Joanna
Little Comets Lyrics


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Change my socks,
Like I change the letters,
Girls with three syllable names,
Are often so easy to shame,
Turn my keys in the lock,
Preferring to leave her in shock,
So I don't have to explain,
Joanna Joanna Joanna Joanna,
Joanna Joanna Joanna Joanna,
It's the morning, the morning and it still doesn't feel right,
Joanna Joanna Joanna Joanna
It's the morning, the morning and it still doesn't feel right,
Joanna, Joanna take me home,
Joanna, Joanna take me home,

Her waking bones,
Bring a new dilemma,
I'm standing with shoelaces tied,
And all my intentions implied,
My cheeks are reddening quick,
So she brings her fingers to lips,
So I don't have to explain,

Joanna, Joanna,
Joanna Joanna Joanna Joanna,
It's the morning, the morning and it still doesn't feel right,
Joanna Joanna Joanna Joanna
It's the morning, the morning and it still doesn't feel right,
Joanna, Joanna take me home,
Joanna, Joanna take me home,

Strangle me with your words,
Twist and turn like a chinese burn,
Sully me with lines,
A thousand promises,
I only ever wanted one,

Joanna,
Joanna take me home,
Joanna,
Joanna take me home,
Joanna,
Joanna take me home,




Joanna,
Joanna take me home,

Overall Meaning

The song "Joanna" by Little Comets is a melancholic love song that tells the story of a man who is struggling with unrequited love for a woman named Joanna. The lyrics suggest that the man is unable to communicate his feelings to Joanna, and instead, he tries to find solace in changing his socks and avoiding any kind of confrontation. The use of the name Joanna could be interpreted as a symbol of the object of the singer's desires, while the reference to girls with three-syllable names being easy to shame could signify how he feels about himself and his inability to express his emotions.


The lyrics of the chorus repeat the name Joanna several times, creating a sense of longing and desperation. The singer wants Joanna to take him home, which could be interpreted as a desire for emotional security and comfort. The use of the phrase "It's the morning, the morning and it still doesn't feel right" suggests that the singer's feelings are ongoing and persistent, and he is unable to shake off his longing for Joanna.


Overall, "Joanna" is a poignant and emotionally charged song about unrequited love, with lyrics that showcase the singer's struggle to communicate his feelings. The repetition of the name Joanna and the chorus create a sense of longing and desperation, while the references to changing socks and avoiding confrontation add a sense of vulnerability to the song.


Line by Line Meaning

Change my socks
I make little meaningless changes in my life constantly to distract from my deeper problems.


Like I change the letters
These changes are as pointless as rearranging letters in a name.


Girls with three syllable names
I project my own insecurities onto women with specific traits.


Are often so easy to shame
I find it easy to criticize and demean these women to make myself feel better.


Turn my keys in the lock
I avoid confrontation by leaving before anyone can question me.


Preferring to leave her in shock
I enjoy the power dynamic of shocking someone and leaving them to deal with it alone.


So I don't have to explain
I never want to be held accountable for my actions or words.


It's the morning, the morning and it still doesn't feel right
I am perpetually dissatisfied with my life and cannot attribute it to any one thing.


Joanna Joanna Joanna Joanna
I am fixated on a woman named Joanna as the solution to my problems, regardless of who she is or what our relationship may be.


Her waking bones
I see this woman as fragile and weak, not capable of standing up to me or providing the fulfillment I seek.


Bring a new dilemma
I am constantly creating problems for myself and those around me.


I'm standing with shoelaces tied
I am always tripping over my own mistakes and shortcomings.


And all my intentions implied
I assume people can read between the lines and understand what I want without me ever having to communicate it directly.


My cheeks are reddening quick
I am easily embarrassed but never willing to admit fault or apologize.


So she brings her fingers to lips
Other people are always trying to cover for my mistakes and make excuses for me.


Strangle me with your words
I crave attention and affection but have a masochistic tendency to enjoy being hurt or abused in the process.


Twist and turn like a chinese burn
I find it difficult to connect in a healthy way with others and often resort to physical or emotional manipulation as a means of control.


Sully me with lines
I attract people who are just as hurt and damaged as I am, and we bring out the worst in each other.


A thousand promises
I want someone to promise me everything will be okay, even if it's a lie.


I only ever wanted one
My desires and expectations are unrealistic, and I am constantly disappointed as a result.


Joanna, Joanna take me home
I am looking for someone to rescue me from myself and my problems, no matter who they are or what their own needs may be.




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@MarmaladeMormon

I find it the most underrated song I have heard in some time

@Shonads

This is basically one of the most perfect songs you will ever hear

@mr.thundersucklefuzzcanyon3386

They deserved so much more recognition.

@angelmrichardson3527

2016 and it's still a great song to come back to

@kwtwo

this is always so so so nice. love it to bits

@tiddlesinlights

Id never heard of these before Reading... but they were brilliant! New favourite band.. :)

@slackpack77

This song should have AT LEAST 20,000,000 views right now....i love it!

@joewillson3676

Quality track gets better and better. Need to go see these again

@jasonalexandercoop

These guys are awesome live ... I saw them support The Noisettes at the Shepherds Bush Empire and the rocked the joint.. Catch them while you can !

@ZeppelinG1993

I thought this band was relatively unknown, but the Festival Republic tent at Reading were packed for them and this had a massive singalong. Puts a massive smile on your face :P

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