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]
Keep It A Secret
Jay-Jay Johanson Lyrics
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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
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
In "Keep It A Secret" by Jay-Jay Johanson, the artist talks about a woman who is trying to seduce him despite the fact that he is not a single man. The woman is trying to convince him to make this a memorable night and is putting pressure on him to give in to her advances. Johanson is perplexed by the woman's behavior and the audacity of her proposition. He recognizes that he cannot be persuaded to cheat on his partner and is resolute in his decision to remain faithful.
Throughout the song, Johanson repeats the refrain which highlights his confusion at the woman's advances. He wonders what she wants from him and why she thinks that he could be so easily swayed. Ultimately, he decides to keep their encounter a secret, reassuring her that his lips are sealed. The tone of the song is melancholic yet strong-willed, as Johanson refuses to give in to temptation.
"Keep It A Secret" is a powerful commentary on the societal pressures to cheat on one's partner and the expectations placed on individuals to engage in infidelity. Johanson's lyrics are a testament to the strength and resilience of committed relationships and the importance of staying true to oneself and one's partner.
Line by Line Meaning
you know i'm not a single man
I am in a committed relationship.
but anyway you think you can
Regardless, you seem to think you can convince me to do something.
come up to me and make a try
You attempt to persuade me.
by saying make this a night to remember
You want this to be a memorable experience.
what you said to me
I am reflecting on the words you spoke to me.
what you did to me
I am remembering the actions you took towards me.
what you wanted me to do
I am thinking about the things you expected of me.
what you said last night
I am recalling what you said to me during our previous encounter.
when you came up tight
I remember when you approached me intimately.
what was i supposed to do
I am uncertain of how to respond to your advances.
i don't know what made you believe
I am puzzled by why you think I am susceptible to your persuasion.
my simple heart could be so weak
You underestimate the strength of my loyalty and devotion to my partner.
that i could fall for your offence
I cannot be convinced to betray my significant other, no matter how persistent or charming you are.
in saying make this a night to remember
Your attempts to convince me otherwise are futile.
don't worry, don't worry
You have nothing to fear from me.
you know my lips are sealed
I will not spill secrets or engage in anything that could jeopardize my relationship.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ERIK NILS JANSSON, JAY JAY JOHANSSON
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Absolutely supreme! This video has some mild-dark energetics,like in the noir-movies of 60s-70s. Love the voice of Jay Jay,there are no such a big vocal opportunities,but no doubt he has his own colours to express,so emotional!
Kirita Gallois
J’adore ♥️
rufio777
Don't tell your friends about this song, keep it a secret
Андрей Беляев
Tell all your REAL friends about this Song.
hakan akay
bende geçende dinledim ve muhteşem bi şarkı ya yok böyle bi ritim :)
Betty Blue
So nice song...
Mirrorforest Mirror
какие чудные собачки!
Mert
Bu adam bu müzikle gereken ilgiyi hala yakalayamadı
aneximeswestkhan
He is the king
Андрей Беляев
Mistake.He is a God.