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1. Artist: The Johnnys						
2. Song title: Butterfly (Salas / Gutierrez Remix)
3. Contributing writers: David Johnny, Veronica Johnny copyright 2018
4. Publishing company: Veronica Johnny & David Johnny
5. Lyrics:

So many rules I can’t abide
So many things still to try
Born on Earth now watch me fly
‘Cuz you can run but

You can not hide (from what’s inside)
You can not hide
You can not hide (from what’s inside)
You can not hide
You can not hide (from what’s inside)
You can not hide
You can not hide (from what’s inside)
You can not hide

So many stars in the sky
So many chances floating high
Deck is stacked now watch me try
‘Cuz you can run but

You can not hide (from what’s inside)
You can not hide
You can not hide (from what’s inside)
You can not hide
You can not hide (from what’s inside)
You can not hide
You can not hide (from what’s inside)
You can not hide

Close your eyes
Trust your wings, little butterfly
Close your eyes
Trust your wings, little butterfly

No sure thing, that’s just fine
Don’t care whether time is on our side
Gas, grass, pass, there’s no free ride
And you can run but

You can not hide (from what’s inside)
You can not hide
You can not hide (from what’s inside)
You can not hide
You can not hide (from what’s inside)
You can not hide
You can not hide (from what’s inside)
You can not hide

Butterfly (Salas / Gutierrez Remix) - The Johnnys

1. Artist: The Johnnys
2. Song title: Frog In A Pot (Salas / Gutierrez Remix)
3. Contributing writers: David Johnny, Veronica Johnny
4. Publishing company: Veronica Johnny & David Johnny
5. Lyrics:

Ashes to ashes, stardust to dust
Hope convenience doesn’t kill us
I’d rather boom, boom, boom than bust

It’s getting hot (hot, hot, hot)
It’s getting hot (hot, hot, hot)
It’s getting hot, hot, hot, so hot
Don’t wanna feel like a frog in a pot

Sleeping is so easy, dreaming’s not enough
Skywalker, play your drum
I’d rather boom, boom, boom than bust

Islands made of plastic, rivers slick with oil
Stranger winds are blowing
Don’t lay my feathers low

It’s getting hot (hot, hot, hot)
It’s getting hot (hot, hot, hot)
It’s getting hot, hot, hot, so hot
Don’t wanna feel like a frog in a pot

It’s getting hot (hot, hot, hot)
It’s getting hot (hot, hot, hot)
It’s getting hot, hot, hot, so hot
Don’t wanna feel like a frog in a pot

Foolish folly, fortune’s foil
Weird science, beakers boil
All right

Ashes to ashes, stardust to dust
Hope convenience doesn’t kill us
I’d rather boom, boom, boom than bust

Mercury is rising, sink or take a stand
Unplug me from the system
Take me to the land, yeah

It’s getting hot

Salas / Gutierrez Remixes

Frog in a Pot (Salas / Gutierrez Remix)

The multi-award nominated group, The Johnnys, known for their high-energy performances, now feature an expanded sound with the addition of a second lead guitarist and two backing vocalists, and a setlist punctuated with funk and blues alongside its traditional hard rock anthems.

A highlight is the band's new single, Nisakihtan Kiya Kisoskatowin, a reimagined version of I'm Lovin' Your Heat from their 2013 release Rock, sung entirely in Cree. The song was recently produced as a collaboration between The Johnnys and the NWT Metis Nation's Cree Language Program.

"It's been a goal of mine to learn Cree, my mother's first language, and with the Cree Language Program we're trying to open the door for people, myself included, to learn the language through song," says lead vocalist Veronica Johnny. "To be playing this song with the band, singing in Cree; it's a dream come true."

"Nisakihtan Kiya Kisoskatowin" (pronounced Nee-sah-gee-tan Key-ya Key-so-skah-toe-win)      ᓂᓵᑭᐦᑕᐣ ᑭᔭ ᑭᓱᐢᑲᑐᐃᐧᐣ

Nisakihtan = I love    Kiya = You    Kisoskatowin = (Your) Heat

Nisakihtan Kiya Kisoskatowin ᓂᓵᑭᐦᑕᐣ ᑭᔭ ᑭᓱᐢᑲᑐᐃᐧᐣ

These are two songs from our upcoming album "Nehiyaw Nikamonak: Oyoyowin ohci Nanaskomowin" (Cree Songs: Howls for Gratitude). All 14 songs from the album will be available for free on June 21st.

02 — Nisakihtan Kiya Kisoskatowin — The Johnnys

Your Girl by The Johnnys addresses the crisis of missing and murdered indigenous women & girls in Canada (MMIW)and is directed at those who don’t think it’s a significant issue or a human rights issue.

Lyrics:
From highway 97, to the shores of Thunder Bay
From the small towns on the east coast, to Montréal, Saguenay
From the hamlets of the northland, to the downtown eastside scene
Sudbury, Winnipeg, Medicine Hat, & all points in between
While you worry ‘bout your profits, line the pockets of your friends
A thousand sisters disappear in the night, like smoke upon the wind

But what if it was your girl, what if it was your mom
What if it was your girl, would we still have to sing this song?

A lone wolf spooks politicians, in their comfy cozy lair
The spies all get more power,   & we’re not supposed to care
Say it’s a crisis for the nation, when 2 soldiers lay on ice
But a thousand sisters fall prey in the dark - you look away without thinking twice

What if it was your girl, what if it was your mom
What if it was your girl, would we still have to sing this song?
What if it was your girl, what if it was your wife
What if it was your girl, would there be more worth to her life?

Hey-oh, no more - Hey-oh, no more
Hey-oh, no more - Hey-oh, no more
Hey-oh, no more - Hey-oh, no more
Hey-oh, no more - Hey-oh, no more
Hey-oh, no more - Hey-oh, no more
Hey-oh, no more - Hey-oh, no more

Your Girl CD Cover art called "Honour Our Sisters" by Jay Soule 
www.chippewar.com

Your Girl CD Graphic Design by Inti Amaterasu 
Inti.Amaterasu@gmail.com

Thank you for singing with us Girls Rock Camp Toronto!
www.girlsrocktoronto.org/

Your Girl

Your Girl by The Johnnys

From highway ninety-seven
To the shores of Thunder Bay
From the small towns on the East Coast
To Montréal, Saguenay

From the hamlets of the northland
To the Downtown Eastside scene
Sudbury, Winnipeg, Medicine Hat
And all points in between

While you worry ‘bout your profits
Line the pockets of your friends
A thousand sisters disappear in the night
Like smoke upon the wind

What if it was your girl
What if it was your mom
What if it was your girl
Would we still have to sing this song?

A lone wolf spooks politicians
In their comfy cozy lair
The spies all get more power
And we’re not supposed to care

Say it’s a crisis for the nation
When two soldiers lay on ice
But a thousand sisters fall prey in the dark
You look away without thinking twice

What if it was your girl
What if it was your mom
What if it was your girl
Would we still have to sing this song?

What if it was your girl
What if it was your wife
What if it was your girl
Would there be more worth to her life?

What if it was your girl
What if it was your mom
What if it was your girl
Would we still have to sing this song?

What if it was your girl
What if it was your wife
What if it was your girl
Would there be more worth to her life?

Hey oh, no more
Hey oh, no more
Hey oh, no more
Hey oh, no more
Hey oh, no more
Hey oh, no more

Leathers & Feathers

Your Girl by The Johnnys

1. Artist: The Johnnys
2. Song Title: Nisakihtan Kiya Kisoskatowin
3. Contributing Writers: David Johnny, Veronica Johnny
4. Publishing Company: Veronica Johnny & David Johnny
5. Lyrics:

Nikawacin
Nikawacin ohci kayâs
Nikawacin
Nikawacin maka ekwa

Nisakihtan
Kiya kisoskatowin
Nisakihtan
Kiya kisoskatowin

Namoya
Namoya miyosin ka nakatohk
Namoya 
Miyosin ka nakatohk,  maka ekwa

Nisakihtan
Kiya kisoskatowin
Nisakihtan
Kiya kisoskatowin

Saskah iskotew astam, pekiskewin,  
Nitayan kocawakanis kitayawaw mitos
Saskah iskotew astam, pekiskewin,  
Nitayan kocawakanis kitayawaw mitos

Metoni 
metoni meweyihtam kawapamiht 
metoni 
meweyihtam kawapamiht,  ekwa maka

Nisakihtan
Kiya kisoskatowin
Nisakihtan
Kiya kisoskatowin
Nisakihtan
Kiya kisoskatowin
Nisakihtan
Kiya kisoskatowin

Saskah iskotew astam, pekiskewin,  
Nitayan kocawakanis kitayawaw mitos
Saskah iskotew astam, pekiskewin,  
Nitayan kocawakanis kitayawaw mitos

Wahwā!

6. LRC (timestamp) data:

7. Duration: 3:22

8. ISRC: CADP21500001

Nisakihtan Kiya Kisoskatowin by The Johnnys is a reimagined version of I'm Lovin' Your Heat from their 2013 release ROCK, sung entirely in Cree. The song was produced as a collaboration between The Johnnys and the NWT Métis Nation's Cree Language Program in 2015. Nisakihtan Kiya Kisoskatowin is part of an all-Cree Compilation CD called Nehiyaw Nikamonak: Oyoyowin ohci Nanaskomowin (Howls of Gratitude). The project involved the work of Elders, youth, talented musicians, artists, and performers who came together to support Cree language revitalization through music.

*Pronounced: Nee-sah-gee-tan Key-ya Key-so-skah-toe-win
*Translation: Nisakihtan = I love; Kiya = You; Kisoskatowin = (Your) Heat

TITLE: Nisakihtan Kiya Kisoskatowin by The Johnnys
Copyright Veronica Johnny & David Johnny 2014 (SOCAN)
CREDITS:
Nikamon mīna pīkiskwewina ohci (Music and lyrics from) Veronica Johnny mīna David Johnny
Nehiyawewin pīkiskwewina ohci (Cree lyrics from) Mary Cardinal
Sipwehamahk mīna onikamowak ohci (lead vocals and backing vocals) Veronica Johnny
Tēwēhikan mīna onikamowak ohci (drums, percussion, backing vocals) Dave Johnny
Kitocikan mīna onikamowak ohci (Lead guitar, rhythm guitar, backing vocals from) Tim Stokes-Rees
Onikamowak ohci (Singing from) Britney Jones mīna Valentina Morelli
Kihtewenikamohk-kitocikan ohci (bass-guitar from) Oriana Barbato
Itehikewin mīna kaskihcikewin ohci (Produced and mastered from Veronica Johnny, David Johnny mīna Tim Stokes-Rees
Recorded &amp; Engineered by Tim Stokes-Rees, TSR Studio
Final mix &amp; Mastered Ron Skinner, Heading North Studio

NEHIYAWEWIN:
Nikawacin
Nikawacin ohci kayâs
Nikawacin
Nikawacin maka ekwa
Nisakihtan kiya kisoskatowin

Namoya
Namoya miyosin ka nakatohk
Namoya
miyosin ka nakatohk, maka ekwa
Chorus
Saskah iskotew astam, pekiskewin,
nitayan kocawakanis kitayawaw mitos

Metoni
metoni meweyihtam kawapamiht
metoni
meweyihtam kawapamiht - ekwa maka
Wahwā!

ĀKAYĀSIMOWIN:
It’s been so cold
It’s been so cold for so long
It’s been so cold
It’s been so cold but now
I’m loving your heat
Wrong
It’s been so wrong
Wrong
It’s been so wrong, but now
I’m loving your heat
Come light a fire, speak,
I got the matches, you’ve got the tree
He’s very happy to see me
He’s very happy to see me, because now
I’m loving your heat
Holy!

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Website: http://www.thejohnnys.com
Contact: thejohnnysrock@gmail.com

Leathers and Feathers

Nisakihtan Kiya Kisoskatowin

The Johnnys, a multi-award nominated group known for their high-energy performances, now feature an expanded sound with the addition of a second lead guitarist and two backing vocalists, and a set list punctuated with funk and blues alongside its traditional hard rock anthems.

Veronica Johnny - a First Nations artist of Cree & Dene heritage - is the lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist of The Johnnys, a high-energy rock’n’roll band she founded with drummer and husband Dave Johnny.  

In their trademark leather and sunglasses, power duo Veronica and Dave Johnny have blazed trail through the national music scene with their rowdy, rocking anthems – a mix of catchy riffs, cheeky lyrics and up-tempo grooves – since meeting in 2002.

They’ve played across Canada, been featured on TV and film and shared stages with such music luminaries as Geordie Johnson (Big Sugar), Bif Naked, Stevie Salas, Bruce Cockburn, Jonny Lang, Keith Secola, Crystal Shawanda and Kinnie Starr.

The Johnnys brought the house down at the Hard Rock Café in Toronto in 2013 with the release of their third album ROCK, which pays tribute to varied musical influences while honouring their connection with the land. 

“When writing the single “ROCK” we took descriptive elements of molten rock and rock'n'roll and applied them to a powerful female force,” says Veronica. “The song is about Mother Earth and how strong she is.”

ROCK garnered nominations for Best Rock CD & Best Group or Duo at the 2013 Aboriginal People’s Choice Music Awards with “Time to Shine” reaching #2 on the National Aboriginal Music Countdown Charts.

Splitting their time between Toronto and Manitoulin Island, The Johnnys have been influenced by the earthy rhythms of rural living, shaping ideas they want to express regarding culture, politics and the environment. 

“It’s inspired us to focus more on natural elements and traditional First Nations cultural themes in our songwriting and lifestyle,” says Veronica, also a traditional hand drummer and singer. 

Their previous two independently released albums (Louder Faster More Fun, 2010 and I Like It A Lot, 2007) have received a combined six nominations for various national music awards.

The Johnnys also facilitate music and inspirational workshops for schools, festivals, organizations and individuals, with particular emphasis on artist promotion, rock music and inspiring creativity and passion for music in youth.

They perform live as both a two-piece act and full band backed by lead guitar, bass and backing vocalists, based out of Toronto, Ontario.


“Arbor Live favorites The Johnnys return to the show with a live performance on episode 7 of season 3.” And on the “Best of Arbor Live” episode 13 -  Arbor Live TV, 2012
” 
“They stay true to their album name Louder Faster More Fun” NXNE review in Xtra! 2011

“... enduring live sets, an incredibly sexy front-woman, and the music that confines you to keep the record playing track after track.” Indie Seen, Echo Weekly, 2011

“Real, rebellious, swaggering rock and roll. Makes you want to #*@% or fight. Or #*@%. Then fight. Then #*@%again.” Sled Island Festival, 2010

“The Johnnys were clearly a crowd favorite!” GO! Music Festival, 2009

“…it’s The Johnnys that deliver elements of freedom, satire & swagger in their music… you feel a shameless sense of rebellion…” Harmony Rice, Spirit Magazine, 2008

“Just when I thought I’d never get another fix of Ramones rock’n’roll, along came The Johnnys and I knew that the spirit of rock’n’roll wasn’t dead.” Keven Kanten, 2008

 “Raging hard out of the Great White North, The Johnnys come at us like a runaway freight train with a sound that has been likened to Joan Jett meets The Donnas…” 
CD Review by Jamison Mahto, Indigenous in the News, 2007


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