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.
R.I.P.
Joji Lyrics
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Just lay it on me
If I lost my life
You can blame it on me
Are you ready or not?
We can start right here
Take you on the rocks
So crystal clear
Oh, oh, oh
Are they talkin' 'bout us?
Are they talkin' 'bout us? Yeah
Oh, oh, oh
Are they talkin' 'bout us?
Are they talkin' 'bout us?
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Tryna find your love, put your love above
Baby, all we need is trust, no one know but us
No one know but us
No one know but us, yeah
Me and you, you and I
I would die for you
Do or die for you
Suicide for you
R.I.P., I would die for you
R.I.P., I would die for you
R.I.P., huh, I would die for you
R.I.P., huh, I would die for you
I would die for you
I would die for you
I would die for you, ayy
There's no more time
Just lay it on me
If I lost my life
You can blame it on me
Are you ready or not?
We can start right here
Take you on the rocks
So crystal clear
Whoa, I would die for you
I would die for you, yeah
I would die for you
I would die for you
I would die for you
R.I.P., R.I.P., I would die for you
You, you
The lyrics of Joji's song "R.I.P." are reflective of a romantic relationship between two individuals with a strong emotional and physical connection. The lyrics suggest that whatever happens, Joji is willing to lay his life down for his lover, and everything they do is only for the two of them. There's a sense of urgency, as if they must act now because they might not have more time together. Joji wants to make their love as crystal clear and pure as the rocks. The first two lines of the chorus "Are they talkin' 'bout us?" suggests that society judges them, perhaps because their love is unconventional, but they do not care. Joji's declaration is absolute when he says "No one knows but us." In the last verse, Joji repeats the line "I would die for you" several times to emphasize his readiness to sacrifice anything for his lover.
The chorus of "R.I.P." compares their love to a secret, pointing to the fact that no one knows how much they love each other. This underscores the lonesome and isolated feeling they may experience, but they can still find the solace in each other's company. The use of the phrase "R.I.P." in the song title and chorus portrays their love as eternal and undying even in death. It's a reaffirmation of their love, transcending beyond physical barriers that could separate them. Overall, the song tells a story of two people deeply in love, willing to do anything for each other, and they do not care about what people think.
Line by Line Meaning
There's no more time
Time is running out and there's a sense of urgency.
Just lay it on me
Share whatever you have to say with me straightforwardly.
If I lost my life
If I die as a result of my actions or decisions.
You can blame it on me
The responsibility for any negative consequences can be assigned to me.
Are you ready or not?
Asking if the other person is prepared to take things to the next level.
We can start right here
We can begin our journey together from this point onwards.
Take you on the rocks
A metaphorical reference to both the firm footing they share as well as the alcoholic drink.
So crystal clear
The situation is unambiguous and clearly defined.
Are they talkin' 'bout us?
Wondering if other people are talking about their romantic relationship.
Baby, all we need is trust
Expressing the key factor that is essential in their relationship.
No one know but us
Their love story is intimate and something that only they know about.
Me and you, you and I
A reciprocal relationship between two people who share their love.
I would die for you
Promise of sacrifice and commitment to the other person.
Do or die for you
Regardless of the difficulties encountered, they will always stand by each other's side.
Suicide for you
The highest level of sacrifice one can make for another person's sake.
R.I.P., I would die for you
Even in death, they would always remain committed to the relationship.
Whoa, I would die for you
Reiteration of the intent to sacrifice and love unconditionally.
R.I.P., R.I.P., I would die for you
Repeating the promise of a lifelong commitment even to the point of death.
You, you
Directly addressing the other person as if to emphasize the depth of their feelings.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: George Miller, Michael Lamar White
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Lyrics by Genius
[Chorus: Joji]
There's no more time
Just lay it on me
If I lost my life
You can blame it on me
Are you ready or not?
We can start right here
Take you on them rocks
So crystal clear
[Bridge: Joji]
Oh, oh, oh
Are they talkin' 'bout us? x2
Yeah
Oh, oh, oh
Are they talkin' 'bout us? x2
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
[Verse: Trippie Redd]
Tryna find your love, put your love above
Baby all we need is trust, no one know but us
No one know but us x2
Yeah
Me and you, you and I
I would die for you
Do or die for you
Suicide for you
R.I.P., huh, I would die for you x2
R.I.P., huh, I would die for you x2
I would die for you x3 ayy
[Chorus: Joji]
There's no more time
Just lay it on me
If I lost my life
You can blame it on me
Are you ready or not?
We can start right here
Take you on them rocks
So crystal clear
[Outro: Trippie Redd]
Woah, I would die for you x2
Yeah
I would die for you x3
R.I.P., R.I.P., I would die for you
You, you
@buitanloc4151
There's no more time
Just lay it on me
If I lost my life
You can blame it on me
Are you ready or not?
We can start right here
Take you on the rocks
So crystal clear
Oh, oh, oh
Are they talkin' 'bout us?
Are they talkin' 'bout us? Yeah
Oh, oh, oh
Are they talkin' 'bout us?
Are they talkin' 'bout us?
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Tryna find your love, put your love above
Baby, all we need is trust, no one know but us
No one know but us
No one know but us, yeah
Me and you, you and I
I would die for you
Do or die for you
Suicide for you
R.I.P., I would die for you
R.I.P., I would die for you
R.I.P., huh, I would die for you
R.I.P., huh, I would die for you
I would die for you
I would die for you
I would die for you, ay
There's no more time
Just lay it on me
If I lost my life
You can blame it on me
Are you ready or not?
We can start right here
Take you on the rocks
So crystal clear
Whoa, I would die for you
I would die for you
I would die for you
I would die for you
I would die for you
R.I.P., R.I.P., I would die for you
You, you
@88rising
NECTAR, the new album by JOJI, out SEPTEMBER 25. PRE-ORDER: https://88rising.lnk.to/Nectar
OFFICIAL MERCH: https://jojimusic.com
@dutafauzy7324
Awww
@realanthonyfantano3340
Can't wait, I'll be bumping it all day
@OnlyDaniela
88rising 🖤🖤
@iliketoeatsmallchildren9699
:)
@adamho3877
Ew
@whatever-kx6ji
how did this dude go from eating ravioli out of his shirt pocket to making music with trippie redd and blockboyjb?
@whatever-kx6ji
@vvslouiee who r u exactly? 😭💀
@z8eee
@@whatever-kx6ji He meant he loves you because of the comment you made.
@whatever-kx6ji
@@z8eee oh 💀