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]
Believe in Us
Jay-Jay Johanson Lyrics
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It only got worse
She said that it depended on
What's mine but I know
It depended on what's hers
It could have been perfect
I guess you thought it was
You didn't understand what
It wasn't worth the cost
I thought it would be easy
To break up with you
But now when we've reached
This certain point I'm no
Longer sure how to do
Of course you won't be sorry
You've always said you're bored
It's better if it ends right
Here and now or maybe it'll
End up in the morgue
Oh darling please
You believe in me
I believe in you
How come that you don't believe in us
Jay-Jay Johanson's song "Believe In Us" is a melancholic ballad that expresses the disappointment and confusion of a relationship that is falling apart. The opening lines describe the progression of the relationship from bad to worse. The singer then suggests that the reason for this is that his partner was focused on what was hers rather than what was theirs. He reflects that it could have been perfect, however, his partner didn't understand what was wrong until he pointed it out. The relationship is no longer worth the cost, but the singer still struggles with the decision to break up. He acknowledges that his partner won't be sorry to see it end since she's bored, but he wishes she believed in them as much as he does.
The chorus of the song repeats the plea for his partner to believe in their relationship. It's a cry for validation that despite their current struggles, a future together is possible if they both have faith in it. The song highlights the common trope of communication breakdown in relationships, where there may be misaligned expectations, assumptions, and needs that aren't being met. It's a relatable theme that makes the song poignant and heartfelt.
Line by Line Meaning
It started out quite badly
The relationship had a rough beginning
It only got worse
Things continued to deteriorate over time
She said that it depended on
She claimed that the outcome was contingent upon
What's mine but I know
I'm aware that it really depended on what's hers
It could have been perfect
The relationship had the potential to be flawless
I guess you thought it was
You believed it was already perfect
You didn't understand what
You were unaware of what was going wrong
Was wrong 'til I told you
You didn't realize what was wrong until I pointed it out
It wasn't worth the cost
The relationship was not worth the emotional price paid
I thought it would be easy
I believed that breaking up would be a simple task
To break up with you
To end our relationship
But now when we've reached
As we have arrived at
This certain point I'm no
I don't feel
Longer sure how to do
Confident in how to proceed
Of course you won't be sorry
Naturally, you will not express regret
You've always said you're bored
You frequently claimed that you were bored
It's better if it ends right
It's preferable if it concludes immediately
Here and now or maybe it'll
Either currently or potentially
End up in the morgue
Have a disastrous outcome
Oh darling please
My beloved, I implore you
You believe in me
You trust in my abilities
I believe in you
I have faith in your capabilities
How come that you don't believe in us
Why do you lack faith in our relationship?
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ERIK NILS JANSSON, JAY JAY JOHANSSON
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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It started out quite badly
It only got worse
She said that it depended on
What's mine but I know
It depended on what's hers
It could have been perfect
I guess you thought it was
You didn't understand what
Was wrong 'til I told you
It wasn't worth the cost
I thought it would be easy
To break up with you
But now when we've reached
This certain point I'm no
Longer sure how to do
Of course you won't be sorry
You've always said you're bored
It's better if it ends right
Here and now or maybe it'll
End up in the morgue
Oh darling please
You believe in me
I believe in you
How come that you don't believe in us
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@tmrawon4492
Боже, какая чистота голоса ❤. Спасибо ❤
@user-fb2rf4vv1m
Божественно чистый голос❤
@djwinkeyes8078
This is so AMAZING, MAGICAL, ETHEREAL, UNIQUE, BEAUTIFUL and much more! 🙏🙏🙏
@laurence.MusicAndSights
1er titre du 3e album de Jay Jay johanson, POISON où il traite de toutes les relations toxiques en couple. Et de la solitude, l humiliation où la psychopathie naît.
Morceau sublime avec des instruments classiques, son visage est particulièrement superbe pour sa maigreur...
POISON est l album le plus dense avec de multiples styles et expérimentations fructueuses ❤ de cet artiste de génie. Quel beau break au milieu très trip hop...
@ramonriKo
First time ever listening to this artist and song. OMG!!! Why I haven’t hear this before? This was completely magical!! ❤
@didi6776
До мурашек 2021🥰
@user-wx7yc4dj5f
поддерживаю
@user-po2iv8hx2h
Обажаю эту песню и тебя Джей😍😍😍😍
@user-dg7ed4pv6j
Какая-то магия ,почему так мало просмотров?
@user-fe4tz7oo9p
После видео Ренаты Литвиновой?