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.
Next To You
Janita Lyrics
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Next to you
They don't even matter
They don't even measure up
They don't want to know
Next to you
Next to you
They don't even qualify
They don't even compare
Save them from knowing you've outdone
Them each and everyone
Deftly softly
Save them from knowing what is possible
From knowing what they'll never have
Next to you
Next to you
I know that I matter
I know that I measure up
I know this I know
Save them from knowing I've outdone
Them each and everyone
Deftly softly
Save them from knowing what is possible
From knowing what they'll never have
Next to you
Next to you
I know this I know
I know this I know
The lyrics of Janita's song "Next To You" convey a sentiment of confidence and self-assurance in one's own worth and value when compared to others. The repetition of the phrase "Next to you" emphasizes the proximity and significance of being in the presence of someone special. The lines "They don't even matter, They don't even measure up, They don't want to know" suggest a dismissal of others who may not recognize or appreciate the depth of the connection between the singer and the person they are referring to.
The lyrics imply a sense of superiority or uniqueness in the bond shared with the person being addressed, as indicated by phrases like "They don't even register, They don't even qualify, They don't even compare." It reflects a belief that the connection shared is incomparable and special, transcending any external judgments or comparisons from others. The repetition of "Next to you" throughout the song reinforces the idea of closeness and importance in this relationship.
The lyrics also touch on the idea of surpassing others in some way, with lines like "Save them from knowing you've outdone, Them each and everyone." There is a sense of protecting others from realizing the extent of the singer's achievements or the depth of their connection with the person they are singing about. This could suggest a desire to maintain a sense of mystery or privacy surrounding their bond, preserving its significance and impact.
Ultimately, the repeated affirmation "I know this I know" at the end of the lyrics highlights a strong sense of self-assurance and confidence in the singer's understanding of their own worth and the value of the relationship they are describing. It is a declaration of certainty and conviction in the significance of the bond they share with the person they are addressing, setting them apart from others and reinforcing the special nature of their connection.
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Written by: Janita
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