Joyland
Trust Lyrics


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Now get out, Now??????
Perfect scene in perfect bloom??????, the lighter side
Now see it,??????

Will I fall on loves???
Will I see that the??? is found
Now you see me, Now??????
Do my best to????????? with me on top of the world??? it falls from the stars above??????,??????
Free yourself like the Fireflies

Rest assure I sleep alone??? in mouth (and the curtain low)
Now you see me for what I'm like
I miss your nose for your closet eyes??? with me on top of the world??? it falls from the stars above??????,??????
Free yourself like the Fireflies

And all the things you like??? with me on top of the world??? it falls from the stars above??????,??????
Free yourself like the Fireflies





And all the things you like

Overall Meaning

The song "Joyland" by Trust is a complex and cryptic piece of art that can be interpreted in many ways. At its core, the song is about the pursuit of happiness and love while navigating the ups and downs of life. The chorus "Free yourself like the Fireflies" suggests that the key to happiness is letting go of the things that hold us back and embracing our true selves.


The opening lines of the song "Now get out, Now perfect scene in perfect bloom, the lighter side" can be interpreted as a metaphor for getting out of one's comfort zone and embracing the unknown. The song also touches on themes of self-doubt and insecurity with the lines "Will I fall on loves? Will I see that the [something] is found?" suggesting a fear of being alone or not being loved.


As the song progresses, the singer seems to be questioning the nature of reality with lines like "Do my best to [something] with me on top of the world, it falls from the stars above." This could be interpreted as a reference to the idea that our lives and experiences are determined by fate or the universe.


Overall, "Joyland" is a thought-provoking and introspective song that explores themes of love, self-discovery, and the quest for happiness.


Line by Line Meaning

Now get out, Now??????
Leave me alone, I don't want to deal with anyone right now.


Perfect scene in perfect bloom??????, the lighter side
Everything seems perfect and beautiful, but there may be a darker side to it all.


Now see it,??????
You should open your eyes and take a closer look at what's really going on around you.


Will I fall on loves???
Am I going to fall in love?


Will I see that the??? is found
Will I realize that I've found what I'm looking for?


Now you see me, Now??????
I'm being seen now, what happens next?


Do my best to????????? with me on top of the world??? it falls from the stars above??????,??????
I'm doing my best to keep it together, but everything could fall apart at any moment.


Free yourself like the Fireflies
Be yourself, and let your light shine like fireflies do at night.


Rest assure I sleep alone??? in mouth (and the curtain low)
I'm sleeping alone, with my mouth shut and the curtains drawn.


Now you see me for what I'm like
You're seeing me for who I truly am now.


I miss your nose for your closet eyes??? with me on top of the world??? it falls from the stars above??????,??????
I miss your sense of smell and your secret ways of seeing things, and everything could still come crashing down any moment.


And all the things you like??? with me on top of the world??? it falls from the stars above??????,??????
I'm wondering if all the things that you like about me will still be there if I fall from the top of the world and everything crumbles around me.


Free yourself like the Fireflies
Again, be yourself and let your inner light shine.




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Comments from YouTube:

@alyshacollins8631

This song sends me to another part of my brain that i wish i could live in always!!

@mortygal

You have described the exact feeling certain music gives me. And yes I wish I could live in that always ❤

@marlacornwell6442

this song is a blast to listen to!

@StayceeCoesens

It just feels so good. Like butterflies hit soon as the chorus rolls in. 😊

@AudaxAlien-76

Melody, drum patterns and VOICE still make Me happy/sad that is fantastic and strange😂/😢🔈🔉🔊Sublime sansation👏👏👏❤💚💙💛💜

@chumpthedog

My favorite line is where she says, “Be yourself like dying skies.” Very haunting.

@doorknobflavors8887

Its a he

@remi1176

@@doorknobflavors8887 may as well be a she with how androgynous the voice sounds

@dorianhinkle5595

​@@remi1176it's all just Rob Alfons

@remi1176

@@dorianhinkle5595 yes! :) that's what is amazing about tr/st.. Robert really sounds androgynous here, and it is all just him

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