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
Street Sweeper
JMSN Lyrics
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Working at the bar, tryna be a star
Dreams of babies, yeah
A house and a car, to cover the scars
But she knows
Only a temporary fix, but that's how it goes
Even perfect people miss street sweeper, baby
I love you like crazy, yeah
'Cause you're my type of lady, yeah, oho
Street sweeper baby
Street sweeper baby
Street sweeper baby, yeah
What she wanted, yeah
Was to move to France, paying in dance
In my body, yeah
Not a wealthy man but we can think of a plan
If you want to
Just a temporary fix, but what do I know?
Even faithful people slip
Street sweeper, baby (street sweeper, baby)
I love you like crazy yeah (I love you like crazy oh yeah)
Don't tell me (oh yeah yeah) maybe (don't tell me maybe)
'Cause you're my type of lady yeah yeah
Now that it's time to go
And leave all that you know
It ain't so easy, no as it's said
Now the save hands you can't take back
Say you can take it back
There's no time to lay low
And just go with the flow
Girl you got to grow, leave it now
Only you, only you can decide the right track
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Street sweeper, baby (street sweeper, baby)
I love you like crazy oh (crazy oh)
Don't tell me maybe, don't tell me maybe (don't tell me maybe yeah)
'Cause you're my type of lady (street sweeper, baby)
you're my type of lady, whoah (street sweeper, baby)
you're my type of lady
ho, ho ho ho, ooh
The song "Street Sweeper" by JMSN, is a song about a woman named Tracy who was working at a bar and dreaming of a better life. She had dreams of having a house, a car and a family but was aware that life is full of temporary fixes. Even perfect people miss the mark at times and she finds herself falling into the same trap. The chorus of the song, "Street Sweeper baby," refers to the idea that the singer is like a street sweeper who is there to clean up the messes of life, even when things get tough.
The verse "What she wanted was to move to France, paying in dance," illustrates how Tracy wanted to leave her current life behind and start anew. She didn't care about the monetary value of things and just wanted to do what she loved, which was to dance. Even though the singer is not a wealthy man, he offers to help her succeed in her endeavors.
The lyrics in the bridge, "Now that it's time to go/And leave all that you know," shows Tracy facing the decision of leaving everything she's ever known behind in order to pursue her dreams. It's not an easy decision but she knows that she has to leave and grow as a person. The singer reminds her that she's the only one who can decide what's best for her and what's the right path to take.
Overall, "Street Sweeper" is a song that touches on the theme of taking risks in order to pursue one's dreams. It's about leaving the past behind and moving towards a better future, despite the obstacles that lie in one's way.
Line by Line Meaning
Her name was Tracy
The singer meets a woman named Tracy.
Working at the bar, tryna be a star
Tracy works at a bar and aspires to be a star.
Dreams of babies, yeah
Tracy dreams of having children.
A house and a car, to cover the scars
Tracy wants to have a stable life with material possessions to overcome the challenges she has faced in the past.
But she knows
Tracy understands the limitations of her current situation.
Only a temporary fix, but that's how it goes
Tracy knows that the solutions to her problems are only temporary and that's just the way things are.
Even perfect people miss street sweeper, baby
Everyone makes mistakes and even the best intentions can fall short at times.
I love you like crazy, yeah
The artist expresses their love for Tracy.
Forget the maybe yeah
The artist encourages Tracy not to be indecisive.
'Cause you're my type of lady, yeah, oho
The artist affirms their admiration and respect for Tracy.
Street sweeper baby
The singer refers to Tracy as 'street sweeper baby' throughout the song, an endearing term to represent a person who cleans up the bad things in their life.
What she wanted, yeah
The artist ponders what Tracy truly wants in life.
Was to move to France, paying in dance
Tracy dreams of moving to France and becoming a dancer.
In my body, yeah
The singer is willing to support Tracy on this journey.
Not a wealthy man but we can think of a plan
The singer acknowledges that they are not rich, but together they can find a way to make Tracy's dreams a reality.
If you want to
The artist leaves the decision up to Tracy.
Just a temporary fix, but what do I know?
The artist is aware that their solution may not be permanent and acknowledges their limited knowledge on the situation.
Even faithful people slip
People may have the best intentions, but they can still make mistakes.
Now that it's time to go
The singer realizes that it is time for Tracy to move on and pursue her dreams.
And leave all that you know
Tracy must leave behind what is familiar and comfortable to chase her dreams.
It ain't so easy, no as it's said
The artist acknowledges that breaking away from the familiar is not an easy feat.
Now the save hands you can't take back
The artist reminds Tracy that once she leaves, she cannot go back to the safety and comfort of her old life.
Say you can take it back
Tracy must commit fully to her decision and cannot take it back.
There's no time to lay low
Tracy must seize the moment and not hesitate to pursue her dreams.
And just go with the flow
Tracy cannot afford to be passive and must actively work towards her goals.
Girl you got to grow, leave it now
The singer encourages Tracy to grow and leave behind what is holding her back.
Only you, only you can decide the right track
The decision to pursue her dreams is ultimately up to Tracy.
you're my type of lady, whoah (street sweeper, baby)
The artist reiterates their affection for Tracy, referring to her as 'street sweeper baby' again.
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Written by: CHRISTIAN ANDREW BERISHAJ
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Christian Berishaj, better known by his stage name JMSN (pronounced Jameson), is an Albanian American singer-songwriter, record producer and a multi-instrumentalist, music engineer and mixer.
He debuted in the music scene with his first album “†Priscilla†“, released in 2012. He wrote and produced the album by himself, as well as directed the music videos accompanying its release.
In 2013, he released the EP “†Pllaj놓, and began work on his second self-tiled studio album “†JMSN†“, planned to be released on December 9, 2014 via White Room Records.
The lead single is called “Street Sweeper” and it’s a smooth and melancholic production, highly impregnated by the R&B music of the old school. A beautiful musical gem.
Lil_scottie1693
JMSN is the most slept on artist I know right now... Every song is a hit
Anji Bee
seriously. but i'm so glad i get to see him in small clubs, tho. ;)
Sunshine
Love it! Anjibee I'm so glad im a Follower of you on Instagram cause thanks to you I found about this great artist so thank you!!! Much love from Holland
Chris P.
100%! My buddy from work showed me his music a couple weeks ago. Honest the guy has such amazing talent in his music. One of the most soothing voices I've heard in awhile. His music is great and he does deserve more credit
Erin Slater
I agree 110%
Tobby!
+Chris P. I totally agree his songs are mellow. He reminds me of Jon B.
Resonant
You are quite literally the most slept on artist who ever did it.
Keep pushing, and thank you.
Louis-Philippe R.-Morneau
After 5 years...people are still sleeping on this guy! Wake up 2019!
Ian Gonzalez
still surprises me really
Alex Austin
@Ian Gonzalez me 2 y_y i know him thanks to Ta-Ku , great song <3