Josh Rouse (born 1972 in Paxton, Nebraska) is an American roots/melodic fol… Read Full Bio ↴Josh Rouse (born 1972 in Paxton, Nebraska) is an American roots/melodic folk singer. From his first album, Dressed Up Like Nebraska, in 1998, he has won critical acclaim.

Rouse lived in various places in Midwest America during his childhood due to his father's military career. Following his time at Austin Peay State University, he eventually settled down in Tennessee, where he met some local musicians and began recording. Signing to the Rykodisc subsidiary Slow River, in 1998, Rouse issued his debut album, Dressed Up Like Nebraska, to widespread critical acclaim; upon settling in Nashville, he was befriended by Kurt Wagner, frontman of the endlessly brilliant chamber country group Lambchop, and in the fall of 1999, the two singers/songwriters issued a collaborative EP, Chester.

Rouse's second solo LP, Home, appeared the following spring and was followed by Under the Cold Blue Stars in 2002. For his next record Rouse hooked up with producer Brad Jones and the resulting album in 2003, 1972, was both a homage to the soft rock sounds of Rouse's youth and an opening up and deepening of his sound. Before the release of his next album, Rouse's marriage ended and he moved from Nashville to Spain. This spawned 2004's Nashville, an example of his versatile musical talent, featuring a blend of Rock, Jazz and Ballad. It served as a farewell to both the city and his marriage; it was also his most fully realized record to date. This album was chosen as one of Amazon.com's Top 100 Editor's Picks of 2005 (#80).

Rouse's next album, called Subtitulo, was released March 21, 2006 in which his move to Spain was evident.It marked a further finessing of his sound and a move towards the music of an early Paul Simon.

2007 saw a rather busy year for Rouse. He started off supporting John Mayer on a series of his Winter Tour dates. Not soon after, he released a joint EP with his girlfriend Paz Suay, under the moniker of She's Spanish, I'm American. At the end of July, Rouse released his 7th LP, Country Mouse, Cit y House. The record marked a detour from Subtitulo, offering a fuller, more instrumental sound, which appeared to divide both critics and fans. Rouse toured extensively worldwide to support the album.

He released "El Turista" in February 2010 and "The Happiness Waltz" in 2013.

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Love Vibration
Josh Rouse Lyrics

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"Step out into the sun
Step out into the world and love someone
Save yourself from hate
Save yourself from hate and all the hassle

(Chorus)
And you people all know what I'm talkin' about
Yeah you people all know what he's talkin' about

(repeat 1x)

Spread the love vibration...uh huh
Spread the love vibration

Now everbody's scared
Scared of being lonely and abandoned
Find someone who cares
Find someone to love and understand you

(Chorus 2x)
(instrumental)
(Chorus 3x)

Spread the love vibration...uh huh

Spread the love vibration...uh huh
Spread the love vibration"

Overall Meaning

Josh Rouse's song, "Love Vibration," is a call to action for everyone to step out of their comfort zones and into the world of love. The lyrics encourage listeners to ignore hate and choose love instead, saving themselves from the hassle and negativity that comes with negativity. The verses act as a reminder that love is the only solution to a world full of fear and abandonment. Rouse urges people to find someone who cares, someone who understands them, and someone who can help them conquer their fears. The chorus repeats the message several times, reminding everyone that they know what he's talking about and that love is the only way to spread positivity and joy.

Line by Line Meaning

Step out into the sun
Take a chance and put yourself out there

Step out into the world and love someone
Embrace the world and open yourself to loving others

Save yourself from hate
Protect yourself from negativity and hatred

Save yourself from hate and all the hassle
Avoid unnecessary conflict and drama

And you people all know what I'm talkin' about
This message is universal and relatable

Yeah you people all know what he's talkin' about
This message applies to everyone

Spread the love vibration...uh huh
Promote positivity and love in the world

Now everbody's scared
Many people are afraid

Scared of being lonely and abandoned
Fearful of being alone and forgotten

Find someone who cares
Seek out someone who genuinely cares about you

Find someone to love and understand you
Look for someone who accepts and empathizes with you