The band took part in KarriereKanonen run by Danish radio station P3 in 2003, and released the EP Elskovspony in November of the same year. In January 2004, the group signed a contract with Copenhagen Records and subsequently released their debut album, Johnny Deluxe on 24 May 2004. The album has been certified platinum for having sold more than 40,000 copies. The group was awarded "Best Danish Debut" at the Zulu Awards in November 2004.
In 2005, the group played more than 100 concerts, including the Grøn Koncert tour, and released their second album, LUXUS, in October 2005. As their debut album, this album has also been certified platinum.
In 2008, Johnny Deluxe released their third album, De knuste hjerters klub.
In 2009, they took part in Dansk Melodi Grand Prix, the Danish national selection for the Eurovision Song Contest.
In the beginning of 2010 drummer Morten Lynggaard and Guitarist Soren Itenov parted with the band and JD signed a deal with the label Black Pelican In August 2010, JD will release a greatest hits album with 8 old hits and 2 new songs. The first single from that album is called Flex and is out June 14. 2010.
Albums
Johnny Deluxe (2004)
LUXUS (2005)
De knuste hjerters klub (2008)
De største af de første (2010)
Singles
"Elskovspony" (EP) (2003)
"Drømmer jeg?" (feat. Anna Nordell) (2004)
"Vi vil ha' mer" (2004)
"Sommeren er forbi" (2005)
"Det du gør" (2005)
"Drenge som mig" (2005)
"En for alle" (2006)
"Så er det sommer" (2008)
"Aldrig" (feat. Szhirley) (2008)
"Sindssyg" (2009)
"Flex" (2010)
"Vild Med Din Veninde" (2011)
Til Verdens ende" (2016)
"Systembolaget" (feat. Mange Schmidt) (2017)
"Er du hos ham nu" (2017)
"Så blir Drenge til mænd" (feat. Emmelie de Forest) (2018)
Joanna
Johnny Deluxe Lyrics
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Der hvor man kan drømme.
Og tag mig med ud i verdens larm der hvor man kan larme. (ÅHHH) Tag mig med!
Tag mig med til Joanna.
Tag mig med, tag mig med, tag mig med.
hvis der hvor man ikke bare skal passe sig selv. (Tag mig med) (tag mig med) (tag mig med).
Tag mig ud på det store hav der hvor man kan svømme.
Og tag mig op i den tynde luft der hvor man kan svæve.(ÅHHH) Tag mig med!
Tag mig med, tag mig med, tag mig med.
hvis der hvor man ikke bare skal passe sig selv. (Åhu) passe sig selv (åhuuuuuu) Tag mig ud i den grønne skov der hvor man kan spire.
Og tag mig med ind til storbyens jag der hvor man kan jage.(ÅHHH) Tag mig med!
Tag mig med til Joanna.
Tag mig med, tag mig med, tag mig med.
hvis der hvor man ikke bare skal passe sig selv. (ÅHHH) Tag mig med!
Tag mig med til Joanna.
Tag mig med, tag mig med, tag mig med.
hvis der hvor man ikke bare skal passe sig selv.
The song "Joanna" by Johnny Deluxe is an invitation to escape the mundane and monotonous routine of life and to go on an adventure where one can dream, make noise, swim, fly, sprout, and hunt. The lyrics paint a picture of a person longing for excitement and stimulation that can only be found beyond their current surroundings. The singer asks to be taken to "Joanna," which is likely a metaphor for a place or a person that represents freedom and thrill.
The chorus repeats the line "tag mig med," which means "take me with you" in Danish, emphasizing the singer's yearning for something new and exciting. The lyrics suggest that Joanna is a place where one does not have to worry about themselves and can let go of their inhibitions. The singer asks to be taken to places where one can do things like swim in the open sea or fly in thin air, highlighting the desire to indulge in thrilling experiences.
Overall, the lyrics of "Joanna" convey a powerful message of the human need for adventure, excitement, and stimulation, and the desire to break free from the mundane aspects of everyday life.
Line by Line Meaning
Tag mig med til dit drømmeland.
Take me to your dreamland.
Der hvor man kan drømme.
Where one can dream.
Og tag mig med ud i verdens larm der hvor man kan larme. (ÅHHH) Tag mig med!
And take me to the noise of the world where one can make noise. (Oh!) Take me with you!
Tag mig med til Joanna.
Take me to Joanna.
Tag mig med, tag mig med, tag mig med.
Take me with you, take me with you, take me with you.
hvis der hvor man ikke bare skal passe sig selv. (Tag mig med) (tag mig med) (tag mig med).
If it's a place where one doesn't just have to look out for oneself. (Take me with you) (take me with you) (take me with you).
Tag mig ud på det store hav der hvor man kan svømme.
Take me out to the vast sea where one can swim.
Og tag mig op i den tynde luft der hvor man kan svæve.(ÅHHH) Tag mig med!
And take me up in the thin air where one can float. (Oh!) Take me with you!
Tag mig med til Joanna.
Take me to Joanna.
Tag mig med, tag mig med, tag mig med.
Take me with you, take me with you, take me with you.
hvis der hvor man ikke bare skal passe sig selv. (Åhu) passe sig selv (åhuuuuuu)
If it's a place where one doesn't just have to look out for oneself. (Oh) look out for oneself (oh)
Tag mig ud i den grønne skov der hvor man kan spire.
Take me out into the green forest where one can grow.
Og tag mig med ind til storbyens jag der hvor man kan jage.(ÅHHH) Tag mig med!
And take me into the hustle and bustle of the city where one can hunt. (Oh!) Take me with you!
Tag mig med til Joanna.
Take me to Joanna.
Tag mig med, tag mig med, tag mig med.
Take me with you, take me with you, take me with you.
hvis der hvor man ikke bare skal passe sig selv. (ÅHHH) Tag mig med!
If it's a place where one doesn't just have to look out for oneself. (Oh!) Take me with you!
Tag mig med til Joanna.
Take me to Joanna.
Tag mig med, tag mig med, tag mig med.
Take me with you, take me with you, take me with you.
hvis der hvor man ikke bare skal passe sig selv.
If it's a place where one doesn't just have to look out for oneself.
Contributed by Sarah I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.