Producer/songwriter Christian Berishaj was born in the greater Detroit area and quickly developed a fascination with music and performance. He started recording his own music at age 12 and by the time he was 18 he'd gone through various different bands and projects, including recording an album as Love Arcade on which he wrote and performed every sound. Love Arcade was eventually signed to Atlantic records, with a self-titled album on which Berishaj was the sole performer coming out in 2006. A touring band was assembled around the project but none of the members ever played on any recordings and the group broke up after three years. Following Love Arcade, Berishaj relocated to Los Angeles and worked briefly under the moniker Christian TV, licensing songs in various films and television and signing a deal with Universal Motown Records. The label folded and Berishaj again reconfigured, taking on the name JMSN and producing more R&B inspired music, taking a decided step away from the pop leanings of previous projects. He self-released his debut Priscilla in early 2012, earning high praise from press and his artistic contemporaries as well. He followed with the next year with the Pllaje EP and a lengthy tour. JMSN spent much of 2014 prepping his next full-length, The Blue Album. The Blue Album's release date was delayed but eventually saw release in late 2014. ~ Fred Thomas
Foolin'
JMSN Lyrics
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Yeah-yeah
Oh, whoa-ho
Yeah-yeah, yeah
You′re everything I want, yeah
It's something that you got, oh
And i just want to make you stay
Keep you here right next to me, yeah
It′s a feeling I can't fight, oh no-no
(So let's make it easy) no
(So simple and easy)
The world is calling me but
(I′d rather stay with you tonight)
You know I′ll stay with you tonight
(I'll never leave your side)
And I′ll never leave your side, yeah
(You know this could not feel more right)
You know this could not feel more right
(So let's just take our time)
So let′s just take our time
See, theres no foolin' around
(As the days come and go)
You know there′s no foolin' around
Theres no foolin'
You know theres no foolin′
There′s no foolin around
(And as we both start to grow)
You know there's no foolin′ around
Theres no foolin'
I′m tryna figure out, yeah
(I'm tryna figure out, yeah)
This thing that they call time
But it just slips away from me
Whenever you are next to me, yeah-yeah
Now the reasonable doubt, yeah
(Reasonable doubt, yeah)
Of how i feel inside
But I can′t help this feeling
This small and simple feeling
The world is calling me but
I'd rather stay with you tonight
You know I'll rather stay with you
(Than ever leave your side) yeah
You know this could not feel more right
So let′s just take our time
(Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah)
See, theres no foolin′ around
(As the days come and go)
You know there's no foolin′ around
Theres no foolin'
You know theres no foolin′
There's no foolin around
(And as we both start to grow)
You know there′s no foolin' around
Theres no foolin'
I′m tryna figure out, yeah
(I′m tryna figure out, yeah)
This thing that they call time
But it just slips away from me
Whenever you are next to me, yeah-yeah
Now the reasonable doubt, yeah
(Reasonable doubt, yeah)
Of how i feel inside
But I can't help this feeling
This small and simple feeling
The world is calling me but
I′d rather stay with you tonight
You know I'll rather stay with you
(Than ever leave your side) yeah
You know this could not feel more right
So let′s just take our time
(Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah)
See, theres no foolin' around
(As the days come and go)
You know there′s no foolin' around
Theres no foolin'
You know theres no foolin′
There′s no foolin around
(And as we both start to grow)
You know there's no foolin′ around
Theres no foolin'
Even if no one agrees
And it′s just you and me
I want you (yeah)
Even if no one agrees
And it's just you and me
I want you (yeah)
You light up my world
You′re my favorite girl you know it's true
(You know it's true, yeah)
You light up my world
You′re my favorite girl you know it′s true
(You know it's true, yeah)
The song "Foolin'" by JMSN is a soulful R&B track that is about his desire to be with someone who he feels makes him complete. The song is a declaration of his love for this person and his desire to be with them despite the distractions of the world around him. The person he is singing to is everything he wants, and he wants to keep them next to him. It is evident through the lyrics that he is infatuated with this person, and he turns a blind eye to the reasonable doubt he should be considering. He is firmly rooted in his desire to be with this person and is not interested in playing games. The chorus of the song is, "There's no fooling around. As the days come and go. There's no foolin' around." This line speaks of his commitment to this person and his willingness to be serious with them.
The theme of the song is love and the sacrifices one makes for it. The singer is willing to ignore the practical implications of his desires to be with this person because it is the most important thing to him. The song is a testament to his desire for something real, meaningful, and sincere. JMSN's vocals are emotive and soulful, which adds to the overall vibe of the song. The lyrics are simple, yet they are impactful, and they show that JMSN is not afraid to be vulnerable.
Line by Line Meaning
Whoa
Expression of surprise and/or excitement
Yeah-yeah
Expression of agreement and/or excitement
Oh, whoa-ho
Expressive exclamation indicating a strong emotional response
Yeah-yeah, yeah
Repeating expression of agreement and/or excitement
You′re everything I want, yeah
You possess every quality I desire and I am in agreement
It's something that you got, oh
You have a special quality that entices me
And i just want to make you stay
I desire for you to remain here with me
Keep you here right next to me, yeah
I wish for you to remain in close physical proximity to me
You know you turn me on, ah
You are aware that you excite and arouse me
It′s a feeling I can't fight, oh no-no
It is an emotion that I cannot resist or ignore
(So let's make it easy) no
Suggestion to simplify and make it easier followed by a negation
(So simple and easy)
Suggestion to simplify and make it easier
The world is calling me but
I am being summoned by external obligations and duties
(I′d rather stay with you tonight)
Expressing a preference to remain in your presence during the current night
You know I′ll stay with you tonight
I have communicated to you that I will remain in your presence during the current night
(I'll never leave your side)
Pledge to remain in close proximity to you indefinitely
And I′ll never leave your side, yeah
I promise to remain in close proximity to you indefinitely
(You know this could not feel more right)
Affirmation that the current situation feels right and proper
You know this could not feel more right
I express that the current situation feels entirely correct and accurate
(So let's just take our time)
Suggestion to take things slowly and deliberately
So let′s just take our time
Requesting to proceed at a measured pace
See, theres no foolin' around
There is no time for acting irresponsibly
(As the days come and go)
While time passes day by day
You know there′s no foolin' around
You understand that there is no room for carelessness or irresponsibility
Theres no foolin'
Emphatic agreement that there is no room for carelessness or irresponsibility
You know theres no foolin′
I communicate to you that there is no room for carelessness or irresponsibility
There′s no foolin around
There is no time or reason to act irresponsibly
(And as we both start to grow)
As we mature and develop together
You know there's no foolin′ around
You understand that there is no room for carelessness or irresponsibility
Theres no foolin'
Emphatic agreement that there is no room for carelessness or irresponsibility
I′m tryna figure out, yeah
I am attempting to determine or understand
(I'm tryna figure out, yeah)
Repetition of a previous statement that I am attempting to determine or understand
This thing that they call time
The abstract and intangible concept of time
But it just slips away from me
It easily and quickly escapes my grasp
Whenever you are next to me, yeah-yeah
Whenever you are close to me and interacting with me
Now the reasonable doubt, yeah
Now I pause to consider a rational doubt or skepticism
(Reasonable doubt, yeah)
Repetition of a previous statement regarding reasonable doubt or skepticism
Of how i feel inside
Doubts regarding my own internal emotional state
But I can′t help this feeling
I cannot resist or ignore this emotion
This small and simple feeling
This emotion is uncomplicated and straightforward
Even if no one agrees
Despite any disagreement from others
And it′s just you and me
In the absence of anyone else, it is only you and me
I want you (yeah)
Expressing a desire to be close to you
You light up my world
You brighten my existence and bring me happiness
You′re my favorite girl you know it's true
You are the person I hold most dear and you are aware of it
(You know it's true, yeah)
Reiteration that this statement is accurate and sincere
Writer(s): Christian Andrew Berishaj
Contributed by Savannah Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Syne Onez
Your artistry is advanced past this time man. People are sleeping on this, it's sad. Amazing music!
Pac
This needs more views! the chords, the bridge, the vocals, the passion!
maya
this man can write love songs.
aaronsmyth
I tell all of my homies about your music man. This is seriously such good shit. I vibe this hard.
Cody Watkins
Somebody give this man a Grammy.
Carolines Craft Adventures
Phenomenal, just like his other stuff:)
Галина Кузнецова
Чудесно что в моей жизни появился такой прекрасный человек.. пусть даже виртуально .. зато в одном доме -Земля! Удивительный и неординарный... Простой и ни когда не оставляющий к себе равнодушным :) слушаю его бесконечно
Love Star
such a classic
Jaryd Lapointe
I keep coming back to this video through the years. This man is the GOAT
drecckk
its insane how underrated this song is. Happy to see his success with his new music though!