Vocalist/guitarist Ritzy Bryan and bassist Rhydian Dafydd originally played together as part of indie rock band Tricky Nixon, which later reformed into a new wave/post-punk band Sidecar Kisses. In 2007 they regrouped on returning to Mold, Wales and formed The Joy Formidable, with Justin Stahley now on drums.
The Joy Formidable released their debut single, "Austere", on 7" through Another Kitchen Records on 18 August 2008. "Austere" was followed with a second single, a limited edition double 7" physical release of "Cradle" on Try Harder Records on 2 February 2009.
In 17 February 2009, the band issued an 8-track mini album A Balloon Called Moaning on Pure Groove Records. In support of the record the band appeared at several notable festivals, including Latitude Festival, Reading Festival and Leeds Festival during which time Justin Stahley was replaced on the drums by Matthew Thomas.
In May 2009, they issued the single, "Whirring", on 7" through Friends Vs Records, which was BBC Radio 2's Radcliffe and Maconie Show's Pick of the Week for the week of 11 May 2010.
At the end of 2009, The Joy Formidable released a free digital-only single "Greyhounds in the Slips", produced by and featuring ex-Mansun frontman Paul Draper and a limited edition live album entitled First You Have To Get Mad on 30 November 2009, which had been recorded at their headline London Garage gig two months previously.
The band also notably toured the UK with Editors and Passion Pit. On 26 June 2010, they supported Paul McCartney at Cardiff's Millenium Stadium. The very next day, the band performed an opening set on the Other Stage at the Glastonbury Festival 2010. They also toured as part of the 2010 NME Radar Tour, supported by Chapel Club, Flats and Wilder.
Another single entitled "Popinjay" was released through iTunes Store on 21 February 2010, ahead of a physical release on 5 April 2010. In 11 October 2010, The Joy Formidable issued the single "I Don’t Want To See You Like This".
In 24 January 2011, The Joy Formidable released their debut studio album The Big Roar on Atlantic Records. The album was very favorable received by critics. The Big Roar was preceded by the re-issue of the single "Austere".
http://www.thejoyformidable.com
The Turnaround
The Joy Formidable Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
Hey, I'm gonna stay here and make this come around
Come back now (come back now)
We're waiting (we're waiting)
For children’s quicker and then it's gone
I shaked it, and I'll save you
Across the kitchen table in to a pass
Take, take my word’s gift on this
You come around
When the other state we're gonna slay
Into the turnaround
There's love here, there's dreams fears
There's other one without inside
It started, the cascade
You're tired and it's time
'Cause you're in love with loneliness, reaches you
And your behave when empty nights stay to day
You stay until, just stay until,
You thought it through
The best part is over and nothing I'm feeling is new.
If forever I'm that thing,
Forever always dance
You're gonna stay here with me,
Stay until the last
Run and try until the last shaking sign
Until the future runs a crowd
Before I got holding down,
Oh, don't miss the turnaround
Turnaround
Don't miss the turnaround
Don't miss the turnaround
Don't miss it
Tell me the way you’ve been
Tell me the way you’ve been so long
I wanna go along and pretend that it’s dawn
That’s the stop, not the close
I’m your friend, not your post
We’re under false law
Nothing you’ve seen that flies
Another empty picture for this college of mine
One to pull it back and pretend that it’s dark
That we made it year around
I’m your friend, not your God
And we’re under false law
I’ll take the gambling ring
They said it expired and
Just too busy no more
The way let’s go to
Don’t worry, let’s go again
The Joy Formidable's song The Turnaround is a melancholic and introspective composition that invites listeners to contemplate the beauty and fragility of life. The repeating lines "Hey, I'm gonna stay here and wait for the turnaround" and "Hey, I'm gonna stay here and make this come around" are an affirmation of the singer's commitment to staying present and hopeful even in the face of uncertainty and despair. The song resonates with themes of love, loneliness, and the fleeting nature of time. The chorus, "Don't miss the turnaround," could be interpreted as a plea to seize the moment and find joy in the present before it's too late.
The lyrics paint vivid images of domestic life, such as "across the kitchen table into a pass," and "children's quicker and then it's gone." These images serve to ground the song in the everyday realities of family and home, while also conveying a sense of wistfulness and nostalgia. The reference to "you're in love with loneliness" suggests a longing for connection and intimacy that is ultimately unfulfilled. The lines "The best part is over and nothing I'm feeling is new" capture the bittersweet feeling of looking back on one's life and realizing that the most precious moments have already passed.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey, I'm gonna stay here and wait for the turnaround
I'm not going anywhere until things start turning around for the better
Hey, I'm gonna stay here and make this come around
I'm determined to work towards improving this situation
Come back now (come back now)
Please return to me, I'm waiting
We're waiting (we're waiting)
We are patiently hoping for a change
For children’s quicker and then it's gone
Life passes by quickly, so we need to act fast to make things happen
I shaked it, and I'll save you
I will do my best to rescue you from this situation
Across the kitchen table in to a pass
We will overcome this obstacle together
Take, take my word’s gift on this
I am offering you my sincere advice and guidance
You come around
I'm hoping that you will change your mind and see things from a different perspective
When the other state we're gonna slay
Once we tackle this challenge, we will be victorious
Into the turnaround
We will work towards a positive change in direction
There's love here, there's dreams fears
There are many emotions and hopes associated with this situation
There's other one without inside
There is someone else involved in this situation with their own perspective and feelings
It started, the cascade
The series of events leading to this point have begun
You're tired and it's time
It's time to make a change and move forward
'Cause you're in love with loneliness, reaches you
You have grown to enjoy loneliness and it has become a part of you
And your behave when empty nights stay to day
Your behavior changes when you are alone for too long
You stay until, just stay until,
You keep holding on until the very end
You thought it through
You have carefully considered all options and decided to stick it out
The best part is over and nothing I'm feeling is new.
The highlight of this situation has passed and I am no longer experiencing any new emotions
If forever I'm that thing,
If I am stuck in this situation forever
Forever always dance
I will keep moving and trying to make the most of it
You're gonna stay here with me,
You will not leave me alone in this hardship
Stay until the last
Stay with me until the very end of this difficult time
Run and try until the last shaking sign
Keep pushing and giving it your all until the very end
Until the future runs a crowd
It may take a while, but eventually things will turn around and improve
Before I got holding down,
Before I give up and lose all hope
Oh, don't miss the turnaround
Make sure to take advantage of the opportunity for a positive change in direction
Tell me the way you’ve been
Update me on your current state and experiences
Tell me the way you’ve been so long
Tell me about what you've been going through for so long
I wanna go along and pretend that it’s dawn
I want to be there to support you and believe that things will get better
That’s the stop, not the close
This is where we must pause and reflect, but there is still more to come
I’m your friend, not your post
I am here to support you as a friend, not just to fulfill a role
We’re under false law
We are stuck with limitations that are not true or just
Nothing you’ve seen that flies
You have not encountered anything truly extraordinary or exceptional
Another empty picture for this college of mine
Another meaningless image to add to my collection of experiences
One to pull it back and pretend that it’s dark
One thing to hold onto to try and justify feeling down and hopeless
That we made it year around
We have managed to survive and make it through another year
I’m your friend, not your God
I can offer support and guidance, but I am not all-powerful and cannot fix everything
And we’re under false law
We are still restricted by false limitations and obstacles
I’ll take the gambling ring
I am willing to take chances and risks to make a positive change
They said it expired and
Others have given up on this situation and say it's hopeless
Just too busy no more
But I refuse to give up and will keep working hard
The way let’s go to
Let's choose a positive direction and move towards it
Don’t worry, let’s go again
Don't stress about the past, let's keep moving forward and trying again
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: RHIANNON BRYAN, RHYDIAN DAVIES
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Machihekamake
Special songs have that heavenly harmony that opens the soul to honesty, pain and tears. This is one. Thanks TJF and album producers/directors. Himornto see them in LA California 2019 at their last gig of the year.
Ghansenrietje
Still giving me goosebumps.
Benjamin Purdy
I feel the trilogy of “the” songs really change the feel of the end of this album. I feel these three songs together could be deeply analyzed as their own portion of the album.
L Irene Richards
I love this song!
Kasyan Green
Loving it! 6.50 is definitely the best bit!
AmyP_234
An incredible ending to an incredible record.
Major Stokem
incredible piece of music
janijtube
Ah, the good old classic, hidden track in the end... :) Which is really nice btw.
dylanvine
Great end to a brilliant album.
gerrytowns
Hi Toni. I'm not entirely certain who performs on the record, but in live sets, it's Rhydian who handles the keys.:)