Joji Releases New Single “Past Won’t Leave My Bed”
Joji unveiled the third single from his upcoming album Piss In the Wind, following his earlier release “If It Only Gets Better.” The album is set to drop on February 6.
Song Details and Collaborators
“Past Won’t Leave My Bed” is a melancholic piano ballad co-written by Joji, Jonathan Xavier Cunningham, P.J.A. Williams, and producer Dan Farber. The track reflects Joji’s emotional struggle with memories of an ex-partner.
Lyrics and Themes
In the opening verse, Joji describes seeing his ex everywhere and finding temporary escape only in sleep. The chorus, supported by fuzzy guitar chords, emphasizes his inability to move on. The second verse reveals his failed attempts to self-soothe and constant thoughts about the past.
As Genius user @Hey_Its_Ion notes, “His reference to lullabies recalls his 2020 song ‘Like You Do,’ where he sings, ‘If you ever go, all the songs that we like / Will sound like bittersweet lullabies.’”
Music Video Concept
The music video portrays Joji trying to outrun his pain by hitchhiking across the country and engaging with risky characters.
Additional Information
All the lyrics to “Past Won’t Leave My Bed” are available on Genius.
Author’s summary: Joji’s “Past Won’t Leave My Bed” poignantly captures the haunting grip of past love through a somber piano ballad and evocative visuals.