Joji first teased the track on June 6, 2022, with an instagram story revealing that new music would be coming later that week. That same day, he then posted the song’s title and cover art, along with a pre-save link for the single.
Glimpse of Us
Joji Lyrics
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If it was ever hard to move
She'd turn the rain to a rainbow
When I was living in the blue
Why then, if she is so perfect
Do I still wish that it was you?
Perfect don't mean that it's working
So what can I do? (Ooh)
When you're out of sight
In my mind
'Cause sometimes I look in her eyes
And that's where I find a glimpse of us
And I try to fall for her touch
But I'm thinking of the way it was
Said I'm fine and said I moved on
I'm only here passing time in her arms
Hoping I'll find
A glimpse of us
Tell me he savors your glory
Does he laugh the way I did?
Is this a part of your story?
One that I had never lived
Maybe one day you'll feel lonely
And in his eyes, you'll get a glimpse
Maybe you'll start slipping slowly
And find me again
When you're out of sight
In my mind
'Cause sometimes I look in her eyes
And that's where I find a glimpse of us
And I try to fall for her touch
But I'm thinking of the way it was
Said I'm fine and said I moved on
I'm only here passing time in her arms
Hoping I'll find
A glimpse of us
Ooh, ooh-ooh
Ooh, ooh-ooh
Ooh, ooh, ooh
'Cause sometimes I look in her eyes
And that's where I find a glimpse of us
And I try to fall for her touch
But I'm thinking of the way it was
Said I'm fine and said I moved on
I'm only here passing time in her arms
Hoping I'll find
A glimpse of us
In Joji's song "Glimpse of Us," he reflects on his conflicting feelings between his current romantic partner and his past lover. Joji describes his current partner as someone who is able to take the weight of the world off his shoulders and bring color to his life. Despite her being perfect, Joji finds himself wishing for his past lover. He questions why he feels this way and acknowledges that just because something or someone is considered perfect, it doesn't necessarily mean it works.
Throughout the song, Joji shares his struggle in trying to move on from his past lover. He tries to convince himself that he's fine and that he's moved on, but in reality, he's still stuck in the past. He hopes to have a glimpse of what he once had with his past lover, even if it's just for a moment. He even muses about the possibility of his past lover leaving her current partner and returning to him.
The lyrics of "Glimpse of Us" highlight the complexity of human emotions and relationships. Sometimes, even when we have everything we need, we still long for something else. The song delves into the idea that just because something or someone is perfect on paper, it doesn't mean it's the right fit for us. People are multi-dimensional and sometimes the intangible qualities in a relationship hold greater weight than the tangible ones.
Line by Line Meaning
She'd take the world off my shoulders
If it was ever hard to move
She used to help me navigate through difficult times with ease
She'd turn the rain to a rainbow
When I was living in the blue
She could bring so much joy to my life even during tough times
Why then, if she is so perfect
Do I still wish that it was you?
Even though she is great, I still miss you and what we had together
Perfect don't mean that it's working
So what can I do? (Ooh)
Just because someone is perfect, doesn't mean the relationship will work out
When you're out of sight
In my mind
Even though you're not here, I still think about you all the time
'Cause sometimes I look in her eyes
And that's where I find a glimpse of us
And I try to fall for her touch
But I'm thinking of the way it was
Said I'm fine and said I moved on
I'm only here passing time in her arms
Hoping I'll find
A glimpse of us
Even though I'm trying to move on with someone else, I still see you in her eyes and long for what we had. I may say I'm fine and moved on, but deep down I'm still holding onto hope that we can have that 'us' again.
Tell me he savors your glory
Does he laugh the way I did?
Is this a part of your story?
One that I had never lived
Maybe one day you'll feel lonely
And in his eyes, you'll get a glimpse
Maybe you'll start slipping slowly
And find me again
I wonder if he appreciates you the way I did, if he finds the same things funny, and if our story was something you cherished. Perhaps one day, you'll feel what I do now and see a piece of 'us' in his eyes, and we can find each other again
Ooh, ooh-ooh
Ooh, ooh-ooh
Ooh, ooh, ooh
Instrumental
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Alexis Idarose Kesselman, Connor McDonough, George Miller, Joel Estevan Castillo, Riley McDonough
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@jenniferreyes2124
I feel like This song represents something more than
just going through heartbreak. It's depression,
loneliness, loss of self control, insecurities, anger,
rage. It shows the pain and struggles of being a
human in this world. The insanity that goes on.
Especially during these dark times. In Joji's voice I get
this vibe that he's telling us that no matter what
happens. No matter how much pain we feel.
Everything is going to be ok in the end. It may not
seem that way now but it will.
@LatinHype.
What do u think about this song ?
@neverfisk763
Deppression
@soledadperez9393
Me acabo de desocupar y acabo de poner esta canción,y ahora seguiré durmiendo ❤️❤️❤️❤️👍
@deer_kik
Painfully Beautiful. Melancholic.
@pierruno
You forgot to put Lyrica in the title.
@wordsmith__
A painful reminder .
@religioushomie6551
Sometimes you dont miss the person. But you just miss that moment, you just miss that feeling.
@noahgonzalezhernandez5783
the way they used to make you feel. the way you used to feel when you were with them.
@UrbanAngel7004
Saudade, the word to describe that feeling ( its a Portuguese word)
@nayzinphoo5476
you're so right lol😭😭😭