Die Lady aus Deutschland mit Gitarre wurde bei „Wonderland“ von Dave Krusen (erster Schlagzeuger der US-Rockband Pearl Jam) am Schlagzeug, Brad Smith am Bass und Christopher Thorn an der Elektrogitarre (Gründungsmitglieder der Alternative-Rock-Band Blind Melon aus Mississippi) sowie Frank Ortegel auf der Elektro- und Akustikgitarre sowie Mandoline unterstützt.
Der Titel des neuen Albums ist Programm und bei den zwölf herausragenden Tracks zeigt sich die musikalische Vielfältigkeit der gebürtigen Kölnerin. Seien es „Love to Laugh“, „Free Your Mind“ oder die kritische Songs „Big Fish“ und „Darkness“. In „Darkness“ werden die ganz persönlichen Eindrücke und Zweifel von US-Soldaten aus dem Afghanistan-Einsatz verarbeitet und für sie stellvertretend die Frage an alle Regierungen gestellt, die ihre Soldaten unter falschen Vorwänden in den Krieg schicken: „Ich halte die Dunkelheit von dir fern, aber würdest du das auch für mich machen?“
Ein ganz besonderes Juwel ist „Cash & Dylan“, das mehr als nur eine Hommage an Johnny Cash und Bob Dylan ist. Bei diesem Song kombiniert Wolfsberg Statements, die die beiden Künstler über den jeweils anderen gemacht haben, zu einem Lied und fügt im Chorus und in der Bridge ihre ganz eigene Liebeserklärung an die beiden ein. Mit gekonnter Raffinesse werden die jeweiligen Zitate über den anderen mit dem für Cash typischen Country-Rhythmus und die für Dylan typischen Folk- und Rock-Rhythmen untermalt. Entstanden ist ein musikalisches Kunstwerk, bei dem man den Eindruck hat, dass Cash und Dylan gemeinsam auf der Bühne performen.
Eine Deutschlandtour von Joon Wolfsberg mit ihren vier US-Bandmitgliedern ist in Planung. Bis dorthin wird Joon mit ihrem Daddy Joe bei mehreren Open-Air Konzerten auftreten.
I Can Feel
Joon Wolfsberg Lyrics
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You forgot to say, to feel and to understand
So don't you worry? You never said sorry for
All the trees you cut and all the life you shot,'cause
Everything's dead in the places you act and
You just say it's not that bad
Everything's dead in the places you act and
I can feel that it's almost too late
I can feel that it's almost too late
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Now we have to change the world is out of equilibrium
Selfdestruction's going on. We need to get to the ground
Money, money is all you're thinking 'bout
And you hide behind, 'cause maybe you realize that
Everything's dead in the places you act and
You just say it's not that bad
Everything's dead in the places you act and
You just say it's not that bad
I can feel that it's almost too late
I can feel that it's almost too late
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What will you leave behind when it's no longer there?
Just start to care before everything's turn to gray
What will you leave behind when it's no longer there?
Just start to care before everything's turn to gray
I can feel that it's almost too late
I can feel that it's almost too late
Badadap...
The lyrics of Joon Wolfsberg's song "I Can Feel" are a call to action with a strong environmental message. The song's opening lines, "Come a little closer, your mind's so far away / You forgot to say, to feel and to understand," suggest that people have become disconnected from the natural world and are prioritizing their own thoughts and desires above the needs of the planet. The lyrics go on to criticize the destructive behavior that has led to environmental degradation, such as cutting down trees and killing wildlife.
The chorus of the song repeatedly emphasizes the message that "everything's dead in the places you act" and that the situation is "almost too late" to turn things around. The urgency in the lyrics builds as the song progresses, with lines like "self-destruction's going on" and "just start to care before everything turns to gray" conveying a sense of impending doom if action is not taken.
Overall, "I Can Feel" is a powerful plea for people to recognize the impact of their actions on the environment and to take responsibility for creating a more sustainable future.
Line by Line Meaning
Come a little closer, your mind's so far away
The singer wants the listener to focus and pay close attention instead of being mentally distant.
You forgot to say, to feel and to understand
The listener has neglected to express empathy and truly attempt to understand the world around them.
So don't you worry? You never said sorry for
All the trees you cut and all the life you shot,'cause
The listener has not taken responsibility for environmental damage and destruction, indicating a lack of concern.
Everything's dead in the places you act and
You just say it's not that bad
The listener's actions have led to environmental destruction, but they refuse to acknowledge the severity of the situation.
I can feel that it's almost too late
The artist senses that time is running out and action must be taken immediately.
Now we have to change the world is out of equilibrium
Selfdestruction's going on. We need to get to the ground
The world is in a state of imbalance and approaching destruction, demanding action and accountability from individuals like the listener.
Money, money is all you're thinking 'bout
And you hide behind, 'cause maybe you realize that
The listener is focused only on wealth and material possessions, possibly to avoid facing the reality of environmental destruction.
What will you leave behind when it's no longer there?
Just start to care before everything's turn to gray
If the listener continues to neglect the environment, they will leave nothing for future generations and the world will turn bleak and colorless.
I can feel that it's almost too late
There is an impending sense of urgency to act before it's too late.
Contributed by Elijah V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.