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]
Kate
Jay-Jay Johanson Lyrics
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When you know I'm out on tour
I will be gone for months now
And I've told you before
Just a little patience
And i'll soon be back again
Oh Kate
I have to go now
Yes of course miss you
And it's great to hear your voice
But we're in the middle of soundcheck
I can't speak for all the noise
Just a little patience
And I'll soon be back again
Oh Kate I have to go now
Cause the crowd calls out my name
Oh it's you again
No I just can't speak right now
The pressconference has started
Of course I'd like to be with you
But How
Just a little patience
And i'll soon be back again
Oh Kate I have to go now
Cause the crowd calls out my name
The lyrics of Jay-Jay Johanson's "Kate" tell a story of a musician on tour, struggling to balance his love for his partner "Kate" with his demanding career. The singer describes receiving calls from Kate while on tour, expressing his desire to return to her but also acknowledging the importance of his music career. The chorus emphasizes the singer's need for Kate to be patient with his hectic lifestyle, promising that he will soon be back again.
The second verse reveals that the singer is in the midst of a soundcheck, unable to speak to Kate at that moment. In this moment, the singer seems torn between his love for Kate and his obligation to his fans and the music industry. The bridge of the song portrays the singer getting interrupted by a press conference, further emphasizing the challenges of balancing personal relationships and a demanding career.
Overall, "Kate" portrays the struggle of maintaining a love life while pursuing a demanding profession. It highlights the importance of patience and communication in relationships, especially when one partner's career requires frequent travel and time away from home.
Line by Line Meaning
It's nice of you to call me
Kate is being praised for calling while he is out touring.
When you know I'm out on tour
Kate knows that Jay-Jay is on tour and calls him anyway.
I will be gone for months now
Jay-Jay will be gone for several months for touring.
And I've told you before
Jay-Jay has already informed Kate earlier about his tour.
Just a little patience
Jay-Jay asks Kate to be patient and wait for him.
And i'll soon be back again
Jay-Jay assures Kate that he will return soon.
Oh Kate
Jay-Jay addresses Kate directly.
I have to go now
Jay-Jay has to leave due to his commitment to his performance.
Cause the crowd calls out my name
Jay-Jay's fans are calling out his name, and he has to attend his performance.
Yes of course miss you
Jay-Jay acknowledges that he misses Kate too.
And it's great to hear your voice
Jay-Jay likes hearing Kate's voice but due to noise, he is not able to speak much.
But we're in the middle of soundcheck
Jay-Jay is in the middle of the soundcheck, and he cannot speak much.
I can't speak for all the noise
Jay-Jay makes an excuse that he cannot speak due to the loud noise around him.
Oh it's you again
Jay-Jay is surprised that Kate is calling him again.
No I just can't speak right now
Jay-Jay is not able to speak at the moment.
The pressconference has started
Jay-Jay is in the press conference, and he cannot talk much.
Of course I'd like to be with you
Jay-Jay wants to be with Kate, but his current situation does not allow him to do so.
But How
Jay-Jay is doubtful of how he can be with Kate in spite of his current situation.
Oh Kate I have to go now
Jay-Jay has to leave and attend his performance.
Cause the crowd calls out my name
Jay-Jay has to attend his performance, and his fans are calling out his name.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: COLE PORTER
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