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 Is a Rose
Jill Johnson Lyrics
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but you better not pick it
It only grows when it's on the vine.
A handful of thorns and
you'll know you've missed it
You lose your love
when you say the word "mine".
I wanna live that age old dream.
Come on, baby, let's go together
Let's take the best right now,
Take the best right now.
Love is a rose
but you better not pick it
It only grows when it's on the vine.
A handful of thorns and
you'll know you've missed it
You lose your love
when you say the word "mine".
I wanna go to an old hoe-down
Long ago in a western town.
Pick me up cause my feet are draggin'
Give me a lift and I'll hay your wagon.
Love is a rose
but you better not pick it
It only grows when it's on the vine.
A handful of thorns and
you'll know you've missed it
You lose your love
when you say the word "mine".
I wanna see what's never been seen,
I wanna live that age old dream.
Come on, baby, let's go together
Let's take the best right now,
Love is a rose
but you better not pick it
It only grows when it's on the vine.
A handful of thorns and
you'll know you've missed it
You lose your love
when you say the word "mine".
Love is a rose, love is a rose.
Love is a rose, love is a rose.
The song "Love Is a Rose" by Jill Johnson is about the fragility and preciousness of love. Johnson uses the metaphor of a rose that can only grow and bloom when it's left on the vine. Picking it would only lead to a handful of thorns and missing out on the beauty that it could have become. The lyrics caution the listener against possessiveness and jealousy in relationships, as it can lead to losing the love that was once there.
The chorus repeats the warning against picking the rose and emphasizes the importance of living in the moment with a loved one. The second verse adds a sense of adventure to the song as the singer expresses a desire to experience things that have never been seen and live an age-old dream. The final chorus ends the song on a hopeful note, suggesting that love is still a rose, despite its fragility.
Overall, "Love Is a Rose" is a bittersweet ode to the beauty and fragility of love, with a reminder to cherish it while it lasts.
Line by Line Meaning
Love is a rose
Love is beautiful and delicate like a rose flower.
but you better not pick it
But you cannot force someone to love you, it has to come naturally.
It only grows when it's on the vine.
Love grows and matures with time when it is not rushed or plucked too soon.
A handful of thorns and you'll know you've missed it
If you are not careful, you might lose love due to your own actions, and it will be hard to find it again.
You lose your love when you say the word "mine".
Claiming ownership of someone you love might lead to insecurity, jealousy and ultimately, the end of the relationship.
I wanna see what's never been seen,
I want to experience things in new ways, explore and learn more about myself and love.
I wanna live that age old dream.
I want to fulfill the universal dream of finding true love and living happily ever after.
Come on, baby, let's go together
Let's embark on this journey of love together, supporting each other through the ups and downs.
Let's take the best right now, Take the best right now.
Let's enjoy the present and make the most of the good things in our lives, including our love.
I wanna go to an old hoe-down
I want to experience the joy and fun of traditional gatherings where people dance and have a good time.
Long ago in a western town.
This could refer to a time and place where such events were common and cherished.
Pick me up cause my feet are draggin'
I need someone to support me and lift me up when I am feeling down or tired.
Give me a lift and I'll hay your wagon.
I am willing to reciprocate and support you in return for your kindness and love.
Love is a rose, love is a rose.
Love is a constant reminder of beauty and fragility. It is something to cherish and protect, like a rose.
Writer(s): Neil Young
Contributed by Madelyn E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
jhtenvelde
She is a great beautiful entertainer with a great voice,thank you for posting.
Meto Meto
Beautiful song
Madam Esan Pasaab Chanel
I like this song because good mean
Stefan Frese
please dont stand up