BALLADS 1 is the debut studio album by Japanese singer-songwriter Joji. It serves as a follow-up to In Tongues EP, his first project as Joji, and Pink Season, his only album released under the now-retired alter-ego Pink Guy. It was released on 26 October 2018 through 88rising and 12Tone Music. The album debuted at number three on the US Billboard 200 with 57,000 album-equivalent units, as well as number one on the US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart. The album was certified platinum by the RIAA in October 2021. The album includes four singles released prior to the album – “SLOW Read Full BioBALLADS 1 is the debut studio album by Japanese singer-songwriter Joji. It serves as a follow-up to In Tongues EP, his first project as Joji, and Pink Season, his only album released under the now-retired alter-ego Pink Guy. It was released on 26 October 2018 through 88rising and 12Tone Music. The album debuted at number three on the US Billboard 200 with 57,000 album-equivalent units, as well as number one on the US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart. The album was certified platinum by the RIAA in October 2021.
The album includes four singles released prior to the album – “SLOW DANCING IN THE DARK”, “YEAH RIGHT”, “CAN’T GET OVER YOU” and “TEST DRIVE.” The focus of the album is overwhelmingly on Joji’s love life, though it also includes sentiments regarding his friendships and rise to fame.
The album was certified gold on January 16, 2020, and was certified platinum on October 6, 2021 - just 20 days before the album's third release anniversary.
The album includes four singles released prior to the album – “SLOW DANCING IN THE DARK”, “YEAH RIGHT”, “CAN’T GET OVER YOU” and “TEST DRIVE.” The focus of the album is overwhelmingly on Joji’s love life, though it also includes sentiments regarding his friendships and rise to fame.
The album was certified gold on January 16, 2020, and was certified platinum on October 6, 2021 - just 20 days before the album's third release anniversary.
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ATTENTION
Joji Lyrics
Girl, would it kill you just to throw a little bit of attention?
If I hurt you, I'm afraid God's gonna teach me a lesson
Now would you hate me if I said goodbye
So quick you could eat my dust?
Now would you hate me if I run like hell
In the wind from dawn 'til dusk?
When you cry, you waste your time
Over boys you never liked
Can you not be so obvious?
So keep it light
So keep it light
Now, I thought I'd vocalized my traumas
But nobody will listen, hm
I know I'm cryptic and I'm weird
That shit comes off as indifferent, hm
I don't wanna die so young
Got so much to do
I don't smile for the camera
Only smile for you
Smile for you
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?
When you cry, you waste your time
Over boys you never liked
Can you not?
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: George Miller
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COLORS
Lyrics below
[Chorus]
Girl, would it kill you just to show a little bit of attention?
If I hurt you, I'm afraid God's gonna teach me a lesson
[Pre-Chorus]
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?
[Chorus]
When you cry, you waste your time
Over boys you never liked
Can you not be so obvious?
So keep it light
So keep it light, no
[Verse]
I thought I'd vocalize my troubles, but nobody will listen
I know I'm cryptic and I'm weird, that shit comes off as indifferent
I don't wanna die so young
Got so much to do
I don't smile for the camera
Only smile for you
Smile for you
[Pre-Chorus]
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?
Aurora Rose
I think this is a portrayal / expression for the song he chose to preform.
I've always loved this COLORS video specifically because of how he handled it.
Note @1:27 - @1:36 , when he specifically stares at the camera with the lyrics.
I think this version of the song was meant to speak out to his fans.
"I don't smile for the camera;
I only smile for you."
You, being his fans.
Beyond that, I think the gray color scheme, the nonchalance, eye contact avoidance, and feel of numbness or detachment was very purposeful to create the mood he wanted.
COLORS
Lyrics below
[Chorus]
Girl, would it kill you just to show a little bit of attention?
If I hurt you, I'm afraid God's gonna teach me a lesson
[Pre-Chorus]
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?
[Chorus]
When you cry, you waste your time
Over boys you never liked
Can you not be so obvious?
So keep it light
So keep it light, no
[Verse]
I thought I'd vocalize my troubles, but nobody will listen
I know I'm cryptic and I'm weird, that shit comes off as indifferent
I don't wanna die so young
Got so much to do
I don't smile for the camera
Only smile for you
Smile for you
[Pre-Chorus]
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?
Plubus Domis
You had a relationship with a Narcissist. An actual clinically personality disordered narcissist. How do I know?? This song described my marriage like a mirror. You vocalized my marriage into this beautiful piece of art that rings the core of my being. Thank you for making this song, and know that there are those that TRuLY ReL8 to it.
Have a blessed day!
@anamika phurumboo
Y r ur eyes cold? U good!
Burningwolf_96
Thx for the lyrics
Max Gotham
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=65mmIo4OcbI
Robbi Islamic
Thank u for the lyric dude,I appreciate it
undercoverdudes
Joji is what this generation needs.
HinduBoy
This generationeeds more muted emo vibes?
muffin
Juice wrld was too, he couldve made such a positive impact on the millions of people who listened to him. :( rip
Diego Karick
Joji Is what i need