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
parade
Joywave Lyrics
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I can't quit you quit
So tell me I'm your dream
Cause I'm supposed to be
I really wanted to let you know
So Tell I'm desired
Cause I hoped to be
It's the only thing that'll make me whole
I'm marching
(They're on parade)
Can't help it though
(I can't help it though)
I'm surrounded
(They're on parade)
By people I don't know
I've been watching close
I've been bouncing slow
So tell me I'm your dream
Cause I'm supposed to be
I really wanted to let you know
And tell I'm desired
Cause I hoped to be
It's the only thing that'll make me whole
I'm marching
(They're on parade)
Can't help it though
(I can't help it though)
I'm surrounded
(They're on Parade)
By people I don't know
Stay, out of my way, out of my way, out of my way, out of my way
Babe
Stay, out of my way, out of my way, out of my way, out of my way
Hey
The lyrics to Joywave's song "Parade" is full of desperation, hope and a longing to be desired. The first verse sets the tone for the rest of the song, as it talks about the inability to leave someone they are attached to. They want to be recognized and reminded that they are special to that person, hence the line "So tell me I'm your dream/ Cause I'm supposed to be". The chorus describes feeling like a bystander in the flow of life, with other people parading on around them. The second verse follows similar themes to the first, wanting to be desired and completed by someone else.
The chorus contains a sense of both resignation and hopelessness. The singer is forced to march in the parade of life with people they do not know, while simultaneously proffering their ego to someone who had the power to make them feel complete. The repetition of "Stay, out of my way, out of my way" towards the end is indicative of their desire to be left to their thoughts and not distractions.
Overall, the lyrics are a poignant depiction of the need to be validated, whether by a lover or the world at large. The singer is in a lonely space and is hoping for recognition of their worth.
Line by Line Meaning
I can't let you go
I am incapable of forgetting about you
I can't quit you quit
I am unable to stop thinking about you either
So tell me I'm your dream
Please tell me that I am the one you desire
Cause I'm supposed to be
I think I should be the one you want since I cannot let you go
I really wanted to let you know
I wanted to open up and express my emotions to you
So Tell I'm desired
Please let me know that you desire me
Cause I hoped to be
I hope that you see me as someone you desire
It's the only thing that'll make me whole
Being desired by you is the only thing that can make me feel complete
I'm marching
I am moving forward
(They're on parade)
People are watching me and my actions
Can't help it though
I cannot control my actions or emotions
(I can't help it though)
I am unable to change my behavior
I'm surrounded
There are people around me
(They're on parade)
These people are observing or judging me
By people I don't know
I am surrounded by strangers
I've been watching close
I have been keeping an eye on something
I've been bouncing slow
I have been moving gradually
Stay, out of my way, out of my way, out of my way, out of my way
Please avoid getting in my path
Babe
A term of endearment for a loved one
Stay, out of my way, out of my way, out of my way, out of my way
Please stay out of my way
Hey
A casual greeting or acknowledgement
Contributed by Declan C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@metalgearkirby9427
I can't let you go
I can't quit you quit
So tell me I'm your dream
Cause I'm supposed to be
I really wanted to let you know
So Tell I'm desired
Cause I hoped to be
It's the only thing that'll make me whole
I'm marching
(They're on parade)
Can't help it though
(I can't help it though)
I'm surrounded
(They're on parade)
By people I don't know
I've been watching close
I've been bouncing slow
So tell me I'm your dream
Cause I'm supposed to be
I really wanted to let you know
And tell I'm desired
Cause I hoped to be
It's the only thing that'll make me whole
I'm marching
(They're on parade)
Can't help it though
(I can't help it though)
I'm surrounded
(They're on Parade)
By people I don't know
Stay, out of my way, out of my way, out of my way, out of my way
Babe
Stay, out of my way, out of my way, out of my way, out of my way
Hey
@jasonrobinson4924
I love joywave and absolutely adore Daniel armbrusters perfectly androgynous voice ๐
@Centrifuze
This song is the musical analog of "having a big-ass time". Every minute that passes, it just gets bigger and bigger and bigger. For just five guys, they pump out a lot of noise. This track is a hidden gem, for sure.
@luvguster2
Iโd love to know how many Disney samples Joywave has used. The beginning of Destruction is from Fantasia and the end of this is from Bambi. They are actually the first band to achieve this legally. Keep making your amazing music!
@laicka45
The mix of sonorities makes their music incredibly visual, I love that!
@iluvdirection
joywave is my new favorite band
@relyk.mp4
alex baker better then gorillaz?!
@timbea2571
Same here
@joshie4172
@@relyk.mp4 joywave and gorillaz is on a flat plane, although Plastic Beach album from gorillaz is undefeated
@GR018
Yea. They're awesome.
@GR018
Fun music. Good times.