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
Love Ain't Nothin'
Jill Johnson Lyrics
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In Jill Johnson's song "Love Ain't Nothin'", the lyrics explore the essence of love and its significance in one's life. The song depicts love as a profound and transformative experience.
The first verse suggests that love is more than just a fleeting moment; it is a passionate encounter that leaves a lasting impact. The line "Love ain't nothin' but a long night's kiss" portrays love as an intense and intimate connection, capable of stirring deep emotions. However, the lyrics also acknowledge that love can be elusive and fleeting, as encapsulated by the line "Love ain't nothin' but a thing you'll miss." This highlights the sentimental value of love and how it can be something we long for even when it's gone.
The chorus reinforces the idea that love is not an easy accomplishment. It describes love as a gamble, with phrases like "shot in the dark" and "cry in the night." Love is portrayed as a roller coaster of emotions, with trembling beginnings and uncertain endings. Despite the difficulties, the lyrics emphasize that giving up on love is not an option, as indicated by the line "It's somethin' I said I'd never do." This suggests a willingness to fight for love despite the challenges.
The second verse introduces a more positive perspective on love. It describes love as a beautiful dream, something extraordinary and beyond comparison. The lyrics convey the idea that love, when experienced authentically, can be life-changing. However, it also stresses that love is something that needs to be held onto, implying that it can slip away if not cherished and nurtured.
The final verse talks about the powerful nature of love. It depicts love as a touch that can transcend time and words, communicating emotions without needing to be explicitly expressed. The line "Love ain't nothin' but it says so much" suggests that love has its own language, one that speaks volumes in the simplest gestures. The verse further reinforces the importance of holding on to love, indicating that it is meaningless without being with the person who makes it truly worthwhile.
Overall, Jill Johnson's "Love Ain't Nothin'" portrays love as a complex and multifaceted experience that can bring both joy and pain. The lyrics convey the longing and desire to find true, meaningful love and emphasize the importance of cherishing and fighting for that love.
Line by Line Meaning
Love ain't nothin'
Love is not meaningless or insignificant
But a long nights kiss
It is a passionate and intense experience
But a thing you'll miss
It is something you will long for and feel nostalgic about
It's always somethin'
Love always holds importance and significance
You wanna hold on to
You want to keep and cherish love in your life
Love ain't nothin'
Love is not unimportant or insignificant
If it ain't with you
If love is not shared with you, it loses its value
It's a shot in the dark
Love is uncertain and unpredictable
It's a cry in the night
Love can bring emotional pain and sadness
It's shiver at the start
Love can evoke feelings of excitement and anticipation
And a tremble in the end
Love can create vulnerability and uncertainty
When we give up the fight
When we stop resisting love and surrender to it
It's somethin' I said I'd never do
Love is something that the singer previously claimed to avoid
Love ain't nothin'
Love is not insignificant or meaningless
But a beautiful dream
Love is a wonderful and enchanting experience
Love ain't nothin'
Love is not worthless or unimportant
Like I've ever seen
It is unlike anything the artist has witnessed before
But it's always somethin'
Love is always significant and valuable
I wanna hold on to
The singer desires to keep and cherish love in their life
Love ain't nothin'
Love is not insignificant or unimportant
If it ain't with you
If love is not shared with the person being addressed, it loses its worth
Love ain't nothin'
Love is not meaningless or unimportant
But a midnight touch
Love is an intimate and sensuous connection
Love ain't nothin'
Love is not insignificant or valueless
But it says so much
It expresses deep emotions and sentiments
It's always somethin'
Love is always meaningful and important
I wanna hold on to
The singer desires to keep and cherish love in their life
Love ain't nothin'
Love is not worthless or insignificant
If it ain't with you
If love is not shared with the person being addressed, it loses its value
Lyrics © OLE MEDIA MANAGEMENT LP, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Bluewater Music Corp.
Written by: JILL JOHNSON, LIZ ROSE, BRUCE WALLACE
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Tina Elezovic
Love this song!