Jan Hammer (born 17 April 1948, in then Czechoslovakia, today Prague, Czech… Read Full Bio ↴Jan Hammer (born 17 April 1948, in then Czechoslovakia, today Prague, Czech Republic) is a Grammy Award winning polyinstrumentalist, composer, pianist and keyboardist .

Because of the Soviet invasion, in 1968 he went to the USA, where he started his musical career with the legendary Mahavishnu orchestra. He worked with many different musicians, including Jeff Beck, Al DiMeola, Eric Clapton, Jerry Goodman, Mick Jagger and others. He also led his own Jan Hammer Group from 1976 till 1980. As a player, he is quickly recognizable for his excellent guitar-like solos. Jan Hammer is a famous music composer for many TV shows between the 1970s and 90s. The most famous one is Miami Vice, he wrote the music for 90 episodes (4 first seasons) and he's the creator of the worldwide #1 hit theme song : Crockett's Theme. He won two Grammy Award for the song "Miami Vice Theme" which won "Best Instrumental Composition" and 'Best Pop Instrumental Performence" in 1986.

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Nothing But Love
Jan Hammer Lyrics

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sijageun dalkomhage, pyeongbeomhage naege kkeullyo eonjenageuraetdeusi meonjeo mareul georeowa
modeun ganeungseong, yeoredwo Oh sarangeun mwoda? mwoda! imi susigeo Red Ocean nan, breakin' my rules again aljanha jiruhangeol?
jogeum dachyeodo neon, gwaenchanha Oh neon nareul wonhae neon naege ppaejyeo neon naege michyeo he-eo nalsu eopseo I got you Under my skin neon nareul wonhae neon naege ppaejyeo neon naege michyeo neon naui noye I got you Under my skin
ne meoritsogeul pagodeuneun nalkaroun nunbit na anigoseon, umjigijido anhneun Chrome Heart
nega seontaekhan giringeol Oh hyeolgwaneul tago heureuneun sueog gaeui naui Crystal machimnae sijakdoen byeonsinui kkeuteun na
igeotdo sarangeun anilkka? Oh neon nareul wonhae neon naege ppaejyeo neon naege michyeo he-eo nalsu eopseo I got you Under my skin neon nareul wonhae neon naege ppaejyeo neon naege michyeo neon naui noye I got you Under my skin
han beonui kiseuwahamkke-nari seondeuthan-ganghan ikkeullim
du beonui kiseu, tteugeopge teojyeobeoril geos gateun ne simjangeul

Yeah neoreul gajyeosseo You know you got it!
Yeah Come on! Come on! Come on! Come on! I got you Under my skin
ne kkumsoge nan neol jibaehaneun mabeopsa nae jumune neon dasi geuryeojigo isseo I got you Under my skin
My devil's ride, deoneun sumeul gosi eoptjanha geureohdamyeon ijen jeulgyeo boneunge eotteolkka Igot you Under my skin
neon nareul wonhae neon naege ppajyeo neon naege michyeo he-eo nalsu eopseo I got you Under my skin
neon nareul wonhae neon naege ppajyeo neon naege michyeo neon naeui noye
Igot you Under my skin

*modu is romanized korean for "All": D
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Overall Meaning

The song "Magic Theater" by Jan Hammer talks about the experience of being in love with someone who may not reciprocate the same feelings. The lyrics convey the idea of being caught up in the magic of love, where everything seems perfect and sweet, yet at the same time, it is frustrating and confusing. The first verse paints a picture of the sweetness and softness of love, while the chorus speaks to the singer's longing for reciprocation from their love interest. The second verse brings in the theme of uncertainty, questioning whether the love is real or just a passing phase. The bridge brings a sense of urgency, with the singer pleading for their love interest to acknowledge their feelings. The song expresses the idea that love can be both beautiful and painful, leaving us vulnerable to its power.

Line by Line Meaning

sijageun dalkomhage, pyeongbeomhage naege kkeullyo eonjenageuraetdeusi meonjeo mareul georeowa
You approached me gently and sweetly, as if you've known me forever, and started talking to me

modeun ganeungseong, yeoredwo Oh sarangeun mwoda? mwoda! imi susigeo Red Ocean nan, breakin' my rules again aljanha jiruhangeol?
All the emotions are overwhelming me, and I ask myself, what is love? What is it! I already know it's a dangerous Red Ocean, but I'm still breaking my rules, do I even care?

jogeum dachyeodo neon, gwaenchanha Oh neon nareul wonhae neon naege ppaejyeo neon naege michyeo he-eo nalsu eopseo I got you Under my skin neon nareul wonhae neon naege ppaejyeo neon naege michyeo neon naui noye I got you Under my skin
Even if I lose you a little, it's okay, you still want me, you cling to me, you drive me crazy, I can't escape, you're Under my skin, you still want me, you cling to me, you drive me crazy, you're mine, I got you Under my skin

ne meoritsogeul pagodeuneun nalkaroun nunbit na anigoseon, umjigijido anhneun Chrome Heart
Your dazzling gaze, which makes my head spin, is reflected on the motionless Chrome Heart

nega seontaekhan giringeol Oh hyeolgwaneul tago heureuneun sueog gaeui naui Crystal machimnae sijakdoen byeonsinui kkeuteun na
I followed the path you set, and the end of a strange transformation that began with the sound of the falling snow on the glass of my car

igeotdo sarangeun anilkka? Oh neon nareul wonhae neon naege ppaejyeo neon naege michyeo he-eo nalsu eopseo I got you Under my skin neon nareul wonhae neon naege ppaejyeo neon naege michyeo neon naui noye I got you Under my skin
Is this also not love? You still want me, you cling to me, you drive me crazy, I can't escape, you're Under my skin, you still want me, you cling to me, you drive me crazy, you're mine, I got you Under my skin

han beonui kiseuwahamkke-nari seondeuthan-ganghan ikkeullim
The cold shivers that ran down my spine at the first kiss

du beonui kiseu, tteugeopge teojyeobeoril geos gateun ne simjangeul
Your heart, which will burst into flames after the second kiss

Yeah neoreul gajyeosseo You know you got it!
Yeah, I got you, you know you got it!

Yeah Come on! Come on! Come on! Come on! I got you Under my skin
Yeah, come on, come on, come on, come on, I got you Under my skin

ne kkumsoge nan neol jibaehaneun mabeopsa nae jumune neon dasi geuryeojigo isseo I got you Under my skin
In my dream, I cast a spell that captures you, and you're still struggling, I got you Under my skin

My devil's ride, deoneun sumeul gosi eoptjanha geureohdamyeon ijen jeulgyeo boneunge eotteolkka Igot you Under my skin
My devil's ride, I have nothing to lose now, so why not enjoy it, I got you Under my skin

neon nareul wonhae neon naege ppajyeo neon naege michyeo he-eo nalsu eopseo I got you Under my skin
You still want me, you cling to me, you drive me crazy, I can't escape, I got you Under my skin

neon nareul wonhae neon naege ppajyeo neon naege michyeo neon naeui noye
You still want me, you cling to me, you drive me crazy, you're mine

Igot you Under my skin
I got you Under my skin

Writer(s): Jan Hammer

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