Country: USA

No matter what phase of music I enjoyed, from heavy metal to punk to Christian, John Mellencamp was always a favorite though every decade of my life. I remember being 16 and hearing his lyric, Hold on to 16 as long as you can, changes coming around real soon make us women and men' and I took it to heart.

The songs mean to me: spending time with family in the car(s) listening to his music.

I was an usual female, I connected to his early lyrics and didn't understand why - but I kept listening and loving the vibes and lyrics! I even wrote a college essay that opened with some of his song lyrics..."Future generations, riding on the highways that we build, I hope they have a better understanding."

Grew up with John's music, just part of life in Southern Indiana.

What does John's music mean to me? To me it means that he is a God.

Clear Lake, IA, USA
I can really can relate to his music and his art is unique.