Joji is a Japanese-Australian musician, singer, songwriter, and former YouTube personality. He's known for blending different music genres, including R&B, hip-hop, and lo-fi, and his introspective and emotional lyrics.
1) Why do you have to act so nice? This ain’t televised.
This phrase means that there is no need to act overly polite or friendly when no one is watching, like on a TV show. It's okay to be more relaxed and natural in private settings without feeling the need to impress others.
2) What do you know about blood?
Blood is a special liquid that flows through our body and helps keep us alive. It carries oxygen and nutrients to our organs and tissues and helps fight off infections. Blood is made up of red and white cells, and plasma.
3) Time is going slow and I don’t mind.
Time is passing slowly, but it's okay.
4) And now I’m sad and I’m a mess.
Right now, I feel very unhappy and everything seems to be going wrong. I am not in a good state and everything seems to be disorganized and chaotic.
5) Do things turn black and grey as they go?
The phrase "things turn black and grey" means that things become sad or difficult over time. It's like the colors of the world are fading away.
6) Right now, laying here alone is heaven.
The person who said this enjoys being alone at the moment. They feel like they are in a peaceful and comfortable place.
7) You leavin’ me here with ashes and fire.
You're leaving me with nothing but destruction and chaos.
8) When I’m far too gone, can you show me, love?
When I'm feeling lost and hopeless, can you still love and support me?
9) You’re an earthly comfort yet so divine, yet so divine. I never see you anymore.
You bring me comfort like things on earth do, but you are also special like something divine. I miss you because I don't get to see you anymore.
10) You bring me comfort like things on earth do, but you are also special like something divine. I miss you because I don't get to see you anymore.
You make me feel comfortable like familiar things do, but you're also unique and special like something from the heavens. I feel sad when I don't get to see you anymore because you mean a lot to me.
11) I’m looking for a long ride she just wanna a test drive.
The speaker wants a long-term commitment, while the other person only wants a short-term trial. They are not on the same page and have different expectations for the relationship.
12) Don’t follow me, you’ll end up in my arms.
This phrase is a flirty way of telling someone not to follow you, because if they do, they'll end up in your embrace. It's a playful invitation for someone to come closer and be affectionate.
13) Hold me oh so close ‘Cause you never know just how long our lives will be.
Hug me tightly because we never know how long we'll be alive. The message is to cherish the present moment and the people around us because life is unpredictable and we don't know what the future holds.
14) The demons told me everything they whisper in the night.
This sentence suggests that the speaker is hearing voices or experiencing hallucinations. They believe that the things they hear are coming from demons and that these voices speak to them at night.
15) Baby, can you be a little bit stronger? Baby, ’cause I need a little longer.
These lyrics suggest the speaker is asking their partner for strength and patience. They need more time to work through something and are hoping their partner can be there for them and help them through it.
16) I don’t wanna waste my time if I can’t be by your side.
I don't want to spend my time on something that won't allow me to be with you.
17) Yeah, you bet she knows that we ain’t. Never gonna be together, I see.
The speaker believes that the person they're talking about knows that they won't be together. They're certain that their relationship won't work out.
18) That’s when the summer caved in and I’ve fallen into a trench, I’m behaving.
This sentence seems to be a part of a larger context, and on its own, it's not entirely clear what it means. However, it could suggest that the speaker is going through a difficult time, feeling overwhelmed or trapped, and trying to keep their emotions under control.
19) I looked at you and said. No hope, I need you, But I’m crazy. So tender me, you watch me back.
These are lyrics from a song called "No Hope" and they express feeling hopeless but needing someone's support. Despite feeling crazy, the person asks for tenderness and reassurance that they're not alone.
20) You really shouldn’t think about God if she can’t see where you hide.
This phrase doesn't make sense and may have been intended as a joke or a play on words. It's important to think about God and your actions regardless of whether or not someone can see where you hide something.
21) When you cry, you waste your time. Over boys you never liked. Can you not be so obvious? So keep it light.
Crying over boys you don't really like is a waste of time. Don't be too obvious about your feelings. Try to stay positive and not take things too seriously.
22) I’ve been missing a long time. To know I had to move. I’ve been waiting my whole life. To know I wanted you.
I was gone for a while because I had to leave. But all my life, I was waiting for someone like you, and now I realize that I want you in my life.
23) Not anyone, you’re the one. More than fun, you’re the sanctuary. ‘Cause, what you want is what I want Sincerity.
You're not just anyone, you're the one for me. You're more than just fun, you're a safe place where I can be myself. We want the same things, and I appreciate your honesty.
24) If you’ve been waitin’ for fallin’ in love. Babe, you don’t have to wait on me. ‘Cause I’ve been aimin’ for Heaven above. But an angel ain’t what I need.
If you want to fall in love, don't wait for me. I am looking for something more than just an angel. I want something special, something beyond heaven.
25) Head in the clouds. And I’m not comin’ down. I used to swim now. I’m ready to sink I wanna give you what I cannot do.
"Head in the clouds" means being lost in your thoughts or dreams. The speaker doesn't want to come back to reality. They used to be confident but now they feel like they're drowning. They want to do something for someone but they can't.
26) You know in this game you gotta eat the whole a** bro. Ain’t no playing around. You just gotta get in there and eat the whole a**. Do you know what I’m saying?
27) Now would you hate me if I said goodbye? So quick you could eat my dust? Now would you hate me if I ran like hell? In the wind from dawn ’til dusk?
If I left quickly, would you be angry? If I ran away as fast as I could, would you hate me? Even if I ran from morning until night, would you still hate me?
28) I fell for your magic, I tasted your skin. And though this is tragic, at least I found the end. I witnessed your madness, you shed light on my sins. And if we share in this sadness, then where have you been?
These lyrics express falling in love with someone, experiencing both their beauty and their flaws. Despite the pain of the relationship ending, there is a sense of acceptance and a realization that both parties have learned something from it.
29) Give me reasons we should be complete. You should be with him, I can’t compete. You looked at me like I was someone else. Can’t you see? I don’t wanna slow dance. In the dark, dark.
These lyrics express feelings of heartbreak and rejection. The speaker can't compete with someone else for the person they love and feels like they are being looked at differently. They don't want to dance with them in the dark because it's too painful.
30) And if the stars collide, will she relieve my soul? And when we feel alive I know she’ll let me go. When you read my lips, I know you feel all cold. But I promise you my heart is made of gold.
The lyrics describe wondering if someone will comfort the singer if things go wrong, and how the person makes the singer feel alive but distant at the same time. Despite seeming cold, the singer promises to have a heart of gold.
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