He started his first group while still at the Conservatory, called Deliverance. A mix of his gospel-music upbringing with his passion for roots rock such as Elvis and Perkins, the band recorded three albums over the course of 10 years, topping the charts in Germany and reaching #56 on Billboard with 1979's "Leaving LA". Amid financial difficulties, Janz left the group and returned to Canada the next year. He found work doing various projects for commercials and enrolled in Simon Fraser University in '81 to study philosophy. With his passion in life still music, and still determined to make it in the business, he found time to record some demos, playing all the instruments himself. The demos caught the attention of several major labels, and signed to A & M in '84.
His first solo album was a Candian-only release, HIGH STRUNG. It's debut came in mid '85 and was met with critical praise. With production assistance from Lindsay Kidd, it featured cameos from Jim Vallance, Tom Colclough and Robbie King, and no less than four singles were released. The success of "Don't Cry Tonight", "Close My Eyes" and the title track shot the album up the charts. But it was the smash "Go To Pieces", with it's driving rhythms and mixing that showed off Janz's emerging productions skills and truly propelled him, helping earn the songwriter a Juno Award for most promising male vocalist . Recognizing the performer's immense talent, Michael Godin left his post as vice president of A & M Canada to become Janz's manager before the new year.
The bulk of the next album was recorded at Godin's Vancouver studio over the next year. Now with a deal with A&M's division in the US, ELECTRICITY hit the stores in the summer of '87 and again was met with instant critical praise. Produced by Janz with helping hands from the likes of Bob Rock and Mike Fraser in the mixing and featuring the lyrics of Pamela Phillips Oland, the album quickly gained Janz recognition as one of the country's finest new songwriters, as emphasized in the first single "One Night Is All It Takes". As well, "Go To Pieces", the smash single from his debut, was remixed and found it's way onto ELECTRICITY. The driving rhythms and complex mixing of the album showed off Janz's emerging production skills. His gospel roots were also made evident when The Sperling School Choir were brought in to highlight the moving "Believe In Me", the album's last single, which was dedicated to Janz's four kids. Other noteable tracks included "Send Me A Miracle", "Alien", both co-written by his wife, the melodic "Angel" and "I Won't Cry".
RENEGADE ROMANTIC was released in 1990 amidst much anticipation from the critics as well as the public. With Bill Drescher co-producing, most noteable for his work with Rick Springfield and The Bangles, the record" showed a growing maturity in his songwriting. The lead-off single "Every Little Tear" quickly shot up the charts, followed by the raucous "Rocket To My Heart". The added attention earned Janz an opening slot with Melissa Etheridge in his first national tour. The moving "Stand" was the third single, hitting the top 40 in both Canada and the US, followed by the ballad "Hold Me Tender", showing a definite sensitive side to him.
Despite the relative success of the album, Janz was still somehow managing to not live up to A&M's expectations, dropping him from the label at the end of the year. Now without a deal, he spent the next couple of years writing new material in his own BC studio and judging the business from a distance. He was picked up by Attic Records in '92, but before their first collaberation, A&M released PRESENCE, a greatest hits package, to capitalize on his past laurels. Janz's first record for Attic came out shortly thereafter when TRUST hit the stands. Inspired in part by his time spent doing joint missionary work with MuchMusic, the album seemed to contain a new 'awareness' to his music, with a direction less geared to 'pop radio'. The new single "Wind Me Up" gave him exposure on the newly-reforming adult contemporary radio audience, as did "Amazon Rain" and "Call My Personal Angel". But not really sure what to do with Janz and his evidently changing styles, he again found himself without a major deal the very next year.
Paul Janz is currently not recording new material, and seems to have pretty much dropped out of the scene all together. Never making a name for himself touring the world like some others, his reputation came from a deep sense of involvement in his work, writing some of Canada's most complex and diverse material. Always a perfectionist of his craft, Janz has always sat in the control seat. His records have always been spawned from his love of many different types of music, containing thought-provoking lyrics and complex instrument dubs, demonstrating why he's been referred to as one of Canada's best songwriters and most under-rated musicians.
Every Little Tear
Paul Janz Lyrics
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Every little breath you steal
Every one just drives me crazy
Baby, it's the way I feel
I'll do anything you ask me
Everything I'll do for you
'Cause darlin' you're my main attraction
You give me such tenderness
Spend my nights just dreamin' of you
Don't you want me
Say you need me baby
Take my hand
1st chorus
Every little tear you cry
Every little heartache in the night
You know I'll be there for you baby
I can't stop wanting you
Every little hurt you're hiding
Every single one you hold
Every little tear you're crying
Resting in your eyes like gold
Everything's a stimulation
Every little thing you touch
Ooh, you're so intoxicating
You give me such tenderness
I think I love you
Spend my nights just dreamin' of you
Don't you want me
Say you need me baby
Take my hand
2nd chorus
Every little tear you cry
Every little heartache in the night
You know I'll be there for you baby
I can't stop wanting you
Every little tear you cry
Every little heartache in the night
You know I love you too much baby
And I'd rather be there with you
Think about it
You could have everything
Think about it
Can't you see what love can bring
Think about it
Turn around don't walk away
Think about it
I can't stop wanting you
repeat 2nd chorus
The lyrics to Paul Janz's Every Little Tear explore the idea of uncontrollable emotions and the lengths one is willing to go for someone they love. The lyrics are about a person who is overwhelmed by their emotions for their significant other. They are ready to do anything to make them happy, and crave their love in return. The lyrics describe how every little word and breath that their partner takes makes them crazy, and they find them irresistibly captivating. The person yearns for their partner's love and is unable to resist their charm. They think about their partner all the time, spend their nights dreaming of them, and feel like they are in love with them.
The chorus expresses the idea that the person will be there for their partner whenever they need them, and they cannot stop wanting them. The lyrics reassure their partner that they are willing to be there for them during their tough times, patiently helping them through every heartache and tear they shed. They are in love with their partner so much that they would rather be with them than have anything else in the world. They urge their partner to consider the potential that love can bring and not to walk away.
Overall, the lyrics convey the powerful emotions that come with falling in love and how one can feel helpless under their all-consuming passion.
Line by Line Meaning
Every little word you say
Each word you speak is important to me
Every little breath you steal
Even every breath you take makes me intensely aware of you
Every one just drives me crazy
Everything that you do makes me feel like I can't think straight
Baby, it's the way I feel
The emotions you elicit in me are causing this reaction
I'll do anything you ask me
I am willing to go to great lengths to satisfy you
Everything I'll do for you
There's no limit to what I'm willing to do for you
'Cause darlin' you're my main attraction
You are the focus of my attention and the only thing I want
You give me such tenderness
You are gentle and kind to me, which I find irresistible
I think I love you
I am coming to the realization that I am in love with you
Spend my nights just dreamin' of you
When I am not with you, I can only think of you
Don't you want me
Do you desire me as much as I desire you?
Say you need me baby
Confirm that you depend on me and can't live without me
Take my hand
Come with me and let's be together
Every little tear you cry
I am concerned about each and every tear you shed
Every little heartache in the night
Each pain you endure when the night falls, my heart bleeds for you
You know I'll be there for you baby
I promise to be with you through thick and thin
I can't stop wanting you
I desire you so much that I cannot imagine life without you
Every little hurt you're hiding
Every heartache that you keep hidden from the world hurts me too
Every single one you hold
Every pain that you bear alone is not yours to bear, but ours
Every little tear you're crying
Every tear you cry is felt by me
Resting in your eyes like gold
Your teardrops shine like gold in your eyes, making them even more precious to me
Everything's a stimulation
Everything that is connected with you creates excitement in me
Every little thing you touch
Each thing you interact with becomes imbued with a special quality that draws me closer
Ooh, you're so intoxicating
You have a captivating quality that has me under your spell
You know I love you too much baby
I love you so much that it consumes me
And I'd rather be there with you
If it's a choice between being with you or dealing with my own pain, I choose you
Think about it
Take a moment to consider the implications of your actions
You could have everything
You have the power to get whatever you want
Can't you see what love can bring
Love has the potential to bring happiness and fulfillment
Turn around don't walk away
Don't leave without giving love a chance
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: PAUL JANZ
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@jazzguitar2010
Paul Janz is one of those artists that you never really knew about, but when you hear one of his songs, you remember how great the song is.
@unhooked25
It sure is nice to see that there is some good Canadian talent in which Paul Janz sets a prime example. Great Song.
@IamAlwaysRight
God can't believe this unique, fun song doesn't have more views.
@WayneB27
My favourite Paul Janz song. A vastly underated artist IMO.
@justaguy12345
Something about the chorus is just really, really good! I think it's the chord progression. It's awesome!
@babybunnies
He was a great musician. It is hard to believe he went from making it into the mainstream music(he was a strong Christian) to leaving the industry to become a Dr. in theology. I would be great if he came back in the music business again.
@adriana20222
how come he doesn't sing anymore? and this song is so underrated.... I grew up with it and I love it
@rodridley1
What a great piece of music from a very talented guy ! Love it. Thanks so much for posting.
@gibbler1010
I totally forgot about Paul Janz.. he's a great Canadian singer :)
@Lucicsux
Takes me back to a time when most of my loved ones were alive....and the times were so good, thanx for the memories! Cheers