Normal People
Joji Rei Brown Lyrics


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The devil came back
He's dancing in your path
So you're acting like you need me now, hey
So tell me if I'm mad
There's something in your laugh
That makes me fear the way you smile, hey

It's hard to believe sometimes
We can pretend we're normal people
And I can repeat those times
We can pretend we're boring people
And it's hard to believe sometimes
We can pretend we're normal people
And I can repeat those times
And I can repeat those times, yeah

New planet, yeah, we planted
Everything we wanted
Your fragrance, covalence
I'm bound to, I'm bound to you
The longer that we hide
Everything starts to hit me harder, hit me harder
But we're safe on the inside
Yeah, I know we're fine

The devil came back
He's dancing in your path
So you're acting like you need me now, hey
So tell me if I'm mad
There's something in your laugh
That makes me fear the way you smile, hey

It's hard to believe sometimes
We can pretend we're normal people
And I can repeat those times
We can pretend we're boring people
And it's hard to believe sometimes
We can pretend we're normal people




And I can repeat those times (those times)
And I can repeat those times, yeah (those times)

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Joji Rei Brown's song "Normal People" talks about the complexities of life and how often people pretend to be normal when they are not. The devil is portrayed as a symbol of temptation and distraction, which causes people to act differently than they would under normal circumstances. The singer mentions that sometimes it is hard to believe that we can pretend to be normal people when we are anything but that. The line "there's something in your laugh, that makes me fear the way you smile" suggests that the singer is aware of a sinister side to the person they are addressing, which makes them fearful.


The song talks about the illusions people create to cope with their problems. "We can pretend we're normal people and I can repeat those times" suggests an attempt to flee from reality and the problems that come with it. The lines "new planet, yeah, we planted, everything we wanted, your fragrance, covalence, I'm bound to, I'm bound to you" seem to be a reference to building a new world or relationship with someone, based on fantasies and an imagined utopia. However, the longer they hide behind this illusion, the harder everything starts to hit them, and they realize that they can never escape from reality.


Overall, the song conveys that sometimes people try to hide behind illusions, fantasies, and obsessions to cope with life, but eventually, the truth catches up with them. It is a poignant piece of music that resonates with anyone who has ever felt the need to pretend to be normal.


Line by Line Meaning

The devil came back
Past demons or problems have resurfaced


He's dancing in your path
The issue is directly affecting and blocking your progress


So you're acting like you need me now, hey
You're seeking help or comfort in me because of the situation


So tell me if I'm mad
Acknowledge whether or not I am perceiving the situation correctly or if my emotions are on edge due to the resurfaced problem


There's something in your laugh
Your reaction to the problem shows that it's affecting you beyond what you're willing to admit


That makes me fear the way you smile, hey
Your smile hides your true feelings and intentions, which is concerning or suspicious


It's hard to believe sometimes
Sometimes it's difficult to accept or comprehend certain things


We can pretend we're normal people
We can appear to be functioning normally even if there are underlying issues


And I can repeat those times
We can go back to that state of pretending things are okay multiple times


We can pretend we're boring people
We can minimize our problems to appear ordinary and uninteresting


New planet, yeah, we planted
We started something new together


Everything we wanted
We achieved everything we set out to do


Your fragrance, covalence
Your scent and chemistry are unique and magnetic to me


I'm bound to, I'm bound to you
I am emotionally and mentally attached to you


The longer that we hide
The longer we try to conceal or ignore our problems


Everything starts to hit me harder, hit me harder
The consequences of our problem become increasingly difficult to handle


But we're safe on the inside
Despite external challenges, we are secure within our relationship


And I can repeat those times (those times)
We can go back to pretending everything is okay multiple times to protect ourselves


And I can repeat those times, yeah (those times)
We can continue to mask our problems and continue as usual




Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: George Kusunoki Miller, Rei Brown, Isaac Sleator

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@gabrielmiranda-rf9bq

[Pre-Chorus: Joji]
The devil came back
He's dancing in your path
So you're acting like you need me now, hey
So tell me if I'm mad
There's something in your laugh
That makes me fear the way you smile, hey

[Chorus: Joji]
It's hard to believe sometimes
We can pretend we're normal people
And I can repeat those times
We can pretend we're boring people
And it's hard to believe sometimes
We can pretend we're normal people
And I can repeat those times
And I can repeat those times, yeah

[Verse: rei brown]
New planet, yeah, we planted
Everything we wanted
Your fragrance, covalence
I'm bound to, I'm bound to you
But the longer that we hide
Everything starts to hit me harder, hit me harder
But we're safe on the inside
Yeah, I know we're fine

[Pre-Chorus: Joji]
The devil came back
He's dancing in your path
So you're acting like you need me now, hey
So tell me if I'm mad
There's something in your laugh
That makes me fear the way you smile, hey

[Chorus: Joji]
It's hard to believe sometimes
We can pretend we're normal people
And I can repeat those times
We can pretend we're boring people
And it's hard to believe sometimes
We can pretend we're normal people
And I can repeat those times (Those times)
And I can repeat those times, yeah (Those times)



@kohanasn

LETRA

[Pré-refrão: Joji]
O diabo voltou
Ele está dançando em seu caminho
Então você está agindo como se precisasse de mim agora, hey
Então me diga se eu estou bravo
Tem algo na sua risada
Isso me faz ter medo do jeito que você sorri, hey

[Refrão: Joji]
É difícil acreditar às vezes
Podemos fingir que somos pessoas normais
E eu posso repetir esses tempos
Podemos fingir que somos pessoas chatas
E é difícil acreditar às vezes
Podemos fingir que somos pessoas normais
E eu posso repetir esses tempos
E eu posso repetir esses tempos, sim

[Verso: rei marrom]
Novo planeta, sim, nós plantamos
Tudo o que queríamos
Sua fragrância, covalência
Estou obrigado, estou obrigado a você
Mas quanto mais nos escondermos
Tudo começa a me bater mais forte, a me bater mais forte
Mas estamos seguros por dentro
Sim, eu sei que estamos bem

[Pré-refrão: Joji]
O diabo voltou
Ele está dançando em seu caminho
Então você está agindo como se precisasse de mim agora, hey
Então me diga se eu estou bravo
Tem algo na sua risada
Isso me faz ter medo do jeito que você sorri, hey

[Refrão: Joji]
É difícil acreditar às vezes
Podemos fingir que somos pessoas normais
E eu posso repetir esses tempos
Podemos fingir que somos pessoas chatas
E é difícil acreditar às vezes
Podemos fingir que somos pessoas normais
E eu posso repetir esses tempos (aqueles tempos)
E eu posso repetir esses tempos, sim (aqueles tempos)



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@raybaboon

New planet. We planted everything we wanted. 🌱

@regentofnothing

So that's what the seed was for

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love!

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