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
Something I Can't Do
Jill Johnson Lyrics
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In the lyrics of Jill Johnson's song "Something I Can't Do," the singer expresses a deep sense of longing and vulnerability as she reflects on the importance of her partner in her life. The lyrics begin by highlighting the contrast between the partner's focus on their work and ambitions while seemingly underestimating the singer's indispensable role in their life. The singer, on the other hand, vividly recalls the intimate moments she shared with her partner, such as witnessing their child's milestones and teaching them important values like saying prayers before bed. These experiences underscore the emotional depth of their bond, with the singer realizing the weight of her contributions to their family dynamic.
As the song unfolds, the singer conveys a poignant plea for mutual commitment and shared responsibility in their relationship. The repeated refrain of "I thought when we said forever, it meant we do it all together" emphasizes the singer's yearning for a partnership built on unity and cooperation. She longs for her partner to not only acknowledge her efforts but also actively participate in nurturing their family unit. The singer's expression of vulnerability and emotional dependence on her partner underscores the profound impact their presence has on her life and well-being.
The lyrics also reveal the singer's frustration and longing for meaningful communication with her partner. Despite her efforts to convey her feelings and engage in dialogue, she finds it challenging to have a meaningful conversation without her partner's active involvement. This struggle to connect on a deeper level highlights the emotional distance that has crept into their relationship, leaving the singer yearning for the closeness and understanding that comes with true communication. The repeated references to the difficulty of functioning and making decisions "without you" further underscore the singer's sense of incompleteness in the absence of her partner's engagement.
In the poignant conclusion of the song, the singer reiterates the central theme of dependency and emotional interconnection with her partner. The declaration that "it's something I can't do without you" encapsulates the singer's profound emotional need for her partner's presence and active participation in their relationship. The repeated plea for her partner to embrace their shared commitment and family unit reflects the singer's desire for a harmonious and mutually supportive partnership. Through the evocative lyrics and heartfelt delivery of the song, Jill Johnson conveys a message of love, vulnerability, and the essential nature of emotional connection in sustaining a meaningful relationship.
Lyrics © Royalty Network, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Bluewater Music Corp.
Written by: ROXIE DEAN, JILL JOHNSON, LIZ ROSE
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