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
When You're Bored
Joywave Lyrics
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But I found it couldn't hold my attention
('Cause when you're bored)
Every place, every day, there's bound to be some kind of trouble
Everywhere, every day, waiting on the next little bubble
'Cause all I can do is sit and think of you
And when I'm alone your hearts will get me through
In the back (in the back), seeking out some new affection
With the hope that she could live and breathe in my dimension
('Cause when you're bored)
Every place, every day, there's bound to be some kind of trouble
Everywhere, every day, waiting on the next little bubble
'Cause all I can do is sit and think of you
And when I'm alone your hearts will get me through
All I can do is sit and think of you
And when I'm alone your views will get me through
'Cause all I can do is sit and think of you (all I can do is sit and think of you)
When I'm alone your hearts will get me through
And all I can do is sit and think of you (all I can do is sit and think of you)
And when I'm alone your views will get me through
The lyrics to Joywave's song "When You're Bored" convey a sense of restlessness and longing for connection. The singer starts by attempting to find solace in watching television, but quickly realizes that it fails to capture their attention. This suggests that even external distractions cannot alleviate their boredom.
The repetition of the phrase "Every place, every day, there's bound to be some kind of trouble" shows that the world itself seems to be filled with problems, adding to the singer's sense of unease. This line also implies that the monotony and routine of everyday life can lead to dissatisfaction and boredom.
The next lines reveal that the singer's thoughts constantly revolve around a particular person. They're unable to escape their thoughts and find solace in daydreaming about this individual. The phrase "when I'm alone, your hearts will get me through" implies that thinking about this person brings comfort and meaning to the singer's life.
In the second verse, the singer seeks out new affection in the hopes of finding someone who can understand and exist in their unique world ("live and breathe in my dimension"). This suggests a desire for a deeper connection with someone who shares their perspective and can alleviate their boredom.
The repetition of the chorus emphasizes the central idea that the singer's thoughts are consumed by this person. They are reliant on the memories and feelings associated with this individual to alleviate their boredom and provide a sense of purpose.
Overall, the lyrics of "When You're Bored" express the struggles of finding contentment in a mundane and troubled world. It captures the longing for connection and how thoughts of a specific person can offer solace and escape from the monotony of life.
Line by Line Meaning
So I sat and tried to watch the television
I attempted to entertain myself by watching TV
But I found it couldn't hold my attention
However, I discovered that it failed to captivate me
('Cause when you're bored)
Because being bored leads to
Every place, every day, there's bound to be some kind of trouble
Troubles and issues can be found everywhere, every day
Everywhere, every day, waiting on the next little bubble
Anticipating the next small incident or event
'Cause all I can do is sit and think of you
Since all I can do is ponder about you
And when I'm alone your hearts will get me through
Your love and feelings will help me overcome loneliness
In the back (in the back), seeking out some new affection
In the rear, searching for a new form of love
With the hope that she could live and breathe in my dimension
With the belief that she could exist and thrive in my world
('Cause when you're bored)
Because being bored leads to
Every place, every day, there's bound to be some kind of trouble
Challenges and difficulties can arise in every situation, every day
Everywhere, every day, waiting on the next little bubble
Constantly waiting for the next minor event or disturbance
'Cause all I can do is sit and think of you
Because all I can do is contemplate about you
And when I'm alone your hearts will get me through
When I am by myself, your love and emotions will help me endure
All I can do is sit and think of you
My only option is to remain seated and ponder about you
And when I'm alone your views will get me through
When I am in solitude, your perspectives will assist me in getting by
'Cause all I can do is sit and think of you (all I can do is sit and think of you)
Because all I am capable of is sitting and reflecting on you
When I'm alone your hearts will get me through
When I am lonely, your affection will help me overcome
And all I can do is sit and think of you (all I can do is sit and think of you)
And all I can do is remain seated and contemplate about you
And when I'm alone your views will get me through
And when I am in solitude, your opinions will support and guide me
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Daniel Armbruster, Sean Donnelly, Joseph Morinelli, Paul Brenner, Benjamin Bailey
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ravencassidy
This may seriously be my new favorite band
ForbiddenMan
I love the chorus in this song.
Adi
They are honestly criminally underrated
brentonjoseph
Moment of silence for all the Joywave tracks I've yet to hear cause I'm too busy looping the ones I already do know. 🙏💜🥺
Tankolad
Listening to this is almost a surreal experience, especially the intro.
Estefania Coronel
This song is amazing
MetaWannabe
This is their best album
Casey S
It’s honestly so hard to pick their best album… all of them are so unique. My favorite is still Content, but I could honestly see a valid argument for any of their projects being their best. Joywave’s just so good it’s impossible to choose the best album cause they’re all fantastic 😌
MetaWannabe
@Slitherrng it's not better than this!
Slitherrng
have you changed your mind with Possession? this album is really good though.