I Wanna Be Like Johnny C
Loveninjas Lyrics
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Every minute of the day
Second to no one
A voice that shock my body
You sing and girls go naughty
I wanna be like you Johnny
I wouldn't care If I could stop pretend (to be like Johnny)
Second to no one
My songs are weak and sleazy
I give it a try, but it sounds so cheesy
You make it look so easy!
That attitude, I want it so bad
I'm so pathetic when I try (to look like Johnny)
My mother says I'll never know what it's like
(to be you Johnny)
Second to no one
I want a taste of Johnny
I wanna sing I wanna speed I wanna breathe like you Johhny
I wanna be like Johnny!
The lyrics to Loveninjas's song "I Wanna Be Like Johnny C" are filled with a longing and admiration for the titular character of Johnny C. The singer in the song indicates that they pray every day, but it is not for religious reasons - rather, it seems to be for the chance to be like Johnny. This is further emphasized by the line "Second to no one", which suggests that the singer believes Johnny to be the ultimate example to follow. Johnny's voice has a physical effect on the singer, causing them to feel a shock through their body. Furthermore, Johnny's singing apparently has a powerful effect on girls, making them "go naughty". From the singer's perspective, becoming like Johnny is the ultimate goal - so much so that they claim they would kill their friends without a second thought just to be like him.
The second verse of the song furthers the idea that the singer sees Johnny as the epitome of cool. They express jealousy and dissatisfaction with their own music, saying that their songs are "weak and sleazy" and that they're unable to replicate the effortless cool that Johnny exudes. The singer feels that Johnny makes it all look so easy, and they want to achieve that kind of effortless cool for themselves. The line "That attitude, I want it so bad" makes it clear that the singer isn't just admiring Johnny's musical talent - they want to embody his whole persona, including his attitude and demeanor. Despite their desires, however, the singer feels "pathetic" when they try to emulate Johnny, and their mother tells them they'll never be able to truly be like him.
Line by Line Meaning
It's not religion though I pray
Although it may seem like I am overly devoted, my admiration for Johnny C is not based on religious beliefs.
Every minute of the day
I am constantly thinking about Johnny C and trying to emulate his ways.
Second to no one
Johnny C is the best and I aspire to be just like him, surpassing everyone else.
A voice that shock my body
Johnny C's voice has a physical impact on me, causing a reaction that demonstrates my infatuation with him.
You sing and girls go naughty
Johnny C's voice is so alluring that it causes girls to be attracted to him in a sexual way.
I wanna be like you Johnny
There is nothing I want more than to become Johnny C's identical twin, adopting his mannerisms, style, and success.
Without a thought I'd kill my friends (to be like Johnny)
My obsession with Johnny C is so intense that I would do anything to be like him, even if it means hurting those closest to me.
I wouldn't care If I could stop pretend (to be like Johnny)
If I could transform into Johnny C, I would stop pretending to be someone I am not and embrace my new identity wholeheartedly.
My songs are weak and sleazy
Compared to Johnny C's masterpieces, my own songs are inferior, lacking quality and class.
I give it a try, but it sounds so cheesy
Despite my attempts to imitate Johnny C, my own performances inevitably come across as cheesy and unconvincing.
You make it look so easy!
Johnny C's natural talent is so impressive that he makes the difficult task of songwriting and performing seem effortless.
That attitude, I want it so bad
Not only do I admire Johnny C's musical abilities, but I also covet his confidence and cool demeanor.
I'm so pathetic when I try (to look like Johnny)
Despite my best efforts, I am unable to replicate Johnny C's appearance or mannerisms, which makes me feel foolish and inadequate.
My mother says I'll never know what it's like (to be you Johnny)
Even those closest to me acknowledge that becoming Johnny C is an unattainable goal, and they encourage me to focus on my own strengths instead of comparing myself to others.
I want a taste of Johnny
I desire to experience Johnny C's lifestyle and success, to gain a taste of the fame and fortune that comes along with being a beloved musician.
I wanna sing I wanna speed I wanna breathe like you Johhny
I yearn to embody all aspects of Johnny C's life, from his singing voice to his fast-paced lifestyle, in order to become just like him.
I wanna be like Johnny!
Above all else, I aspire to be Johnny C's doppelgänger, adopting his identity and becoming a mirror image of him in every way possible.
Contributed by Chloe S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
birdonawi
para algunos sonará tonto. pero conoci esta banda ESTA SEMANA y me esta partiendo la cabeza/madre/capocha!
f426b
If you can take a closer look at the shrine thingy, they are all sketches of JTHM. Also, the song is called "I want to be like Johnny C." That's the character's name. And, the line "I killed my friends to be like Johnny" is pretty indicative of JTHM. No, Johnny didn't sing anything, but in the comics he briefly dated a girl named Devi who was intially interested in him because of the way he spoke to her.
VAN
johnny cash, and this band is awesome.
f426b
He's singing about JTHM. Johnny the Homicidal Maniac. It's a comic book by Jhonen Vasquez (the creator of Invader Zim).
STHLM HUNTERS
nope
Al Santi
que chingon!!! jonny chingan!!!!!!
cedrickkkk
I can't blame him for wanting to be like Jarvis Cocker.
otahak
Since 2008 <3
UncleFizzmo
And at one point Reverend Meat implied that there had been another girl that Johnny can't remember. I think he said something like, "It disturbs me that you do not remember the girl who gave me to you. What you did to her in her room. What she did to you." Or something like that.
Ilona Sporrel
ahaaa. Ok that makes a lot of sense. Thanks!