Biography
Johnson is from the small town of Ängelholm in the south western part of Sweden, but the surroundings and the media compare her with the biggest stars in the music business. By the age of four, she had decided that she wanted to become an artist. She was highly encouraged by her local choir leader.
She now lives in a hunting lodge in the Western Gothlandic woods of Sweden, but also has a home in Stockholm.
As a 12-year old, she started off as vocalist in a Country & Western band, Tomboola Band, touring in Norway and Denmark. She signed eventually with EMI-Medley in Denmark and recorded an album, produced by top producer Paul Bruun. The title-track, Sugar Tree, became a hit in Denmark. In 1996, she had her first Swedish hit with Kommer tid, kommer vår”, a duet with Jan Johansen.
In 1998, she performed Kärleken är at Melodifestivalen, winning the Swedish finals and going on to represent Sweden in the Eurovision Song Contest. This established Johnson as one of the prime Swedish artists. The success was followed by the hit album När hela världen ser på and a successful tour.
In mid 1999, Johnson went to L.A. to look for material for her second album. At home, she worked with Andreas Carlsson (ASCAP Writer of the Year 2000), who is known for several massive hits, the biggest , so far, being Celine Dion's That's the Way It Is. She also tried out a few local new-comers and the album Daughter of Eve was released in early 2000. It was very well received and Johnson was compared with some of the world's best artists.
In 2000, she received a platinum-record in Denmark for the sound-track Promise To Love from the Danish block-buster, "Eneste Ene". Later that year, Johnson started to collaborate with other songwriters such as Jenny Orenstein, Charlie Stefl, Mary Green [Biem Writer of the Year 2001]. This resulted in her receiving a Publishing contract in Nashville Tennessee. Consequently, in 2002 Johnson's album entitled "Good Girl" came to be with the help of producer Scott Bagget and some of Nashville’s top musicians. This album secured Johnson's artistic sound and style and once again she was extremely well received by the press in their reviews where she was described as an artist of International calibre.
In the Swedish finals of the Eurovision Song Contest 2003 she qualified at fourth place (out of 32 entries) but and her song “Crazy in Love" became a hit and received a great deal of radio play and was followed by a successful tour.
Johnson's collective "Discography" CD was released in late March 2003. It contains the 20 most popular songs since her debut in 1995. This Cd went straight into the sales charts for best selling CDs in Sweden. The single “Crazy in Love” stayed at No 1 in the Swedish Top Charts (Svensktoppen) 12 weeks consecutively and No 2 for 15 weeks. "Discography" sold Gold in Sweden and Johnson also got a Grammy for this album.
The new album "Roots and Wings" was released in November 2003, recorded and produced by Amir Aly in Sweden and by Scott Baggett in Nashville, USA. "Roots and Wings" sold gold in less than two weeks and platinum a few months later. The album "Being who you are" was released in Sweden in late March 2005 and sold gold in only a few weeks. Johnson was the host of the 2005 Swedish finals of the Eurovison Song Contest in Stockholm
Good For You
Jill Johnson Lyrics
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Fountain Blue Hilton
And all about golfing with your prominent friends
You've made it quite clear that you're good for
Millions
That you don't have to care about how much you spend
Now you're telling me you could give me
Any shining piece of jewelry
Any flashy car, and even more
Good for you, but I don't want it
Keep your money in your pocket
You can't buy your way into my life
So hold it, let it be
Good for you, but I don't need it
Take your shallow life and beat it
You may live your life in luxury but you could
Never see
What's good for me
You boast about your mansions at the French Riviera
And you can't stop flashing all your vip cards
You even got a house in the Hollywood Hills
Where every single neighbor seems to be a star
Now you're telling me you could give me
Every fur coat I'm asking for
Any shining piece of jewelry
Any flashy car, and even more
Good for you, but I don't want it
Keep your money in your pocket
You can't buy your way into my life
So hold it, let it be
Good for you, but I don't need it
Take your shallow life and beat it
You may live your life in luxury but you could
Never see
What's good for me!
The song "Good for You" by Jill Johnson is an empowerment anthem that challenges materialism and societal pressure to conform to a luxurious lifestyle. The song targets wealthy individuals who flaunt their wealth and try to impress others with their money. The lyrics are addressed to someone who boasts about their opulent life, including their parties at the Fountain Blue Hilton, their golfing with prominent friends, their mansions at the French Riviera, and their house in the Hollywood Hills. The person in question tries to buy affection by offering expensive gifts like fur coats, jewelry, and flashy cars. However, the singer rejects this approach, stating that money cannot buy happiness or an authentic connection. The chorus repeats the phrase "Good for you, but I don't want it" as a response to the offer.
The lyrics of "Good for You" convey a powerful message about the importance of self-worth, independence, and personal values. The song's protagonist refuses to be swayed by external factors like wealth or fame, and instead chooses to prioritize her own well-being and authenticity. By asserting her boundaries and rejecting the materialistic offer, she sets an example for others who might feel pressured to conform or compromise their values. Overall, "Good for You" is a heartfelt and empowering song that promotes self-love and self-respect.
Line by Line Meaning
You brag about your parties at the Fountain Blue Hilton
You continually boast about your social events at the prestigious hotel, Fountain Blue Hilton.
And all about golfing with your prominent friends
You frequently discuss your golfing experiences with well-known individuals.
You've made it quite clear that you're good for Millions
You have confidently expressed that you are worth millions of dollars.
That you don't have to care about how much you spend
You have a disregard for your expenditure as it does not affect your financial stability.
Now you're telling me you could give me every fur coat I'm asking for
You claim that you have the ability to provide me with any fur coat that I desire.
Any shining piece of jewelry
You assert that you have the capability to acquire any valuable and sparkling jewelry for me.
Any flashy car, and even more
You state that you can even obtain luxurious and eye-catching cars, and beyond.
Good for you, but I don't want it
Although you may have the resources to provide these items, I am not interested in them.
Keep your money in your pocket
You should retain your wealth and not expend it attempting to win my favor.
You can't buy your way into my life
My association with you cannot be purchased through lavish gifts and expenditures.
So hold it, let it be
Please reconsider your actions and allow me to live my life independent of your material offerings.
Take your shallow life and beat it
Your superficial existence does not align with my values and I do not want to associate with you.
You may live your life in luxury but you could never see
You may have an extravagant lifestyle, however, you lack the ability to understand and value fulfilling experiences.
What's good for me!
My personal happiness and fulfillment cannot be purchased, no matter how wealthy you are.
Contributed by Zachary P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@mydalbir
O.... Jill... I have no words no tell you how I feel.
@gelimue1
Wow!