Jäje Johansson (born 11 October 1969), better known by his stage name Jay-J… Read Full Bio ↴Jäje Johansson (born 11 October 1969), better known by his stage name Jay-Jay Johanson, is a Swedish singer-songwriter, known for his melancholic vocals. His music has integrated the trip hop genre until he switched his sound to a more electroclash-oriented direction with his 2002 album Antenna, which featured "On the Radio". After this album, he came back to his characteristic sound after he released The Long Term Physical Effects Are Not Yet Known in 2007.

Jay-Jay Johanson was born Jäje Johansson on 11 October 1969 in Trollhättan, Västra Götaland. His debut album, Whiskey, was released in August 1996. Recorded at Break My Heart Studios in the Stockholm archipelago, the album was characterized by its jazzy vocals over trippy, film noir arrangements.

In 1998, Johanson released Tattoo, taking a step into a more richly textured, poetic ambience. Johansson's third album, Poison, was released in April 2000 and went straight into the French charts at number four. The album featured contributions from Cocteau Twins founder and guitarist Robin Guthrie. The same year Johanson also composed the soundtrack to French director Ilan Duran Cohen's film La Confusion des Genres, and in 2001, Johanson emerged with "Cosmodrome", a sound-and-image installation first exhibited in the French city of Dijon. This art-piece has travelled around the world and was last shown at the Musée d'Art Moderne de la Ville de Paris.

Antenna was released in 2002, recorded with assistance from German experimental electronic group Funkstörung. 2004 marked the release of the compilation Prologue, meant for the American market. It was followed by Rush in 2005, an album partly produced by French producer Jean-Pierre Ensuque.

Johanson co-wrote and contributed vocals to The Knife's 2006 song "Marble House".[1] In the spring of 2006, he called together the musicians he had worked with on the three first albums, and January 2007 saw the release of their collaborative effort The Long Term Physical Effects Are Not Yet Known. A tour in promotion of the album kicked off in China and continued to more than thirty cities around the world.

Johanson's eighth studio album Spellbound was released on 2 May 2011.[2] "Dilemma" was released as the album's lead single on 11 March 2011.[3]

On 3 March 2017, "You'll Miss Me When I'm Gone" was released via iTunes as the first single from Johanson's upcoming album Bury The Hatchet, due 15 September 2017 on 29 Music. [4]

BECAUSE OF YOU
Jay-Jay Johanson Lyrics

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I just turened and walked away...
Baby, just because of you, I'm so confused
I saw your face through the dancing crowd
You closed your eyes when you kissed the guy
I didn't fight for your love tonight
I should have stayed but
I just turned and walked away...
Baby, just because of you, I'm so confused

Once again on the stage at night
All alone blinded by the light
I saw your face in the dancing crowd
I should have stayed but
I just turned and walked away...
Baby, just because of you, I'm so confused
I didn't fight for your love tonight

I should have stayed but
I just turned and walked away...

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Jay-Jay Johanson's song "Because of You" detail the singer's inner turmoil as he navigates the complicated emotions surrounding a past relationship. The lines "Baby, just because of you, I'm so confused" set the tone for the rest of the song, as he grapples with feelings of regret, longing, and uncertainty.

The first verse describes how he sees his ex-partner with another man, and although he feels pained by this sight, he ultimately decides not to fight for her love. In the second verse, he's back on stage performing, and he sees her once again, which further compounds his confusion and emotional turmoil.

The chorus repeats the sentiment that he's confused because of her, and he regrets not fighting for her love, but ultimately he just turned and walked away. The lyrics are simple, but the repetition of the chorus and the use of clear, evocative language paint a vivid picture of the singer's inner struggle.

Overall, "Because of You" is a beautiful and heartbreaking portrayal of the complexities of love and relationships, and how difficult it can be to reconcile our feelings with our actions.

Line by Line Meaning

I just turned and walked away...
I chose not to confront you or express my feelings.

Baby, just because of you, I'm so confused
You are the reason for my uncertain emotions.

I saw your face through the dancing crowd
I spotted your face amidst the moving and lively audience.

You closed your eyes when you kissed the guy
Your actions while kissing the other person showed a lack of emotional involvement.

I didn't fight for your love tonight
I did not put effort into persuading you to reciprocate my love.

I should have stayed but
I regret leaving and walking away from this situation.

Once again on the stage at night
I find myself back on stage in the nightlife setting.

All alone blinded by the light
I am solo under the spotlight and feeling disoriented by its brightness.

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