Born Jonathan Whittington, Jont’s music seeks to capture the complexities of life’s emotional landscapes. In this track, he reflects on his spiritual journey—not in pursuit of fame or recognition, but to understand what to do with “all this love I’ve got.” The song tells the story of a seeker who, inspired by the call-and-response of two songbirds, discovers the true nature of love and the role he is meant to play in this vast world.
The song was born during a transformative writing session on the tropical island of Koh Phangan, Thailand. “It was almost as if I healed sadness through the three-day process of writing the song,” Jont reflects. “It all started with melancholy searching verses, and then it naturally led to a moment of epiphany when I heard the call-and-response of an Asian koel bird. I didn’t even know what I was writing, but it moved me to tears.”
A live take recorded at Sonic Studios in Halifax, the track captures the raw energy of the moment with Jont and his band, The Fish’s, dynamic performance. Later, strings were added to enhance the song’s emotional depth, creating a production that is as organic as the journey it describes.
The inspiration behind the song came from Jont’s own yearning for a partner, balancing his spiritual quest with a deep desire to share his love with someone. “I’m not here to be some famous Indian guru; I’m just trying to figure out what to do with all this love I’ve got,” says Jont. “Where is the person I can share this love with? What am I meant to do with all this love?”
The title of the song is a playful reflection and an irreverent surrender to the idea that, while Ramana Maharshi was a genuine ascended master, none of us are here to fill that role. “It’s a joke,” Jont says. “Of course, none of us are here to be the next Ramana Maharshi, but there is a sort of humor in saying that.”
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