Born to an Argentine mother and an American father, he lived most of his childhood in the San Francisco Bay Area, but moved with his family to Buenos Aires at the age of 12.
Johansen made a brief appearance in the local rock scene with the band Instrucción Cívica in the 80s (only album Obediencia Debida in 1985), but went to New York in 1990. There he met and married his Argentine wife, with whom he has a daughter. He played in the CBGB's club for long years, until he created a group, and in 2000 recorded the album with the same name, The Nada, a mix of different Latin sounds with modern pop, funk and rock.
During the same year, and with the new album in his hands, he returned to Argentina, where he currently lives. The album was relatively successful and Kevin and the group went on tour as far as Spain.
By the end of 2002 Johansen recorded Sur o no sur. Again, Kevin surprises with a combination of Latin music, pop, and humour.
During 2003, Kevin became a huge success in Argentina, playing in June at the Gran Rex Theatre, the largest Buenos Aires hall. Again in Spain, he promoted his new album with concerts in Madrid and Barcelona, this time with bigger audiences. He also performed during the MTV Latino awards, from where he continued a concerts tour to Miami, New York, Chicago, Los Angeles and San Francisco prior to the release of the album in United States.
In 2004 he continues with concerts in Mexico, Chile, Belgium and again Spain (now in many different cities) with an even greater response from the people and the media. At the Latino Grammy Awards, Sur o no sur was nominated for "Album of the year", "Song of the year" (La Procesión) and "Best Music Video" (La Procesión).
In between trips, Johansen recorded his third album (relased as Kevin Johansen + The Nada, City Zen, which was well-received both by fans and the media. The cover of his susequent album, Logo, was drawn by cartoonist Liniers.
I Don't Know
Kevin Johansen Lyrics
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When I look in you're eyes / I can see yours in mine
I don't know what to do / To get in touch with you
I just want to be friends / I don't care where it ends...
The lyrics to Kevin Johansen's song "I Don't Know" speak of a feeling of uncertainty and confusion when it comes to reconnecting with someone from one's past. The singer expresses a desire to reconnect with this person - perhaps someone they used to know quite well - but feels at a loss as to how to make it happen. They seem to think that the best first step is to establish a friendship, with no expectations or plans for where that might lead. The lines "When I look in your eyes / I can see yours in mine" suggest a deep connection and sense of familiarity with this person, despite the distance that has seemingly grown between them.
Perhaps what makes these lyrics so relatable is the universal experience of lost connections and the desire to reignite them. So often, we find ourselves wondering what to do or say when we want to reach out to someone from our past but don't want to seem too forward or presumptuous. By admitting this indecision and uncertainty in the lyrics, Johansen taps into a feeling that many of us have experienced at some point.
Line by Line Meaning
I don't know what to say
I am at a loss for words and don't know how to express myself
It's nice to see your face
I am happy to be in your presence and see your appearance
When I look in you're eyes
When I gaze into your eyes
I can see yours in mine
I feel as though we share a strong connection
I don't know what to do
I am uncertain of how to proceed
To get in touch with you
To reach out and communicate with you
I just want to be friends
I am content with having a platonic relationship with you
I don't care where it ends...
I am not concerned about the outcome or potential outcome of our relationship
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