John Butler was born on April 1, 1975 in Torrance, California, to an Australian father and American mother. He moved to the small Western Australian town of Pinjarra in January 1986, when he was eleven. Butler began playing guitar at the age of sixteen, and by 1996 started his career as a busker in Fremantle, Western Australia. The John Butler Trio was formed in 1998 when Butler was joined by Gavin Shoesmith on bass and Jason McGann on drums, and by the end of that year had recorded their debut album John Butler.
They then released Three in 2001, Sunrise Over Sea in 2004 and Grand National in 2007, all of which were certified platinum.
In June 2009, a new line up of the ever evolving John Butler Trio emerged. Prominent Melbourne musician Nicky Bomba of Bomba fame and principal drummer on Sunrise Over Sea joined the band on drums and percussion, as did bass player Byron Luiters from Sydney outfit Ray Mann Three.
The latest album entitled April Uprising came from a journey John Butler undertook for the ‘Who Do You Think You Are’ TV series. He traces the Butler name through generations of hardship to a matriarch who sang for her survival and follows his Bulgarian ancestry to a forebear caught up in a violent revolt called the April Uprising. The recording process for the new album was shared with avid followers via a special studio sessions page on the band’s website.
John Butler comments on the forthcoming new album,
“The whole rehearsal and recording process so far has been a lot of fun and very gratifying. I feel the sounds and general spirit and energy of this album are best summed up in the words – free, melodic, funky, phat and rocking. There’s definitely a certain attitude that comes across on the album. Perhaps there’s a conviction, in a song writing and production sense, that I haven’t tapped into so much on earlier works that seems to be more prevalent on April Uprising. There’s chemistry and language that Nicky, Byron and I have found that really compliments these songs in all their different facets”.
Losing You
The John Butler Trio Lyrics
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would rather not sacrifice.
You girl I cannot live without
and you know there's no doubt that
All I mind's losing you.
I don't mind losing sleep
Pray the lord my soul to keep
but till then won't you share my bed
cuz all I mind's losing you
All I mind's losing you
And I don't mind losing money
There's nothin this life owes me
I've been given morethan I can receive
But for you there's no receipt
So all I mind's losing you
All I mind's losing you
I don't mind growin o-old
Losing teeth and going bald
Not as handsome as I ever was
But you love me just because
All I mind's losing you
All I mind's losing you
There are things in this life I
would rather not sacrifice.
You girl I cannot live without
and you know there's no doubt that
All I mind's losing you (x3)
The John Butler Trio's "Losing You" is a reflective love song about the things in life that the singer is willing to let go of and those he is not. He sings about the sacrifices he is willing to make, such as losing sleep, growing old, and losing his looks, but not losing the love of his life. He emphasizes the importance of his relationship with the woman he loves and the fear of losing her, acknowledging that everything else in his life can be lost except her.
The singer sings about his willingness to lose sleep to spend time with his partner because he knows that he can always catch up on sleep later. This shows the value he places on his relationship and how it is worth sacrificing temporary pleasures for. He also mentions not caring about losing money because he believes he has been given more than he deserves in life, and thus doesn't need material possessions. Lastly, he touches on growing old and losing his looks, acknowledging that he may not be the same attractive man he once was but that his partner loves him for who he is, regardless.
Overall, the song showcases a deep and genuine love that is worth sacrificing for. It highlights the importance of a loving relationship and the fear of losing that connection. The lyrics are sincere and personal, making it relatable to many who have gone through similar experiences.
Line by Line Meaning
There are things in this life I
There are some things I value highly in this life
would rather not sacrifice.
I don't want to lose those things
You girl I cannot live without
You are one of those things I don't want to live without
and you know there's no doubt that
There's no question about how much I need you
All I mind's losing you.
The only thing that scares me is the thought of losing you.
I don't mind losing sleep
I don't care about losing sleep
Pray the lord my soul to keep
I'll pray to keep my soul safe
I'll get plenty of rest when I am dead
I'll rest when I die
but till then won't you share my bed
Until then, can we share the same bed?
cuz all I mind's losing you
My only worry is losing you
And I don't mind losing money
I don't care about losing money
There's nothin this life owes me
I don't expect anything from this life
I've been given morethan I can receive
I've already received more than I expected
But for you there's no receipt
You're priceless and can't be bought with money
So all I mind's losing you
The only thing that concerns me is losing you
I don't mind growin o-old
I don't care about growing old
Losing teeth and going bald
Even if I lose my teeth and hair
Not as handsome as I ever was
I may not be as attractive as I used to be
But you love me just because
But you still love me for who I am
All I mind's losing you
My biggest fear is losing you
There are things in this life I
There are some things I value highly in this life
would rather not sacrifice.
I don't want to lose those things
You girl I cannot live without
You are one of those things I don't want to live without
and you know there's no doubt that
There's no question about how much I need you
All I mind's losing you (x3)
I'm terrified of losing you
Lyrics © Downtown Music Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JOHN CHARLES WILTSHIRE BUTLER
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@mandyteachworth7616
There are things in this life I,
Would rather not sacrifice
You girl I cannot live without
And you know there's no doubt that
All I mind's losing you
And I don't mind losing sleep
Pray the lord my soul to keep
I'll get plenty rest so when I'm dead but 'till,
'Till then won't you share my bed 'cause,
All I mind's losing you
All I mind's losing you
And I don't mind losing money
There's nothing this life owes me
I've been given more than I can receive
But for, for you there's no receipt so,
All I mind's losing you
All I mind's losing you
And I don't mind growing old
Losing teeth and going bald
Not as handsome as I never was but,
You love me just because
All I mind's losing you
All I mind's losing you
And there are things in this life I,
Would rather not sacrifice
You girl I cannot live without
And you know there's no doubt that
All I mind's losing you
All I mind's losing you
All I mind's losing you
@brookethompson8211
This song was a temporary saver for me. Some time back when the father of my children and I were relentlessly arguing, catching him cheating and just treating me like this . This song brought me to the place I needed. Brought me to the mind set, that I don't mind loosing him. And guess what, in happy and okay. ❤️❤️❤️
@horsekl11
Hurts my heart to listen to this song anymore. Used to be my favorite so it shows up in my playlist on YouTube. Beautiful song. Beautiful memories. ❤️ just a sad reality now.
@curtsalopek1071
Koree Lattner you’re not alone.
@134BrothersMusic
Hey man / woman. Getting your heart broken or losing someone you love is like a death it feels like.. to me anyway. I hope you are healing well
@evanatkinson1946
hey buddy. hang in there ❤️
@horsekl11
So much love in this comment section guys, I appreciate it. ❤️
@134BrothersMusic
@@horsekl11 thanks for posting.. it put tears in my eyes as a young man.. I feel your pain. Always a message away if things get dark and that's to anyone reading this
@rachaelwilliss9
Absolutely nailed this song last night in Coffs Harbour, wasn't expecting him to play this...what a treat. Thanks John
@TheTommyven
three minutes and 48 seconds of beauty, inspiration and perfection
@albahereandnow
You can tell this is such a beautiful song before you hear it just by reading the beautiful comments! so much love, makes me smile!!! Its a shame not alot of people have heard of him, im trying to spread the word and so we all should!!! Take care people, much love!