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.
No Seas Insegura
Kevin Johansen Lyrics
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No seas insegura, eso dejámelo a mí
Hombres con armadura abundan por aquí
No seas tan celosa, no hay ninguna como vos
Además te ves preciosa cuando el celoso soy yo
Y para qué te vas a ocultar, si noy hay nada para disfrazar
No seas caradura, yo ví cómo te miró
Chapa sin cerradura fue lo que te prometió
Y para qué te vas a complicar, si no hay nada para explicar
No seas tan segura, eso dejámelo a mí...
The lyrics to Kevin Johansen's "No Seas Insegura" seem to criticize some of the contradictions that exist within masculinity in regards to how they treat women. The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "No seas insegura, eso dejámelo a mí" meaning "Don't be insecure, leave that to me." The song goes on to say that there are plenty of men with armor, or a tough exterior, that surround them, but that the woman in question should not be so jealous or insecure because there is none like her. It implies that the man singing the song is the only one that truly understands and appreciates her, and that she should not be ashamed or hide herself because there is nothing to hide or be insecure about.
However, the song also shows that the man has done things to make the woman feel insecure, such as promising her an open-door policy to his life but then chiding her for being too curious. The song is telling the woman that he should be the one to worry about her insecurities, and that she should not let other men's lack of understanding or appreciation for her make her feel less than what she is. In this sense, the song is empowering to women who may struggle with feeling insecure in relationships or dealing with the contradicting behavior of some men.
Overall, "No Seas Insegura" is a poignant commentary on the insecurities that can be present in relationships due to societal norms and the contradictions that exist within masculinity. The song encourages women to be confident in themselves and not let the men in their lives dictate their self-worth or how they feel about themselves.
Line by Line Meaning
Contradicciones masculinas habidas -y por haber-
There are countless masculine contradictions
No seas insegura, eso dejámelo a mí
Don't be insecure, let me handle that
Hombres con armadura abundan por aquí
Men with armor are plentiful around here
No seas tan celosa, no hay ninguna como vos
Don't be so jealous, there's no one like you
Además te ves preciosa cuando el celoso soy yo
Plus, you look beautiful when I'm the jealous one
Y para qué te vas a ocultar, si noy hay nada para disfrazar
And why hide if there's nothing to conceal?
No seas caradura, yo ví cómo te miró
Don't be cheeky, I saw how you looked
Chapa sin cerradura fue lo que te prometió
I promised you an unlocked door
Y para qué te vas a complicar, si no hay nada para explicar
And why make things complicated if there's nothing to explain?
No seas tan segura, eso dejámelo a mí...
Don't be so sure, let me handle that...
Contributed by Grace R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Natulia
Letra: :)
No seas insegura, eso dejámelo a mí
Hombres con armadura abundan por aquí
No seas tan celosa, no hay ninguna como vos
Además te ves preciosa cuando el celoso soy yo
Y para qué te vas a ocultar, si noy hay nada para disfrazar
No seas caradura, yo ví cómo te miró
Chapa sin cerradura fue lo que te prometió
Y para qué te vas a complicar, si no hay nada para explicar
No seas tan segura, eso dejámelo a mí.
Mag Luva
Mi hermano me puso esta canción; porque sabe cómo soy, y lo difícil que ha sido para mí compartir con alguien el amor... De verdad, esta canción es universal para cualquier mujer. A mí me enterneció hasta las lágrimas, más porque me la dedicó mi querido hermano.
Simplemente Mar
Me gusta el ritmo lento, la serenidad de esta canción, es como mecerse en una ola y sentir el cuerpo flotando.
La voz de Kevin es el murmullo del mar. Muy bonito, escasa letra, pero su brevedad es buena, porque dan ganas de volver a escucharla una y otra vez.
Simplemente Mar
Gracias, me encanta escribir y cantar, son mis pasiones.
vomitodeterciopelo
+Mar “Mar de Fondo” García Treviño hermosas palabras muy visual tu descripción :D
Oscar De la O
+Mar García Treviño “Mar de Fondo” que buena sensibilidad tienes! lo que describes creo que es por que esta en 3/4 y para mi es el ritmo natural del cuerpo, ademas de la brevedad la letra y el ritmo la hacen de esas canciones que son como infinitas puedes escucharla una y otra vez, sin que se note el principio ni el fin.
Natulia
Letra: :)
No seas insegura, eso dejámelo a mí
Hombres con armadura abundan por aquí
No seas tan celosa, no hay ninguna como vos
Además te ves preciosa cuando el celoso soy yo
Y para qué te vas a ocultar, si noy hay nada para disfrazar
No seas caradura, yo ví cómo te miró
Chapa sin cerradura fue lo que te prometió
Y para qué te vas a complicar, si no hay nada para explicar
No seas tan segura, eso dejámelo a mí.
Eulalia Kori Lino Beltran
♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ Kevin!!! Puede un hombre sobre la tierra igualar su genio y su forma de tocarnos con cada una de sus canciones... Pues si lo hay, él es uno de los más intensos sin lugar a dudas.
Maya Ruiz
Su voz me lleva a otro lugar, bien lejos de todo y me hace sentir tan bien.
Gracias Kevin.
Kevin Davison
Maya Ruiz De nada :v
Kevin Guamán
Jajajaja