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.
We Are the Same
Jonny Lang Lyrics
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from a long dream.
And though we drink the same cup
some of us
still thirsty.
Show your heart, a show of hands
If ever had a story you couldn't tell
It fell apart sing and sing
Life is hard I understand,
I got one of my own (I got one of my own, I got one of my own)
Yeah, read a book it blew mine
I guess I didn't see what was between the lines (what was between the lines)
or where the story(or where the story was)
Yeah, from my heart I lost my way
only thing we stood for like every day
It ain't holding up (it ain't hold up, it ain't holding up)
So now then we settle down
there's no fight left in us
we just got to give it up
cause we have the perfect love
Yeah, just got to give it up
cause we have the perfect love
The world keeps spinning around
another sun goes down
and still we're sleeping in this bed we made
But tonight I dream again
and in a dream I see in you
no shame, we are the same
Lost your job times are tight
Trying to hold it down do us right
Heavy on your mind
yeah, got into trouble took a drink
Trying to wash away the same stain
Just a cup of wine (just a cup of wine)
I remember a day when were young
always heard a change was gonna come (I wondered)
Is it too late (is it too late)
we're all hard on what we believe in
even though we keep reaching thicker skin
But there's a better a way
why don't we just lay the weapons down,
never should have picked them up
look who's the big man now don't need to act so tough
We've got the perfect love
We've got the perfect love
We've got the perfect love
We've got the perfect love
Oh, the world
The world is spinning round (spinning around)
the sun goes down
and still we're sleeping in this bed we made
tonight I dream again
and in my dream I see in you, no shame,
We are the same
And as we turn the tide
and learn to live with no disguise,
no pain only love remains
at last the sun will rise
and we'll walk in the light as one some day
We are
oh we are
We are all waking up
To a life that we've never seen
From the dust rising up we'll finally see the
The sun
Oh, the world
The world is spinning round (spinning around)
Another sun goes down
and still we're sleeping in this bed we made (and still sleeping in this bed we made)
tonight I dream again (oh tonight I dream again)
And in my dream I see in you, no shame,
We are the same
and as we turn the tide
And learn to live with no disguise (live with no disguise)
No pain only love remains (no pain, only love, only love)
At last the sun will rise
And we'll walk in the light as one some day
We are
Oh we are
Oh we are the same
"We Are the Same" by Jonny Lang is a song that focuses on the similarities between people, despite their differences. It is about waking up to a world that we have never seen before and coming together as one, despite the challenges that we face. Lang sings about the struggles that people go through, from losing their jobs to trying to hold everything together. He also mentions that some people are still thirsty, despite the fact that they are all drinking from the same cup.
The song highlights the importance of compassion, empathy and understanding among people. Lang urges everyone to show their hearts and come together, even if they have a story that they have been unable to tell before. He encourages people to let go of their weapons and not to act so tough, rather to embrace the perfect love they have around them. The perfect love represents the love that can be found among all people and is a reminder that we are all the same.
Overall, "We Are the Same" is a song that encourages people to come together as one, despite their differences. It is a reminder that we all face struggles and that the love we have for one another is what is most important. The song is also a call to let go of the things that are holding us back and to focus on the hope and possibility of a better world.
Line by Line Meaning
We are all waking up
from a long dream.
We are all realizing that we have been living in a dream-like state for a long time.
And though we drink the same cup
some of us
still thirsty.
Although we share the same experiences, some of us still feel unfulfilled.
Show your heart, a show of hands
If ever had a story you couldn't tell
We'll you're not alone (well you're not alone, we'll you're not alone)
It fell apart sing and sing
If you have a story to tell but feel like you can't, know that you are not alone. Sometimes things fall apart, but we must keep going and expressing ourselves.
Life is hard I understand,
I got one of my own (I got one of my own, I got one of my own)
Yeah, read a book it blew mine
I guess I didn't see what was between the lines (what was between the lines)
or where the story(or where the story was)
Life can be difficult, and we all have our struggles. Sometimes experiencing someone else's story can help us understand our own.
Yeah, from my heart I lost my way
only thing we stood for like every day
It ain't holding up (it ain't hold up, it ain't holding up)
Sometimes we may feel lost or unsure of what we believe in. And sometimes, what we've been holding onto for so long just isn't enough anymore.
So now then we settle down
there's no fight left in us
we just got to give it up
cause we have the perfect love
Yeah, just got to give it up
case, we have the perfect love
We need to let go of our battles and struggles because we have a love that is perfect and can guide us through anything.
The world keeps spinning around
another sun goes down
and still we're sleeping in this bed we made
But tonight I dream again
and in a dream I see in you
no shame, we are the same
The world keeps moving on even when we feel stuck. But in our dreams, we can see things differently, and we can find that we are all the same at our core.
Lost your job times are tight
Trying to hold it down do us right
Heavy on your mind
yeah, got into trouble took a drink
Trying to wash away the same stain
Just a cup of wine (just a cup of wine)
I remember a day when were young
always heard a change was gonna come (I wondered)
Is it too late (is it too late)
we're all hard on what we believe in
even though we keep reaching thicker skin
But there's a better a way
why don't we just lay the weapons down,
never should have picked them up
look who's the big man now don't need to act so tough
Life can be hard, whether it be financial struggles or trying to hide our mistakes. But we need to remember that we all have the potential for change, and we don't need to be so tough all the time. Let's put down our weapons, physically and figuratively, and learn to live in peace.
Oh, the world
The world is spinning round (spinning around)
the sun goes down
and still we're sleeping in this bed we made
tonight I dream again
and in my dream I see in you, no shame,
We are the same
The world keeps moving, but we can find comfort in our dreams and see that we are all the same, without shame or judgement.
and as we turn the tide
and learn to live with no disguise,
no pain only love remains
at last the sun will rise
and we'll walk in the light as one some day
We are
oh we are
As we change our ways and live authentically, love will remain without pain. And someday, we will all walk together in the light as one, because we are all the same at our core.
We are all waking up
To a life that we've never seen
From the dust rising up we'll finally see the
The sun
We are all opening our eyes to a life that we haven't experienced before, but from the ashes, we will find the light and see the sun.
Oh, the world
The world is spinning round (spinning around)
Another sun goes down
and still we're sleeping in this bed we made (and still sleeping in this bed we made)
tonight I dream again (oh tonight I dream again)
And in my dream I see in you, no shame,
We are the same
and as we turn the tide
And learn to live with no disguise (live with no disguise)
No pain only love remains (no pain, only love, only love)
At last the sun will rise
And we'll walk in the light as one some day
We are
Oh we are
Oh we are the same
The world keeps moving and another day comes to an end, but in our dreams we can find reassurance that we are all the same without shame or pain. Someday, we will all walk together in the light, as one, because we are all the same deep down.
Writer(s): Tommy L. Sims, Jonny Lang
Contributed by Adam N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
LizAndrsn
on Red Light
To me Red Light speaks of someone at the crossroads of taking their own life, questioning their life decisions and future.