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
SAY SOMETHING
Jill Johnson Lyrics
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I am over here
Looking at you
You are over there
Watching me too
Both painting pictures of
Of how we'll kiss and f***
So what we gon' do
Tell me why we're standing here
The moment's passion's all so clear
You got my mind blown
And baby, I'm ready to go
But uh...
If it's worth your while
Say something, say something
If it's worth your while
Say something good to me
Hey, hey, hey, hey, hey
If it's worth your while
Do something good to me
(Let's make it)
Hot as you can stand it
Something like volcanic
You and me seems organic
Just like the stars and planets
Yeah, we are
So what you gon' do
(What you gon' do, what you gon' do)
Tell me why we're still in here
There's nothing for us to fear
I could tell with my eyes closed
Now baby, I'm ready to go
But uh...
If it's worth your while
Say something, say something
If it's worth your while
Say something good to me
Hey, hey, hey, hey, hey
If it's worth your while
Do something good to me
If it's worth your while
Say something, say something
If it's worth your while
Say something good to me baby
Hey, hey, hey, hey, hey
If it's worth your while
Do something good to me
Everytime I fall through
Want me to speak on the word or two
It's the D-O-double-G
And I do it so lovingly
Diggin this track by the Neptunes
Babygirl, follow me to the rest room
Now get buck wild
Shhh, don't make a sound
I'll take you, lay you down
Make your body go round and round
Do you want me to?
Don't say you wont
I know you do
Most girls play shy
It wont hurt until you give it a try
I know you like my smile
Dig my style, big the bow-wow
But uh...
If it's worth your while
Say something, say something
If it's worth your while
Say something good to me
Hey, hey, hey, hey, hey
If it's worth your while
Do something good to me
If it's worth your while
Say something, say something
If it's worth your while
Say something good to me
Hey, hey, hey, hey, hey
If it's worth your while
Do something good to me
Do something good to me
The song "Say Something" by Mariah Carey featuring Snoop Dogg is a sensual R&B track about two people who are clearly attracted to each other, but neither of them is making the first move. The lyrics suggest that they are both imagining what it would be like to be physical with each other, but they are waiting for one of them to break the tension and take the lead. The chorus of the song emphasizes that if the attraction is strong enough and worth pursuing, then they should both be open and speak up about their desires.
The verses are split between Carey and Snoop Dogg, with Carey describing the chemistry between them and how ready she is to take the next step, while Snoop plays up his stereotypical ladies' man persona and encourages Carey to be more bold. The overall message of the song is that it's better to take a risk and pursue love or attraction, rather than always wondering what could have been.
The song is musically driven by a steady beat and bass line, with subtle synth and piano parts adding to the seductive mood. The chorus features a repeated vocal hook and harmonies, while the verses are more conversational and rhythmic.
Line by Line Meaning
say somethin'
Jill Johnson is encouraging someone to speak up
I am over here
Jill Johnson is physically distant from the person she's addressing
Looking at you
Despite the distance, Jill Johnson is still making eye contact with the person
You are over there
The person Jill Johnson is addressing is similarly distant from her
Watching me too
Despite the distance, the person Jill Johnson is addressing is still making eye contact with her
Both painting pictures of
Jill Johnson and the person she's addressing are both imagining a romantic encounter
Of how we'll kiss and f***
The vivid imagination includes explicit sexual activity
So what we gon' do
Jill Johnson wants to know what actions they should take next
(So what you gon' do, what you gon' do)
Repeating the previous line for emphasis
Tell me why we're standing here
Jill Johnson is questioning why they're not taking action
The moment's passion's all so clear
Despite the hesitation, the desire is palpable
You got my mind blown
The other person has made a strong impression on Jill Johnson
And baby, I'm ready to go
Jill Johnson is eager to take action
But uh...
Jill Johnson pauses to indicate uncertainty or hesitation
If it's worth your while
Jill Johnson wants to make sure that the other person is equally interested
Say something, say something
Jill Johnson is encouraging the other person to express their feelings
If it's worth your while
Repeating the previous line for emphasis
Say something good to me
Jill Johnson wants to hear positive affirmation of their mutual desire
Hey, hey, hey, hey, hey
Vocals to add emphasis to the mood and tone of the song
Do something good to me
Jill Johnson wants the other person to initiate physical contact or some other action
(Let's make it)
Jill Johnson is adding some explicit direction for the next action to take
Hot as you can stand it
Jill Johnson wants a passionate encounter
Something like volcanic
Further emphasizing the intense, passionate nature of the encounter
You and me seems organic
Jill Johnson feels a natural connection with the other person
Just like the stars and planets
This connection is compared to cosmic forces
Yeah, we are
Jill Johnson affirms the natural connection between them
Do you want me to?
Snoop Dogg is proposing an action to the person he's addressing
Don't say you wont
Snoop Dogg is encouraging the person to be honest about their desires
I know you do
Snoop Dogg is confident in the other person's interest
Most girls play shy
Snoop Dogg is aware that many people try to hide their desires
It wont hurt until you give it a try
Snoop Dogg is encouraging the other person to take a chance and see what happens
I know you like my smile
Snoop Dogg is aware that he's attractive to the other person
Dig my style, big the bow-wow
Snoop Dogg is confident in his own appeal
Say something good to me baby
Snoop Dogg wants positive affirmations of mutual desire
Do something good to me
Repeating a previous line for emphasis
Writer(s): Liz Rose, Lisa Carver, Jill Johnson
Contributed by Matthew M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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