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.
Let Me Love You
Janita Lyrics
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running through my veins
She rides without the reins--
her name's Juanita
She lives in the heart of every
woman in the world
Within the reach of every girl
who wants to meet her
(She's gonna be ridin' through)
Her name's Juanita
(She's gonna be ridiin' free) She's ridin' free
(She's gonna be inside of you, gonna be
inside of me) She's inside of you
and inside of me, yeah
Chorus:
Oh, go with her--flow with her
Dream with her--scream with her
Let her take over, or just get to know her
Be everything you can be
If you can find her and free her
Juanita will unchain your heart
When someone tries to take
away the freedom of your choice
To take away your voice--
that's when you need her
She's there if you dare to give
your broken wings a try
C'mon and take a leap and fly,
and you can be her
(She's gonna be ridin' through) Oh, Juanita
(She's gonna be ridin' free) Ridin' free
(She's gonna be a part of you, gonna be a
part of me) She's a part of you and a part
of me, yeah
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Instrumental Solo
Oh, go with her--flow with her
Dream with her--scream with her
Let her take over, or just get to know her
Be everything you can be
Repeat Chorus
The song "Let Me Love You" by Janita is a melodious tribute to the liberating and empowering spirit of Juanita - which can be found in every woman's heart. Juanita is the restless river running through the veins of the singer and embodies the grace and freedom that women often crave. As the song progresses, the lyrics capture the essence of Juanita and invite listeners to join and flow with her.
Janita describes how Juanita rides without the reins and how her name is associated with every woman in the world. She is inside every girl who wishes to meet her and is someone who can help free people from the chains that bind them. The song takes a positive turn when the singer asks listeners to dream, scream, and flow with Juanita. She encourages people to explore themselves and unleash the full potential that Juanita can help offer.
The chorus of the song serves as an invitation for people to go with Juanita, to flow with her, to dream with her, and to scream with her. More importantly, the song highlights the fact that Juanita can help free people from the shackles that bind them, and she will unchain their hearts. It is a reminder to listeners that when they feel hemmed in, Juanita is there to give them the courage to spread their wings and fly.
Line by Line Meaning
She is the restless river
running through my veins
She rides without the reins--
her name's Juanita
Juanita is like a restless river that flows through my veins without any boundaries or restrictions. She rides free like a wild horse, and her name is Juanita.
She lives in the heart of every
woman in the world
Within the reach of every girl
who wants to meet her
Juanita exists in the heart of every woman around the world and within reach of every girl who desires to meet her.
(She's gonna be ridin' through)
Her name's Juanita
(She's gonna be ridiin' free) She's ridin' free
(She's gonna be inside of you, gonna be
inside of me) She's inside of you
and inside of me, yeah
Juanita is going to be on the move, free to do as she pleases. Her spirit is inside everyone, both you and me.
Chorus:
Oh, go with her--flow with her
Dream with her--scream with her
Let her take over, or just get to know her
Be everything you can be
If you can find her and free her
Juanita will unchain your heart
Join Juanita on her journey, let yourself go with her flow, dream with her, and be unapologetically yourself. If you can discover her and let her be free, Juanita will help you unlock your heart and be true to yourself.
When someone tries to take
away the freedom of your choice
To take away your voice--
that's when you need her
Whenever someone tries to take away your freedom and silence your voice, that's when you need Juanita the most.
She's there if you dare to give
your broken wings a try
C'mon and take a leap and fly,
and you can be her
Juanita is there to help you take a leap and fly if you have the courage to try and spread your wings. By doing so, you can become Juanita.
(She's gonna be ridin' through) Oh, Juanita
(She's gonna be ridin' free) Ridin' free
(She's gonna be a part of you, gonna be a
part of me) She's a part of you and a part
of me, yeah
Juanita is going to be free and wild, and she is a part of everyone, including you and me.
Repeat Chorus
Repeat the earlier Chorus section.
Oh, go with her--flow with her
Dream with her--scream with her
Let her take over, or just get to know her
Be everything you can be
Join Juanita and follow her path, dream with her, let her take over, or just get to know her to find what makes you truly happy and fulfilled.
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Contributed by Evelyn A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.