1) Eljon "Johnny" Liebkind is a Finnish musician, who was one of the most p… Read Full Bio ↴1) Eljon "Johnny" Liebkind is a Finnish musician, who was one of the most popular Finnish artists in the 1960s along with Irwin Goodman and Danny.

He began as the drummer of The Sounds and made his solo debut in 1963. His most popular songs include Hymyhuulet (Lucky Lips), Ihana aamu (Kicsit szomorkas) ja Rakastuin sinuun liian helposti (I Could Easily Fall (in Love with You).

2) Johnny is also a hip-hop artist who has released The Sign Me! EP. The song "Push (Remix)" from his EP features Enrique Iglesias and Lil' Wayne.

3) Johnny is a melodic hair metal band led by guitarist Danny De La Rosa who joined Babylon A.D. after the breakup of Johnny. Johnny started out as “The Jets” which was a reformation of the band “Bennie And The Jets”. Vocalist Benjamin LaBarge and bassist Keith Bellino were both from that original lineup. Drummer Rich Carlson who drummed for “Bennie And The Jets” at the very end.

Johnny quickly grabbed the attention of KISS bassist Gene Simmons who was recruiting the band to release their album on “Simmons Records”. Before the album was complete, the band broke up and Danny got the offer to join Babylon A.D.

Ruben
Johnny Lyrics

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Oh no ruben
He stole my baby ruben
Gonna get me another ruben
As good as the other one ruben

She will know
I'm a love old man
She will know

And she will understand

Oh no ruben
He stole a baby ruben
For the law you came right back
Thank god you got my child back

That's alright
Watch the one go by
Yeah child that's alright
Just watch the one go by

Oh no ruben
I got me another ruben
As good as yours ruben
Finer than the other one ruben

She is mine
Yes she is mine all mine
Yes and you will see
That my baby's fine

Oh no ruben
He stole my baby ruben
For the law you came right back
Thank god you got my child back

That's alright
Watch the one go by

Yeah you just watch
Me and my baby pass you by

Overall Meaning

The song Ruben by Johnny is a tale of a man who has lost his loved one to Ruben, but instead of wallowing in sorrow, he decides to move on and find another woman just as good as his previous love. The song expresses his frustration and anger towards Ruben for taking away his baby, but he is also thankful to the law for bringing her back. The lyrics suggest a sense of determination and resilience, as the man believes that he will find someone just as good, if not better than Ruben.

The chorus, "She will know I'm a love old man, and she will understand," emphasizes the idea that his new lover will recognize his worth and appreciate him for who he is. He appears confident that he will find a new love who will make him happy and that his previous loss will not hinder his future relationships. The repetition of "Oh no ruben" and "as good as the other one ruben" throughout the song emphasizes the severity of the situation and the man's determination to move on.

Overall, the song Ruben is a powerful tale of resilience and determination, showcasing the power of moving on when faced with loss or heartbreak.

Line by Line Meaning

Oh no ruben
Expressing discontent towards Ruben

He stole my baby ruben
Ruben took away Johnny's lover

Gonna get me another ruben
Johnny will find a new lover

As good as the other one ruben
Johnny expects his new lover to be as good as the old one

She will know
Johnny's new lover will understand him

I'm a love old man
Johnny is experienced in love

And she will understand
Johnny's new lover will comprehend him

For the law you came right back
The police helped Johnny retrieve his baby from Ruben

Thank god you got my child back
Johnny is relieved and grateful for the return of his lover

That's alright
Johnny is unfazed