Th… Read Full Bio ↴“This woman’s got the goods. Stardom awaits.” —Billboard Magazine
The buzz and anticipation surrounding Brooklyn-based artist Janita (pronounced YA-nee-tuh) is as unsurprising as it is palpable. Standing room only concerts and sold out festivals have cemented her reputation as an electrifying singer-songwriter and an artist who’s breakthrough moment has arrived.
“It probably shouldn’t be allowed for someone as talented as singer-songwriter Janita to also be goddess beautiful. She not only writes beautifully powerful songs, but sings with such passion and conviction that it’s hard to take your eyes off her,” declares The Telegraph (UK). The Village Voice adds, “This belle can belt and pen. Janita teems with vocal wattage and knows it.”
Critical acclaim fused with commercial success may be rare in the music world, but this happy combination is not only Janita’s norm, it has fueled the artist’s own excitement for what is indeed her breakthrough moment: the release of her forthcoming new album, Didn’t You, My Dear?
“This new album feels like the fulfilling of a promise I’ve been making to myself, and to my fans. It’s an album about arriving, joyfully, in this brave new world and not turning away, and not turning back,” says a smiling Janita. “I wanted to make a record that was powerfully melodic and lush, but with the emotional availability and rawness of my shows. Intentionally unrefined, and unreserved.”
That lack of reservation is also found in the glowing praise that is already heralding the album’s arrival. PopMatters writes, “For some artists, it’s enough to be known by one name like Madonna, Prince, Sade, and Sting. Janita might be another name to add to the list.” Marie Claire proclaims, “Janita keeps listeners hooked . . . HEAR IT!”
Janita reflects on the trajectory that’s led her to this worthy tipping point with a tone that rings like a signature chord throughout her new record. A tone that mixes grace with defiance, more focused on the path ahead than the path behind. “I always knew—and I think my fans always knew—that this moment was possible. It was coming, and just ahead of us. A moment we could forge, and enjoy, together. Now that it’s here, I couldn’t be more excited—or more ready.”
Janita’s new album, Didn’t You, My Dear?, now available worldwide on ECR Music Group. It was produced, recorded, and mixed by Blake Morgan in New York City.
Enjoy The Silence
Janita Lyrics
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Break the silence
Come crashing in
Into my little world
Painful to me
Pierce right through me
Can't you understand
Oh my little girl
All I ever wanted
All I ever needed
Is here in my arms
Words are very unnecessary
They can only do harm
Vows are spoken
To be broken
Feelings are intense
Words are trivial
Pleasures remain
So does the pain
Word are meaningless
And forgettable
All I ever wanted
Enjoy the silence
In the song "Enjoy the Silence" by Janita, the lyrics "words like violence, break the silence, come crashing in" suggest that the singer feels overwhelmed by the noise around her. The repetition of the word "words" also implies that the singer is frustrated by the power of language and its ability to hurt. The phrase "painful to me, pierce right through me" further emphasizes the singer's discomfort with words.
However, despite this frustration, the singer recognizes that words are not always necessary. The phrase "words are very unnecessary, they can only do harm" suggests that silence can be preferable to harmful or meaningless conversation. This is further amplified by the chorus, which repeats the phrase "all I ever wanted, all I ever needed, is here in my arms." The singer seems to suggest that she does not need words to express her feelings or desires, as they are conveyed through her physical presence.
The final verse, which states that "words are meaningless and forgettable," serves as the ultimate rejection of language. The singer seems to argue that actions, feelings, and experiences are more important than words, which are easily forgotten or misinterpreted. Ultimately, "Enjoy the Silence" is a song about the power of silence, and the importance of finding peace in the absence of words.
Line by Line Meaning
Words like violence
The use of harsh words can be just as agonizing as physical acts of violence.
Break the silence
Speaking out is necessary to avoid further pain and suffering.
Come crashing in
Words can have an explosive and damaging impact on someone's inner world.
Into my little world
The power of words can penetrate even the most private and guarded spaces in our minds.
Painful to me
Experiencing the pain inflicted by someone's words can be unbearable.
Pierce right through me
Words have the ability to cut straight to the heart of someone's emotional vulnerability.
Can't you understand
The singer is pleading with someone to comprehend the impact of their words on them.
Oh my little girl
The artist is addressing someone who is dear to them, but is also being hurtful with their words.
All I ever wanted
The artist only craves simple human connection and understanding, rather than further complications from harmful words.
All I ever needed
The artist's emotional needs are minimal and basic, and can be easily fulfilled by nonverbal ways of communication.
Is here in my arms
The singer is expressing satisfaction and contentment with the current situation, implying that verbal discourse is unnecessary.
Words are very unnecessary
In the artist's personal experience, using words has only led to more negativity and pain.
They can only do harm
The singer sees words as largely detrimental to their personal well-being and to others around them.
Vows are spoken
Promises and commitments made through words can easily be broken, leading to disappointment and hurt.
To be broken
There is no guarantee that spoken promises and commitments will be fulfilled, leading to cynicism and distrust.
Feelings are intense
Emotions can be very powerful and overwhelming, making words seem trite and inadequate in comparison.
Words are trivial
Language is seen as superficial and insignificant in the face of intense, genuine feelings.
Pleasures remain
Even when positive words are exchanged, they can never fully replace nonverbal pleasures such as physical touch and closeness.
So does the pain
Conversely, verbal pain can linger just as long as physical pain, even when the wounds are not visible on the surface.
Word are meaningless
The artist has reached a point of disillusionment with the power of language and its ability to facilitate meaningful connections and understanding.
And forgettable
Words can easily be lost or forgotten in the grand scheme of things, and may not ultimately matter in the long run.
Enjoy the silence
The artist is acknowledging the power of stillness and nonverbal communication as a way to connect and find meaning.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Martin Gore
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