Bor… Read Full Bio ↴Richie Kotzen is an American guitarist, singer, and songwriter.
Born in Reading, Pennsylvania on February 3, 1970, Richie Kotzen was soon taken by music and first began playing piano at the age of five. At the age of seven he was inspired by New York City band KISS to learn the electric guitar. Relentlessly developing chops and his own unique voice on the guitar, Kotzen was eventually discovered by Shrapnel Records' Mike Varney, and he recorded his first album by the age of 18. During that same year, he also graced the cover of several publications including Guitar World Magazine. He created the video Rock Chops for REH video in 1989, highlighting many of his formative techniques, including using wide-intervals and fluid sweeping.
In 1993, Kotzen made his big break when he joined the rock band Poison at age 20, co-writing and performing on the album Native Tongue. This album produced two top twenty singles which Richie wrote, Stand and Until You Suffer Some. Kotzen was subsequently fired from the band when it was discovered that he had been romantically involved with Deanna Eve, the ex-fiance of Poison drummer Rikki Rockett. Kotzen and Eve later married and divorced. In 1999 Kotzen replaced Paul Gilbert as guitarist in the mainstream rock band Mr. Big. Kotzen maintained the band's enormous success, performing on the Mr. Big record Get Over It, which sold more than 1,975,000 copies in its first two weeks in Japan, eventually reaching platinum status. Kotzen also contributed guitars to Mr. Big's subsequent release Actual Size. The record included the Kotzen song Shine, which debuted at number one on Japanese radio charts. Following the disbanding of Mr. Big, Kotzen released the solo album Change, in 2003. The title track, and the song Get A Life were featured in TV commercials throughout Japan.
In mid 2002 Kotzen established a recording Studio/Production company in Los Angeles, California. He has since been producing acclaimed solo albums and collaborating with various figures in rock, jazz, and fusion. He now has formed a band called Forty Deuce which recently released a new album entitled Nothing to Lose.
Richie has a unique style, which he has described as a mix of rock, jazz fusion, and soul music. Of his albums, he claims he is most proud of Vertu. Kotzen utilizes a heavy amount of legato playing into his solos.
Richie is now living in Los Angeles, California. Besides playing the guitar, his hobbies include exercise and sports, especially basketball. Richie has said that if he had'nt become a professional musician, he would have liked to play professional basketball.
In 2008, Kotzen released his first official live album, "Live In São Paulo", which featured Johnny Griparic on bass and Dan Potruch on Drums.
Discography
* (1989) Richie Kotzen
* (1990) Fever Dream
* (1991) Electric Joy
* (1991) Bill and Ted's Bogus Journey (Soundtrack)
* (1993) Native Tongue (Poison)
* (1994) Mother Head's Family Reunion
* (1995) Inner Galactic Fusion Experience
* (1995) Tilt (with Greg Howe)
* (1996) Wave of Emotion
* (1996) Times Gonna Tell (EP)
* (1997) Kotzen/Howe Project (with Greg Howe)
* (1997) Something to Say
* (1998) What Is
* (1999) Break It All Down
* (1999) BiPolar Blues
* (1999) Vertu (project with Stanley Clarke and Lenny White)
* (1999) Get Over It (Mr. Big)
* (2000) Deep Cuts (Mr. Big)
* (2001) Actual Size (Mr. Big)
* (2001) Slow
* (2002) In Japan (Mr. Big)
* (2003) Change
* (2003) Acoustic Cuts
* (2004) Get Up
* (2004) The Best of Richie Kotzen
* (2005) Nothing to Lose (Forty-Deuce)
* (2006) ZxR Ai Senshi
* (2006) Into the Black
* (2007) ''Return Of The Mother Head's Family Reunion'' (Japan & Europe)
* (2007) ''Go Faster'' (US only)
* (2008) ''Live In São Paulo''
* (2009) ''Peace Sign''
* (2011) ''24 Hours''
* (2013) ''The Winery Dogs'' (The Winery Dogs)
* (2014) ''Unleashed In Japan: The Second Show'' (The Winery Dogs) Released only In Japan (DVD/2CD)
* (2014) ''The Essential''
* (2015) ''Cannibals''
* (2015) ''Hot Streak'' (The Winery Dogs)
* (2017) ''Salting Earth''
Videography
* (1989) Rock Chops
* (1994) Mother Head's family Reunion (Videoclip from the Mother Head's family Reunion Album)
* (1996) Wave of Emotion (Videoclip from the Wave of Emotion Album)
* (2001) Don't Wanna Lie (Videoclip from the Slow Album)
* (2001) Shine (Videoclip from Mr. Big's Actual Size Album)
* (2002) ''Hi-Tech Rock Guitar''
* (2005) ''Live In South America''
* (2008) ''Chase It'' (Videoclip from the R.O.T.M.F.R. Album)
* (2008) ''Bootlegged in Brazil''
* (2014) ''Unleashed In Japan: The Second Show'' (The Winery Dogs) Released only In Japan (DVD/2CD)'
* (2015) ''Live''
Can You Feel It
Richie Kotzen Lyrics
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Tryin' to find somethin' else
Ain't nobody gonna tell me...
How I'm meant to live my life
How I'm gonna fell alright
I know I'm gonna gonna make it through this...
I'm not sayin' that I'm desperate
I'm just lookin' for someone
Oh... got a feeling... I can feel it... oh...
Got a feeling
I'm tired of sitin' by myself
I guess I need somebody else
Who can keep me up all nigh what I'm thinking
I've been wasting so much time
Thinkin' waiting all my life
For a little understanding...
Then I wake up next to you
I feel I found the truth...
Ain't nobody messin' with my life...
Can you feel it? I got a feelin'...
I kind of feel you're gonna make me love again
I really mean it O' can you feel it?
Cuz I got a feeling
You know you make me feel alive again
I really mean it O' can you feel it?
I know you can, i know that you can
I know you can baby baby I come home
You greet me with your smile
And when you say my name, you know
I feel just like a child
I never knew how it could be
To have somebody righ
Maybe i'm just somewhere else and
Love is on my side Then I wake up next to you
I feel I found the truth ain't nobody messin'
with my flife...
(repeat chorus)
The lyrics of Richie Kotzen's "Can You Feel It" convey the sentiment of someone searching for companionship and meaning in life. The singer is tired of sitting alone and waiting for someone to understand them. They are looking for someone who can make them feel alive and keep them up all night with their thoughts. The chorus is an inquiry that asks if the listener can feel the singer's energy and the connection they share.
The verses of the song have a melancholic and reflective quality, while the chorus is more upbeat and optimistic. The listener can interpret the lyrics as a plea for human connection and a longing for love. The joy and elation that comes along with it is also evident in the way the singer describes waking up next to their significant other, feeling like they have found the truth and nobody can mess with their life.
In essence, the song conveys a message of hope and resilience in the search for love and meaningful connections. It portrays the idea that even though the search for love can be tiring and uncertain, it's a journey that is worth pursuing.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm just sittin' by myself
I am alone
Tryin' to find somethin' else
I am searching for something new in my life
Ain't nobody gonna tell me...
Nobody can dictate how I live my life
How I'm meant to live my life
I am the only one who decides how to lead my life
How I'm gonna fell alright
I am in search of something that gives me a sense of contentment
I know I'm gonna gonna make it through this...
I have the confidence to overcome my struggles
I'm not sayin' that I'm desperate
I am not hopeless, just searching for something new
I'm just lookin' for someone
I am looking for companionship
Who makes me feel like living
I am seeking someone who brings joy and happiness to my life
Oh... got a feeling... I can feel it... oh...
I have a strong feeling about something
Got a feeling
I have a premonition or intuition
I'm tired of sittin' by myself
Being alone is starting to become exhausting
I guess I need somebody else
I have come to the realization that I need companionship
Who can keep me up all nigh what I'm thinking
I need someone who can occupy my thoughts at night
I've been wasting so much time
I have spent too much time waiting for something or someone
Thinkin' waiting all my life
I have been waiting for this all my life
For a little understanding...
I need someone to understand and connect with me on a deeper level
I feel I found the truth...
In your presence, I experience clarity and honesty
Can you feel it? I got a feelin'...
Do you sense what I am feeling? I have a strong intuition
I kind of feel you're gonna make me love again
I have a hunch that you will bring love back into my life
You know you make me feel alive again
You bring joy and vitality into my life
I know you can baby baby I come home
I know that when I come home to you, I will be greeted with love
You greet me with your smile
When you smile at me, it brings me immense happiness
And when you say my name, you know
When you say my name, it makes me feel special
I feel just like a child
In your presence, I feel pure and innocent
I never knew how it could be
I had never experienced this type of love before
To have somebody right
To have someone who is just right for me
Love is on my side
Love is with me
Contributed by Chloe B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.