Johnny recorded as a member of the 1980's southern rock band The Johnny Van Zant Band which released albums in 1980, 1981 and 1982. The band shortened its name to Van Zant for the release of its fourth album in 1985, the eponymous Van Zant, which saw some chart success with "You've Got to Believe in Love" and "I'm a Fighter". However, this band was not the same as the current version of Van Zant and did not include brother Donnie.
Johnny released another album under his full name in 1990, but spent most of his time in that period singing for the Lynyrd Skynyrd reunion group. He joined up with Donnie, and they revived the Van Zant name to release an album in 1998, which led to a follow up album in 2001. They have also released two albums to the country music format: 2005's Get Right with the Man and 2007's My Kind of Country. Overall, the group has had two singles on the Billboard Mainstream Rock Tracks charts (the prior incarnation of Van Zant also had two), and six on the Billboard Hot Country Songs charts.
Show Me
Van Zant Lyrics
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I've been hurt
I've been kicked to the curb
Cause I'm more than a little hard on this world
Feeling more peace for me
Then I like what I see
Say you ain't just a dangerous toy
Got a bad attitude
On this blue avenue
I need someone to convince me I'm wrong
I've been up, I've been down
I've been lost, I've been found
If you think you can turn this heart around
Show me
Show me
Take me in your arms and hold me
You've got to show me
Show me
Show me your little rock n' roll fire
If you walk like you talk
Then you talk while you walk
But I can't still quite hear what you say
Come a little closer to me
Cause I wanna believe
This don't happen to me everyday
Yeah!
Well it's three a.m., I've been waiting all night
For someone to light my soul
You keep saying it's you
And I'm praying it's true
If this is love
Do you know what to do?
Show me
Show me
Take me in your arms and hold me
You've got to show me
Show me
Show me your little rock n' roll fire
Come on and show me
Show me
Baby turn around and hold me
Show me
Show me
Show me your little rock n' roll fire
Come on and show me!
Oh! oh!
Ha, show me
If you walk like you talk
Then you talk while you walk
If you mean what you say
Girl we'll go all the way
If you like how it feels
Then we'll know that it's real
You keep saying it's you
And I'm praying it's true
If this is love
Do you know what to do?
Know what to do??
Then baby stop talking and
Show me!
Show me!
Take me in your arms and hold me!
You've got to show me!
Show me!
Show me your little rock n' roll fire!
Come on and show me!
Show me!
Baby turn around and hold me!
You've got to show me!
Show me!
Show me your little rock n' roll fire!
Show me your little rock n' roll fire!
Oh!
Show me your little rock n' roll fire!
Girl you've got to show me
The lyrics of Van Zant's song "Show Me" revolve around a person who has been through difficult times in life and is looking for someone to show them love and to prove that they're worth it. The lyrics start by highlighting how the person has been hurt in the past and feels as though they're not accepted by the world. They then go on to say how they're looking for someone who can prove that they're not just a dangerous toy and can convince them that they're wrong for having a bad attitude. The song then talks about the person's past experiences and how they've been up, down, lost, and found, and are now looking for someone who can show them love and bring them back to life.
The chorus of the song repeatedly asks the person to show them love and hold them, with the lyrics mentioning that the person is looking for their little rock n' roll fire. The song ends with a plea for the other person to prove their love and for them to show their little rock n' roll fire.
Overall, the song talks about the need for love and acceptance after times of difficulties, with the lyrics asking the other person to prove their love and show that they're worth it.
Line by Line Meaning
I've been burned
I have been hurt badly in the past
I've been hurt
I have been emotionally scarred
I've been kicked to the curb
I have been rejected and left behind
Cause I'm more than a little hard on this world
Because I find it difficult to cope with the harshness of this world
Feeling more peace for me
I am looking for inner peace and tranquility
Then I like what I see
I am not currently satisfied with my life
Say you ain't just a dangerous toy
I need someone who is serious and reliable
Got a bad attitude
I have a negative outlook on life
On this blue avenue
In this troubled part of the city
I need someone to convince me I'm wrong
I want someone to challenge my negative mindset
I've been up, I've been down
I have experienced both successes and failures
I've been lost, I've been found
I have felt both confused and enlightened
If you think you can turn this heart around
If you believe you can change my negative mindset and make me happy
Show me
Prove it to me
Take me in your arms and hold me
Comfort me physically and emotionally
You've got to show me
You need to demonstrate your sincerity
Show me your little rock n' roll fire
Reveal your passion and excitement for life
If you walk like you talk
If your actions reflect your words
Then you talk while you walk
You are confident and genuine
But I can't still quite hear what you say
I am not entirely convinced or sure of your sincerity
Come a little closer to me
Approach me with honesty and openness
Cause I wanna believe
I want to trust you and have hope for a better future
This don't happen to me everyday
I rarely find people who I can connect with on a deep level
For someone to light my soul
I need someone who can bring happiness and joy back into my life
You keep saying it's you
You claim to be the one who can bring me happiness
And I'm praying it's true
I am hoping that you are sincere and that we can be happy together
If this is love
If this is real and true
Do you know what to do?
Do you have what it takes to make this work?
Know what to do??
Are you really up for the challenge?
Then baby stop talking and
Stop wasting time and start proving it
Girl you've got to show me
You need to demonstrate your love and sincerity
Lyrics © Songtrust Ave, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: JAMES PETERIK, ROBERT JOHNSON, DONNIE VAN ZANDT
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@khoehl1525
I love this song from Donnie and Johnny Van Zant.
@tinymiller4930
love all the van zant brothers albums
@TONYMCGAHEE
I LOVE THE MUSIC THAT THE VAN ZANT'S PLAY
@superbionicbatman
Not sure if I can't pick ONE favorite of the songs these two brothers have made together but this one is definitely in the top 5. SHOW ME.
@brendanhancock
Me and My Mom love it a lot this is an awesome song
@f331000
Banda: VAN ZANT
Origem: JACKSONVILLE (Flórida/Estados Unidos)
Álbum: BROTHER TO BROTHER (IRMÃO PARA IRMÃO)
Lançamento: 24/02/1998
Produção: ROBERT WHITE JOHNSON
Composição: DONNIE VAN ZANT/JIM PETERIK
Gravadora: CMC
Vocal: DONNIE VAN ZANT
Vocal: JOHNNY VAN ZANT
Guitarra/violão: SHANE FONTAYNE
Guitarra/violão: JERRY MCPHERSON
Baixo: MIKE BRIGNARDELLO
Piano: BILL CUOMO
Bateria: GREG MORROW
MOSTRE-ME
Eu fui queimado
Eu fui ferido
Eu fui chutado para o meio-fio
Amor tem sido um pouco duro com esse garoto
Se esse olhar é para mim
Então eu gosto do que vejo
Diga que você não é apenas um brinquedo perigoso
Tenha uma atitude ruim
Nesta avenida azul
Eu preciso de alguém
Para me convencer de que estou errado
Eu estive acordado, estive triste
Eu estive perdido, eu fui encontrado
Se você acha que pode transformar esse coração
Mostre-me
Mostre-me
Me pegue em seus braços e me abrace
Você tem que me mostrar
Mostre-me
Mostre-me seu pequeno fogo de rock n 'roll
Se você anda como você fala
Então você fala enquanto anda
Mas ainda não consigo ouvir o que você diz
Chegue um pouco mais perto de mim
Porque eu quero acreditar
Isso não acontece comigo todos os dias
sim!
Bem, são 3 da madrugada, eu estive esperando a noite toda
Para alguém iluminar minha alma
Você continua dizendo que é você
E eu estou rezando, é verdade
Se isso é amor
Você sabe o que fazer?
Mostre-me
Mostre-me
Me pegue em seus braços e me abrace
Você tem que me mostrar
Mostre-me
Mostre-me seu pequeno fogo de rock n 'roll
Venha e me mostre
Mostre-me
Baby vire e me abrace
Mostre-me
Mostre-me
Mostre-me seu pequeno fogo de rock n 'roll
Venha e me mostre!
Oh! Oh!
Ha, mostre-me
Se você anda como você fala
Então você fala enquanto anda
Se você quer dizer o que você diz
Garota nós vamos todo o caminho
Se você gosta de como se sente
Então saberemos que é real
Você continua dizendo que é você
E eu estou rezando, é verdade
Se isso é amor
Você sabe o que fazer?
Sabe o que fazer?
Então, baby, pare de falar e
Mostre-me
Mostre-me
Me pegue em seus braços e me abrace
Você tem que me mostrar
Mostre-me
Mostre-me seu pequeno fogo de rock n 'roll
Venha e me mostre
Mostre-me
Baby vire e me abrace
Você tem que me mostrar
Mostre-me
Mostre-me seu pequeno fogo de rock n 'roll
Mostre-me seu pequeno fogo de rock n 'roll
Oh
Mostre-me seu pequeno fogo de rock n 'roll
Garota, você tem que me mostrar