing the blues. Life lesson.... try not to pre judge. Still love the song.
@emmettnichols4612
How cool is the lyrics,rhythm and message? I'm 81 still mobile and kicking it.!!!
@JaneHobson-on3jj
Our guitar player / vocalist turned me on to him... we did this one, and "Hit the Ground Runnin' " Fun, Fun, Fun !!
@1879dessa
Even better... He was 15...