Anthem
Joi Lyrics


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Thinking that I might be going Platinum
Knowing that Iโ€™m gonna be going Platinum
Hoping that the world see my Anthems
Knowing that itโ€™s you and me going Platinum
Thinking that I might be going Platinum
Knowing that Iโ€™m gonna be going Platinum
Hoping that the world see my Anthems
Knowing that itโ€™s you and me going Platinum
Greatest who I be and itโ€™s obvi
Knowing who I be and itโ€™s Joey
The world will come for me and My movies
The music you wanna see, ready for me
Greatest Celebrity and you know me
Only one you wanna see and itโ€™s starting
To be just like I dreamed like a movie
The one you wanna see 'cause it stars me
Thinking that I might be going Platinum
Knowing that Iโ€™m gonna be going Platinum
Hoping that the world see my Anthems
Knowing that itโ€™s you and me going Platinum
Thinking that I might be going Platinum
Knowing that Iโ€™m gonna be going Platinum
Hoping that the world see my Anthems
Knowing that itโ€™s you and me going Platinum
Got the plaques, you know and be they be Diamond
Platinum what you see from my rhymin'
Gold is nothing to me Iโ€™m all Platinum
And Diamond who I be 'cause my fandom
Records sell out you see and itโ€™s physical
The charts look up to me from my digital
Numbers I got from all my streaming
My fans canโ€™t get enough of my rhymin'
Thinking that I might be going Platinum
Knowing that Iโ€™m gonna be going Platinum
Hoping that the world see my Anthems
Knowing that itโ€™s you and me going Platinum
Thinking that I might be going Platinum
Knowing that Iโ€™m gonna be going Platinum
Hoping that the world see my Anthems
Knowing that itโ€™s you and me going Platinum
Writing another song another rhyme
It wonโ€™t be that long this my time
When the only name you all will see
Itโ€™s all about, all about me
My name will light up the sky
From here to Beijing, Oh my
My talent you all want to be
Wanna in-corporate me
Fly me up to the sky
And play my music way too high
So high that I can touch the sky
Way beyond the jets so high
My music is global it be
My movies you want to see
And you know they be starring me
Greatest who I am and be
Thinking that I might be going Platinum
Knowing that Iโ€™m gonna be going Platinum
Hoping that the world see my Anthems
Knowing that itโ€™s you and me going Platinum
Thinking that I might be going Platinum
Knowing that Iโ€™m gonna be going Platinum
Hoping that the world see my Anthems
Knowing that itโ€™s you and me going Platinum
Thinking that I might be going Platinum
Knowing that Iโ€™m gonna be going Platinum
Hoping that the world see my Anthems
Knowing that itโ€™s you and me going Platinum
Thinking that I might be going Platinum
Knowing that Iโ€™m gonna be going Platinum




Hoping that the world see my Anthems
Knowing that itโ€™s you and me going Platinum

Overall Meaning

The song Anthem by Joi is about an artistโ€™s journey to success and fame in the music industry. The lyrics express the artistโ€™s aspirations of achieving Platinum status and creating music that becomes an anthem for their fans. The artist has a strong sense of confidence and self-assurance about their talent, as they envision themselves becoming the greatest celebrity and their music being played all over the world.


The lyrics also suggest the artistโ€™s desire to be at the forefront of the industry, as they talk about being the only name everyone will see and having their name light up the sky. They are willing to work hard at their craft, putting out songs and rhymes that resonate with their audience and attract more fans. Despite the challenges that may come with fame or the industry, the artist is determined to keep going until they achieve their goals.


Overall, the song Anthem is an uplifting and motivational ode to the power of music and the determination it takes to make it in the industry.


Line by Line Meaning

Thinking that I might be going Platinum
Contemplating the possibility of achieving great success and reaching the level of being awarded with Platinum certification.


Knowing that Iโ€™m gonna be going Platinum
Being confident that success and Platinum certification is inevitable.


Hoping that the world see my Anthems
Wishing for the world to recognize and appreciate the songs and anthems that have been created.


Knowing that itโ€™s you and me going Platinum
Acknowledging the importance of the collaboration between the artist and their audience in achieving great success and Platinum certification.


Greatest who I be and itโ€™s obvi
Asserting one's greatness and superiority in a confident and obvious manner.


The world will come for me and My movies
Expecting worldwide recognition and interest in not just one's music but also other creative works, such as movies.


The music you wanna see, ready for me
Having full confidence in one's ability to produce and deliver the music that the audience wants to see and hear.


Only one you wanna see and itโ€™s starting
Implying that the artist is the only one the audience wants to see and that their rise to fame is already beginning.


To be just like I dreamed like a movie
Expressing the belief that one's success and journey to Platinum certification is like living in a dream or a movie.


The one you wanna see 'cause it stars me
Reinforcing the idea that the audience only wants to see the artist and their success is solely attributed to their own stardom and talent.


Got the plaques, you know and be they be Diamond
Boasting about achieving multiple plaques, including Diamond-certified albums, as a sign of great success and popularity.


Platinum what you see from my rhymin'
Indicating that the artist's success and recognition is primarily due to their skill and talent in producing and delivering quality lyrics and music.


Gold is nothing to me Iโ€™m all Platinum
Insinuating that Gold certification is not enough, and Platinum certification is the only true measure of success for the artist.


And Diamond who I be 'cause my fandom
Attributing one's Diamond-certified success to having a strong and dedicated fan base that supports and celebrates the artist's work.


Records sell out you see and itโ€™s physical
Stating that the artist's records are selling out due to high demand and popularity, and that these sales are not just through digital means, but also physical copies.


The charts look up to me from my digital
Acknowledging that the artist's digital sales and streaming also contribute significantly to their success and recognition on music charts.


Numbers I got from all my streaming
Taking pride in the high numbers of streams that the artist has achieved, which is a strong indicator of success and popularity.


My fans canโ€™t get enough of my rhymin'
Recognizing and appreciating the artist's loyal fan base that supports and promotes their music, and the high demand for more of their work.


Writing another song another rhyme
Continuing to create new music and lyrics, indicating a strong desire to continuously produce and deliver quality content.


It wonโ€™t be that long this my time
Expressing confidence that the artist's time for success and recognition has come and will not take long to achieve.


When the only name you all will see
Emphasizing the artist's dominance over the music industry, and that their name is the only one that will matter to the audience.


Itโ€™s all about, all about me
Asserting that the artist is the center of attention and their success is solely attributed to their own talent and hard work.


My name will light up the sky
Imagining that the artist's name and success will be so great that it will light up the sky, symbolizing their immense popularity and recognition.


From here to Beijing, Oh my
Implying that the artist's success and recognition will spread to all corners of the world, including countries such as Beijing.


My talent you all want to be
Emphasizing the artist's exceptional talent and skill in music, which the audience admires and wishes to emulate.


Wanna in-corporate me
Suggesting that other businesses or organizations want to collaborate with the artist due to their immense popularity and influence.


Fly me up to the sky
Using figurative language to express the idea that the artist's success and fame will elevate them to great heights and achievements.


And play my music way too high
Indicating that the artist's music will be played and celebrated at the highest level, representing their success and popularity.


So high that I can touch the sky
Using imagery to suggest that the artist's success and fame will reach such great heights that they will feel like they can touch the sky.


Way beyond the jets so high
Imagining that the artist's success and recognition will soar so high that it will surpass commercial airplanes in altitude and reach.


My music is global it be
Acknowledging that the artist's music has a worldwide reach and popularity, indicating their immense success and influence in the music industry.


My movies you want to see
Asserting that the artist's fans are not only interested in their music but also other creative works, such as movies, further fueling their success.


And you know they be starring me
Reinforcing the idea that the artist's success and dominance is attributed to their own talent and stardom, and that their fans specifically seek out works that feature them.




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Written by: Joseph Rochlin

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@jonathanridsdale5657

One Day, Netflix ๐Ÿ™Œ๐Ÿป

@roguexxrenegade

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@carmengarcia4230

Dexter dancing off his face like there were no tomorrow!! I love that scene!! I can't get tired of watching it over and over!!! Already knew the song and I love it!! Leo' performance in the show is just brilliant โคโคโคโค

@andrewdutt6955

Going to be 50 in a couple of days. Songs like this make me feel 18 - 28 again. What an era.

@me-cq7wv

Happy 51 when it comes. :)

@DillTheDog

This banger sounds so fresh itโ€™s unbelievably cool ๐Ÿ˜Ž, and yes you just had to be there way back when ๐Ÿฅฐ๐Ÿ˜‰

@gregdripps1274

Im only a couple of years behind you brother and many a Saturday night im giving it some too these tune's with a few ๐Ÿป๐Ÿป

@bully130london

haha
me too mate

@lucsouliere

I can steel feel the vibe when I first droped it in the middle of the night. The crowd went Crazayyyy ๐Ÿ™‚ It was 1991

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@RickPeake01

To All those 90s dancers. you know it. Theyll never replace us. ๐ŸŽ‰โค

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