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]
Colder
Jay-Jay Johanson Lyrics
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She said I want you no more
Over your shoulder
And out through that door
She's turning colder
And I'm growing unsure
Nobody told her
I've been through this before
Ever since the day
She said these words to me
I've had a hard time
Thinking logically
All I asked was
Why can't you please explain
For whatever reason
You left me in this pain
I just can't stand you anymore
She said to me
I really did appreciate
Her honesty
Even though it's not
My habit to intrude
I'm gonna find out
Who's sleeping next to you
Beginning of the Page
Keep it a secret
You know I'm not a single man
But anyway you think you can
Come up to me and make a try
By saying make this a night to remember
What you said to me
What you did to me
What you wanted me to do
What you said last night
When you came up tight
What was I supposed to do
I don't know what made you believe
My simple heart could be so weak
That I could fall for your offence
In saying make this a night to remember
What you said to me
What you did to me
What you wanted me to do
What you said last night
When you came up tight
What was I supposed to do
Don't worry, don't worry
You know my lips are sealed
The lyrics to Jay-Jay Johanson's song "Colder" depict a painful breakup between two individuals. The song is an introspective look at the emotions one goes through during a breakup, especially when it's unexpected. The first verse sees the singer reeling from the shock of their partner leaving them, saying "She said it's over, She said I want you no more, Over your shoulder, And out through that door." As the song progresses, the singer finds it hard to come to terms with the breakup, and says "She's turning colder, And I'm growing unsure, Nobody told her, I've been through this before."
The chorus of the song talks about the singer trying to make sense of everything that's happened, and says "I just can't stand you anymore, She said to me, I really did appreciate, Her honesty, Even though it's not, My habit to intrude, I'm gonna find out, Who's sleeping next to you." The second verse sees the singer trying to move on from the breakup, but still struggling with the pain it has caused, and says "Ever since the day, She said these words to me, I've had a hard time, Thinking logically, All I asked was, Why can't you please explain, For whatever reason, You left me in this pain."
Overall, "Colder" is a poignant song that explores the different emotions that come with a breakup - from shock and disbelief to anger and heartache.
Line by Line Meaning
She said it's over
The singer's partner has ended their relationship.
She said I want you no more
The partner has made it clear that they no longer have any desire for the singer.
Over your shoulder
The partner is leaving and looking back at the singer as they walk out the door.
And out through that door
The partner has left the room or building and the artist is now alone.
She's turning colder
The partner's attitude towards the artist has become more distant and unfeeling.
And I'm growing unsure
The singer is becoming uncertain of their own feelings and the future of the relationship.
Nobody told her
The singer is frustrated that the partner didn't take into account the singer's past experiences with breakups.
I've been through this before
The artist has dealt with previous breakups and is starting to feel exhausted by the repetition of the experience.
All I asked was
The artist is expressing frustration that they can't get a clear explanation for the breakup.
Why can't you please explain
The artist is seeking honest and direct communication from the partner.
For whatever reason
The singer is open to hearing any explanation, no matter how difficult.
You left me in this pain
The artist is struggling with the emotional pain caused by the breakup and feels abandoned by the partner.
Don't worry, don't worry
The singer is reassuring the partner that they won't reveal any secrets.
You know my lips are sealed
The singer is emphasizing their loyalty to the partner and their commitment to keeping confidential information private.
Contributed by Alice D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.