… Read Full Bio ↴There are multiple musicians who have performed under the name "Alessi"
1. Alessi is a 17-year-old female singer-songwriter from the U.K. She has been producing 'zines since she was 14 and making songs for about that time. She has produced a hand-crafted EP and expected to release some new songs on a split EP with Thunder Power and Kasina in Spring 2008. Her work falls into the psych-folk genre, and her live performance style has been described as "adorable and sweet". Her influences include Vashti Bunyan and Animal Collective. She has toured the US, where she collaborated with Coal Beautiere and Animal Magik. She often plays in her West London neighborhood. Her official site is http://www.myspace.com/alessimusic.
2. the Alessi Brothers have their own page at last.fm, but some of their work seems to have been released under the name "Alessi".
3. There appears to be a female Christian singer named Mary Alessi (http://artistdirect.com/nad/music/artist/card/0,,2685185,00.html), two of whose albums appear on this page.
Joanna
Alessi Lyrics
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Everybody knew
Joanna was hot
Still she was a lady
(Oh, Joanna)
She had a way in everything she'd say
So they'd all be hypnotized
But I realized
That is why I could not let on my intention
Joanna, we're gonna
Touch the sky some night
One by one
Everybody tried
For Joanna's heart
Me, I just waited
(for Joanna)
And just for fun
She kept them on the run
Oh, Joanna was smart
Still she was a lady
I used to watch
Those fools, those fools, those fools
How they waited after school
Me, I kept my cool
Joanna, we're gonna
Touch the sky some night
Took some time
Until they all struck out
She couldn't see why
I didn't try
(oh, Joanna)
Eventually she came on to me
Oh, Joanna was hot
And I got my shot
She's a girl who always had attention
That is why I couldn't let on my intention
Joanna, we're gonna
Touch the sky tonight
(repeat)
The Alessi Brothers' song Joanna tells the charming story of a girl named Joanna, who captures the attention of every person at her school. The lyrics paint her as not just attractive, but also intelligent and sophisticated. The song's protagonist has his sights set on Joanna, but he discovers that he must bide his time and wait for his moment to approach her. He watches as other boys try and fail to win her heart, but he keeps his cool and waits until the right moment comes. Eventually, Joanna notices him, and they get together.
There is a lot to appreciate in Joanna, from its catchy melody to its well-constructed narrative. But what makes the song truly stand out are the lyrics. They capture the thrill of young love, as well as the challenge of navigating social dynamics in a school environment. The singer faces a difficult decision - should he make his intentions known and risk being rejected, or wait patiently and hope for an opportunity to present itself? Ultimately, he realizes that the best strategy is to be patient and let Joanna make the first move.
Line by Line Meaning
On the first day at school
At the beginning of the school year
Everybody knew
It was common knowledge
Joanna was hot
Joanna was physically attractive
Still she was a lady
She was classy and had manners
(Oh, Joanna)
An expression of admiration for Joanna
She had a way in everything she'd say
She was charming and persuasive
So they'd all be hypnotized
They would be completely captivated
But I realized
However, I understood the truth
She was a girl that always had attention
Joanna was used to being the center of attention
That is why I could not let on my intention
I couldn't let her know that I liked her
Joanna, we're gonna
Joanna, we are going to
Touch the sky some night
Do something great together
One by one
Individually
Everybody tried
They all attempted to win her over
For Joanna's heart
To be with Joanna
Me, I just waited
I was patient
(for Joanna)
Thinking about Joanna
And just for fun
Joanna enjoyed toying with their affections
She kept them on the run
She kept them chasing after her
Oh, Joanna was smart
She was clever
Still she was a lady
She maintained her composure
I used to watch
I observed
Those fools, those fools, those fools
Referring to the other guys pursuing Joanna
How they waited after school
They stayed after class to talk to her
Me, I kept my cool
I stayed calm and collected
Took some time
It took a while
Until they all struck out
All of the other guys failed in their pursuit of her
She couldn't see why
Joanna didn't understand
I didn't try
That I didn't make a move earlier
(oh, Joanna)
Expressing affection for Joanna
Eventually she came on to me
She showed interest in me
And I got my shot
I finally had a chance
She's a girl who always had attention
Joanna was used to getting a lot of attention
That is why I couldn't let on my intention
I didn't want to ruin my chances with her
Joanna, we're gonna
Joanna, we are going to
Touch the sky tonight
We are going to do something great together tonight
Lyrics © THE ROYALTY NETWORK INC., Universal Music Publishing Group, Royalty Network
Written by: BILLY ALESSI, BOBBY ALESSI
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