Joji Releases New Single “Past Won’t Leave My Bed”
Joji has unveiled the third single from his upcoming album Piss In the Wind, scheduled for release on February 6. Earlier this week, he revealed the album's release date alongside the single “If It Only Gets Better.”
About the Song
“Past Won’t Leave My Bed” is a deeply emotional piano ballad co-written by Joji, Jonathan Xavier Cunningham, P.J.A. Williams, and producer Dan Farber. The lyrics describe Joji’s haunted state, where memories of an ex-partner appear in every moment.
“A lovesick Joji sees his ex wherever he looks. The only escape is sleep, and that’s fleeting.”
The chorus features fuzzy guitar chords that emphasize the melancholic piano, expressing Joji’s struggle to move on. In the second verse, he reveals how his attempts to find comfort are failing.
Connections to Previous Work
A Genius user noted a lyrical echo with Joji’s 2020 track “Like You Do,” where he sings about songs sounding like “bittersweet lullabies” after a breakup, showing a continued theme of heartbreak and memory.
Music Video Insight
The accompanying music video portrays Joji running from his emotional pain by hitchhiking across the country and engaging with risky individuals, highlighting his inner turmoil visually.
You can find the full lyrics to “Past Won’t Leave My Bed” on Genius.
Author’s Summary
Joji’s new single reveals his deep emotional struggle with an ex, combining poignant lyrics and a somber melody that captures heartbreak and fleeting escapes.