Johnston is famous for writing many of the memorable entrance theme songs for WWE, including the theme songs for The Undertaker, The Rock, and "Stone Cold" Steve Austin, amongst hundreds of others superstars. In addition, Johnston has also composed music for the majority of WWE's PPV and Television productions, including show themes, music videos, vignettes, commercials and tributes.
Johnston has mentioned in past interviews that he suffers from stage fright and a fear of live audiences, and it was this fear that led to him seeking a more 'studio oriented' music career. His first job in the entertainment business was working with MTV and VH1 to create bumpers and commercial cues, before a chance meeting in a sushi restaurant with a WWF producer led to him joining Vince McMahon's professional wrestling company. Initially composing TV themes for shows and commercial buffers, Johnston gravitated towards wrestlers' entrance themes, before eventually becoming a complete music composer for the company.
In 1989, Johnston composed original music for No Holds Barred, a movie starring Hulk Hogan. Although the score was never commercially released, the theme "No Holds Barred", with vocals by John Joyce, was later released on WWE Anthology album in 2002. Johnston also contributed the score to the 2010 WWE Studio's release, "Legendary", starring John Cena.
Johnston is well known for writing, composing and producing all his compositions, in addition to playing all instruments, and occasionally recruiting outside vocalists or additional musicians to contribute when the piece requires.
Johnston appears on the videotape Piledriver - The Wrestling Album 2 to introduce the video for Girls in Cars. He orchestrated the live band at the WWF Slammy Awards ceremonies, and traveled across the U.S. in 1995 as part of the "Raw Band". He also appeared on camera at WrestleMania XIV and the 1998 SummerSlam playing the DX theme with the Chris Warren Band. Johnston also had a brief clip in the film Beyond the Mat discussing his reasoning behind Vader's theme music. Johnston also appears on the bonus DVD for WWE Originals the 2004 album by the same name. The DVD features a 30 minute behind-the-scenes documentary on Johnston, offering insights into the composing, producing and directing of the album. There are also some humorous interactions of Johnston with Jonathan Coachman and Steve Austin. Johnston also appears on The Self-Destruction of the Ultimate Warrior discussing the Ultimate Warrior's theme song, and how it was able to be truly representative of the character. Johnston also appeared on the WWF WrestleMania XV DVD Extras, commenting on WWF's music, and how music is crucial in the World Wrestling Federation, now World Wrestling Entertainment.
James Alan Johnston composed the music for two films recently produced by WWE Studios, 'Legendary' (starring John Cena), and 'Knucklehead', starring The Big Show. He also wrote the score for "No Holds Barred" starring Hulk Hogan, and contributed the track, "Ahmed Johnson" to Beyond the Mat.
Here Comes The Money
James A. Johnston Lyrics
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Come over here, come over here
Let me tell you, come over here
That I love you, come over here
And everything, come over here
Is going just all right, come over here
Come over here, come over here
And be with me tonight, come over here
Come over here, come over here
Yeah
Come over here, come over here
I want to let you know
I want you so bad, come over here
There must be a reason, come over here
I've got a pride, come over here
It was you, come over here
Don't let it happen to me, come over here
I need good, good loving, come over here
Darling, darling, come over here
You better stop it, come over here
Dogging me around, come over here
So come on over here, come over here
Come on over here, come over here
So you've got the power, come over here
And you better think, come over here
You better think, come over here
I want you please, please, come over here
Please, please, come over here
Listen to me, come over here
You're so hard I can't stand no more, come over here
So please, please, come over here
Please, please, come over here
Tell me what I did wrong, come over here
Walk right up to me baby, come over here
Please, please, come over here
Please, please, come over here
Come over here, come over here, come over here
I said please, please, come over here
Tell me, come over here
Try me, come over here
Try me, come over here
Try me, come over here
And let me, come over here
And everthing would be all right
Come over here, come over here, come
The lyrics to James A. Johnston's song "Here Comes The Money" are a bit puzzling at first, as they seem to be a mix of different messages. The lines "Come over here, let me tell you that I love you" and "everything is going just all right" suggest a happy, romantic song. However, this mood quickly shifts as the lyrics become more assertive, with lines such as "you better stop it, dogging me around" and "try me."
The repeated phrase "come over here" suggests a desire for physical closeness, but also could be interpreted as a call to action or a demand for attention. The line "there must be a reason" could suggest insecurity or a need for reassurance. Overall, the lyrics of the song seem to express a mix of emotions, including love, desire, frustration, and a need for validation.
Line by Line Meaning
Come over here, come over here
I need your attention and presence.
Come over here, come over here
I am emphasizing my need for you.
Let me tell you, come over here
Allow me to express my feelings.
That I love you, come over here
My feelings for you are genuine and strong.
And everything, come over here
Things are going well.
Is going just all right, come over here
I am content and satisfied with the current state of affairs.
And be with me tonight, come over here
Spend time with me tonight.
And everything will be all right
Being in each other's company will bring us happiness.
I want to let you know
I am about to express my desires.
I want you so bad, come over here
I desire your presence and affection.
There must be a reason, come over here
I am questioning why we are not together.
I've got a pride, come over here
I have self-respect and won't beg.
It was you, come over here
You are the source of my desires.
Don't let it happen to me, come over here
Don't deny me what I desire.
I need good, good loving, come over here
I crave affection from you.
Darling, darling, come over here
I'm calling you with affection in my voice.
You better stop it, come over here
I won't tolerate being mistreated.
Dogging me around, come over here
I won't tolerate being led on.
So you've got the power, come over here
I acknowledge your influence.
And you better think, come over here
Consider your actions.
I want you please, please, come over here
I desperately want you.
Listen to me, come over here
Pay attention to what I have to say.
You're so hard I can't stand no more, come over here
Your absence is unbearable.
Tell me what I did wrong, come over here
I want to know what caused our distance.
Walk right up to me baby, come over here
Approach me with care and affection.
Try me, come over here
Give me a chance.
And let me, come over here
Allow me to show you.
And everything would be all right
Being together would lead to happiness, peace, and prosperity.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JAMES BROWN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@drago26031
Its the hats, they are giving them +10000 Speech
@miguelprimo491
Absolutly!
@RIFLQ
*100 Illusion*
@segaking5846
+∞ Speed
@Blagard12
I snorted xD
@asandax6
it's Over 9000
@forrestsautoreviewsofficial
3:13 that is straight up better than most rap songs 😂😂😂😂🔥🔥🔥 The mom is even killing the back ground hype man position. ☠️
Seriously thought, I can respect what they do and this is super impressive....even if I don’t completely understand it.
@godngunclinger
yeah, Mom's backing him up confirming the bids, I had to laugh out loud. no one can see bids of one finger twitching unless the caller has a spotter like that Momma bear
@jieji1123
Country Eminem before there is Eminem…
@RCLaROCK1
exactly ..they are way overlooked the mic spirits brought me here
much respect ..