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For You

by John Ian

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A thank-you-song for Bruce Springsteen, that I originally wrote for the documentary "Springsteen and I" in 2013 as a solo acoustic track, however it did not end up in the movie.
This is a new version I recently recorded with the help of Dave Draves (Little Bullhorn Studios, Ottawa).
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For You

Been on that hill so many times and made it through the dark
Got drunk and told my secrets and starved that hungry heart
And on those lonesome days you told me it’s alright, you told me it’s alright

For every drop of sweat, for every time you raise your hand
For some truth you screamed out loud reminding me of what life is all about
For every time you count to four and for doing it once more, once more, once more
This song is for you

For every hug you gave a stranger and for all the fun we had
And for all those precious moments I never will forget
For every time I was in that crowd and it felt like you looked at me


And for your eyes that see the little things, the little things that count
And for this guitar that without you I may never have found
And for that special way you laugh

You’re like a friend but you’re a stranger and there are secrets nobody knows
But there’s a kindness about you and it shows, it shows, it shows

For every drop of sweat, for every time you raise your hand
For some truth you screamed out loud reminding me of what life is all about
For every time you count to four and for doing it once more, once more, once more
For this I’d like to thank you from the bottom of my heart
From the bottom of my heart

This song is for you

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released August 25, 2023

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John Ian Ottawa, Ontario

Singer-songwriter John Ian transcends conventional boundaries and tends to look at things from a different angle.
With a unique blend of folk, rock and indie influences, his handmade music captures the essence of emotional storytelling. Poetic lyrics take listeners on a journey through the depths of human experiences and self-discovery. ... more

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