Band consist… Read Full Bio ↴Progressive metal band from Louisville, Kentucky, U.S.
Band consists of following members:
Connor Hill - Keyboards/Vocals
Austin Armstrong - Drums
Kyle Meredith - Guitar
Cameron Harden - Guitar
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Johari Lyrics
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A perfect smile on my f*ckin' face
Never alone, she lays in bed with me
Misery loves company
(Misery loves company)
(Misery loves company)
I love her company
Misery loves company
(That part of me is dead)
That life in me is dead
(Dead dead dead dead)
That part of me is dead
(Dead dead dead dead)
Instead!
(That part of me is dead)
Their love for me is dead
Who's really the victim now?
I said who's really the victim now?
I'm doing everything I can just to show you
Just to show you
That part of me is dead
(Dead dead dead dead)
That part of me is dead
(Dead dead dead dead)
That life in me is dead
(Dead dead dead dead)
That part of me is dead
(Dead dead)
Instead!
That part of me is dead
That life in me is dead
The lyrics to Johari's song "Blank" appear to center on a person who is living a life that is not fulfilling. They paint a picture of someone who is going through the motions of life, presenting a "perfect smile" to the outside world while feeling dead inside. The phrase "Misery loves company" is repeated, suggesting that while this person is not happy, they are at least not alone in their unhappiness. The repeated declaration that "that part of me is dead" reinforces this sense of emptiness and lack of purpose.
The vocals in the song are accompanied by a driving, almost hypnotic beat that draws the listener in and underscores the sense of repetition and stagnation. The final lines in the song shift the focus from the singer to their audience, with the question "Who's really the victim now?" suggesting that the listener might be part of the problem. The repeated phrase "That part of me is dead," which has appeared throughout the song, takes on a more defiant tone as the song progresses, becoming more of a declaration than a lament.
Overall, "Blank" is a song that seems to be exploring themes of disappointment, emptiness, and a lack of fulfillment. While the lyrics do not offer any clear solutions or paths forward, they do paint a vivid picture of the singer's state of mind, drawing the listener into their world and encouraging them to consider their own.
Line by Line Meaning
Another day, I slave away
Every single day, I work tirelessly
A perfect smile on my f*ckin' face
I pretend to be happy despite my inner struggles
Never alone, she lays in bed with me
I have a partner who sleeps next to me every night
Misery loves company
It is comforting to have someone to share your misery with
(Misery loves company)
Reiterated for emphasis
(Misery loves company)
Reiterated once again for emphasis
I love her company
I appreciate having my partner by my side, despite our problems
Misery loves company
Once again, it is comforting to have someone to share your misery with
That part of me is dead
A part of me has died or changed irreversibly
(That part of me is dead)
Reiterated for emphasis
That life in me is dead
The way I used to live my life is now gone
(Dead dead dead dead)
Repeated multiple times for emphasis
That part of me is dead
Reiterated once again for emphasis
(Dead dead dead dead)
Repeated multiple times, emphasizing how much has changed
Instead!
However, things are different now
(That part of me is dead)
Reiterated once again for emphasis
Their love for me is dead
Someone's love for me has died, contributing to my changed state
Who's really the victim now?
Who is truly suffering in this new reality?
I said who's really the victim now?
Reiterated for emphasis
I'm doing everything I can just to show you
I'm trying to prove to someone that I've changed
Just to show you
Emphasized for effect
That part of me is dead
Reiterated once again for emphasis
(Dead dead dead dead)
Repeated multiple times to emphasize just how much has changed
That life in me is dead
My old way of living is no longer a part of me
(Dead dead dead dead)
Repeated multiple times for emphasis
That part of me is dead
Reiterated once again for emphasis
Contributed by Aiden Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
ITSTHEWIZ
Another day, I slave away
A perfect smile on my f*ckin' face
Never alone, she lays in bed with me
Misery loves company
(Misery loves company)
(Misery loves company)
I love her company
Misery loves company
That part of me is dead
(That part of me is dead)
That life in me is dead
(Dead dead dead dead)
That part of me is dead
(Dead dead dead dead)
Instead!
(That part of me is dead)
Their love for me is dead
Who's really the victim now?
I said who's really the victim now?
I'm doing everything I can just to show you
Just to show you
That part of me is dead
(Dead dead dead dead)
That part of me is dead
(Dead dead dead dead)
That life in me is dead
(Dead dead dead dead)
That part of me is dead
(Dead dead)
Instead!
That part of me is dead
That life in me is dead
ITSTHEWIZ
Another day, I slave away
A perfect smile on my f*ckin' face
Never alone, she lays in bed with me
Misery loves company
(Misery loves company)
(Misery loves company)
I love her company
Misery loves company
That part of me is dead
(That part of me is dead)
That life in me is dead
(Dead dead dead dead)
That part of me is dead
(Dead dead dead dead)
Instead!
(That part of me is dead)
Their love for me is dead
Who's really the victim now?
I said who's really the victim now?
I'm doing everything I can just to show you
Just to show you
That part of me is dead
(Dead dead dead dead)
That part of me is dead
(Dead dead dead dead)
That life in me is dead
(Dead dead dead dead)
That part of me is dead
(Dead dead)
Instead!
That part of me is dead
That life in me is dead
Johari
right on duuuude, Aaron wrote this song. I'll tell him you wrote out his lyrics
Vadim Snow
Это просто шикарно, уже слушаю очень давно и нравится абсолютно всем
Orion Melton
This is really nice listening to while I work on college stuff. Soothing enough to not distract while still being metal enough for me to like it.
CheckersMcGavern
Definitely my favorite of the album. Solid work, fellas.
Johari
Lyric PDF Booklet now available on our BandCamp. It's attached to both instrumental and original Pale Blue albums
MiiloDude_
Why in the hell is that band not famous? This is very talented people and awesome songs
Brian Tien
You guys are some of the best to listen to while studying, or doing assignments, or just chilling in general. Its sort of laid-back-chill-melodic-metal and I really like that combination. Love your work! Keep at it and you guys will go places!
Johari
We appreciate that. It's cool you can vibe to our style. Our new album is overall more aggressive but still has the same tone you just mentioned. We hope you can still study to it lol. Thanks for writing
Ross Reed
Would love to see music videos for these songs, just omg love it xD