1. Yohanna (real name Jóhann… Read Full Bio ↴There are three artists named Yohanna;
1. Yohanna (real name Jóhanna Guðrún Jónsdóttir) was born on 16 October 1990 in Copenhagen Denmark, but was raised in Hafnarfjörður, Iceland. She was the runner-up in the 2009 Eurovision Song Contest.
At the age of eight, Yohanna was talent-spotted by singing teacher María Björk and offered a place at her performing arts school. The following year – 1999 – she recorded her first album (at the age of nine). It was released in 2000 and obtained great success in her adopted country, so much so it was followed by a second album in 2001 and a third, comprising popular Christmas carols, in 2003.
After a planned break to allow her voice to mature, her comeback album as an adult entitled Butterflies and Elvis was released in Iceland in early 2008 (a re-release across Europe is planned). It is a collaboration between Yohanna, British songwriter Lee Horrocks and sound engineer Thomas Yezzi.
In 2009, Yohanna was approached by songwriter Óskar Páll Sveinsson to perform his entry for the Eurovision Song Contest. The Icelandic public voted Is It True? through to the first semi-final in Moscow on 12th May 2009, in which she qualified for the final by finishing in first place (174 points). In the final, held on 16th May, Yohanna finished as runner-up (218 points) behind Norway (387 points), whose song was pre-contest favourite and winner of the second semi-final.
Since 2008's Butterflies and Elvis, Yohanna has released all tracks and performed under the name “Yohanna” as it is reported that “Jóhanna” was likely to be mispronounced in countries outside her homeland, an issue as her commercial appeal widens.
2. Yohanna is a Toronto based singer/songwriter. Her songs have been recorded by Harlow, Long John Baldry & Boiling Point, among others. Her latest album, Strange Life, is set to be released in July of 2009.
3. Yohanna Febrianti is an Indonesian pop singer. She rose her fame as the finalist of the first season of The X Factor Indonesia on 2013.
Sample music and contact info can be found on her official website http://musicbyyo.com.
Lose Myself
Yohanna Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
Your mother doesn't like me
I hate the way you comb your hair
Your best friend is a loser
You never bring me coffee
Hey this is where the story ends
Cause I don't wanna lose myself
But you making me head that way
My friend say you're a user
You act like you're millionaire
Sorry would have been nice
Conversation over
And this is where the story ends
Cause I don't wanna lose myself
But you making me feel that way
Oh I don't wanna lose myself
But you making me head that way
Don't wanna lose myself...
Don't wanna lose myself
In Yohanna's song Lose Myself, the lyrics reveal a relationship which has reached a breaking point. The first verse has the singer listing off all the things that they find wrong with their partner - from their mother's disapproval to the small things like the way they comb their hair or not bringing coffee. The chorus makes it clear that even with all these flaws, the singer doesn't want to lose themselves in the relationship. They are aware of the negative impact their partner is having on them, and they do not want to become someone they are not. However, in the second verse, the singer acknowledges that their partner is making them feel that way, and it seems as though the relationship must come to an end.
The lyrics in Lose Myself are a poignant commentary on the struggles we face in relationships. While we may find ourselves in love with someone who is flawed, it is important to maintain our own sense of self. The lines "Cause I don't wanna lose myself, but you making me head that way" show that the singer is struggling to find balance in the relationship. They are willing to let it go to preserve their own identity. These lyrics are a reminder of the importance of self-love and not allowing someone else to change who we are.
Line by Line Meaning
Flowers would have been nice
I expected a small gesture of love and appreciation from you, which could have been something as simple as flowers.
Your mother doesn't like me
Your mother dislikes me for some reason, which makes me feel uneasy in your family circle.
I hate the way you comb your hair
Your appearance, especially the way you comb your hair, bothers me and adds to the reasons why our relationship is struggling.
Your best friend is a loser
I don't appreciate your choice of friends, and your best friend is a negative influence on you and our relationship.
You never bring me coffee
You don't seem to care about doing small things for me, like bringing me coffee, which shows a lack of effort in making our relationship work.
Hey this is where the story ends
This is the point where I've had enough and I'm ready to end our relationship.
Cause I don't wanna lose myself
I value my identity and self-respect too much, and I don't want to lose them in a relationship that isn't worth the effort.
But you making me head that way
However, you make me feel like I'm losing myself and my sense of worth, which makes it difficult to walk away.
You're normal as a monday
You're completely average and unremarkable, which leaves me feeling unfulfilled and unexcited about our relationship.
My friend say you're a user
My friends have warned me that you're using me for your own benefit or pleasure, which makes me doubt your intentions and our relationship's sincerity.
You act like you're millionaire
You pretend to be richer than you are, which comes across as superficial and fake, adding to the reasons why I can't trust you.
Sorry would have been nice
An apology from you could have helped our relationship, but you don't seem to think anything is wrong or that you need to apologize.
Conversation over
I don't want to talk to you anymore about our relationship, as I feel it's hopeless and pointless.
Oh I don't wanna lose myself
I'm reiterating that I don't want to compromise my self-respect or identity in a relationship that isn't worth it.
Don't wanna lose myself...
I'm emphasizing again that my sense of self is more important than being in a toxic or unfulfilling relationship.
Contributed by Aiden V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Videos by Yohanna.de
Just a small question especially to all Icelandic visitors here (of course also to all others): I would like to know who are the other musicians who participate alongside Yohanna in the video. It would be very nice to get this long-sought information on this way :)
geimfar
The drummer is Gulli Briem. He's a drummer for the band Mezzoforte (owners of the world famous 'Garden Party' seen here: watch?v=gmSDTutGyIw#t=2m36s )
He's also the father of famous actress Anita Briem ( search IMDB dot com ). The Contrabass is played by Johann Asmundsson, bassplayer of Mezzoforte, take a look at this: watch?v=Uc4oPqmCbFA ...wicked!! :-)
Im not sure who is whistling, who the percussionist is nor the guitar player....or the girl singing.. X-D