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 Voy a Ser Yo
Kevin Johansen Lyrics
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Quien se canse de tus abrazos, no voy a ser yo
No voy a ser yo, no voy a ser yo
Tengo tiempo y tengo paciencia, y sobre todo
Te tengo dentro de mi existencia de cualquier modo
Y aunque falte tal vez bastante, no voy a ser yo
El que se canse antes, no voy a ser yo
Hay gente que no debería enamorarse
Yo no veo otra salida, no quiero pasar la vida
Sin que la vida pase a través de mí
Quien se esconda de lo que siente, no voy a ser yo
No voy a pisar el freno, no voy a ser yo
El que se ande con más o menos, no voy a ser yo
Hay gente que no debería involucrarse
Con cosas que luego no pueden manejar
Yo no veo otra salida, no quiero pasar la vida
Pisando una piedra y volviéndola a pisar
Si querés un Principe Azulado, no voy a ser yo
Si querés un 'Bangundangunladu', no voy a ser yo
The song "No Voy a Ser Yo" by Kevin Johansen is about his reluctance to give in to a romantic relationship he knows will ultimately lead to heartbreak. The lyrics describe his determination not to be the one to take the first step or become tired of the affection and attention of his lover. He has time and patience, and he has the person he loves within him, but he will not be the one who gives up first.
Johansen acknowledges that some people, including himself, should not fall in love, and some should not commit. He does not see any other way out but not to live life without feeling its fullness. He wants to avoid getting caught up with situations he cannot control, and he does not want to get stuck in one place.
In the final verses, he declares that he is not a blue prince; he cannot be someone he is not. The song ends with a quirky reference to a meaningless sound ("Bangundangunladu"), implying that it is better to be true to oneself than to pretend to be something else just to please someone else.
Line by Line Meaning
El que se quede sin dar el paso, no voy a ser yo
I won't be the one who doesn't take the step forward.
Quien se canse de tus abrazos, no voy a ser yo
I won't be the one who gets tired of your hugs.
No voy a ser yo, no voy a ser yo
I won't be the one.
Tengo tiempo y tengo paciencia, y sobre todo
Te tengo dentro de mi existencia de cualquier modo
Y aunque falte tal vez bastante, no voy a ser yo
I have time and patience, and above all, I have you in my life in some way. Even though it might take a while, I won't be the one who gives up.
El que se canse antes, no voy a ser yo
I won't be the one who gives up first.
Hay gente que no debería enamorarse
Algunos no deberíamos dar el sí
Yo no veo otra salida, no quiero pasar la vida
Sin que la vida pase a través de mí
There are people who shouldn't fall in love, and some of us shouldn't say yes to love. I can't see any other way, I don't want to spend my life without feeling it.
Quien se esconda de lo que siente, no voy a ser yo
I won't be the one who hides their feelings.
No voy a pisar el freno, no voy a ser yo
El que se ande con más o menos, no voy a ser yo
I won't be the one who holds back, and I won't be the one who settles for less.
Hay gente que no debería involucrarse
Con cosas que luego no pueden manejar
Yo no veo otra salida, no quiero pasar la vida
Pisando una piedra y volviéndola a pisar
There are people who shouldn't get involved in things they can't handle later. I can't see any other way, I don't want to spend my life stepping on the same stone over and over again.
Si querés un Principe Azulado, no voy a ser yo
Si querés un 'Bangundangunladu', no voy a ser yo
If you want a Prince Charming or a 'Bangundangunladu,' I won't be that person.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JORGE ABNER DREXLER, JORGE ABNER DREXLER PRADA, KEVIN JOHANSEN, KEVIN ANDREW JOHANSEN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Mariza Calvo
Me encanta Kevin y toda su gente .... Y su música es dulzura para mis oídos 😊💕
Érico Moreira Vasconcellos
Paulinho Moska é um artista fenomenal.Excelente letrista, cantor e instrumentista.Vida longa ao Moska !!!!!
Trío El Gato - J. Carrillo y amigos
Qué tema más chévere, levanta el ánimo; la instrumentación excelente, Kevin es un duro del oficio Un abrazo inmenso desde Bogotá para él y toda la Banda....!
MsPatataki
Una de las canciones de Kevin que mas me gustan!!!
tierna, dulce y divertida!
Ezequiel De Rosa
creo que todas las canciones que hace, por mas tristes que sean, son divertidas... es un campeon este tipo
Claudia Garcia
Dois maravilhosos que amo muito ❣️😍
Felipe Herrera
Está canción te pega justo a la médula, no voy a ser yo...
rodykpo
este tipo es una maestro!! todos los temas son geniales!!
Así Nomás
Kevin un genio, the Nada monstruosos y enormes músicos y siempre un placer escuchar tocar al Zurdo Roizner
sara liliana brailovsky
TEMAZO!!!