Iggy Pop meets Al Gore. That's the best way to describe the unique and spir… Read Full Bio ↴Iggy Pop meets Al Gore. That's the best way to describe the unique and spirited work of Jonny Dubowsky, lead singer of the popular rock band Jonny Lives, and founder of Rock'n'Renew, a non-profit organization that educates youth about global warming and the sustainability of our planet. "I have seen the powerful effect of uniting people to make even the smallest earth-saving changes in their daily lives," Jonny Dubowsky says. Dubowsky has been playing CBGB since he was a teen and his band, Jonny Lives, who are being hailed as rock's "next big thing," has appeared on Conan O'Brien and played in front of packed audiences around the country. Amidst this success, Dubowsky has been touring in a converted biofuel bus and promoting Rock'n'Renew to overwhelming response and support from activists, students, teachers and the press.

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Jonny Lives! Lyrics

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Without you, Im nothing, I wish that I could breath you into everything. Lets take off, Lets get together, You and me forever till were older then the setting sun

Chorus: Out side in the halls, Theyre whispering our name, when I heard that you called, It drove me insane, Outside in the halls, theyre whispering our names, theyre whispering our names

Lets take off, lets get together, you and me forever till were older then the setting sun. How about it, You and me can shout it, we will stand beside each other till the days are truly done-

Chorus:

Bridge: I just wish that you could tell, that its alright, were doing well. I just wish that you could say, that its alright, that were ok-
Solo-

Im nothing, without you, I know that I can breath you into everything-

Theyre talking, about us, everybody knows that were together till the end of time,
Chorus

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Jonny Lives!'s song "Outside in" express the overwhelming love and dependence on someone. The opening lines, "Without you, I'm nothing, I wish that I could breathe you into everything," highlights the idea of how much the singer needs the other person. The phrase "breathe you into everything" implies that the person is so necessary that the singer wants to take in everything about them. The following lines, "Let's take off, let's get together, you and me forever till we're older than the setting sun," indicate that the singer wants to embark on a journey with the other person that lasts forever. The phrase "till we're older than the setting sun" emphasizes that the love will last through the day and beyond.

The chorus of the song, "Outside in the halls, they're whispering our name, and when I heard that you called, it drove me insane," shows that the outside world is taking notice of the strong bond between the two people. The lines suggest that their love is so intense that it's become a topic of discussion among others. The repetition of "they're whispering our names" emphasizes that this is a significant event in their life.

The bridge of the song changes the focus to the other person, expressing a desire to know that they are okay. The lines "I just wish that you could tell, that it's alright, we're doing well. I just wish that you could say, that it's alright, that we're okay," reaffirm that the relationship is as important to the other person as it is to the singer. The solo towards the end of the song amplifies the emotions in the lyrics, and the last lines "They're talking about us, everybody knows that we're together till the end of time" reinforces the message of the entire song.

Overall, the song portrays a deep and passionate love where the two individuals are inseparable, and their relationship is a topic of discussion among others.

Line by Line Meaning

Without you, Im nothing, I wish that I could breath you into everything.
I feel incomplete without you and wish I could incorporate you into all aspects of my life.

Lets take off, Lets get together, You and me forever till were older then the setting sun
Let's spend our lives together, even until the end of our days.

Outside in the halls, Theyre whispering our name, when I heard that you called, It drove me insane, Outside in the halls, theyre whispering our names, theyre whispering our names
Others are gossiping about us and it makes me crazy, but it also shows that people recognize our love.

How about it, You and me can shout it, we will stand beside each other till the days are truly done-
Let's proudly proclaim our love and stay devoted to each other until the end of time.

I just wish that you could tell, that its alright, were doing well. I just wish that you could say, that its alright, that were ok-
I want your reassurance that our relationship is healthy and thriving.

Im nothing, without you, I know that I can breath you into everything-
I am so dependent on you that I want to infuse every aspect of my life with you.

Theyre talking, about us, everybody knows that were together till the end of time,
Everybody is aware of our relationship and expects us to stay together forever.

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