Johnny Lyrics by Eric Church is a new english song by Eric Church, released on the official YouTube channel EricChurch. Written by Eric Church, Brett Warren, and Luke Laird, and produced by Jay Joyce, the track appears on the album Evangeline vs. The Machine. Fusing Southern rock with lyrical urgency, the song delivers a powerful narrative wrapped in apocalyptic imagery, fiery fiddle-driven metaphors, and a plea for salvation in chaotic times.
Johnny is a dramatic call to arms, channeling the legendary folklore of “The Devil Went Down to Georgia” into a modern setting plagued by societal collapse, violence, and spiritual crisis. Through vivid storytelling, Eric Church revives the character of Johnny not just as a fiddle player, but as a symbol of hope and resistance against evil forces. The lyrics portray a world on the brink, where tradition, faith, and music become weapons in the battle for humanity’s soul.
Johnny Details
| Song | Johnny |
|---|---|
| Album | Evangeline vs. The Machine |
| Artists | Eric Church |
| Written By | Eric Church, Brett Warren & Luke Laird |
| Produced By | Jay Joyce |
| Label | EricChurch |
| Language | English |
| Released Date | May 2, 2025 |
Johnny Lyrics
[Verse 1]
Watching my boys play
How different my life was, I was a wreck
Now machines control people
People shoot at kids
Sure think about what the next thing is
[Chorus]
Johnny, ole Johnny, where did you go
The devil’s broke out of georgia
And he’s feasting on our soul
There’s fire on the mountain
The flames are closing in
So run get your fiddle and bow
And send him to hell again
Get back to hell again
[Verse 2]
Yeah, I know redemption comes
It’s taking way too long
Can’t you see it in our faces
Can’t you hear it in our songs
Yeah, we’re holding on to hope
But we’re hanging by a thread
Won’t you put on your rattlesnake boots
And crush that serpients head
[Chorus]
Yeah Johnny, ole Johnny, where did you go
The devil’s broke out of georgia
And he’s feasting on our soul
There’s fire on the mountain
The flames are closing in
So run get your fiddle and bow
And send him to hell again
Yeah, back to hell again
[Bridge]
There’s chicken in the bread pan picking out bits
Granny’s dog don’t bite these days, yeah
[Chorus]
Johnny, there’s fire on the mountain
The flames are closing in
So run get your fiddle and bow
And send him to hell again
Yeah, back to hell again
Back to hell again
[Outro]
There’s fire on the mountain
There’s fire on the mountain, run boys run
The devil’s in the house of the rising sun
Johnny Lyrics Meaning
[Verse 1]
Eric Church opens with a moment of contrast—watching his children play while reflecting on his troubled past. He paints a grim portrait of the present, where technology dominates and violence targets the innocent. The verse captures a growing sense of unease, prompting the question of what comes next in a world unraveling.
[Chorus]
The chorus serves as a rallying cry to Johnny, the mythic figure from Southern lore. With the devil no longer contained and moral decay rampant, Church pleads for Johnny to return and fight back with his music. The fiddle becomes a metaphor for defiance and divine justice, urging Johnny to send the devil “back to hell again.”
[Verse 2]
Here, Church deepens the sense of desperation. Redemption feels delayed, and society is visibly suffering. Through references to facial expressions and the tone of songs, he underscores the collective emotional toll. The verse concludes with an urgent call for action, evoking biblical imagery of crushing evil with “rattlesnake boots.”
[Chorus]
This repetition of the chorus reinforces the message that time is running out. The fire imagery evokes chaos and destruction closing in, while the familiar refrain emphasizes the urgency for intervention—both spiritual and symbolic—through the return of Johnny’s fight.
[Bridge]
In the bridge, Church injects folk tradition into the song with a playful reference to classic fiddle tunes. The line about Granny’s dog not biting anymore adds a bittersweet, perhaps even ironic, nod to how much has changed—traditions and protectors are fading, leaving society exposed.
[Chorus]
The final chorus elevates the tension to its peak. There’s a sense of finality in the call to arms—Johnny must act now before it’s too late. The repetition of the “send him to hell again” line turns the fiddle into a spiritual weapon, central to resisting darkness.
[Outro]
The outro echoes classic Southern gothic imagery, tying the song back to foundational folk and rock influences. With lines like “The devil’s in the house of the rising sun,” Church alludes to both musical and metaphorical roots, ending with a powerful warning wrapped in fire and folklore.
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The "Johnny" song is sung by Eric Church.
The "Johnny" song by Eric Church lyrics was written by Eric Church, Brett Warren & Luke Laird.
The "Johnny" song by Eric Church was produced by Jay Joyce.
Eric Church released "Johnny" song on May 2, 2025.
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