Since, Joshua's songs have been further featured on the FOX Television drama North Shore, Bones and the ABC medical drama Grey's Anatomy. His song "Star Mile" is on The Last Kiss movie soundtrack. Most recently his song "What If You" was featured on the Catch and Release soundtrack. He also has a couple tracks on the Adam soundtrack, including "When I Find You."
The album "We Were Here" was released in 2006, containing many of the songs featured on the various television shows. The album is made up of heavily acoustic indie Folk/Pop, and is especially reminiscent of Simon & Garfunkel, Elliott Smith, Jode Gannon, Damien Rice and Iron & Wine.
Joshua Radin is featured in Ashtar Command's song "Mark IV" from the band's debut LP American Sunshine.
Closer
Joshua Radin Lyrics
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I wish it were over, we seem to never end,
Only get closer, to the point where I can take no more,
The clouds in your eyes, down your face they pour,
Won't you be the new one burn to shine,
I take the blue ones every time, walk me down your broken line,
All you have to do is cry
Yes, all you have to do is cry
Hush my baby now,
Your talking is just noise and won't lay me down
Amongst your toys in a room where I can take no more,
The clouds in your eyes, down your face they pour,
Won't you be the new one burn to shine,
I take the blue ones every time, take the blue ones everyday
Walk me down your broken line,
All you have to do is cry,
Yes all you have to do is cry
Photographs and brightly colored paper,
Are your mask you wear in this caper, that is our life,
We walk right into the strife,
And a tear from your eye brings me home,
Won't you be the new one burn to shine,
I take the blue ones every time,
Walk me down your broken line,
All you have to do is cry,
All you have to do is cry.
In Joshua Radin's song, "Closer," the singer is feeling overwhelmed and uncertain in a relationship that seems to be stuck in a repetitive and painful cycle of ups and downs. The opening line, "So, we're alone again," suggests that this is not the first time they've found themselves in this situation. The singer expresses a desire for it to be over, but laments that they continue to only get closer, to the point where they "can take no more." The clouds in the other person's eyes and tears running down their face express their emotional pain and vulnerability.
The second verse finds the singer attempting to soothe their partner, offering a gentle "Hush, my baby now," but ultimately feeling helpless in the face of the other person's emotional turmoil. The lines "Photographs and brightly colored paper / Are your mask you wear in this caper, that is our life" suggest that the other person may be trying to hide their pain behind distractions and superficial happiness. Despite this, the singer finds comfort in being able to bring their partner "home" when they cry.
Overall, "Closer" is a poignant exploration of the difficulties of navigating a complicated and emotionally fraught relationship. The repeated refrain of "All you have to do is cry" underscores the importance of emotional honesty and vulnerability in any relationship, even when it is painful to confront.
Line by Line Meaning
So, we're alone again
We are in a state of loneliness once again.
I wish it were over, we seem to never end,
I wish our relationship would end, but instead we continue to stay together.
Only get closer, to the point where I can take no more,
Our relationship only becomes closer, to the point of overwhelming me.
The clouds in your eyes, down your face they pour,
Tears flow down your face as I see the sadness in your eyes.
Won't you be the new one burn to shine,
Can you be the person who brings light into my life?
I take the blue ones every time, walk me down your broken line,
I always choose the path of sadness, lead me down your path of brokenness.
All you have to do is cry
All you need to do is express your emotions and cry.
Hush my baby now,
Hush, my love, and be quiet.
Your talking is just noise and won't lay me down
Your words are meaningless and won't comfort me.
Amongst your toys in a room where I can take no more,
I'm in a room surrounded by your possessions, overwhelmed and unable to handle it.
Photographs and brightly colored paper,
The things you use to decorate and express yourself are just a façade.
Are your mask you wear in this caper, that is our life,
Your decorations are a mask for the life we live together.
We walk right into the strife,
We always enter into conflict and difficulty.
And a tear from your eye brings me home,
When you cry, it makes me feel like I belong and have a purpose.
All you have to do is cry,
All you need to do is express your emotions and cry.
Lyrics © Songtrust Ave, Missing Link Music, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: JOSHUA RYAN RADIN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@ricciardigianluca768
So, we're alone again
I wish it were over, we seem to never end,
Only get closer, to the point where I can take no more,
The clouds in your eyes, down your face they pour,
Won't you be the new one burn to shine,
I take the blue ones every time, walk me down your broken line,
All you have to do is cry
Yes, all you have to do is cry
Hush my baby now,
Your talking is just noise and won't lay me down
Amongst your toys in a room where I can take no more,
The clouds in your eyes, down your face they pour,
Won't you be the new one burn to shine,
I take the blue ones every time, take the blue ones everyday
Walk me down your broken line,
All you have to do is cry,
Yes all you have to do is cry
Photographs and brightly colored paper,
Are your mask you wear in this caper, that is our life,
We walk right into the strife,
And a tear from your eye brings me home,
Won't you be the new one burn to shine,
I take the blue ones every time,
Walk me down your broken line,
All you have to do is cry,
All you have to do is cry.
@jeffgravitt
I worked with this guys father for 3 years then one day i got invited to a concert his son was performing in Atlanta. Was totally blown away. Got to met him after the concert and spend the evening with him and a few friends. Big fan now and look back in amazement that i had no clue my co workers son was legit famous and amazingly talented.
@tynmar08
Scrubs brought me here like, 13 years ago. And still does in 2020. Love you Joshua
@picaqasag
Same!!!!!
@j.mdarcey3209
@Ree born Zack Braff has an uncanny talent 4 syncing wonderful music w/ TV & movie scenes. I hope u have the Soundtracks 2 “Garden State”(💚1 of my favorite movies) which he wrote, directed, produced & starred in!& “Last KISS” very good movie(not great) but he’s responsible for all the music on both exceptional soundtracks 🎼🖤
@tynmar08
@@j.mdarcey3209 yes! One of my favourites too! And I love last kiss aswel. A good movie for appreciating what you have :)
All of Zachs stuff has inspired so many of my musical choices.
@Lebowski92
Same for me in 2021 🙏🏻
@jondavis2790
Scrubs podcast brought me here, today
@Tyronerollercoaster
Thank God for shows like scrubs that showcase really good soundtracks that can otherwise go unheard. ❤️
@Sammy102093
I think Zach braff was the one who chose all the songs. He's also close friends with Joshua
@mullaoslo
@@Sammy102093 he brought winter to Bill Lawrence.. After that he directed this video