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)
Paranoia
Johnny Deluxe Lyrics
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du har en fancy bil et tandpastasmil
bor i et jetsethus med vægge af guld og juvel!
(Chorus)
Drenge som mig
der blir forelsket i piger som dig
er på dybt vand
for du vil ha' guld
er der overhoved håb for mig
og en pige som dig...
(Music)
Jeg pudser din Jaguar
kommer Chlor i din pool
mens du spiller cool
jeg venter til dommedag på dig
hvornår får du øjnene op for miiiiiig!?
(Chorus)
Drenge som mig
der blir forelsket i piger som dig
er på dybt vand
for du vil ha guld
jeg har kun charme
er der overhoved håb for mig
og en pige som dig...
Sig mig li engang hvad tror du egentlig jeg er
jeg vil ha store biler bling bling og blær
så sig mig hvorfor sku jeg ta en lille taber som dig
det kan da godt vær du er sød
men jeg tænder kun på magt og penge og de store brød
Så hvorfor sku jeg ta en lille taber som dig
ja sig mig hvorfor sku jeg ta en lille taber som dig!?
(Chorus)
Drenge som mig
der blir forelsket
i piger som dig
er på dybt vand
for du vil ha guld
men jeg har kun charme
er der overhoved håb
(Chorus)
Drenge som mig!
der blr forelsket
i piger som dig
er på dybt vand
for du vil ha guld
men jeg har kun charme
er der overhovedet håb for mig
og en pige som dig!
Drenge som mig
piger som dig
lalalala
og en pige som diig
drenge som mig
piger som dig
lalalala
og en pige som dig!
som dig!
som dig!
som dig!
The song Paranoia by Johnny Deluxe is about a guy who is infatuated with a girl who lives in luxury (sus og dus). He describes her fancy car, perfect teeth (tandpastasmil), and her house with walls made of gold and jewels. The singer knows he doesn't have much to offer in terms of wealth, and compares himself to other guys who might have more money but lack character. He's afraid that he's not good enough for her, but he is persistent and keeps trying to impress her by cleaning her Jaguar or adding chlorine to her pool. The chorus is an affirmation of his fear that he's not good enough for her because she only wants guys with money, and he only has charm. The song ends with the girl expressing her preference for guys with power and money, leaving the singer feeling like a loser.
The lyrics of the song reflect the desire to maintain a luxurious lifestyle and the struggle of the singer to fit in. The song uses a lot of imagery to describe the girl's lavish life and how the singer feels out of place in it. The chorus, in particular, highlights the focus of society on wealth and status, and how it can be a barrier to those who don't have it. The singer's emotions are relatable, especially to young people who feel like they don't measure up. The song's message is that it's not enough to have charm, morality or personality if you don't have wealth, power, and status.
Line by Line Meaning
Du lever i sus og dus
You live a life of luxury and abundance
du har en fancy bil et tandpastasmil
You have a fancy car and a perfect smile
bor i et jetsethus med vægge af guld og juvel!
You live in a luxurious mansion with gold and jewel walls
(Chorus)
Refrain
Drenge som mig
Boys like me
der blir forelsket i piger som dig
who fall in love with girls like you
er på dybt vand
are in deep water
for du vil ha' guld
because you want gold
jeg har kun charme
I only have charm
er der overhoved håb for mig
is there even any hope for me
og en pige som dig...
and a girl like you...
(Music)
Instrumental
Jeg pudser din Jaguar
I shine your Jaguar
kommer Chlor i din pool
I add chlorine to your pool
mens du spiller cool
while you play it cool
jeg venter til dommedag på dig
I wait for doomsday for you
hvornår får du øjnene op for miiiiiig!?
when will you see me!?
Sig mig li engang hvad tror du egentlig jeg er
Tell me once, what do you actually think I am
jeg vil ha store biler bling bling og blær
I want big cars, bling bling and flashiness
så sig mig hvorfor sku jeg ta en lille taber som dig
so why should I choose a little loser like you
det kan da godt vær du er sød
you may be sweet
men jeg tænder kun på magt og penge og de store brød
but I'm only attracted to power, money and big bread
ja sig mig hvorfor sku jeg ta en lille taber som dig!?
so why should I choose a little loser like you!?
(Chorus)
Refrain
Drenge som mig
Boys like me
der blir forelsket
who fall in love
i piger som dig
with girls like you
er på dybt vand
are in deep water
for du vil ha guld
because you want gold
men jeg har kun charme
but I only have charm
er der overhoved håb
is there even any hope
(Chorus)
Refrain
Drenge som mig!
Boys like me!
der blr forelsket
who fall in love
i piger som dig
with girls like you
er på dybt vand
are in deep water
for du vil ha guld
because you want gold
men jeg har kun charme
but I only have charm
er der overhovedet håb for mig
is there even any hope for me
og en pige som dig!
and a girl like you!
Drenge som mig
Boys like me
piger som dig
Girls like you
lalalala
Refrain
og en pige som diig
and a girl like you
drenge som mig
boys like me
piger som dig
girls like you
lalalala
Refrain
og en pige som dig!
and a girl like you!
som dig!
like you!
som dig!
like you!
som dig!
like you!
Contributed by Emma S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.