Blending elements of neo-soul, folk, old-time blues and pop, Justin has the guts of Ray LaMontagne and the soul of Lauryn Hill.
This guitar slinging aficionado has the street smarts of an urban swinger and the heart-bending soul of a gospel preacher, and is adept at blending a dark, bluesy Americana vibe with warm, acoustic soul where bits of old folk music and flamenco tunes swirl in and out of earshot.
During his short career, Justin has already snagged stage time with John Cale, Crowded House, Ziggy Marley, Sam Roberts, Jully Black and Xavier Rudd.
"In his debut album "Holly", Justin Nozuka has created eleven impressive pieces of thoughtful acoustic-soul. Filled with understated melodies, minimal production and an interesting, sometimes dark take on song-craft...4 Stars." -- BBC
"Superior acoustic soul. .4 Stars." -- Q Magazine, UK
"...Nozuka is producing material that is unlike any other singer songwriters - and consequently is beyond genre definition. Largely, it is one man and his faithful guitar - but with a voice like his, there really is no need for any other instrumentation. In truth it would only get in the way. 4 Stars." -- Belfast Daily Telegraph
"Nozuka seemed very modest, but there was absolutely no reason. He had every eye on him and it was nearly impossible to look away. Every song seemed to outdo the one before it, and when he quietly walked off, we were all aching for more." --Chartattack.com
Years Active: 2006 – present
Heartless
Justin Nozuka Lyrics
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Oh oh yeah
Oh
Promised not to leave her, said I'd never disappear
She knows I'll comeback someday
Crying in the bathroom as the mirror disappears
Holding on to faded moments
I think I did it again
I got lost in the wind again
Oh momma
I think I did it again
I got lost in the wind again
Oh, I'll never leave you heartless, heartless
Never leave you standing in the darkness, the darkness
Oh darling, no I promise, I promise
I'm never gonna leave you heartless, heartless
Ooh
Never gonna leave me, said she'd always be right here
Even when she's farthest away
Underneath your worry girl
The reasons always clear
Hold on to this very moment
Momma, I think I did it again
I got lost in the wind again
Oh momma
I think I did it again
I got lost in the wind again
No, I'll never leave you heartless, heartless
Never leave you standing in the darkness, the darkness
(I'll never, I'll never see)
Darling, no I promise, I promise
(I'll never)
I'm never gonna leave you heartless, heartless
Oh no, no, no
Oh, you know I'm never gonna let you down, down
Oh, you know I'm never gonna let you down, down, down
Oh, down, down, down, down
Oh, no no
No, I'll never leave you heartless, heartless
Oh never leave you standing in the darkness, the darkness
(I'll never, I'm never gonna)
Darling, no I promise, I promise
(I won't ever let you down)
Heartless, heartless
(You know I'll be right back)
Heartless, heartless
You know you know I'm never gonna leave you heartless
One million miles away I'll still find you, I'll still find you, yeah
One million miles away I'll still find you, I'll still find you, yea, yeah
One million miles away I'll still find you, I'll still find you, yeah
Heartless, heartless oh (I never want it , I never want it)
The lyrics of Justin Nozuka's Heartless speaks about the promises and commitment made by a person to never leave their partner's side, and to always come back when they vanish. The first verse relates to a situation where the person is holding onto past memories and feeling emotionally unstable, and the commitment made previously is what keeps them hopeful. The chorus emphasizes the promise, where the singer ensures that they will never leave the other person "heartless" and promises to always be there for them. The second verse builds on the idea that their partner will always be with them, even when they're not physically present. Finally, the repetition of the line "One million miles away I'll still find you" stresses the unbreakable bond between two individuals, despite distance and time.
The song has a melancholic tone that highlights the raw emotions that come with relationships. It portrays the fear of being lost, the anxiety of the future, and the insecurities that are prevalent in every relationship. The lyrics and melody express the depth and complexity of love, which the listener can relate to.
Line by Line Meaning
Promised not to leave her, said I'd never disappear
I made a promise not to leave her and assured that I would always be with her.
She knows I'll comeback someday
She trusts me and knows that I will return one day.
Crying in the bathroom as the mirror disappears
She's crying and losing herself as the mirror is disappearing.
Holding on to faded moments
She clings to old memories that have lost their luster over time.
I got lost in the wind again
I am lost and directionless again.
Never gonna leave me, said she'd always be right here
She promised that she would always remain by my side.
Even when she's farthest away
Even when she's physically distant, she'll be there for me.
Underneath your worry girl, the reasons always clear
The roots of her concern are evident to me.
I'm never gonna leave you heartless
I'll never abandon you when you need me the most.
Never leave you standing in the darkness
I'll never leave you in the metaphorical dark.
Oh darling, no I promise, I promise
I promise I won't break your heart and leave you.
I'm never gonna let you down, down
I won't disappoint you or let you down.
One million miles away I'll still find you
Even if we're far apart, I'll always search for you.
Heartless, heartless
I refuse to be someone who causes emotional pain or suffering.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Christian Bridges, Justin Nozuka
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@wojtek_san
Quand tu es heureux, tu aimes la musique
Quand tu es triste, tu aimes les paroles
@Mehdi94270
Il n'y a pas de mots pour décrire l'émotion que dégage cette chanson et son clip. C'est tellement beau...
@0o0_user10
Je suis tellement content d’avoir retrouvé cette chanson ! De vieux souvenirs d’enfance qui refont surface 😭
@Zebra_Paw
pareil... il m'a fallu tellement de temps pour la retrouver!
@lololabestdu7713
Ouais c'est génial je m'en fous
@moisemensah8233
J'ai le souvenir de mes vacances en Côte d'Ivoire et l'époque où j'étais en première. Le bon temps!
@lexuskah4271
Ce sentiment de retrouvailles aïe plus que relaxant ma parole
@picklerick5475
Pareil, je sais que c'est impossible de retourner à cette époque mais.. j'aurai du lui dire... Perdue de vue Laure, ahhhhh la vie <3
@oceannedubois3697
C’est apaisant de retomber sur ce genre de musique en 2021 🙏🏻
@boussettayosr250
Je suis d’accord 😊