Joy Affair
SUGARTHIEF Lyrics
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Enlights feelings of a joy affair
That endless self destruction
And the struggle that it might all be shut
I keep trying but I'm never getting anywhere
I keep fighting for a clean breath of your air
I try it once... but I'll starve again
Oh I'll starve again
If you never face it, how's it gonna go your way
You know this feeling doesn't tend to stay
So stop trying to force it all away
Losing touch don't feel so bad to me
I know this ain't an easy winning streak
So don't preach that I should be so sad
'Cause I ain't taken by these blues
And it goes...
Why would you try to chase it all away
If you never face it, how's it gonna go your way
You know this feeling doesn't tend to stay
So stop trying to force it all away
"Joy Affair" by SUGARTHIEF is a song about the fleeting nature of happiness and the struggle to hold onto it. The lyrics describe a feeling of sweet despair, which is ultimately short-lived and overshadowed by a sense of endless self-destruction. The singer is fighting to hold onto their joy, but they feel like they are never getting anywhere. They are desperate for a clean breath of their lover's air, but know that they will inevitably starve again.
The chorus asks why someone would try to chase away their happiness instead of facing it, knowing that it will not stay forever. The singer encourages acceptance of the impermanent nature of happiness and to stop trying to force it to stay. The song concludes with the singer acknowledging that losing touch doesn't feel so bad to them and that they are not taken by the blues.
Overall, the song is an insightful commentary on the human condition and the struggle to hold onto joy in the face of life's difficulties.
Line by Line Meaning
A brief moment of sweet despair
Although it may seem like a bad situation, there is a certain sweetness to the feeling of despair that I'm experiencing in this moment.
Enlights feelings of a joy affair
The feeling of despair that I am experiencing is shedding light on the positive emotions that come with being in a joyful relationship.
That endless self destruction
The feeling of despair is leading me towards a path of self-destruction that seems never-ending.
And the struggle that it might all be shut
Despite my efforts to overcome this feeling, I am struggling with the possibility that it may never go away.
I keep trying but I'm never getting anywhere
Despite my best efforts, I am not making any progress in overcoming this feeling of despair.
I keep fighting for a clean breath of your air
I am fighting for the chance to breathe in the positive emotions that come from being in a joyful relationship with you.
I try it once... but I'll starve again
Although I may have temporary relief from this feeling, it will eventually come back again and leave me feeling empty.
Why would you try to chase it all away
I don't understand why you would want to push away the feeling of despair instead of facing it head-on.
If you never face it, how's it gonna go your way
Ignoring this feeling of despair will not make it go away - it needs to be addressed and confronted.
You know this feeling doesn't tend to stay
The feeling of despair is not a permanent state and will eventually pass.
So stop trying to force it all away
Instead of trying to push away this feeling, we should focus on confronting it and finding a way to overcome it.
Losing touch don't feel so bad to me
Although I am feeling disconnected and lost, it does not feel as bad to me as it may seem.
I know this ain't an easy winning streak
Overcoming this feeling of despair is not an easy task, and it will take time to achieve success.
So don't preach that I should be so sad
Others should not tell me how to feel about this situation, as everyone experiences emotions differently.
'Cause I ain't taken by these blues
Although I am experiencing a feeling of despair, I am not going to let it bring me down completely.
And it goes...
The feelings and emotions that I am experiencing are ongoing and constantly present in my life.
Contributed by Gianna S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Stephen Pennell
A brief moment of sweet despair
Enlights feelings of a joy affair
And the good/bad emotion
That endless self destruction
And the struggle that it might all be shut
I keep trying but I’m never getting anywhere I keep
Fighting for a clean breath of your air
I try it once... but I’ll starve again
Oh I’ll starve again
[Chorus]
Why would you try to chase it all away
If you never face it, how’s it gonna go your way
You know this feeling doesn’t tend to stay
So stop trying to force it all away
[Verse 2]
Losing touch don’t feel so bad to me
I know this ain’t an easy winning streak
So don’t preach that I should be so sad
'Cause I ain’t taken by these blues
And it goes...
[Chorus]
Why would you try to chase it all away
If you never face it, how’s it gonna go your way
You know this feeling doesn’t tend to stay
So stop trying to force it all away
Radio Friendly
Bassist gave me a handshake for starting all the moshpits and circles at the Brum Nigh Cafe gig, fucking solid band.
Stephen Pennell
A brief moment of sweet despair
Enlights feelings of a joy affair
And the good/bad emotion
That endless self destruction
And the struggle that it might all be shut
I keep trying but I’m never getting anywhere I keep
Fighting for a clean breath of your air
I try it once... but I’ll starve again
Oh I’ll starve again
[Chorus]
Why would you try to chase it all away
If you never face it, how’s it gonna go your way
You know this feeling doesn’t tend to stay
So stop trying to force it all away
[Verse 2]
Losing touch don’t feel so bad to me
I know this ain’t an easy winning streak
So don’t preach that I should be so sad
'Cause I ain’t taken by these blues
And it goes...
[Chorus]
Why would you try to chase it all away
If you never face it, how’s it gonna go your way
You know this feeling doesn’t tend to stay
So stop trying to force it all away
Matheus Rossetto
God bless you, so underrated song and so is your comment
Geronimo Hayaux du Tilly
This song has such a good vibe.
Only Sun
Sick vid guys and the track is an absolute BANGER!
PAPER BUOYS
Well done lads. This is excellent!
Quenn
SUCHHH AN ANGEL!!! LOVE THE SONG AND THE MESSAGE!! 💓💓💓💓😭😭😭
Milk
i was looking up concerts around birmingham and found you guys but realised your concert was the night i’d found you so i was unable to go- been listening since, looking forward to coming next time!
Mia Victoria
I've loved this song since before it was available on YouTube ❤️
sugarthief
That's awesome, much love from all the boys x