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.
We All
Joon Wolfsberg Lyrics
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You know there's something that you hide
So please let it out, set it free
Don't live your life down on your knees
You don't have to explain
You don't have to justify
So I tell you it's not a shame
You know, and I know
And we all know what we're looking for
You know, and I know. And we all know what we're searching for
You know, and I know. And we all know what we're looking for
You know, and I know. And we all know what we're searching for
I know it's easy to say
You're a part of it all... and not alone
So show me your pride
Tell me where you belong to
You know, and I know. And we all know what we're looking for
You know, and I know. And we all know what we're searching for
You know, and I know. And we all know what we're looking for
You know, and I know. And we all know what we're searching for
You know, and I know. And we all know what we're looking for
You know, and I know. And we all know what we're searching for
You know, and I know. And we all know what we're looking for
You know, and I know. And we all know what we're searching for
In "We All," Joon Wolfsberg encourages listeners to embrace and express their true selves. From the first verse, it is clear that the song urges listeners to recognize and confront the aspects of themselves that they have hidden away. The plea to "let it out" and "set it free" is a call to action, an invitation to shed the masks and facades that keep us from being our authentic selves. The following lines, "Don't live your life down on your knees / You don't have to explain / You don't have to justify," highlight the societal pressures that can push people to live inauthentically and affirm that it is acceptable to be true to oneself without having to explain or justify one's choices.
The chorus is a reminder that we are all searching for something - "what we're looking for" - and that this search is universal. By repeating that "you know, and I know," and "we all know," the song emphasizes that we are not alone in our search for meaning and connection. Additionally, the call to "show me your pride" and "tell me where you belong to" is an invitation to share one's true self with others and to connect with like-minded people.
Ultimately, "We All" is a powerful and uplifting song that celebrates individuality and encourages listeners to embrace their true selves. The call to action and the repeated refrain of "you know, and I know" reinforce the universality of human experience and remind us that we are not alone in our search for meaning and connection.
Line by Line Meaning
You know there's something deep inside
You have a deep-seated feeling or emotion within you
You know there's something that you hide
You have a secret or something that you keep to yourself
So please let it out, set it free
Release your inner feelings or secret, express yourself
Don't live your life down on your knees
Don't let life beat you down or make you feel powerless
You don't have to explain
You don't owe anyone an explanation for how you feel
You don't have to justify
You don't need to provide a reason or rationale for your feelings
So I tell you it's not a shame
Your feelings should not be a source of shame or guilt
Give me a contended smile
Express your happiness and satisfaction
You know, and I know
Both of us are aware
And we all know what we're looking for
We are searching for something in our lives
And we all know what we're searching for
We share a common goal or aspiration
I know it's easy to say
I understand that it may seem simple or trite
You're a part of it all... and not alone
You are connected to everything and everyone, you are not isolated
So show me your pride
Demonstrate your self-respect and confidence
Tell me where you belong to
Let me know where you feel you fit in or belong
Contributed by Claire C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.