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
Need Your Love So Bad
Jill Johnson Lyrics
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Need some one's arms to hold and squeeze me tight
′Cause when the night begins and I'm at an end
That's when I need your love so bad
Need your sweet voice to whisper in my ear
Need your gentle fingertips babe to wipe away my tears
′Cause when the lights are low and it′s time to go
Why don′t you give it up
And bring it all back home to me baby
Write it on a piece of me paper
So it can be read to me
Tell me that you love me
'Cause you′re allmost driving me mad
Oh, because I need, I need your love so bad
Need your sweet voice to help me through the night
You don't have to worry baby
Cause you know everything is gonna be all right
When the lights are low and it′s time to go
That's when I need your love so bad
Why don't you give it up
And bring it all back home to me baby
Write it on a piece of me paper
So it can be read to me
Tell me that you love me
′Cause you′re allmost driving me mad
Oh, because I need, I need your love so bad
Need your sweet lipos to help me through the night
You don't have to worry baby
Cause you know everything is gonna be all right
Listen to my plea bring it to me
Because I need your love so bad
The lyrics of Jill Johnson's "Need Your Love So Bad" express the longing and desperation of someone who seeks love and affection. The opening lines talk about the need for physical closeness and the desire for emotional support. The singer is looking for someone to hold them and be with them when they are at their most vulnerable. The repetition of the phrase "I need your love so bad" suggests that the singer is in a state of emotional crisis and can only be rescued by the love of another.
The second verse talks about the need for communication. The singer needs to hear reassuring words from their loved one and receive comfort from their touch. The line "tell me that you love me" suggests that the singer is uncertain about their loved one's feelings and needs confirmation. The chorus repeats the refrain "Why don't you give it up, and bring it all back home to me, baby." This line emphasizes the singer's desperation and their willingness to forgive any wrongdoings if their loved one would return.
Overall, "Need Your Love So Bad" conveys a sense of helplessness and reliance on another person for emotional stability. The lyrics are simple but effective in showcasing the human need for love and intimacy.
Line by Line Meaning
Need some one's hands to help me through the night
I need someone to be there for me, to support me and guide me through the darkness of the night.
Need some one's arms to hold and squeeze me tight
I need someone to give me a warm and tight embrace, to provide me with comfort and to make me feel loved.
′Cause when the night begins and I'm at an end That's when I need your love so bad
When the night starts and I feel hopeless, that's when I desperately need your love and affection.
Need your sweet voice to whisper in my ear
I long to hear your gentle and soothing voice whispering sweet nothings in my ear, to calm me and fill my heart with joy.
Need your gentle fingertips babe to wipe away my tears
I need someone to wipe my tears away, to show me tenderness and care, to reassure me of their love.
′Cause when the lights are low and it's time to go That's when I need your love so bad
When the world around me gets dark and I'm getting ready to leave, that's when I crave your love and presence, to give me hope and strength.
Why don't you give it up And bring it all back home to me baby Write it on a piece of me paper So it can be read to me Tell me that you love me
Please don't hesitate to come back to me and show me your love. You can write and tell me how much you care, and it will make me feel better.
'Cause you're almost driving me mad Oh, because I need, I need your love so bad
I can't bear the thought of being without you, your absence is affecting me deeply. I'm longing for your love desperately.
You don't have to worry baby Cause you know everything is gonna be all right
Don't worry about anything, my love. Everything will be okay with you by my side.
Listen to my plea bring it to me Because I need your love so bad
My heart cries out to you, begging for your love and affection. Please come and comfort me, because I need your love desperately.
Writer(s): John Jr. Mertis, John William Edward, Mertis John Jr., William Edward John, Mertis John Jr
Contributed by Micah M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
pcdoktertje
O.M.G. Today I was feeling sad and this song made my day better ! Thx and greetz from Maastricht, Netherlands
Linda Björkman
varför finns inte 15 :(
Bill Wilkinson
Sorry, just don't like this cover. Tempo seems all over the place. Vocals too rushed and harsh, trying to "rock" this song up doesn't work for me. Meant to be a slow emotional song, I feel this arrangement has missed the point. Anyway, that's my opinion, having been around with Green and Gary Moores cover. Its good to put your own twist on a cover, but I feel this went too far the wrong way. Disagree if you will, simply my opinion.