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.
Fort Wayne, IN, USA
To me, John's music is about "A small town kid can live the dream and stay true to himself."
The songs mean to me: spending time with family in the car(s) listening to his music.
Well, I am from Evansville, Indiana, so it means the "Midwest" to me. He sings songs that relate to Indiana heritage and I relate to that!
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.
Summerfield, FL, USA
He’s a great artist and it shows that anyone can make it in this world even someone from a small town we just happened to be passing through.
Goose Creek, SC, USA
John's music reminds me there was a time when political lines weren’t so definitive.
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.
