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”.
Spring
The John Butler Trio Lyrics
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It's sprouted in her soul,
And no one had to tell us,
We did just know.
And know life seems a little more, somehow,
Meaningful
And I looked at her like I always do and I see,
Beautiful
Just the thought of you changed us,
I remember exactly when,
But as soon as you say hello,
You say goodbye again,
And now she feels abandoned,
Forgotten and betrayed,
Well there ain't nothing I can do,
There's nothing I can say.
But,
Don't go away so soon,
I'm hopin' to meet you,
When will our paths cross again?
I know we'll be the best of friends.
Thought I'd like to meet you,
See what you looked like,
I bet you look like your mother,
Boy, you'd be shining in the light,
But your not coming out to play,
Not tomorrow or tonight,
And now I hold her crying
Yes I hold her body tight.
Yes I hold her body tight.
And I say,
Don't go away so soon,
I'm hopin' to meet you,
When will our paths cross again?
I know we'll be the best of friends.
Don't go away so soon,
I'm hopin' to meet you
When will out paths cross again?
I know we'll be the best of friends.
Now its a month since your visit
And your memory lingers on,
Somehow feels like your around,
Even though I know your gone
And in these times when you feel so low
Ain't nothing you can do
But we're still thankful for your visit
'Cause we changed cause of you,
Yeah we changed cause of you.
The song "Spring" by The John Butler Trio is a beautiful and emotional song that explores the themes of love, loss, and hope. The lyrics describe a couple who find out that they are expecting a child and are filled with joy and excitement for the future. They know that their lives will never be the same again, but they welcome this change with open arms.
However, the couple's joy is short-lived as they experience the pain of a miscarriage. The lyrics convey the heartbreak and sadness felt by the couple as they mourn the loss of their child. Despite their grief, they hold onto the hope that they will one day meet their child again and be the best of friends.
The song is a beautiful tribute to the experience of miscarriage, and the emotional rollercoaster that comes with it. It captures the feelings of joy, hope, heartbreak, and ultimately, the resilience and strength of the human spirit. The lyrics are deeply personal and offer a glimpse into the pain that comes with losing a child.
Line by Line Meaning
So Spring is in her belly,
She is pregnant with a sense of renewal, hope and growth.
It's sprouted in her soul,
She feels the same sense of renewal and hope on a profound spiritual level.
And no one had to tell us,
There's something significant and intuitive about this feeling that doesn't require external validation.
We did just know.
The feeling is so strong that it's self-evident.
And know life seems a little more, somehow,
The feeling is so powerful that it affects how everything seems and feels.
Meaningful
The feeling bestows added significance and value to life.
And I looked at her like I always do and I see,
He sees the woman he loves with renewed appreciation and admiration.
Beautiful
She appears even more beautiful to him than before.
Just the thought of you changed us,
The anticipation of the baby's arrival has already created a transformation in their lives.
I remember exactly when,
He recalls the moment when the significance of the pregnancy first hit him.
But as soon as you say hello,
The baby's life is destined to be fleeting and it will soon say goodbye.
You say goodbye again,
The baby's brief existence means that it will be gone too soon.
And now she feels abandoned,
The loss of the baby has left the woman feeling deserted and alone.
Forgotten and betrayed,
She feels as though fate has let her down.
Well there ain't nothing I can do,
He is powerless to change the situation.
There's nothing I can say.
He feels helpless and can't offer any consolation.
But,
Despite the sense of loss, there is still some glimmer of hope.
Don't go away so soon,
He doesn't want to forget the baby and hopes to be reunited with it in some way.
I'm hopin' to meet you,
He wishes to see the baby again and get to know it.
When will our paths cross again?
He is uncertain when fate will allow them to be reunited.
I know we'll be the best of friends.
He foresees a close bond with the unborn child.
Thought I'd like to meet you,
He had imagined what the baby would look like and how it would act.
See what you looked like,
He was curious about the baby's physical features and personality.
I bet you look like your mother,
He guesses that the baby took after the mother's appearance.
Boy, you'd be shining in the light,
He imagines that the baby would be radiant and full of life.
But your not coming out to play,
The baby's life was cut short and it won't be able to experience life like a child would.
Not tomorrow or tonight,
The baby is gone and can't be with them anytime in the near future.
And now I hold her crying
He holds and comforts the grieving woman.
Yes I hold her body tight.
He provides physical support and comfort to the woman in addition to emotional support.
Now its a month since your visit
Time passes by after the baby's loss.
And your memory lingers on,
The thought of the baby remains in their minds and hearts.
Somehow feels like your around,
Even though the baby is gone, the couple still feels a sense of presence or influence.
Even though I know your gone
Despite the sense of presence, the reality is that the baby is no longer with them.
And in these times when you feel so low
The loss of the baby has left them in a dark place.
Ain't nothing you can do
There's no easy solution or fix for dealing with the loss.
But we're still thankful for your visit
Even though the baby's life was brief, the couple is still grateful for the experience of having it in their lives.
'Cause we changed cause of you,
The couple has been transformed in some way by the experience of having the baby in their lives, even if it was brief.
Yeah we changed cause of you.
The baby has left an indelible mark on the couple's lives that won't soon be forgotten.
Lyrics © Downtown Music Publishing
Written by: JOHN CHARLES WILTSHIRE BUTLER
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
정진석
"Spring To Come"
Lost my love, lost my light
I can't find them anymore
If there's something I could give
I would have given it before now...because...
I came back a little broken
Things don't fit anymore
And I wait for spring to come
But how long, tell me how long
'Cause I wither at my post
I'm walking like a ghost, alone
How long tell me how long, how long
Somewhere out there on the horizon
Maybe there's a glimmer of hope
Maybe it's just a mirage
'Cause you never know
And maybe things have changed
Storm clouds pass take their rains
And I wait for spring to come
But how long, tell me how long
'Cause I wither at my post
I'm walking like a ghost, alone
How long tell me how long, how long
Out of the darkness, only light can come
After a lonely long night comes the sun [x4]
Newel Thomas
Why is John Butler Trio so underrated?, They should be more famous, they are just fabulous
Buzzkill Blade
The bass players plays so perfectly and his voice is beautiful
Leland Friesen
I love how gifted John is without being pompous. Truly appreciate the modesty coupled with great ability :) super chill
Jessica Paiva
O som produzido é incrível!
Ky Hudson
Absolutely amazing artists! I love you guys so much! Thank you for sharing your amazing talents with us!
RuiR
How difficult is to be simple...well done, lovely song!
Lauren
I was so into the beat but then he started to sing. My mind is blown. Rare to come across music that gives you goosebumps these days.
Vaporz
2020? This should be mandatory everyday listening. A trio of Soul touchers. True musicians music transmitted to the masses encapsulating the messages of, " you're not alone in life". All conveyed through their emotional written word and musical composition. If you find these guys consider yourself blessed. Thanks John, Byron and Grant. . Come back to California soon.
Sam
The lyrics have a very deep meaning. As everyday i get mature , the more i can connect to this beautiful song.
Wout G
I play this on repeat almost every day. Love this version, love this song!