The group tends to draw inspiration for their own sound from other Philadelphia musicians. They met one another at a boogie boarding competition that was hosted by rapper Jay-Z in New Jersey, and came together in an online chat room on a pro-longboarding forum.
In 2014 Joy Again jumped into their debut album. Forever
Country Song
Joy Again Lyrics
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I won't sleep again
I won't lose my teeth again
It's probably one in ten
The chance I'll be a man
Today
Now that it's a strain
Of all your friends and lie
Without meaning to
Without knowing who
Grind my bones to paste
And I won't waste your time
Unless you want to waste mine
There is no speaking
It's without meaning
There is no speaking
It's without meaning
There is no speaking
It's without meaning
The lyrics to Joy Again's song "Country Song" are open to interpretation and can be viewed from many different angles. One possible interpretation is that the singer is experiencing a shift in consciousness or awakening - "Now that I'm awake / I won't sleep again." This newfound awareness causes the singer to reject certain societal norms or expectations - "I won't lose my teeth again / It's probably one in ten / The chance I'll be a man / Today."
The second verse explores the difficulty of maintaining authenticity in social situations. The singer feels a strain when faced with the expectation to conform and lie to their friends. The line "Without knowing who" suggests that the singer may be struggling to define their own identity and values.
The repetition of the line "There is no speaking / It's without meaning" serves to reinforce the sense of isolation and disconnection that the singer may be feeling. There is a sense of frustration and hopelessness in these lyrics, but also a hint of defiance and determination to stay true to oneself.
Line by Line Meaning
Now that I'm awake
Since I am now fully conscious
I won't sleep again
I will not go back to unconsciousness
I won't lose my teeth again
I will not allow myself to be harmed again
It's probably one in ten
It is unlikely to occur
The chance I'll be a man
The possibility of me becoming a real man
Today
Is limited to the present day
Now that it's a strain
Since it is now a heavy burden
To stare into the eyes
To look into someone's gaze
Of all your friends and lie
Telling falsehoods to all those you call friends
Without meaning to
Without any intention to do so
Without knowing who
Not knowing who you are deceiving
Grind my bones to paste
If necessary, grind me down to soft matter
And I won't waste your time
I won't take up your time unnecessarily
Unless you want to waste mine
Unless you want to waste my time
There is no speaking
No words are being said
It's without meaning
It is meaningless
There is no speaking
No words are being said
It's without meaning
It is meaningless
There is no speaking
No words are being said
It's without meaning
It is meaningless
Writer(s): Matthew Tavares, Zachary Tyndall, Julian Mcclanahan, William Diserafino, William Butera, Joseph Visciano, William Shea, Blaise O Brien, Caleb Laven, Ben Lester
Contributed by Tyler G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@HubertusAurelius
Lyrics :) :
Now, that I'm awake
I won't sleep again
I won't lose my teeth again
It's probably one in ten
The chance I'll be a man, today
Now, that it's a strain
To stare into the eyes
Of all your friends and lie
Without meaning to
Without knowing who
Grind my bones to paste
And I won't waste your time
Unless you want to waste mine
There is no speaking
It's without meaning
There is no speaking
It's without meaning
There is no speaking
It's without meaning
@MainLineAirsoftClub1
Had me at Leigh valley tunnel
@leonsalgeuro
i’m getting a mixed feeling of joy and melancholy from this song
@govpancake1126
He has such an interesting voice! It’s so beautiful!!!
@HubertusAurelius
Lyrics :) :
Now, that I'm awake
I won't sleep again
I won't lose my teeth again
It's probably one in ten
The chance I'll be a man, today
Now, that it's a strain
To stare into the eyes
Of all your friends and lie
Without meaning to
Without knowing who
Grind my bones to paste
And I won't waste your time
Unless you want to waste mine
There is no speaking
It's without meaning
There is no speaking
It's without meaning
There is no speaking
It's without meaning
@hahnkf8111
mushroomchap Are you sure it’s not “grind my balls to paste” I was hoping that’s what it was
@aa-rg9zz
Hahn k F BRUH
@imacoolguy_
Hahn k F LMAOOO
@calvindavis1821
This absolute masterpiece is so under appreciated
@conuncuchillo
esta canción es lo mejor que he escuchado en toda mi vida hasta ahora, se que parece exagerado, pero justo ahora puedo jurarlo, estoy tan feliz de estar vivo para poder escuchar esta canción
@krookedsb23
Igual. Como me encanta este canción. Siempre regreso a escucharlo.