Song Meanings and Facts

Song Meanings and Facts

Category: Joji

Die for You

Joji

“Die for You” by Joji

The addressee of “Die for You”, in this case, is the vocalist’s ex. And what he is letting her know, most plainly put, is that he still has feelings for her. This is despite the fact that...

Glimpse of Us

Joji

“Glimpse of Us” by Joji

Joji’s “Glimpse of Us” is a unique song, not in terms of its thesis sentiment but rather how the vocalist builds its narrative up towards that conclusion. As far as the thesis sentiment goes,...

Modus by Joji

Joji

“Modus” by Joji

On “Modus”, Joji is criticizing the way he is being treated by his employers, so to speak.  More macrocosmically, he is commenting on the way the music industry treats popular artists. And what he is basically...

Like You Do by Joji

Joji

“Like You Do” by Joji

The lyrical composition of Joji’s “Like You Do” is a bit more-complex than it may initially appear. But in terms of the title, the singer is letting the addressee, his romantic interest, know that she...

Ew by Joji

Joji

“Ew” by Joji

Although “Ew” is said to be based on Joji’s past relationships, the lyrics read as if he is only addressing one person. But verily, said individual would be his ex-girlfriend. And symbolically the wording points to the...

Joji

Joji

“Gimme Love” by Joji

As you’ve probably already deduced, in “Gimme Love” Joji is addressing a romantic interest. And indeed he is demanding that she ‘give him love’. More to the point, receiving such from her is very important to...

Pretty Boy

Joji

“Pretty Boy” by Joji

Based on the lyrical snippet that has been released on this song, it would appear that Joji is celebrating the city life. Indeed the singer is known to be a resident of Brooklyn, with NYC...

Joji

Joji

Joji – Run

On “Run”, Joji is directly addressing a former romantic interest. And the simplest way to explain his disposition is that he believes they both still have feelings for each other. In fact these emotions...

Breathe

88rising / Don Krez / Joji

“Breathe” by 88rising, Joji & Don Krez

Honestly the lyrics of “Breathe” are not the most decipherable in terms of interpreting the feelings contained therein. But apparently, the singer is someone whom we can describe as a toxic partner. That is to say...