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 Donβt 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".
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You Can't Give Me
The Joy Formidable Lyrics
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I'm not the kind of girl that does forlorn
No place I want to be
No one I want to see
Everything good will always change its way
Oh I'm better on my own
Will it make that song play again
If you see that I'm outside
That won't make me come in
Oh I could make you feel so very loved
I can make you feel so far away
You can't give me what you're feeling
We can hideaway in dreams
but it'll end the same with me
Oh I know
This town keeps moving
but my minds like a clear night
Just think about you, the choices in my hand
There's a shadow passing over our clock
There's so much of you that I've already lost.
You can't give me what you're feeling
We can hideaway in dreams
but it'll end the same with me
Oh I know
We go forward pay the past
Do you think people fade things fast
Oh let it go
Oh you can't give me what you're feeling
We can hideaway in dreams
but it'll end the same you see oh I know
It was our hands that cut the stem
Have we learnt anything since then, I don't know
This here's
not mine
a stranger came by
I held, I tried
No more, too near
You can talk to the crowds, I can't wait here
These hands now cold
no gentle unfolding, unfolding
it's too old.
Oh this blink that cursed the eye
I've taken mine
and I know it feels strange , but now I'm letting go.
The lyrics of "You Can't Give Me" by The Joy Formidable delve into themes of independence, self-awareness, emotional distance, and acceptance. The singer asserts from the beginning that they are not alone, but rather someone who does not dwell in feelings of sorrow or longing. They express a sense of contentment with their solitude, indicating that there is no specific place they long to be or person they wish to see, reinforcing their self-sufficiency and comfort in their own company.
The second verse of the song contemplates the idea of revisiting past emotions or memories in the hopes of reigniting a connection or relationship. However, the singer acknowledges that external attempts to draw them back in will not sway their decision to remain detached. They juxtapose the ability to evoke deep love with the capacity to create distance, highlighting their inner conflict and awareness of the potential consequences of emotional entanglement.
The chorus serves as a declaration of the impossibility of receiving the depth of emotions the singer desires from another person. Despite the allure of escaping into dreams and temporary respites, they anticipate that the outcome will ultimately lead back to the same sense of disillusionment. The repetition of the phrase "Oh I know" underscores their resignation to this reality, suggesting a reluctant acceptance of the limitations of emotional connections.
In the final verses, there is a poignant reflection on the passage of time and the inevitability of change. The imagery of a shadow passing over a clock symbolizes the passage of time and the irreversible loss that accompanies it. The singer questions whether they have truly learned from past experiences and the mistakes that have been made, expressing uncertainty and introspection. The poignant imagery of letting go, cold hands, and a sense of distance further underscore the theme of detachment and the inevitability of moving forward despite lingering feelings of uncertainty and nostalgia.
Lyrics Β© Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: RHIANNON BRYAN, RHYDIAN DAVIES
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