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.
The One I Got
Jonny Lang Lyrics
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As her eyes were dancing all around me
She told me her name sweetly
It felt like I knew her like I never knew someone before
Well I found her now I can stop holding my breath
I tell all my friends over and over again
I said there ain't no woman likke the one I got
I said there ain't no woman like the one I got
Yes I know, yes I know
Whatever you need just tell me
And I'll do all I can to please you
Yes I don't mind where you lead me
'Cause anywhere you go girl is everywhere I want to be
Oh I never felt so high
It feels real for the very first time
'Cause there ain't no woman likke the one I got
Yes I know, Yes I know
I said there ain't no woman like the one I got
Yes I know, I know
There was a time when my heart was dragging on the floor
And I thank God for the day that I saw your face and you
smiled at me
And you took my hand and you stole my heart away
I lost all my friends
'Cause I ain't got time left for them
Because there ain't no woman likke the one I got
Yes I know, Yes I know
Because there ain't no feeling likke the one I got
Yes I know, Yes I know
Ain't no woman like the one I got
There ain't no one like the one I got
The lyrics to Jonny Lang's "The One I Got" tell the story of a man who meets a woman who captivates him from the moment he lays his eyes on her. He describes how she introduced herself sweetly and how it felt like he had known her his entire life. He goes on to say that he found her and he can now stop holding his breath. The happiness he exudes is palpable, as he tells his friends over and over about her.
He then switches to a description of how he is willing to do anything for her and follow her wherever she goes because she is the center of his world. He's never felt so high in his life and is grateful for the day she smiled at him, took his hand and stole his heart away. He lost all his friends, but he's not bothered because he has found the one he's been searching for.
The song's lyrics are a tribute to a woman who has completely captured the singer's heart. He feels lucky to have found someone like her and is willing to do anything to make her happy. The song's primary message is one of love and devotion, which is further emphasized by the joyful and upbeat tone of the music.
Line by Line Meaning
She said hey hello there
The woman Jonny Lang meets greets him with a friendly exclamation.
As her eyes were dancing all around me
The woman looks at Jonny Lang with excitement and interest.
She told me her name sweetly
The woman introduces herself with a pleasant tone.
It felt like I knew her like I never knew someone before
Jonny Lang experiences a strong connection with the woman he just met.
Well I found her now I can stop holding my breath
Jonny Lang is relieved to have finally found someone he feels deeply connected to.
I tell all my friends over and over again
Jonny Lang keeps talking about the woman he met to his friends.
I said there ain't no woman likke the one I got
Jonny Lang expresses his admiration for the woman he is currently with.
Whatever you need just tell me
Jonny Lang promises to be there for the woman whenever she needs him.
And I'll do all I can to please you
Jonny Lang is dedicated to making the woman happy.
Yes I don't mind where you lead me
Jonny Lang is willing to follow the woman anywhere she wants to go.
'Cause anywhere you go girl is everywhere I want to be
Jonny Lang feels happiest when he is with the woman he loves.
Oh I never felt so high
Jonny Lang is on cloud nine because he is in love with the woman of his dreams.
There was a time when my heart was dragging on the floor
Before meeting the woman, Jonny Lang was in a bad place emotionally.
And I thank God for the day that I saw your face and you smiled at me
Jonny Lang feels grateful to have met the woman who makes him so happy.
And you took my hand and you stole my heart away
The woman captured Jonny Lang's heart and he is completely devoted to her.
I lost all my friends
Jonny Lang is so in love that he no longer has time for his old friends.
'Cause there ain't no feeling likke the one I got
Jonny Lang describes the unparalleled joy he feels when he is with the woman he loves.
There ain't no one like the one I got
Jonny Lang believes that the woman he is with is truly one of a kind.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: FREDERIKSEN, LANG
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