Joji Releases New Single “Past Won’t Leave My Bed”
Joji recently shared the third single from his upcoming fourth studio album Piss In the Wind, set for release on February 6. Earlier this week, he also released the single “If It Only Gets Better.”
About the Song
“Past Won’t Leave My Bed” is a melancholic piano ballad co-written by Joji, Jonathan Xavier Cunningham, P.J.A. Williams, and producer Dan Farber. The song explores Joji’s struggle with memories of an ex, evident in the opening verse where he sees his former lover everywhere. Sleep offers brief relief, but the pain remains.
Lyrics and Themes
During the chorus, fuzzy guitar chords complement the piano as Joji emphasizes his inescapable emotional state. The second verse reveals his persistent thoughts about the past and a waning ability to comfort himself. A Genius user, @Hey_Its_Ion, highlights a connection to Joji's 2020 track “Like You Do,” quoting:
“If you ever go, all the songs that we like / Will sound like bittersweet lullabies.”
Music Video
The video for “Past Won’t Leave My Bed” depicts Joji attempting to outrun his heartache by hitchhiking across the country and engaging with risky companions.
Lyrics Availability
The full lyrics to the song are available on Genius.
“If you ever go, all the songs that we like / Will sound like bittersweet lullabies.”
Author's summary: Joji’s new single poignantly captures the lingering pain of past love through a haunting ballad and introspective visuals of escape and despair.
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