T… Read Full Bio ↴Joywave is a Rochester, NY, USA indie pop band, active since 2010.
Their first full-length album, "How Do You Feel Now?", was released on April 21, 2015.
The band released its first single "Golden State" on January 4th, 2011 via its website (joywavemusic.com), and followed up with their "77777" mixtape in March 2011. The mixtape is a complex arrangement of original works, covers, and sample based songs featuring various stems combined with Daniel Armbruster's vocals.
In August 2011, Joywave released a limited edition 7" vinyl through blog-turned label Tympanogram, featuring "Traveling At The Speed Of Light" from their "77777" mixtape alongside new single, "Ridge".
Joywave released "Koda Vista" EP on March 27th, 2012. The 7 song release deals with the influence of environmental factors on personal experience, painting a picture of predestination born long before each of the band members.
Their 2nd mixtape, "88888", and 2nd EP, "How Do You Feel?", have been released in 2013 and 2014, respectively.
They are also known for their cooperation with Big Data ("Dangerous", 2013).
Since then, they've released three more albums- 2017's "Content", 2020's "Possession", and 2022's "Cleanse".
Members:
Daniel Armbruster - Vocals
Joseph Morinelli - Guitar
Paul Brenner - Drums
Kevin Mahoney - Bass
Past members:
Travis Johansen - Keys/Percussion/Guitar
Sean Donnelly - Bass
Benjamin Bailey - Keyboards
Carry Me
Joywave Lyrics
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Yeah, nothing's right, nothing's right
Comfort me until the sun arrives
Oh, you can't go ratting me out this time
You can't go ratting me out this time, no
Can't go ratting me out this time
You can't go ratting me out this time
Carry me
Are you strong enough to make me feel complete
Like there's church in my heart?
Carry me
Are you strong enough to make me numb and free
Like there's nothing to fear in the dark?
I've been filling up the ditch with anything that I can fit
Comfort me and get me through the night
Oh, you can't go ratting me out this time
You can't go ratting me out this time, no
Can't go ratting me out this time
You can't go ratting me out this time
Carry me
Are you strong enough to make me feel complete
Like there's church in my heart
Carry me
Are you strong enough to make me numb and free
Like there's nothing to fear in the dark?
Sometimes it takes ahold
Sometimes it takes a toll on me
Sometimes it takes ahold
Sometimes it takes a hold on me
Carry me
Are you strong enough to make me feel complete
Like there's church in my heart?
Carry me
Are you strong enough to make me numb and free
Like there's nothing to fear in the dark?
The lyrics of Joywave's "Carry Me" seem to convey a sense of loneliness and desperation that many people can relate to. The opening lines, "Tonight, I think I might explode / Yeah, nothing's right, nothing's right," suggest a feeling of being overwhelmed and alone. This could be interpreted as the singer feeling like they are falling apart and need someone to help keep them together.
The chorus repeats the phrase "Carry me" several times, which can be interpreted as a plea for someone to come and rescue the singer from their thoughts and feelings. They are asking if someone is "strong enough to make me feel complete / like there's church in my heart" and "strong enough to make me numb and free / like there's nothing to fear in the dark." These lyrics suggest a sense of dependence on others and a desire for someone else to take the responsibility of making the singer feel okay.
The final lines of the song, "Sometimes it takes ahold / Sometimes it takes a toll on me / Sometimes it takes ahold / Sometimes it takes a hold on me," suggests that the singer is aware that their emotional state can be difficult and unpredictable. The song as a whole could be seen as a raw and vulnerable portrayal of the human experiences of needing help and seeking guidance.
Line by Line Meaning
Tonight, I think I might explode
I feel a lot of pressure and I'm not sure I can handle it
Yeah, nothing's right, nothing's right
I'm struggling and feeling like everything is going wrong
Comfort me until the sun arrives
Please support me until I can see a new day
Oh, you can't go ratting me out this time
Please don't betray me or share my secrets
You can't go ratting me out this time, no
I need you to be trustworthy and keep my confidence
Can't go ratting me out this time
It's crucial that you don't betray my trust now
Carry me
I need someone to support me emotionally
Are you strong enough to make me feel complete
Like there's church in my heart?
Can you provide the emotional support and comfort I need to feel whole and at peace?
Are you strong enough to make me numb and free
Like there's nothing to fear in the dark?
Can you help me feel calm and fearless, even in uncertain or frightening situations?
I've been filling up the ditch with anything that I can fit
I've been trying to distract myself from my problems with whatever I can find
Comfort me and get me through the night
Please support me and help me make it through this difficult time
Sometimes it takes ahold
Sometimes it takes a toll on me
This situation or emotion can be very intense and difficult for me to handle
Sometimes it takes ahold
Sometimes it takes a hold on me
This situation or emotion can be very strong and have a firm grasp on me
Contributed by Aaron A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
owlcat
Tonight, I think I might explode
Yeah, nothing's right, nothing's right
Comfort me until the sun arrives
Oh, you can't go ratting me out this time
You can't go ratting me out this time, no
Can't go ratting me out this time
You can't go ratting me out this time
Carry me
Are you strong enough to make me feel complete
Like there's church in my heart?
Carry me
Are you strong enough to make me numb and free
Like there's nothing to fear in the dark?
I've been filling up the ditch with anything that I can fit
Comfort me and get me through the night
Oh, you can't go ratting me out this time
You can't go ratting me out this time, no
Can't go ratting me out this time
You can't go ratting me out this time
Carry me
Are you strong enough to make me feel complete
Like there's church in my heart
Carry me
Are you strong enough to make me numb and free
Like there's nothing to fear in the dark?
Sometimes it takes ahold
Sometimes it takes a toll on me
Sometimes it takes ahold
Sometimes it takes a hold on me
Carry me
Are you strong enough to make me feel complete
Like there's church in my heart?
Carry me
Are you strong enough to make me numb and free
Like there's nothing to fear in the dark?
Elixurrz
These guys are so underrated man.
Milk
@Inno its very sad
Inno
The worst part is that a lot of their fanbase is made of FIFA, Madden, and Fortnite players, aka the worst kind of people.
quierovacaciones
Ikr? I guess the shittier, the better today :/
Jonathan Jensen
This song has a perfect build up, mixture of retro, industrial, and a very pleasing harmony for the chorus.. why is this not more popular? :(
C
@j8suke ñ ?
Miguel Castro
Yoshi hi i love u
Yoshi
Jaja k hace ese pendejo de sparkie aca
j8suke ñ
Welcome to the future(?
Miguel Castro
Nova Dei I live in Colombia, here the people only likes reggaeton