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.
Nice & Warm
Jonny Lang Lyrics
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Can't wait to get back home
where the sun is always
nice and warm
Can't wait to get back home
where the sun is always
nice and warm
You know it's freezin' out here
and that howlin' wind sends a nasty chill through my bones
Oh you know I
shivered myself to sleep last night
the cold won't let me be
That's when I woke up and realized that
this ain't no place for me
and I can't
can't wait to get back home
where the sun is always nice and warm
You know it's freezin' out here
and that howlin' wind sends a nasty chill through my bones
Solo
Some good old friends got together
and they took me away
from this cold old alley babe
to a warm place I could stay
oh I can't
can't wait to get back home
where the sun is always nice and warm
I'm so happy to see you all
and that old nasty chill is gone
The lyrics of Jonny Lang's song "Nice & Warm", describe a longing to return home where the sun is always warm and pleasant. The opening line, "Can't wait to get back home," expresses the singer's eagerness to escape the freezing weather and the howling wind that sends a nasty chill through his bones. The cold has been so unbearable for him that he shivers himself to sleep at night. He suddenly realized that this is no place for him, and he needs to go back to a warmer place.
The lines, "Some good old friends got together and they took me away from this cold old alley babe to a warm place I could stay" reveal that the singer did not have the resources to escape on his own. He needed help from his friends to escape the freezing weather. The last verse, "I'm so happy to see you all and that old nasty chill is gone" gives the impression that the singer is now in a warm place with his friends, and his body is no longer subject to the cold.
In summary, "Nice & Warm" is a song that expresses the singer's desire to escape the freezing weather and go back home to where the sun is always nice and warm. It also portrays how the singer's friends helped him through a difficult time and provided shelter in a warm place.
Line by Line Meaning
Can't wait to get back home
where the sun is always
nice and warm
The singer is excited to return to his home where the climate is warm and sunny.
You know it's freezin' out here
and that howlin' wind sends a nasty chill through my bones
The singer is currently in a place where it's very cold and windy, causing discomfort.
Oh you know I
shivered myself to sleep last night
the cold won't let me be
That's when I woke up and realized that
this ain't no place for me
and I can't
can't wait to get back home
where the sun is always nice and warm
The singer had a difficult time sleeping due to the cold weather, leading him to conclude that he doesn't belong there and wants to return home.
Some good old friends got together
and they took me away
from this cold old alley babe
to a warm place I could stay
oh I can't
can't wait to get back home
where the sun is always nice and warm
The singer's friends rescued him from his uncomfortable situation and brought him to a warmer place, but he's still eager to return home where it's always sunny and warm.
I'm so happy to see you all
and that old nasty chill is gone
The singer is happy to be reunited with his loved ones and feels relieved that he no longer feels cold and uncomfortable.
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Written by: TAB BENOIT
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Alex
That’s how the Blues has always made me feel — nice and warm; specially in the company of certain relentless angels.
Thanks for the wonderful tune, Brother Don.
Paulo rob
isso sim é música pros meus ouvidos!!!!
Pam King
This video is gold! "I don't always listen to Jonny Lang but when I do, I crank it way up!"
Don's Tunes
+Pam King 😁 yep
Federico Fernandes
I was wondering that a talented man like Don should have a channel on Spotify, and guess what? Damn it! There is one! 8hrs of pure blues. Thanks man
Def- D
Listening to this makes me feel nice and warm too ! Love you Jonny !!!!
Don's Tunes
Enjoy!
Karen Belizario
Maravilhoso <3
westernspirit
I think this is my new favorite tune. Please keep it going like this, Don. Cheers!
Beni Stingray
Awesome tune Don, thanks for all the fantastic music! Good weekend everyone.