He is the first Dutch artist to be signed to Motown Records in 2009.
His debut album titled "Wicked Ways" was released on August 28 2009. It became platinum (it sold more than 50.000 copies) in The Netherlands. His debut single "Wicked Way" has been picked up by MTV and was the Radio 538 'Alarmschijf'. His second album, titled "After All" was released on November 4th, 2011.
In 2014 he and singer Ilse Delange took part in the Eurovision Song Contest in Copenhagen as the Dutch entry. They formed the duo The Common Linnets and sang the country/bluegrass song "Calm After the Storm". They came second with a total of 238 points behind Conchita Wurst from Austria. The song features on their debut album "The Common Linnets", which was released in may 2014.
Waylon last performed with Delange at a concert on June 21, 2014 in Enschede, following which he left The Common Linnets in order to focus on his solo career. He released his third studio album "Heaven After Midnight" in september of the same year.
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I Do Believe
Waylon Lyrics
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In my own way I'm a believer
In my own way right or wrong
I don't talk too much about it
It's something I keep working on
I don't have too much to build on
My faith has never been that strong
He's a holy man, they say
He keeps talking about tomorrow
While I keep struggling with today
He preaches hell, fire and brimstone
And heaven seems so far away
I do believe in a higher power
One that loves us one and all
Not someone to solve our problems
Or to catch me when I fall
He gave us all a mind to think with
And to know what's right or wrong
He is that inner spirit
That keeps us strong
[Chorus]
The song "I Do Believe" by Waylon Jennings is a reflection on the singer's personal faith and belief system. In the chorus, he declares his belief in a higher power, but also acknowledges that his faith has never been particularly strong. He describes himself as a believer "in my own way," indicating that his faith is a personal and individual experience that may not fit neatly within the confines of any particular religious doctrine.
In the second verse, Waylon contrasts his own struggle with the present day with the preaching of a holy man who talks only of tomorrow. The man's message is one of doom and gloom, emphasizing the fires of hell and the distance of heaven. Waylon's faith, on the other hand, is focused on an inner spirit that gives him the strength to carry on.
Overall, the song is a testament to the power of a personal belief system that may not align with traditional religious dogma. Waylon emphasizes the importance of keeping an open mind and learning to think for oneself, rather than relying on a higher power to solve one's problems or catch them when they fall.
Line by Line Meaning
In my own way I'm a believer
I have my own unique way of believing in something beyond myself
In my own way right or wrong
Regardless of whether others view my beliefs as correct or incorrect, they are what I embrace
I don't talk too much about it
I prefer to keep my beliefs private
It's something I keep working on
My faith is a constant journey of growth and development
I don't have too much to build on
I don't have a structured foundation or set of religious teachings to follow
My faith has never been that strong
I have struggled with my faith in the past and it is still a work in progress
There's a man in that old building
There is a religious figure in a nearby church
He's a holy man, they say
They refer to him as a man of religious authority
He keeps talking about tomorrow
He speaks about the future and the promise of salvation
While I keep struggling with today
I am more preoccupied with my present challenges and obstacles
He preaches hell, fire and brimstone
He emphasizes the idea of eternal punishment for sinners
And heaven seems so far away
The idea of salvation and eternal joy feels unattainable to me
I do believe in a higher power
I do hold a sincere belief in the existence of a superior force
One that loves us one and all
This power is one of love and compassion for every living being
Not someone to solve our problems
This power is not a solution to our individual struggles
Or to catch me when I fall
It is not a safety net for my personal failures
He gave us all a mind to think with
This power has endowed us with the ability to reason and discern
And to know what's right or wrong
We have been given the tools to distinguish between moral virtue and vice
He is that inner spirit
This power is an inner essence or force within each of us
That keeps us strong
It is what gives us strength and guidance throughout our lives
[Chorus]
Refrain of the song
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Written by: JOHNNY R. CASH
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Melancolia One
One of the deepest songs written on faith and its struggles
Shirley Pajari
He came to Jesus at the end. PTL. His renditions of old southern gospel simply amazing. RIP
glencoe6305
@Shirley Pajari I heard the same thing that Jessi said he have his life to Jesus Christ before he died.
Lorna Seastone
I I believe just like Waylon Jennings . And love the way he expresses it. That great voice.
Bonnie Greenman
There will never ever be another Waylon Jennings who can sing or play like him . I will always miss him...
Maureen Rogers
Waylon waylon
Barb Bush
Beautiful song about not quite fitting in but still holding the faith.
tenore8
Greatest country voice----ever.
Mark Runyon
Absolutely! the best.
Mark Runyon
Waylon has been my hero since the mid 70"s,best voice ever!