In 2013, on the DizastaMusic YouTube channel, Miller created the video "Do the Harlem Shake (Original)," which originated from a clip of the video "Filthy Compilation #6 – Smell My Fingers",the video has been viewed 60 million times (as of February 2019). The original clip led to the creation of the Harlem Shake meme, which was directly responsible for the debut of Baauer's "Harlem Shake" song atop the Billboard Hot 100. In addition to the DizastaMusic channel (inactive since 2015), he has operated two other channels: TooDamnFilthy (a secondary channel) and TVFilthyFrank (main channel).
His absurdist YouTube channel, now defunct, consisted of music, rants, ukulele performances, and a bizarre show, with all of the main characters played by Miller including the titular character of Filthy Frank. He also produced absurdist comedy music under the moniker Pink Guy, with his discography spanning two full-length albums and an EP. His second album, Pink Season, debuted at number 70 on Billboard 200.
In late 2017, Miller retired from the YouTube channel to focus on his music career under the name Joji, producing more nuanced and serious music, releasing the EP In Tongues, which peaked at number 58 on the Billboard 200, and his debut studio album BALLADS 1, which reached number 1 on Billboard's top R&B and hip-hop chart in November 2018. With this, Miller became the first Asian artist to do so. Miller's music has been described as a mix between R&B and trip-hop. As of 2022, Joji has released two more studio albums: Nectar on September 25, 2020, and SMITHEREENS on November 4, 2022.
CAN'T GET OVER YOU
Joji Lyrics
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I can't get over you
And before I die I'll pray that
I could be the one
That I could be the one
But I won't be no fun
If I can't have you, no one can
Highlights, in the limelight
Can you show me
To the nightlife?
Baby I like, all colors like
But I want you, and I don't know right (don't know right)
Tell me more, I got a box cutter with your name on it
Tell me more, I can't stay this long on the same topic
Don't know you, but would I fall in love with you?
I don't have no social cues
I'm all for you
Ayy
I can't get over you (yeah, ooh-ooh)
Can't get over you
And before I die I'll pray (yup)
That I could be the one
That I could be the one
But I won't be no fun
If I can't have you, no one can
The lyrics of Joji's song "Can't Get Over You" are about unrequited love and the struggle of letting go. The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "I can't get over you" over and over again, emphasizing the singer's inability to move on from the person he desires. He even prays to be with them, as he believes they are meant to be together. However, he also acknowledges that he won't be any fun if he cannot have the person he longs for, indicating his desperation and attachment.
The first verse describes the singer's desire to be shown the "nightlife" and his attraction to various colors. However, despite all of this, he still wants the person he admires the most. The second verse takes a darker turn as the singer talks about possessing a box cutter with the person's name on it. He is obsessed with this person and cannot stop thinking about them, even though he barely knows them. He admits to not understanding social cues and declares that he is all for the person he loves.
The lyrics of this song exemplify Joji's signature style of blending melancholy with humor and irony. He is known for his unique voice and emotive performances, which are both present in "Can't Get Over You". The song's melody and beat are intentionally upbeat, in contrast to its depressing lyrics, which highlight the singer's inability to move on from his unrequited love.
Line by Line Meaning
I can't get over you
The singer is still holding onto feelings for someone who they cannot let go of
And before I die I'll pray that I could be the one
The singer hopes that they can be the one for the person they're thinking of before they die
That I could be the one
The singer hopes that they can be chosen by the person they're thinking of
But I won't be no fun
If the artist cannot be with the person they're thinking of, they won't enjoy anything else
If I can't have you, no one can
The artist is possessive of the person they're thinking of and doesn't want anyone else to have them
Highlights, in the limelight
The singer is drawn to attention and the spotlight
Can you show me to the nightlife?
The singer wants to experience the excitement of the nightlife
Baby I like, all colors like
The artist enjoys variety and diversity
But I want you, and I don't know right
The artist is conflicted because they want the person they're thinking of even though they know it may not be the right thing
Tell me more, I got a box cutter with your name on it
The artist is so drawn to the person they're thinking of that they even have a weapon with their name on it
Tell me more, I can't stay this long on the same topic
The singer is obsessed with the person they're thinking of and wants to hear more about them because they can't focus on anything else
Don't know you, but would I fall in love with you?
The artist is so desperate for love that they're willing to consider falling in love with someone they don't even know
I don't have no social cues
The singer may struggle socially and have difficulty interpreting social cues
I'm all for you
The singer is completely devoted to the person they're thinking of
Ayy
An exclamation of excitement or affirmation
Can't get over you
The artist is still struggling to move on from the person they're thinking of
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Joji Kusunoki, Michael Thomas Volpe, Roget Chahayed, Stephen Lee Bruner
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