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.
dont stop
Jonny Lang Lyrics
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Had a wind up in this place
It never should have gotten this far
I was such a fool to run away
I can't believe I'm diggin through this trash
Back home I had seated the table
The only thing that's holding me back
But today I finally had enough
I'm sick and tired of
This kind of life
I listen to the words inside
Singin', I roll like a freight train
I blow like a hurricane
Yeah, I run like a Mustang
Don't stop for anything
Only saying, journey of a thousand miles
Starts when you take the first step
Travel for a little while
And it won't be coming back again
Now lighten my Lord, lighten my soul
Please don't leave this side of road
Negativity brings misery
All just could see the history
And I see the storm is finally gone
The sun is rising on
A brand new day
Another like it's in my way
I will roll like a freight train
And blow like a hurricane
Gonna run like a Mustang
Don't stop, don't stop for anything
I will never roll like a freight train
Gonna fly like a jet plane
Running back like a boomerang
I won't stop for anything, hey
Today I finally had enough
I'm sick and tired of
This kind of life
I listen to the words inside
I will roll like a freight train
Gonna blow like a hurricane, well
Gotta run like a Mustang
I won't stop, I won't stop for anything
You gotta roll like a freight train
Gonna fly like a jet plane
Coming through like a boomerang
I won't stop for anything, no
I'm coming through like a, a freight train, freight train
A hurricane, a Mustang, a Mustang
I won't stop, I won't stop anything, no, no
I'm coming through, you better gotta do like
A freight train, a freight train
A Mustang, a freight train, a hurricane
I won't stop for anything
Well, well, well, well, well, well
Yeah for anything yeah yeah yeah
The song “Don’t Stop” by Jonny Lang is about a person who has hit rock bottom and is living in the back of a car. He admits that he was foolish to run away from his home and that his lack of gratitude has made him unable to move forward. However, the song is ultimately about his determination to change his life and never stop until he achieves his dreams. He talks about how negativity only brings misery and how he refuses to let anything stop him from achieving his goals. The lyrics “I will roll like a freight train, gonna blow like a hurricane, gonna run like a Mustang, don't stop for anything” convey a sense of determination and the will to succeed.
Overall, the song has a message of hope and perseverance that is universally relatable. It serves as a reminder that no matter how bad a situation may seem, it is never too late to make a change and to strive for a better life.
Line by Line Meaning
Living in the back of this car
I am dwelling in the rear end of my car.
Had a wind up in this place
I had an unexpected experience here.
It never should have gotten this far
This situation ought to have been resolved earlier.
I was such a fool to run away
I acted foolishly when I fled from my problems.
I can't believe I'm diggin through this trash
It is hard to accept that I have stooped so low as to sift through garbage.
Back home I had seated the table
I used to have a good life in the past.
The only thing that's holding me back
My lack of gratitude is the only obstacle in my path.
Is my inability to be grateful
I am not capable of appreciating what I have.
But today I finally had enough
I have reached my breaking point today.
I'm sick and tired of
I am exhausted and fed up with
This kind of life
Living in such a way.
I listen to the words inside
I hear my inner voice urging me to make a change.
Singin', I roll like a freight train
I will keep moving forward like a speeding train.
I blow like a hurricane
I am going to break through like a storm.
Yeah, I run like a Mustang
I will dash through like a fast car.
Don't stop for anything
I will not let anything obstruct me.
Only saying, journey of a thousand miles
It's like the Chinese proverb, and I say
Starts when you take the first step
When you take the first step you start to make progress.
Travel for a little while
If you travel for a short time.
And it won't be coming back again
The opportunity will not recur.
Now lighten my Lord, lighten my soul
Please ease my mind, God.
Please don't leave this side of road
Stay by my side during my journey.
Negativity brings misery
Pessimism leads to unhappiness.
All just could see the history
I could only see the past.
And I see the storm is finally gone
The difficulty has ended now.
The sun is rising on
A new day is beginning.
A brand new day
A day full of opportunities.
Another like it's in my way
More similar challenges lie ahead.
I will roll like a freight train
I will keep moving forward like a speeding train.
And blow like a hurricane
I am going to break through like a storm.
Gonna run like a Mustang
I will dash through like a fast car.
Gonna fly like a jet plane
I will soar like an airplane through challenges.
Running back like a boomerang
My momentum will reverse like a boomerang.
I won't stop for anything, hey
I will not let anything obstruct me.
I will never roll like a freight train
I will never lose momentum again.
I won't stop, I won't stop for anything
I will not let anything hold me back.
You gotta roll like a freight train
You have to keep moving forward.
Coming through like a boomerang
My momentum will reverse like a boomerang.
I'm coming through, you better gotta do like
I am moving full steam ahead and you should do the same.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JONNY LANG, DREW RAMSEY, SHANNON B. SR SANDERS
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on Red Light
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