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.
I'll Be Fine
Janita Lyrics
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One-two-three-four
(Uuuuh!)
Yeah, i′m be fine
(Uuuuh!)
Yeh-eh
(Uuuuh!)
(Uuuuh!)
Up yeah the good lord knows it!
(Uuuuh!)
Up the good lord knows it!
(Uuuuh!)
I left better behind to be fine!
Take my momah, turn another blind eye!
(Yeh-yeh-yeh-yeh)
(I left better behind to be fine)
I left your note on the wall
Don't worry i am not gonna call
Well, you made It pretty clear
(Yeah-yeah)
And i know that′s no long hear
I'll be fine!
Yeah!
I'll be fine!
Yeah!
Oh the good lord knows
(Uuuuh!)
I left better behind to be Fine!
Yeah Yeah
Take my momah turn another blind eye!
(Yeah-yeah-yeah-yeah)
(I left better behind to be fine)
I know i had a thing for that dame
You dropped that importance it′s a shame
I′d have never left only to provoke me
(Yeah-yeah)
I know that would have only gotten you my vote-h
(Uuuuh)
Yeah, i'll be fine, Yeah
Fine, Yeah
Oh the good lord knows
(Uuuuh)
I left better behind to be fine!
Yeah-yeah
Made my momah turn another blind eye
(Yeah-yeah-yeah-yeah)
(I left better behind to be)
[?]Ranchid happened to heard?
Girl, i can′t get to all of this hurt, no
Do you know your hearth i would have given my all
(Yeah-yeah)
But don't worry i am not gonna call now
Yeah, i′ll be fine
Oh, i'll be fine!
(Uuuuh)
Oh baby
(Uuuuh)
Oh the good lord knows
(Uuuuh)
Oh the good lord knows
(Uuuuh)
Oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh
(Uuuuh)
Oooh
The lord knows
(Uuuuh)
I still love you a little
(Uuuuh)
Only a little
(Uuuuh)
I still love you a little
(Uuuuh)
Only a little
(Uuuuh)
(Fine!)
The song "I'll Be Fine" by Janita begins with a counting of beats before the singer launches into the chorus, reiterating the title multiple times as a statement of reassurance. She affirms that despite leaving "better" behind, she will still be okay. She mentions that she left a note for someone who may have hurt her, indicating that she will not be contacting them again, but at the same time acknowledges that her heart still holds a little love for this person. The use of "momah" could be interpreted as a nod to a more multicultural upbringing, but it is also possible that it is used simply for sound or rhyming purposes.
On the surface, the song can be interpreted as a breakup song, but it can also be interpreted more broadly as an encouragement to keep moving forward in life, even when things don't necessarily go as planned. The lyrics suggest that it's okay to leave things behind that may be holding you back from being happy, even if those things once seemed like they were the best choice. The repetition of the phrase "I'll be fine" throughout the song reinforces this idea and serves to emphasize that the singer is confident in her ability to move forward.
Line by Line Meaning
One-two
Introducing the song with a simple and rhythmic count-in.
One-two-three-four
Counting in to establish the song's tempo and rhythm.
(Uuuuh!)
Yeah, i′m be fine
(Uuuuh!)
Yeh-eh
(Uuuuh!)
Up yeah here
(Uuuuh!)
Up yeah the good lord knows it!
(Uuuuh!)
Up the good lord knows it!
Expressing a sense of determination to be okay, with an acknowledgement of a higher power aiding in the process.
I left better behind to be fine!
Take my momah, turn another blind eye!
(Yeh-yeh-yeh-yeh)
(I left better behind to be fine)
Leaving behind what was holding them back, while also minimizing the importance of certain people in their life who might weigh them down.
I left your note on the wall
Don't worry i am not gonna call
Well, you made It pretty clear
(Yeah-yeah)
And i know that′s no long hear
Acknowledging a past relationship that isn't working out, with an understanding that it's time to move on.
I'll be fine!
Yeah!
I'll be fine!
Yeah!
Oh the good lord knows
(Uuuuh!)
I left better behind to be Fine!
Yeah Yeah
Take my momah turn another blind eye!
(Yeah-yeah-yeah-yeah)
(I left better behind to be fine)
Reiterating the commitment to being okay, with an added emphasis on leaving people out of their life who may hinder their progress.
I know i had a thing for that dame
You dropped that importance it′s a shame
I′d have never left only to provoke me
(Yeah-yeah)
I know that would have only gotten you my vote-h
Reflecting on a past relationship, with a sense of frustration over how things played out and an understanding that they wouldn't have ended well.
(Uuuuh)
Yeah, i'll be fine, Yeah
Fine, Yeah
Oh the good lord knows
(Uuuuh)
I left better behind to be fine!
Yeah-yeah
Made my momah turn another blind eye
(Yeah-yeah-yeah-yeah)
(I left better behind to be)
Continuing to assert that they'll be okay, with an added emphasis on moving on from certain relationships and situations.
[?]Ranchid happened to heard?
Girl, i can′t get to all of this hurt, no
Do you know your hearth i would have given my all
(Yeah-yeah)
But don't worry i am not gonna call now
Potentially referencing a relationship-related rumor, expressing difficulty in dealing with the emotions that come along with heartbreak, and acknowledging the depth of their feelings for a particular person, while ultimately deciding against reaching out to them.
Yeah, i′ll be fine
Oh, i'll be fine!
(Uuuuh)
Oh baby
(Uuuuh)
Oh the good lord knows
(Uuuuh)
Oh the good lord knows
(Uuuuh)
Oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh
(Uuuuh)
Oooh
The lord knows
(Uuuuh)
I still love you a little
(Uuuuh)
Only a little
(Uuuuh)
I still love you a little
(Uuuuh)
Only a little
(Uuuuh)
(Fine!)
Ending the song with a sense of resigned acceptance towards a past relationship, with a hint of residual feelings but also an understanding that it's time to move on and be okay.
Writer(s): Ervi Tomi Sakari, Maria Janita
Contributed by Madison H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.