The permanent members of Joyshop are:
Tom McNeill - Lead Vocals and guitar
Beth Winter - Vocals and violin
Nick Pike - Piano
Timothy Firmston-Williams - Double bass
Elliot Sefton-Nash - Drum kit and percussion
Envy
Joyshop Lyrics
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And it's not love, no it's envy and it comes as no surprise
So please release me, so I can find my night
(You won't release me, and I can't find my night)
Something knocked me, took the rug from 'neath my feet
And it's not help, it's hinder, in attempt of my defeat
The lyrics in Joyshop's song "Envy" discuss the theme of envy and how it has affected the singer. The opening line "Something struck me hit me right between the eyes" suggests that the realization of envy came suddenly and painfully. The following line "And it's not love, no it's envy" implies that the singer mistook the feeling for love but now understands it to be something completely different. The repetition of the phrase "So please release me" emphasizes the feeling of being trapped in this emotion and unable to escape from it. The line "And I can't find my night" highlights the fact that envy has affected the singer's ability to enjoy life or find peace within themselves.
The second verse begins with "Something knocked me, took the rug from 'neath my feet" indicating that envy has caused a major disruption or loss in the singer's life. The line "And it's not help, it's hinder, in attempt of my defeat" suggests that the envy is causing them harm and preventing them from moving forward. The final line "You won't release me, you will not let me sleep" could be interpreted as a metaphor for the all-consuming nature of envy, which could keep one up at night and disrupt their peace of mind.
Overall, "Envy" is a reflection on the negative impact of this emotion and how it can affect one's well-being and relationships with others.
Line by Line Meaning
Something struck me hit me right between the eyes
I feel like I've been hit hard and it's not a pleasant feeling
And it's not love, no it's envy and it comes as no surprise
I realize that it's not love that I feel, but rather envy and I saw it coming
So please release me, so I can find my night
I need to be free from this feeling so that I can find peace
(You won't release me, and I can't find my night)
It's frustrating because I feel like I'm trapped and I can't find any relief
Something knocked me, took the rug from 'neath my feet
I feel like something unexpected happened and it's destabilized me
And it's not help, it's hinder, in attempt of my defeat
It's not a situation where someone is helping me, it's actually hurting me and trying to bring me down
You won't release me, you will not let me sleep
I feel like I'm being held captive by this feeling and it's not letting me rest
Contributed by Leah B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.