THE VISION
Joker (Feat. Jessie Ware) Lyrics

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Calm down
Keep confusing me, cant you see, cant you see, you are not alone
You the throne
Kryptic clues, who needs you, the one to chose, who is who
Whats wrong
If I wanna talk big, act big, I can play big on my own
Let go
So complicated in the game you created, can you crack the code

Can't be without you, see without you, breathe without you, feel without you
Just let me breathe
Just let me breathe
Just let me breathe
Just let me breathe

Gotta breathe in
Gotta breathe in
Gotta breathe in
Gotta breathe in

Slow down
When your on the floor begggin wont work
You'll be back for more
Pipe down
Be insane, leave for day, when's it gonna rain
Rain on your parade
Dont go, go, go
You know
The road is long on your own
Do you want to be alone
You dont wanna be alone
Cool it down, calm down, breeze out, let go

Just let me breathe
Cool down, calm down, would you let me breathe
Just let me breathe
Head down, calm down, would you let me breathe
Just let me breathe
Breeze out, pipe down, would you let me

Gotta breathe in
Gotta breathe in

Gotta breathe in
Gotta breathe in

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Joker's song "The Vision" featuring Jessie Ware is an emotional plea to a partner to give the singer some space. The songstress starts off by telling her partner to calm down, as they are confusing her and making her feel alone. She acknowledges the other as the one on the throne and refers to the cryptic clues about themselves that the other has provided. The singer then questions what's wrong with her talking big or acting big and asserts the right to play big on her own. She concludes by asking the partner to let go of the complicated game they have created and to find a way to crack the code.

The chorus is a repetition of "just let me breathe" followed by "gotta breathe in" four times. The repetition of these phrases is to drive home to the partner that the singer needs space and time to be able to catch her breath and regain her mental and emotional steadiness. She reminds them that when they are on the floor begging, it won't work, and they will always come back for more. She again asks them to pipe down and tells them to be insane and give her some space. The singer acknowledges that the road can be long and asks if the partner wants to go it alone. The song ends with the repeated chorus.

Line by Line Meaning

Calm down
Please relax

Keep confusing me, cant you see, cant you see, you are not alone
You are making things unclear for me, but you should know that you are not the only one.

You the throne
You are the one in charge.

Kryptic clues, who needs you, the one to chose, who is who
Why are you creating difficult puzzles? Who needs them? You should be able to decide who is who without them.

Whats wrong
What is the problem?

If I wanna talk big, act big, I can play big on my own
If I want to act confidently, I can do so without your help.

Let go
Please release your grip.

So complicated in the game you created, can you crack the code
The game you invented is so complex. Can you even solve it?

Can't be without you, see without you, breathe without you, feel without you
I cannot live, see, breathe, or feel without you.

Just let me breathe
Please allow me to have some space.

Gotta breathe in
I need to inhale.

Slow down
Take it easy.

When your on the floor begggin wont work
If you are on the ground, begging will not be effective.

You'll be back for more
Despite being rejected, you'll try again.

Pipe down
Be quiet.

Be insane, leave for day, when's it gonna rain
Go crazy, leave for the day, when will it rain?