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.
Timing
Kevin Johansen Lyrics
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If you want to be afraid, just be afraid
If you want to go back home, just go back home
If you want to comb your hair, just comb your hair
If you want to be alone, just be alone
If you want to watch the sea, just watch the sea
But do it now, timing is the answer
Do it now, timing is the answer to success
If you want to give a kiss, just give a kiss
If you want to fall in love, just fall in love
If you want to never know, just never know
If you want to throw a fit, just throw a fit
If you want to give a show, just give a show
But do it now, timing is the answer, to success
I suppose, I suppose
And if you want to woah, woah!
Just weoh, woah oh!
If you want to tralala!
Just tralala!
If you want to booh hooh!
Just booh hooh hooh!
And if you want to salama, salama
Just salama, salama!
But do it now, don't doubt
Timing is the answer
And if you don't know where to go
And if you don't know what to say
And if you don't know what to do
Just do it now
Ahhh, just do it now
Timing is the answer to success!
In "Timing", Kevin Johansen appears to be encouraging his listeners to act on their desires and live life with purpose: "If you want to be afraid, just be afraid... If you want to fall in love, just fall in love..." He emphasizes the importance of timing, saying "do it now, timing is the answer to success" throughout the song. The lyrics seem to suggest that we should not hesitate or waste time dwelling on doubt or indecision. He even encourages silliness or frivolity with lines like "If you want to woah, woah!... If you want to tralala!" suggesting that maybe acting on even our most nonsensical desires is still better than not acting at all.
Johansen's lyrics can be interpreted as a reminder that life is short and it's important to seize the moment when we can. He encourages listeners to take action and not be afraid to pursue their desires. The repetition of the line "timing is the answer to success" suggests that taking action at the right moment can be the key to achieving what we want in life, whether it's love, happiness or success.
Line by Line Meaning
If you want to be afraid, just be afraid
If you feel scared or worried, don't hold back your feelings, just feel the fear.
If you want to go back home, just go back home
If you miss your home or feel like going back, don't hesitate, just go back home.
If you want to comb your hair, just comb your hair
If you feel like untangling your hair, don't delay, just do it right away.
If you want to be alone, just be alone
If you prefer solitude and want to spend some time alone, don't hesitate, just be by yourself.
If you want to watch the sea, just watch the sea
If you want to enjoy the scenic beauty of the ocean, don't wait for anyone, just go and watch the sea.
But do it now, timing is the answer
Procrastination is not the solution. To succeed, you need to act now and seize the moment.
Do it now, timing is the answer to success
Taking action now and proper timing is the key to achieving success.
If you want to give a kiss, just give a kiss
If you feel like kissing someone you love, don't wait any longer, just go ahead and give them a kiss.
If you want to fall in love, just fall in love
If you have strong feelings for someone, don't hold back, just let yourself fall in love with them.
If you want to never know, just never know
If you don't want to find out something, don't bother trying to know, just let it go and move on.
If you want to throw a fit, just throw a fit
If you feel like expressing your anger or frustration, don't contain yourself, just let it out.
If you want to give a show, just give a show
If you want to show off your talent or impress others, don't be shy, just go ahead and give them a performance.
I suppose, I suppose
Probably, that's what I think.
And if you want to woah, woah!
If you want to express excitement or enthusiasm, let it out with a woah!
Just weoh, woah oh!
Just sing out loud and express your emotions with a woah oh!
If you want to tralala!
If you want to hum or sing a tune, just do it and tralala!
Just tralala!
Just enjoy humming or singing a tune and tralala!
If you want to booh hooh!
If you feel like crying, don't hold back, just go ahead and booh hooh!
Just booh hooh hooh!
Just let your emotions flow and cry out loud with a booh hooh hooh!
And if you want to salama, salama
If you want to greet someone or say goodbye, just do it with a salama, salama.
But do it now, don't doubt
Don't hesitate or doubt yourself, just take action now and do what you want to do.
And if you don't know where to go
If you are unsure of your destination or confused about your future plans.
And if you don't know what to say
If you are lost for words or unable to express yourself.
And if you don't know what to do
If you are uncertain about your decisions or don't know what course of action to take.
Just do it now
Stop overthinking and take action right now.
Timing is the answer to success!
By understanding the importance of timing and taking timely action, you can achieve success.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: KEVIN ANDREW JOHANSEN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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If you want to be afraid, just be afraid
If you want to go back home, just go back home
If you want to comb your hair, just comb your hair
If you want to be alone, just be alone
If you want to watch the sea, just watch the sea
But do it now, timing is the answer
Do it now, timing is the answer to success
If you want to give a kiss, just give a kiss
If you want to fall in love, just fall in love
If you want to never know, just never know
If you want to throw a fit, just throw a fit
If you want to give a show, just give a show
But do it now, timing is the answer, to success
I suppose, I suppose
And if you want to woah, woah!
Just weoh, woah oh!
If you want to tralala!
Just tralala!
If you want to booh hooh!
Just booh hooh hooh!
And if you want to salama, salama
Just salama, salama!
But do it now, don't doubt
Timing is the answer
And if you don't know where to go
And if you don't know what to say
And if you don't know what to do
Just do it now
Ahhh, just do it now
Timing is the answer to success!
@andr0ider469
I listened to this song a few days in a row than I asked my girlfriend to marry me (because just do it now). Now we are happily married and this tune just comes to my mind and makes me smile from time to time...
@zer0thwitch
Event Wise ♡
@user-dm1fn1nj5o
Thank you for making it. This is such a good song
@consistentinconsistency3867
My best friend showed me this song while we were on Mdma at 5 am during the summer.
We played it on repeat in my car after leaving a club.
He ended up committing suicide a few months later.
He was a genius, the nicest human being ever, and an ivy league student. Rest in peace.
@gulyasadam2934
May his soul rest in peace. Timing is the answer.
@HermesSonofZeus
This is one of my favorite songs of all time.
@uu8217
So underrated/underviewed it's insane
@nicecandycan4452
Zamanlama herseydir❤❤❤
@chileangirl007
Buena música, con excelente letra
@veraginovic
So good