- Friedrich Nietzsche
If you don't know how Joe Fox feels about you or anything else for that matter, you haven't listened closely enough. He'll tell you anything you need to know with ease, albeit in a quiet, no-nonsense manner. You'll know if he loves you or not, what else he loves or hates, and why, if you listen. Joe Fox as you hear him now began about five years ago when he was twenty years old. His collection of instruments consists of guitars, bass, his voice, and a plethora of synthesizers and weird little boxes that hum, buzz and control each other. Given his love of bands like Air and Blonde Redhead, the variety of tools he chose to wield makes perfect sense.
Speaking of electronics: a synth has never sounded so expressive as it has in his songs. 'A' synth? No - I should comment upon the plurality of devices which you will hear....each, like a traveller from a unique, remote crevasse or wrinkle of the globe, stepping up and telling his or her part of the story. The guitars, too, add a sort of urgent narrative.... as if the flesh pressing tightly-wound metal against stained wood knows this isn't possible forever. His vocals, as well, speak with a contempt of his own humanity but a soaring love for all that makes him human. The traces of this human frailty you might pick up from his voice belie his knack for pronounced emotional clarity; you'll never be confused as to how to feel, if you really listen.
Inspired directly by a tragically intense best friend back in the school days, Joe became interested in writing & recording at the age of fourteen. His musical and thematic inspiration could safely be attributed to his family thus: his mother (a teacher of middle eastern music and dance and former pianist) and his father (well-versed in the blues) left many instruments available as precursory playthings to a developing musical personality. He was also most certainly influenced by his sister's musical tastes of the Reagan era, such as the Cure, Devo, & The Talking Heads. Speaking of influences, I feel as if I should mention this: Joe's music and friendship has made probably the most direct and personal effect upon my own tinkering with electronic music and home recording that I can recall.
What you might not find out, however, if your dialogue with him was a bit brief, is that he makes music. Praise be to the attenuation (or volume control) of modern and not-so-modern electronics. Whereas when in person you might be prone to lean in to catch every word, here ... a quick clockwise motion is all that's necessary. This is something you will want to do. You'll probably also feel like moving around quite a bit.
-Ryan Hampton
(for more info, music, photos, etc. go here: http://jfox.raygunarmy.com/)
Aftershow
joe fox Lyrics
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Won't be back 'til summer ends
Wanna lose myself
I never felt quite in the room
Every smile a new costume
I need a woman's help
With my heavy load
We're gonna live 'til it's time to go
And take our place in that aftershow
I never felt quite in the room
Every smile a new costume
I wanna step outside
It's awful nice to see the sun
Live the life 'til morning comes
Learn to love the light
With my heavy load
No I don't care if I self-implode
We're gonna live 'til it's time to go
And take our place in that aftershow
With my heavy load
No I don't care if I self-implode
We're gonna live 'til it's time to go
And take our place in that aftershow
And take our place in that aftershow
And take our place in that aftershow
We're gonna live 'til it's time to go
We're gonna live and we won't grow old
The lyrics of Joe Fox's "Aftershow" speak of the desire to break free from the monotony of life and spend time with friends, reveling in the joy of living. The first two lines of the song set the tone for the rest of the lyrics, as the singer proclaims that he is going out to see his friends and won't return until the end of summer. The intention is to lose himself in the company of others, leaving behind the pressures and responsibilities of daily life.
The chorus of the song exhibits a carefree attitude as the singer declares that he doesn't care if he self-destructs, and they will live until it's time to go and take their place in the aftershow. The aftershow is evocative of a sense of belonging where they will be celebrated for living fully.
The last two stanzas repeat the chorus but depict an appreciation for life before it is gone. The singer sings about stepping outside, seeing the sun, living life until the morning comes, and learning to love the light. All this he does with a heavy load, but he still does not care if he implodes. The song ends with the declaration that they will live and not grow old.
Overall, the song speaks to the human desire for connection and how important it is to enjoy life to the fullest, with people who matter.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm going out to see my friends
I'm leaving my current state to meet my beloved people.
Won't be back 'til summer ends
I'll stay away for the entire summer season.
Wanna lose myself
I want to forget all of my worries and immerse myself in the moment.
I never felt quite in the room
I've always felt out of place in every context.
Every smile a new costume
Every time I smile, I put on a new facade.
I need a woman's help
I require the assistance of the opposite gender.
With my heavy load
With the burden that I carry.
No I don't care if I self-implode
I don't care if I destroy myself in the process.
We're gonna live 'til it's time to go
We'll keep living until our end comes.
And take our place in that aftershow
We'll assume our roles in the next phase of existence.
I wanna step outside
I wish to move away from my current surroundings.
It's awful nice to see the sun
The sunshine is pleasant to witness.
Live the life 'til morning comes
Enjoy life until the break of day.
Learn to love the light
Acquire a love for bright things.
And take our place in that aftershow
We'll assume our roles in the next phase of existence.
And take our place in that aftershow
We'll assume our roles in the next phase of existence.
And take our place in that aftershow
We'll assume our roles in the next phase of existence.
We're gonna live 'til it's time to go
We'll keep living until our end comes.
We're gonna live and we won't grow old
We'll keep living and never age.
Contributed by Emma L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Aitor Echeverria
ive been listening to At Long LAst Asap forever, but i randomly decided to checkout joe fox like 15 minutes ago, this guy is crazy good wtf
Jeffy Spleffy
Same
NST_SMOKE
Aitor Echeverria same
Jess Hale
Amazing voice..! Ahh.. I could listen to this all day.. Need a whole album full of songs by him..<3
Val A
i can't put into words how this song makes me feel, but i absolutely love it. <3
Lexi Rompilla
WHY DOESNT HE MAKE MORE MUSIC
Aron Gile
Dude...you are insanely talented. Beautiful music.
King Julian
Been waiting to hear more of him!!!
Paul André
Great! I'm happy he's spreading his talent! I'm 💯 on this man
Shots
why don't they promote him? wtf