She became fed up with school and went to the US as an exchange student. She took up skiing as a hobby and is now a semi-professional snowboard artist. She competed and travelled around the US, and at one point she came in 5th and 6th place in a championship in 1996. Eventually she went back to Sweden in 2001, finished high school and started working at various jobs.
Her singing talents started when she was a teenager and became a singer of coverband @groove and moved to Karlstad.
But her big break started when she heard about the first season of Popstars in Sweden and decided to give it a go. She succeeded in the final and Ana, Jenny Karolina, Kristina Bergfoth, Malin Catharina Olsson and Susanna Emily Anna Patoleta formed the band Excellence. They were a huge success, sold many albums and completed a sold out tour.
However, [artist[Excellence[/artist] wasn't Ana's style of music and left the band. She continued her music career as a solo artist. In the autumn of 2003, she released "The Way I Am" on the radio and it developed into a radio hit in Sweden and Germany and it gave her a nomination for the 2004 NRJ Awards in Stockholm. She released her debut album Cuz I Can in 2004 soon after. This album was only released in Sweden.
She was approached by the head of Colombia Tristar during a cruise and was invited to contribute a song to the soundtrack of Spider-Man 2. The song was called "We Are" and it became the first single to come off the soundtrack and was released worldwide. It became a big hit and she released the album The Way I Am. The album was followed by the singles Don't Cry For Pain and Coz I Can
Ana recorded a new album in the mean time which was released in 2006. The first single, " Days Of Summer", was released in July 2006. The album, Little Angel (October 2006), was preceded by the second single called "Exception", which is the theme song to the Swedish thriller movie Exit. Johnsson also recorded a song with Finnish rockband Bleak for the soundtrack for the Finnish-Chinese film Jadesoturi (Jade Warrior) called "Fate". It became one of the most played songs on the radio in Finland and got the NRJ award for Best Nordic Song in 2007. "Catch Me If You Can", the album's third single, also was the official theme for the 2007 Alpine World Ski Championships. In February 2007 Johnsson released the album in Japan resulting into sales over 20,000.
Spit It Out
Ana Johnsson Lyrics
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Wanna tell me something, tell it to my face
The streets are talking, got rumors starting about me
I've been getting funny looks lately
And this strange feeling is weighting me down
Well I guess that with friends like you I need no enemies
No I'll never ever take you back
Spit it out, ya heard, you got something to say
Wanna tell me something, tell it to my face
The streets are talking, got rumors starting about me
Suck it up, 'cause if you got a problem with us
Spit it out, it's okay, either speak or shut up
But I'll have you crawling if you're backtalking me
How come you're spreading all these lies about me
I thought you were a friend of mine
Well I guess not
So you're all of a sudden little Miss Perfect now
Well I'd be straining you out but it's just not worth my while
Spit it out, ya heard, you got something to say
Wanna tell me something, tell it to my face
The streets are talking, got rumors starting about me
Suck it up, 'cause if you got a problem with us
Spit it out, it's okay, either speak or shut up
But I'll have you crawling if you're backtalking me
Let it out, just spell it out
Want to flip your coins and show what you're about
No I won't miss you or the time we spent
'Cause you've got no clue how to treat a friend
Spit it out, ya heard, you got something to say
Wanna tell me something, tell it to my face
The streets are talking, got rumors starting about me
Suck it up, 'cause if you got a problem with us
Spit it out, it's okay, either speak or shut up
But I'll have you crawling if you're backtalking me
Yeah I'll have you crawling if you're backtalking me
Yeah I'll have you crawling if you're backtalking me
"Spit It Out" by Ana Johnsson is an empowering break-up song that encourages honest communication and calls out those who spread rumors and lies behind someone's back. The song starts with an invitation to speak up and be honest with the singer, instead of gossiping and starting rumors. The frustration of being talked about behind one's back is evident in the lyrics, as the singer describes feeling weighed down and surrounded by funny looks. She calls out the person spreading the lies, stating that she never wants to take them back into her life. The chorus reiterates the need for open communication and encourages the person to either speak up or "shut up." The song ends with a strong message of self-reliance and a warning that anyone who backtalks her will be left crawling.
The lyrics of "Spit It Out" are an anthem for anyone who has been the victim of gossip and rumors. The song encourages people to speak their truth and confront issues head-on instead of engaging in passive-aggressive behavior. The singer's strong and empowered voice, combined with the driving guitar riffs and pounding drum beats, make this song a powerful and catchy call-to-action for anyone who feels stuck in a situation where they are being talked about behind their back.
Line by Line Meaning
Spit it out, ya heard, you got something to say
Don't beat around the bush, if you have something to say, say it directly
Wanna tell me something, tell it to my face
Don't spread rumors or talk behind my back, say it directly to me
The streets are talking, got rumors starting about me
I'm aware that there are rumors about me circulating in the community
Suck it up, 'cause if you got a problem with us
Be mature and confront us with your concerns, rather than spreading lies
Spit it out, it's okay, either speak or shut up
It's better to express your thoughts or choose not to participate in spreading rumors
But I'll have you crawling if you're backtalking me
If you continue to spread lies about me behind my back, I will make things difficult for you
How come you're spreading all these lies about me
Why are you spreading rumors and lies about me?
I thought you were a friend of mine
I believed that we had a close friendship
Well I guess not
But apparently I was wrong and you are not really my friend
So you're all of a sudden little Miss Perfect now
Now you're acting as if you are morally superior and free of wrongdoing
Well I'd be straining you out but it's just not worth my while
I would confront you about your behavior, but I don't see the point in wasting my energy on someone who is not trustworthy
Let it out, just spell it out
Be honest and don't hold back what you want to say
Want to flip your coins and show what you're about
Don't hide your true intentions or beliefs, reveal them honestly
No I won't miss you or the time we spent
I won't regret ending the friendship with someone who was not sincere with me
'Cause you've got no clue how to treat a friend
You didn't know how to act like a real friend who is trustworthy and respectful
Yeah I'll have you crawling if you're backtalking me
I will not tolerate being talked about behind my back and will take action against those who do so
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ANNA LOVISA JONSSON, JOHAN OSKAR ANDREAS EKHE, ULF PETER LINDSTROM
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Sophia Barsuhn
This song is so awesome! Ana Johnsson for the win!
highgirlstar2000
She's so EPIC! :O WHY is it I never heard of her until NOW?!?!
Tony Stark
I'm a guy and damn i love her! She sure can sing! Kick all the girls that are top of the charts at the minute and whack Ana up there. She deserves it! Bring it on! ;)
letmeflyto...
She stopped singing for her personal life reasons.i miss her so bad.But i respect that.some talented people are underrated as hell.mainstream stuff make me so bored.spit it out is one of her best songs!!best song for drive!
Saol
Rare songs that actually are really amaizing!!! :D
Rosie
awesome song!!:)
Alanzon Chan
Shes such an awesome! well but she isnt very famous for usa or uk i think, i think if she does her career in US or UK, she will be one of the toppest singer in this world
MaxineLynn
I forgot about this song... how could I do that O.o Needed to hear this though, maybe I will send it to my "friend", who knows she might tell me all the rumors she has spread about me... that I already know about.... NOT!
Bloom Hanabi
I'am from Argentina and I like this singer.
rockingforever1995
Yeah Ana rocks^^