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
Let's Talk About Feelings
Joywave Lyrics
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I, I hope, hope that it's good for you
I, I am learning to live again
I, I'm done with the fast-paced, flower crowned women
I, I am falling in love with you
and I, I hope that it's good for you
I, I've been, I've been in every state
But content is foreign soil (content is foreign soil)
It's sand I'd love to cultivate
I'm just afraid that you'll change me
Won't run away or I'll have to take it slow
Don't want to fall silent for long
Won't run the away I spook out easy though
I'm just afraid that you'll change me
Won't run away or I'll have to take it slow
Don't want to fall silent for long
Won't run the away, I spook out easy though
I'm just afraid that you'll change me
Won't run away or I'll have to take it slow
Don't want to fall silent for long
Won't run the away I spook out easy though
I'm just afraid that you'll change me
Won't run away or I'll have to take it slow
Don't want to fall silent for long
Won't run the away I spook out easy though
The lyrics of Joywave's song "Let's Talk About Feelings" convey a mixture of vulnerability, hope, and fear regarding a romantic relationship. The opening lines, "I am drowning in love with you, I hope that it's good for you," suggest that the singer is deeply infatuated and hopes that their love is reciprocated.
The following lines express a desire for personal growth and a break from past experiences. The singer declares that they are "learning to live again" and are done with superficial relationships ("fast-paced, flower crowned women"). They long for contentment, symbolized by "foreign soil" that they wish to cultivate. Instead of constantly searching for something new, the singer craves stability and a genuine connection.
Despite their yearning for a meaningful relationship, the singer also expresses fear. They worry that their partner might change them, potentially altering their sense of self. This fear may stem from past experiences of being hurt or losing one's individuality. The repeated refrain, "Won't run away or I'll have to take it slow," reflects a commitment to facing these fears and taking the necessary time to develop a lasting connection.
Overall, "Let's Talk About Feelings" explores the complexities of love and the vulnerability that comes with opening oneself up to another person. It touches on the desire for genuine connections, personal growth, and the fear of losing oneself in the process.
Line by Line Meaning
I, I am drowning in love with you
I am completely overwhelmed with my feelings of love for you
I, I hope, hope that it's good for you
I really hope that my love is reciprocated and brings you happiness
I, I am learning to live again
I am rediscovering how to enjoy life and find happiness
I, I'm done with the fast-paced, flower crowned women
I am no longer interested in superficial relationships with trendy and superficial women
I, I am falling in love with you
I am gradually and deeply falling in love with you
and I, I hope that it's good for you
and I sincerely hope that my love is beneficial and brings you joy
I, I've been, I've been in every state
I have experienced a wide range of emotions and states of being
But content is foreign soil (content is foreign soil)
But feeling content and at peace is unfamiliar to me
It's sand I'd love to cultivate
I desire to nurture and cultivate a sense of contentment in my life
I'm just afraid that you'll change me
I am fearful that your influence on me will result in a significant transformation of who I am
Won't run away or I'll have to take it slow
I don't want to escape from this relationship, but I also need to proceed cautiously
Don't want to fall silent for long
I don't want our communication to break down for an extended period of time
Won't run away, I spook out easy though
I won't abandon you, but I am easily startled or unsettled by certain things
Won't run the away I spook out easy though
I won't flee from this relationship, but my reactions to certain situations can be easily triggered
I'm just afraid that you'll change me
I am afraid that your influence will have a significant impact on my sense of identity
Won't run away or I'll have to take it slow
I don't want to escape from this relationship, but I also need to proceed cautiously
Don't want to fall silent for long
I don't want our communication to break down for an extended period of time
Won't run the away I spook out easy though
I won't flee from this relationship, but my reactions to certain situations can be easily triggered
I'm just afraid that you'll change me
I am scared that your presence will alter my fundamental nature
Won't run away or I'll have to take it slow
I don't want to escape from this relationship, but I also need to proceed cautiously
Don't want to fall silent for long
I don't want our communication to break down for an extended period of time
Won't run the away I spook out easy though
I won't flee from this relationship, but my reactions to certain situations can be easily triggered
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, PFIVE Entertainment Mexico, RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Daniel Armbruster, Sean Donnelly, Joseph Morinelli, Paul Brenner, Benjamin Bailey
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I, I am drowning in love with you
I, I hope, hope that it's good for you
I, I am learning to live again
I, I'm done with the fast-paced, flower crowned women
I, I am falling in love with you
I, I hope that it's good for you
I, I've been, I've been in every state
But content is foreign soil (content is foreign soil)
It's sand I'd love to cultivate
I'm just afraid that you'll change me
Won't run away but I'll have to take it slow
Don't want to fall silent for long
Won't run away, I spook out easy though
I'm just afraid that you'll change me
Won't run away but I'll have to take it slow
Don't want to fall silent for long
Won't run away, I spook out easy though
I'm just afraid that you'll change me
Won't run away but I'll have to take it slow
Don't want to fall silent for long
Won't run away, I spook out easy though
I'm just afraid that you'll change me
Won't run away but I'll have to take it slow
Don't want to fall silent for long
Won't run away, I spook out easy thoughI, I am drowning in love with you
I, I hope, hope that it's good for you
I, I am learning to live again
I, I'm done with the fast-paced, flower crowned women
I, I am falling in love with you
I, I hope that it's good for you
I, I've been, I've been in every state
But content is foreign soil (content is foreign soil)
It's sand I'd love to cultivate
I'm just afraid that you'll change me
Won't run away but I'll have to take it slow
Don't want to fall silent for long
Won't run away, I spook out easy though
I'm just afraid that you'll change me
Won't run away but I'll have to take it slow
Don't want to fall silent for long
Won't run away, I spook out easy though
I'm just afraid that you'll change me
Won't run away but I'll have to take it slow
Don't want to fall silent for long
Won't run away, I spook out easy though
I'm just afraid that you'll change me
Won't run away but I'll have to take it slow
Don't want to fall silent for long
Won't run away, I spook out easy though
Ben
In my mind, this is one of Joywave's most underrated songs. I love it because it's such a stark departure from their usual style. I especially like how the raw emotion and feeling is so prominent. Not to mention the beautiful jazz beat, bass, and piano. Just an all-around gem.
rachaeleri
i love how this sounds like they're performing in some sort of high end restaurant with the faint talking in the background. so real so beautiful. saw them live in michigan a little less than a week ago. so incredible
m0ldy_s33ds
My favorite band and my favorite to see live! Such great energy!
PandaAbomination
The instrumentals Joywave puts at the end of their songs, such as this one and "Going to a Place", are some of the most beautiful pieces of music I've ever heard. To me, it says "uneasy acceptance", as ridiculous of a phrase as that is.
SurfeitofSkunks
This is legit one of the best songs on the new EP, and i dont think any of the songs are short from incredible
Inno
Pretty sure "Content" was an LP, but ok.
Parker Andrews
Jesus this is so freakin good. The vibe on this album just resonates with my soul, the act of trying to be happy when surrounded by pain, trying to let it go knowing you could be hurt again.
Got to see you guys at vinyl renaissance in kc and am so happy I did.
Hannah Gultom
Favorite track. Can't understand why this has so many dislikes.
KG 1
It's not as good or catchy as a lot of their other songs and doesn't have the energy a lot of them have.
My Chemical Romance Will Pierce The Veil
@KG 1 just because a song isn’t catchy does not make it a bad song. And I’d argue this song is catchy, with the piano tune they bring in and the chorus. It’s a great song over all and people need to start learning that chill songs are great too. It doesn’t all need to be upbeat and fast paced to be a “good” song