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.
Too Late
Janita Lyrics
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I always hurt the ones I love
Is it too late to realize that I love you
My face turns ugly in your eyes
And I can't blame you if I tried
It is too late to realize that I love you
And the more I try the more you want to leave
I know I will not die I won't die from love
I only wish I would
Funny how things are turned around
Because I'm the one who let you down
And now I'm the one to cry because I lost you
The more I cry the more you turn away
And the more I try the more you want to leave
I know I will not die I won't die from love
I only wish I would
Have I lost you
Did I lose you
Have I lost you
The more I cry the more you turn away
And the more I try the more you want to leave
I know I will not die I won't die from love
I only wish I would
I guess it's true what they said
The bad guy gets it in the end
The song "Too Late" by Janita is a sad ballad about a person who realizes too late that they love someone they have hurt. The opening lines "I always want what I can't have, I always hurt the ones I love" convey the sense of frustration and regret that the singer feels. The song is a reflection of the human condition, as people often want what they can't have, and may hurt those they love unintentionally.
The lyrics describe the singer trying to reconcile with their love interest, but each attempt of theirs pushes them further away. The line "My face turns ugly in your eyes, And I can't blame you if I tried" conveys how they feel about their actions and how they seem to the other person. The more the singer cries and tries to make things right, the more the other person wants to leave.
The song is a poignant reminder that it is essential to cherish and appreciate the people in your life before it's too late. In the end, the singer is left with the realization that the "bad guy gets it in the end," which indicates that they have lost the person they loved due to their actions.
Line by Line Meaning
I always want what I can't have
I desire things that are unattainable.
I always hurt the ones I love
I unintentionally cause pain to those closest to me.
Is it too late to realize that I love you
I am expressing regret for not realizing my love for you earlier.
My face turns ugly in your eyes
You see me differently and negatively due to my actions.
And I can't blame you if I tried
I accept responsibility for my actions and cannot justify them.
It is too late to realize that I love you
I recognize that it is too late to fix the damage and confess my feelings.
The more I cry the more you turn away
Your response to my emotions is to distance yourself from me even further.
And the more I try the more you want to leave
My attempts to reconcile only push you away more.
I know I will not die I won't die from love
Despite the heartache, I am confident that I will survive this emotional turmoil.
I only wish I would
A part of me wishes the pain of love would lead to my demise, but I know it won't.
Funny how things are turned around
It is ironic how my actions have led to this reversal of roles.
Because I'm the one who let you down
I acknowledge that I disappointed and hurt you.
And now I'm the one to cry because I lost you
I am experiencing the consequences of my actions and mourning the loss of you.
Have I lost you
I question whether or not our relationship is irreparable.
Did I lose you
I am expressing doubt and concern over whether I pushed you away for good.
I know I will not die I won't die from love
I reiterate my confidence that I will move on and heal from this emotional pain.
I only wish I would
Despite this, I still have a small wish for the pain to end in death.
I guess it's true what they said
I am acknowledging a common phrase or belief.
The bad guy gets it in the end
I realize that I am reaping the negative consequences of my actions and being punished for them.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Janita, Tomi Sachary
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