This one is Mishka Frith.… Read Full Bio ↴There is more than one band called Mishka.
This one is Mishka Frith. Like his older sister, singer/songwriter Heather Nova (born Heather Frith), pop-reggae singer Mishka grew up at sea, traveling from island to island in the West Indies on his Canadian mother and Bermudian father's sailboat, where he received most of his education and listened to whatever music he could. When his parents returned to Canada, he completed school and returned to the Caribbean, eventually becoming a competitive windsurfer and representing Bermuda at international meets. In the meantime, he had also taken up songwriting, and he chanced to meet and impress Creation Records head Alan McGee with his vocal ability in late 1996; with prodding from Nova, Mishka was signed to a record contract the following year. His eponymous debut album, a mix of pop, reggae, soul, and singer/songwriter folk-rock, was released in 1999.
The other Mishka is from Ireland, currently living in America. Fronted by Lauren Norton. They have one EP - 47 Varieties Of Hindsight. Myspace: www.myspace.com/mihskamusik
Johannah
Mishka Lyrics
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Oh, Johannah, na, na, na
I come to you girl in the middle of the night
Yes, I come to you girl 'cause you make me feel alright
You could bring me down to earth when I'm higher than a kite
So I come to you girl, only hoping that you might
Let me in through your window
'Cause you know I've got to go
Yeah, you know I've got to go, oh oh
I've gotta go, I've gotta go
I've gotta go
I've gotta go, I've gotta go
I've gotta go
Oh, Johannah, na, na, na
Oh, Johannah, na, na, na
You paint the pictures of what's going on inside
You draw me to you like the moons draws the tide
Yeah, it seems so natural, whenever we collide
Let me in through your window
Let me in through your window
'Cause I need a little warmin'
Baby, hold me till the mornin'
When I've gotta go, I've gotta go
I've gotta go, yeah
I've gotta go, I've gotta go
I've gotta go
Way out on the ocean
Over the horizon
Oh, Johannah, na, na, na
Oh, Johannah, na, na, na
Oh, when the time arrives, I hold you tight
I just can't let go
Yeah, when the time arrives, I hold on tight
'Cause I can't let go
Way out on the ocean
Way out on the ocean
Oh, Johannah, na, na, na
Oh, Johannah, na, na, na
The song "Johannah" by Mishka is about a person seeking comfort and solace from a lover named Johannah. The singer in the song comes to Johannah in the middle of the night for reassurance when he is feeling lost or unsettled. The lyrics suggest that Johannah is someone who can bring him back down to earth when he is feeling "higher than a kite." He wants to be let into her life through her window, symbolizing his desire to be let into her heart.
As the song progresses, it becomes clear that the two have a natural connection and bond together, like the moon and tide. When it's time for him to go, he holds onto her tightly, not wanting to let go. Despite this connection, the lyrics also suggest that their time together is limited or fleeting. The singer notes that he has to go, which creates a sense of urgency.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh, Johannah, na, na, na
The singer is addressing someone named Johannah and repeating her name rhythmically.
I come to you girl in the middle of the night
The singer visits Johannah during late hours when most people are asleep.
Yes, I come to you girl 'cause you make me feel alright
The singer is drawn to Johannah because she brings him joy and comfort.
You could bring me down to earth when I'm higher than a kite
Johannah grounds the singer when he is too enthusiastic or excited about something.
So I come to you girl, only hoping that you might
Despite not knowing if Johannah wants to see him, the singer visits her anyway.
Let me in through your window
The singer is asking Johannah to allow him to enter her home secretly.
'Cause you know I've got to go
The singer has a set departure time and has to leave.
You paint the pictures of what's going on inside
Johannah has a way of expressing her innermost thoughts and feelings through art.
You draw me to you like the moons draws the tide
Just as the moon affects the tide, Johannah has an irresistible pull on the singer.
Yeah, it seems so natural, whenever we collide
When they are together, the singer feels like everything falls into place and feels effortless.
Let me in through your window
The singer repeats his request to enter Johannah's home through her window.
'Cause I need a little warmin'
The singer is cold and seeks warmth, both literally and figuratively.
Baby, hold me till the mornin'
The singer desires comfort from Johannah until daybreak when he has to leave.
When I've gotta go, I've gotta go
The singer reminds himself and Johannah that he has to leave soon.
Way out on the ocean
The singer thinks about being on the water and far away from Johannah.
Over the horizon
The singer visualizes the point where the sky and the sea appear to meet in the distance.
Oh, Johannah, na, na, na
The chorus is repeated, signaling the end of the song and the singer's farewell to Johannah.
Oh, when the time arrives, I hold you tight
The singer embraces Johannah before he leaves her.
I just can't let go
Despite knowing that he has to leave, the singer doesn't want to let go of Johannah.
Way out on the ocean
The singer again thinks about being at sea, far away from Johannah.
Oh, Johannah, na, na, na
The song ends with the singer saying goodbye to Johannah one last time.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: MISHKA FRITH
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