Already at the age of 8, Jessy started singing. Since her parents are musicians, a musical career for Jessy was the first logical choice. As her parents were performing with "Willy Sommers" (a well-known Belgian artist) every weekend, he asked Jessy to record a single with him. This single was called "Twee Vrienden" (Two friends) and scored pretty good in the Belgian charts.
About a year and a half later, "Marijn De Valck" (also the top of the Belgian entertainment), who lived in the same town as Jessy, asked her to record a song called "Vang het licht" (catch the light). All the money earned with this song, was donated to the Belgian Federation of Autism. In the meanwhile Jessy's parents started their own band, "Jennifer Band" in which Jessy started singing at the age of 12.
In 1996 Jessy meets The Mackenzie, with whom she produces her first dance-single I am free, which turned out to be a big clubhit. In 1998 they attack the charts again with Love and You got to get up which are slightly different because of the amount of lyrics in the songs.
It is in June of 1998 that Innocence was released, the biggest hit Mackenzie featuring Jessy ever had, selling more than 25 000 copies in Belgium, earning them a golden CD. Being the longest registered song in the charts of 1998, Mackenzie featuring Jessy received the ULTRATOP DANCE CHART AWARD 1998. In September of that same year they release "Falling in love", with this song another golden CD was achieved.
Only 2 months later there is Alive, and in April of 1999 Out of control is released. The same month the album Angel writes history, after only 3 weeks, the album goes straight to number 1, which has never been achieved with any dance-album in Belgium. Angel also won the TMF-award for BEST ALBUM OF 1999. Jessy was also nominated for best female singer and best dance-act.
In August of 1999 The rain is released. The success of the group is enormous so one could see Jessy on national television or in interviews all the time. With the group she does at least 4 shows per weekend. After this busy summer, in December there is Emotions, followed in April of 2000 by Be my lover.
In September 2000 the single For you is released. In December of 2000 Mackenzie released All I need, which scores almost as good as Innocence and Falling in love. And then finally, the last single together with Mackenzie, Walk away, is released in April 2001.
After this really busy period Jessy decides to have a break in her career and to regain fun in performing as a singer. In this period she starts doing guest performances in a coverband called Made In Belgium and she has a lot of fun doing this. After several proposals from all over Europe, she decides to start a new project with Belgian most famous producers Regi Penxten and Filip Vandueren. (The names behind Milk Inc.,Sylver, Flesh & Bones etc.)
The three start working on a new single, for which Jessy wrote the lyrics herself again. The first single Look @ me now is released on vinyl in July 2002 and on CD in August 2002. Look @ me now is released by AGM, the studio and record company where Regi and Filip are doing most of their productions. Together with a total new look and a superb videoclip, the new Jessy starts a new and hopefully even bigger career.
On stage Jessy is one of the few singers in the dance-scene that sings live. During the show she is accompanied by some of the best dancers in Belgium, doing their performance on a choreography by Isabelle Bequest.
Look @ me now was in the Belgian Ultratop charts for more then 20 weeks ! (that's 5 months!) It topped at #8. Because of the big success the successor Enchanted was first delayed with a few months and eventually not released because by that time the UK promotion of Look @ me now started! Performances around Europe (UK, Holland, Spain) were done. For the French market Regardez-Moi was released, a french translation of Look @ me now.
You can find Enchanted on a few compilation CDs and it'll offcourse be included on the forthcoming album!
Beginning of July 2003 marks the latest release of Jessy. Head over heels first chart results (#26 in second week) promise a nice future!
At this moment Jessy, Regi and Filip are working hard on a new album!
How Long
Jessy Lyrics
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'Till we crash and burn
how long how long
to the point of no return
The windmills in my eyes
can't you see that they've stopped turning
it's such a lonely sight
to simmer down the yearning
burning inside
the search for true love brought us here
but the road ahead remains unclear
How long how long
'Till we crash and burn
how long how long
to the point of no return
The lyrics of Jessy's song "How Long" are melancholic and reflect on the duration of a relationship that is evidently not progressing well. She asks how long it would take for the relationship to end in disaster, leaving both partners hurt and heartbroken. The first verse speaks of a failed search for true love which has led to the unstable relationship. The imagery of windmills in her eyes sets the scene for a deserted and desolate place, where there are no longer any signs of activity. The lack of movement in the windmills represents the stagnation and the lack of progress within the relationship. The wind, which once signified hope and promise, is no longer delivering these emotions to the couple.
The chorus of the song is repetitious, highlighting the anxiety and impatience of Jessy as she seeks clarity in her relationship. The use of the phrase 'point of no return' is a reference to the possibility of the relationship reaching a stage beyond repair, at which point the only viable option would be to end it. This phrase adds a layer of foreboding to the lyrics, creating a sense of tension and uncertainty.
In conclusion, Jessy's song "How Long" expresses the frustrations and uncertainties of a tumultuous relationship. The use of vivid imagery and repetition in the lyrics compounds the sense of uncertainty, adding weight to the song's message. Ultimately, the song speaks to those who have experienced similar troubles in their love lives and seek comfort in the knowledge that they are not alone.
Line by Line Meaning
How long how long
Asking a question of how much time has passed or will pass
'Till we crash and burn
Until we experience a total failure or breakdown
how long how long
Repeating the question to emphasize urgency
to the point of no return
Reaching a place or circumstance that cannot be reversed
The windmills in my eyes
The illusions that once gave me hope and direction
can't you see that they've stopped turning
It's become obvious that those illusions were false and have stopped providing guidance
it's such a lonely sight
Being lost and without direction is a lonely and isolating feeling
the wind no longer tries
The external forces that once drove me forward have dissipated
to simmer down the yearning
To ease the intense desire for something more, something meaningful
burning inside
The intense feeling of longing and desire is still present
the search for true love brought us here
Our journey was motivated by the desire to find real and lasting love
but the road ahead remains unclear
We're not sure what comes next or how to move forward
Contributed by Henry Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@diggodie
How long how long
'Till we crash and burn
How long how long
To the point of no return
The windmills in my eyes
Can't you see that they've stopped turning
It's such a lonely sight
The wind no longer tries
To simmer down the yearning
Burning inside
The search for true love brought us here
But the road ahead remains unclear
How long how long
'Till we crash and burn
How long how long
To the point of no return
@annawilliams6382
This is an old song and I just found it last night but am obsessed already
@filipina_teine
i love her and her voice!!!
@roeeturgeman6398
So many memories 😊 still very good song !!! Even 2017
@grambo4436
The Voices Of Eurodance!!!
@cristianobrandao3150
Que saudades❤😢
@barrywebber7443
2023 and still excellent 👍❤️❤️❤️
@SiroOlio
Damn this tune is a classic!! Love it <3
@johnnyhoebeke1113
Best voice in belgium
@egramable
Beautiful girl, beautiful voice.
@trusleuthhound
never heard this track before. amazing. thanks for sharing