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.
To Love Again
Jonny Lang Lyrics
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Searched for the answers but,
Couldn't find one
Thought I had it under control
Yeah I was dying I didn't even know
I needed something
You showed me how to love again
When I had nothing
You showed me how to love again
How to love again
No more crying, no more fear
I've found a way out after all these years
No mistaking, I've been changed
Now and forever I'll never be the same
Because when I had nothing
You showed me how to love again
How to love again
I needed something
You showed me how to love again
How to love again
Don't want to go back
Don't want to go through that misery
I love where I'm at
Wherever you are I want to be
You're all I need
I needed something
You showed me how to love again
How to love again
When I had nothing
You showed me how to love again
How to love again
In the song "To Love Again," Jonny Lang sings about a personal transformation he underwent as he transitions from a loveless existence to discovering love again. Lang had been "sleeping way too long," possibly trapped in his own negative thoughts and doubts, and had been searching for answers but couldn't find any. He found himself slowly losing control of his life and approaching the brink of death unknowingly. However, Lang's life changed when he encountered a person who showed him how to love again. This individual showed him new aspects of life, and Lang particularly notes how this person brought him out of his misery, making him forever a changed man.
Lang expresses his newfound joy, security, and freedom, and his desire to remain there by his lover's side. He claims that this person is all he needs and desires not to go back to his life before. The song closes with Lang's appreciation for his helper over a soulful guitar riff and a captivating voice that uplifts the listener's spirit.
The song's compelling lyrics and Lang's superb delivery make it an anthem of hope and positivity, emphasizing the importance of unconditional love to bring happiness to life.
Line by Line Meaning
I'd been sleeping way too long
I had been going through life without a clear purpose or direction, feeling like I was just existing rather than truly living.
Searched for the answers but, Couldn't find one
I tried to figure out what was missing in my life and what would make me happy, but I couldn't find any satisfactory answers on my own.
Thought I had it under control, Yeah I was dying I didn't even know
I believed that I was in control of my life, but in reality, I was slowly losing myself without even realizing it.
I needed something, You showed me how to love again, How to love again
I was searching for something to fill the emptiness I felt inside, and you came along and showed me how to love again and brought joy back into my life.
When I had nothing, You showed me how to love again, How to love again
Even when I felt like I had nothing, you were there for me and taught me how to love and find happiness once more.
No more crying, no more fear, I've found a way out after all these years
With your help, I have overcome my sadness and fear, and I have finally been able to find a way to move forward in life after years of feeling lost.
No mistaking, I've been changed, Now and forever I'll never be the same
I know without a doubt that you have changed my life for the better and that I will never be the same because of the impact you have had on me.
Don't want to go back, Don't want to go through that misery
I don't want to return to the dark place I was before, and I don't want to experience that kind of pain and misery again.
I love where I'm at, Wherever you are I want to be, You're all I need
I am grateful for where I am now, and I always want to be with you, as you are the one who has made such a positive impact on my life and you are all I need to be happy.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JONNY LANG, MARTI FREDRIKSEN
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