His music was so hotly anticipated that his first gig sold out before he had even released a single track.
The elusive, soulful musician comes from Glasgow and records his music in his bedroom.
Moment
Joesef Lyrics
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Sitting across from me, I can feel the change in you
In how you move
Listen
Adjusting your tone of voice just to try and change the mood
It's nothing new
Now I can smell the burning of your mum's cigarettes
The feeling's gone
'Til I'm on my own
Only for a moment, moment
Take me some place where you'll never slip away
Only for a moment, moment
Take me some place where nothing could ever change
Is this it?
Could we fall apart together just like we used to do?
All blood and bruises
Do you remember
Splitting a bag in front of the car?
You know it never really mattered what for
Did those nights even happen at all?
Doesn't really matter what I did, what you said
We're wrapped around each other at the edge of the bed
The feeling's gone
I'm all alone
Only for a moment, moment
Take me some place where you'll never slip away
Only for a moment, moment
Take me some place where nothing could ever change
You said
It's just out of habit that we fall back into old ways
There's no shame
It's too late
The bitterness is killing us, it's something we just can't shake
It doesn't matter if it's
Only for a moment, moment
Take me some place where you'll never slip away
Only for a moment, moment
Take me some place where nothing could ever change
(You'll never slip away)
(You'll never slip away)
(You'll never slip away)
(You'll never slip away)
The lyrics to Joesef's song "Moment" tell a story of a relationship that is slowly unraveling. The singer notices a change in their partner's behavior, both in their physical movements and in the way they speak, as they try to alter the mood. The scent of burning cigarettes, which likely reminds the singer of their partner's mother, fills the air. The singer longs for a moment of respite, where they can escape from the deteriorating relationship and find a place where nothing will ever change.
The song then explores the memories shared by the couple. They reminisce about times when they used to engage in reckless behavior together, potentially referencing drug use. However, the singer questions whether those nights even happened at all, indicating a sense of uncertainty and doubt in the authenticity of their past experiences.
Regardless of what has transpired, the singer expresses a desire to hold onto the fleeting moments of connection. They find themselves entangled with their partner on the edge of the bed, seeking solace in each other, but ultimately feeling alone. The bitterness and repetition of old patterns continue to plague the relationship, leading to a sense of resignation. The singer acknowledges that falling back into old ways has become a habit, not out of shame but because it feels too late to change. The bitterness is portrayed as something inescapable, slowly killing them both.
In conclusion, "Moment" portrays the unraveling of a relationship filled with longing for fleeting moments of connection, uncertainty about the authenticity of past experiences, and a resignation to the bitter cycle that has consumed them.
Line by Line Meaning
Sitting across from me, I can feel the change in you
I can sense that there is a difference in you when we sit face to face
In how you move
I notice changes in your demeanor and actions
Adjusting your tone of voice just to try and change the mood
You purposely modify the way you speak in an attempt to alter the atmosphere
It's nothing new
This behavior is not surprising or unfamiliar
Now I can smell the burning of your mum's cigarettes
I perceive the scent of your mother's cigarettes in the air
I'm staring into your eyes, hoping we can forget
I gaze deeply into your eyes, longing for the possibility of letting go of our troubles
The feeling's gone
The emotional connection we once had is no longer present
'Til I'm on my own
Until I'm alone with my thoughts
Is this it?
Is this the end or the culmination of our relationship?
Could we fall apart together just like we used to do?
Is it possible for us to unravel and come undone as a couple, much like we did in the past?
All blood and bruises
Remember the intense and rough times we went through
Do you remember
Can you recall
Splitting a bag in front of the car?
The act of dividing a bag of something in front of the car
You know it never really mattered what for
We both understand that the reasons behind our actions were insignificant
Did those nights even happen at all?
Are those nights we shared even real or did they exist only in our imaginations?
Doesn't really matter what I did, what you said
The specific actions I took and the words you said don't hold much significance now
We're wrapped around each other at the edge of the bed
We are entwined tightly with each other at the border of the bed
The feeling's gone
The emotional connection between us has vanished
I'm all alone
I am left feeling lonely and isolated
You said
You expressed
It's just out of habit that we fall back into old ways
We resorted to familiar patterns out of sheer habit
There's no shame
There is no need to feel guilty or embarrassed
It's too late
We have reached a point where it is no longer possible to change the situation
The bitterness is killing us, it's something we just can't shake
The resentment is slowly destroying us, something we are unable to overcome
It doesn't matter if it's
It holds no significance whether it is
(You'll never slip away)
(You will never fade from my grasp)
(You'll never slip away)
(You will never vanish or escape)
(You'll never slip away)
(You will always remain within reach)
(You'll never slip away)
(You will never elude me or be forgotten)
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: John Barnabus Lister, Joseph Traynor
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Joesef
Permanent Damage is out finally, this shit means more to me than anybody will ever know, love you all, hwfg!!!! listen & order here: https://joesefjoesefjoesef.ffm.to/permanentdamage
growing up in the east end of Glasgow I never really saw any of this in my sights, not a day goes by I’m not grateful for the privilege of waking up and doing something I love. thank you to everyone who’s gotten me here, and held me up since the very beginning x x x x
Sn3akybean
CRIMINALLY underrated keep it up
Karin Muziek
Joesef, you're voice is unique and so beautiful!
José Antonio Montoya Martínez
Incredible song and album ♥️
Jonas Fornerod
Your new album is absolutely brilliant mate, I hope you'll come play in Switzerland soon :)
Paw Sway
Such a beautiful song ❤️
KaiHristovTTV
Make this one the next single omg its a BANGER
Stéphane Develey
This song is just amazing
Imeduarly
I only ask for one thing Joe, The first official video that is "Last Orders" I feel so identified with it, I know that you may not care a bit but I want to say it, 3 days ago my relationship ended and we used to listen to Joesef and with the new release of "Permanent Damage" We thought about buying it in vinyl disc format, But the pain was so much that we couldn't follow this and now I would only give everything to turn back time, Thank you for making not only music but feelings of the heart):
SONGLAND NL
Hele mooie song!