1) Joseph is a… Read Full Bio ↴There are several artists and projects named Joseph:
1) Joseph is an American folk/rock band from Portland, Oregon. The band is made up of three sisters, Natalie Allison and Meegan Closner. The sisters took their name from a small town in their home state and in homage to their Grandfather. Their debut album, Native Dreamer Kin was released in 2014 and two years later came the 2nd album I'm Alone, No You're Not" featuring a mixture of folk and rock but all the while highlighting their mesmerizing vocal abilities and harmonies especially on such tracks as Canyon, White Flag and the beautiful SOS. In 2017 they issued a version of the Mamas & The Papas classic "California Dreamin' and later that year their EP "Stay Awake" which features their own version of "Everybody Wants To Rule The World"
2) Joseph was a blues rock/stoner rock band from the USA. It released the album "Stone Aged Man" in 1969.
3) Joseph is a psychedelic rock/hard rock project by the Belgian musician Yannick Letawe, who released the album "Toys" in 2018.
Green Eyes
Joseph Lyrics
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The moonlight hit the dashboard
Passenger window rolled down
That got me thinking
There's something we should talk about
It′s not worth waiting out
I can give you space if you need it
There's pride in my mouth, I got used to the taste
But I′ll swallow it now and I′ll be first to say
Those green eyes are my green light
I'm giving up on control
You see red lights
I see me blowing straight through to you
If we′re headed for the cliffside
I'm ready for the fall, if you know me at all
You know I don′t need lights to decide
I'm not changing my mind
We could bath play the pretender
Circling round this parking lot
While one of us still remembers
We′re lucky to have what we've got
We're taking the room for breathing
You can walk away, I′m not leaving
There′s pride in your mouth, you got used to the taste
Can you swallow it now when you hear me say
Those green eyes are my green light
I'm giving up on control
You see red lights
I see me blowing straight through to you
If we′re headed for the cliffside
I'm ready for the fall, if you know me at all
You know I don′t need lights to decide
I'm not changing my mind
Thought I could read you
But I lost my place
Now we′re on different pages, I need you
Thought I could read you
But I lost my place
Now we're on different pages, I need you
Thought I could read you
But I lost my place
Now we're on different pages, I need you
Thought I could read you
But I lost my place
Now we′re on different pages
Those green eyes are my green light
I′m giving up on control
You see red lights
I see me blowing straight through to you
If we're headed for the cliffside
I′m ready for the fall, if you know me at all
You know I don't need lights to decide
I′m not changing my mind
The song "Green Eyes" by Joseph is a love song that talks about communication and connection between two people in a relationship. The lyrics describe a scene where the moon is shining on the dashboard and the passenger side window is rolled down, making the singer reflect on the necessity to have an important conversation with their partner. The singer doesn't want to hold back their feelings and suggests that they should talk about what's causing tension between them. The chorus emphasizes the importance of the partner's green eyes, which serve as a green light, a sign to move forward with their relationship without looking back, even if there are red flags that could risk their love. The singer is willing to risk it all because they know deep down that their heart doesn't need any external factors to make a decision about their love, and it won't change.
The lyrics also highlight the vulnerability of both parties in the relationship, both acknowledging they have pride, but willing to set it aside to save the relationship. The song also sheds light on the fear of losing each other and ending up on "different pages." However, the singer reaches out to their partner, saying- "I need you", showing how important the relationship is to them.
Overall, "Green Eyes" is a beautiful and sincere song about taking risks, trusting one another, and embracing the unknown that life throws at us.
Line by Line Meaning
Could've been the way
Perhaps it was because of the way
The moonlight hit the dashboard
The moonlight shone on the car's dashboard
Passenger window rolled down
The car window on the passenger side was open
That got me thinking
This made me start to consider
There's something we should talk about
There is a topic that we need to discuss
It's not worth waiting out
It's not worth delaying or avoiding the conversation
I can give you space if you need it
I can let you have some distance if that's what you require
You can walk away, I'm not leaving
You are free to leave, but I will stay put
There's pride in my mouth, I got used to the taste
I am filled with pride, I have grown accustomed to this feeling
But I'll swallow it now and I'll be first to say
But I am willing to let go of my pride and be the first one to speak up
Those green eyes are my green light
Your green eyes are signalling to me that I should proceed
I'm giving up on control
I am relinquishing my need for control
You see red lights
You perceive cautionary signals
I see me blowing straight through to you
I see myself charging straight ahead towards you
If we're headed for the cliffside
If we are headed towards disaster
I'm ready for the fall, if you know me at all
I am prepared for the worst outcome, if you truly understand who I am
You know I don't need lights to decide
You know that I am capable of making decisions without any assistance
We could bath play the pretender
We could pretend and deceive ourselves
Circling round this parking lot
Driving our car around this parking area
While one of us still remembers
While one of us still holds onto the memories
We're taking the room for breathing
We are taking a moment to breathe and collect ourselves
There's pride in your mouth, you got used to the taste
You are also filled with pride and have grown accustomed to it
Can you swallow it now when you hear me say
Are you capable of suppressing your pride after hearing me speak
Thought I could read you
I thought I could understand you
But I lost my place
But I lost my way or understanding
Now we're on different pages, I need you
Now we have different perspectives and I require your assistance
Those green eyes are my green light
Your green eyes are still signalling for me to go ahead
I'm giving up on control
I am completely relinquishing my need for control
If we're headed for the cliffside
If we are approaching danger
I'm ready for the fall, if you know me at all
I am equipped for the worst-case scenario as you know me well
You know I don't need lights to decide
You are aware of my capability to make decisions without external guidance
I'm not changing my mind
I am not going to alter my stance
Writer(s): Joseph, Trent Dabbs
Contributed by Kaitlyn M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@sharoncohen3803
the first ever song that gave me chills to the point where I teared up. This never happened before.
@mertmunson1417
Not my first time, but me as well. Its also a song that makes time travel possible. Takes me back to a day I'll never forget.
@butterzworth
Ditto... Think this might be my fave from the album
@rurallivity3595
Ladies...This performance of vulnerability and honesty is BEYOND beautiful. I love how y'all put my feelings in pure poetry. I HAD to do the most and comment...Much love from VA! ❤❤❤
@sorahatumna1095
I had the great fortune of being introduced to them live at a Shins concert. The harmonies were so powerful you could literally feel them vibrating your skin, making your whole body tingle. If you have the opportunity, pleas hear their music in person. The recordings simply don't have the same raw physicality.
@shawngossard3619
Never heard them until I saw them perform live at a The Shins concert.. My god what an amazing surprise! They blew my mind.
@jessicaworswick9352
If this is the first you’re hearing them do yourself a favor and listen to their Tiny Desk from NPR
@shayxie8318
Good looking out!
@shayxie8318
okay I actually remember them from that Tiny Desk but failed to follow through on following the band :(
@dogdaybreak3157
Or better yet, search for Joseph and Crypt Sessions, ATO Sessions, Mahogany Sessions, SOFAR. All are amazing!