The guitar solo is performed by Korean-Japanese male guitarist MIYAVI. He has accompanied Joji in the “Head in the Clouds Festival” live set to perform this song.
WANTED U
Joji Lyrics
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Torn into a thousand shapes and folds
Torn into a thousand ways, I know (I know)
Fornicate inside your broken arms
Before I throw a smile your way, no more
I can't tell
If all my answers correlate at all
I've been missing a long time
To know I had to move
I've been waiting my whole life
To know I wanted you
Are you feeling me slowly?
You can take your fucking time
And I promise I won't lie
Make it out alive
I'm on trial
I'm not so good at hiding loathsome truths
You see it on my face when I turn blue
So punish me, I'm hanging on your noose
So pull me up so I can breathe with you
I know
I've been missing a long time
To know I had to move
I've been waiting my whole life
To know I wanted you
Are you feeling me slowly?
You can take your fucking time
And I promise I won't lie
Make it out alive
Ah, ah, ah, ah
The lyrics of Joji's song "WANTED U" speak to the complicated nature of love and desire. The first verse begins with the singer admitting to being torn and folded into a thousand shapes, suggesting that their emotions are multilayered and hard to understand. They are driven to fornicate inside their lover's broken arms, which suggests that while they may be broken themselves, they seek comfort and intimacy with another person. However, the singer also recognizes that their intentions are not entirely pure, as they allude to throwing a smile their lover's way in a manipulative manner.
The second verse reveals the singer's confusion and uncertainty about their feelings. They admit that they cannot tell if their answers to love and desire are even remotely accurate or if they themselves fully understand the complexity of their emotions. The chorus repeats the phrase, "I've been missing a long time, to know I wanted you," which suggests that the singer struggles with identifying what they truly want and need from a relationship. They offer their lover patience, allowing them to take as much time as they need, and pledge to be honest with them in the end.
The final verse sees the singer admitting their faults and acknowledging that their love is not without conditions. They are willing to be punished by their lover, even if it means putting themselves in a vulnerable position. The song ends on a hopeful note, with the singer pledging to make it out alive, suggesting that they have come to some resolution about their emotions and are committed to finding happiness in their relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
Here I am
I am present and accounted for
Torn into a thousand shapes and folds
I am broken and fragmented in countless ways
Torn into a thousand ways, I know (I know)
My brokenness has led me down many paths, but I am aware of them
Fornicate inside your broken arms
I seek comfort and intimacy in your own brokenness
Before I throw a smile your way, no more
I will not fake my happiness anymore
I can't tell
I am uncertain and confused
If all my answers correlate at all
I wonder if my explanations are related to each other
I'm telling you a thousand things, I know
I am expressing my knowledge and feelings in various ways
I've been missing a long time
I have been gone for a while
To know I had to move
I had to make changes in my life
I've been waiting my whole life
I have been anticipating for so long
To know I wanted you
To realize my desire for you
Are you feeling me slowly?
Are you starting to understand me?
You can take your fucking time
There's no need to rush
And I promise I won't lie
I vow to be truthful
Make it out alive
Let's survive this together
I'm on trial
I feel judged and scrutinized
I'm not so good at hiding loathsome truths
I struggle to conceal my shameful secrets
You see it on my face when I turn blue
My emotions are written all over my face
So punish me, I'm hanging on your noose
I am willing to endure consequences for my actions
So pull me up so I can breathe with you
Please rescue me from my own mistakes and let us share life together
Ah, ah, ah, ah
(repetitive vocalization)
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: George Miller
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@hannahmontana1237
[Verse 1]
Here I am
Torn into a thousand shapes and folds
Torn into a thousand ways, I know
Fornicate inside your broken homes
Before I throw a smile your way, no more
[Verse 2]
I can't tell
If all my answers correlate at all
I'm telling you a thousand things I know
[Chorus]
I've been missing a long time
To know I had to move
I've been waiting my whole life
To know I wanted you
Are you feeling me slowly?
You can take your fucking time
And I promise I won't lie
We'll make it out alive
[Verse 3]
I'm on trial
I'm not so good at hiding wholesome truths
You see it on my face when I turn blue
So punish me, I'm hanging on your noose
So pull me up so I can breathe with you
[Chorus]
I know
I've been missing a long time
To know I had to move
I've been waiting my whole life
To know I wanted you
Are you feeling me slowly?
You can take your fucking time
And I promise I won't lie
We'll make it out alive
@epilu7752
Lyrics by Genius
[Verse 1]
Here I am
Torn into a thousand shapes and folds
Torn into a thousand ways, I know
Fornicate inside your broken homes
Before I throw a smile your way, no more
[Verse 2]
I can't tell
If all my answers correlate at all
I'm telling you a thousand things I know
[Chorus]
I've been missing a long time
To know I had to move
I've been waiting my whole life
To know I wanted you
Are you feeling me slowly?
You can take your fucking time
And I promise I won't lie
We'll make it out alive
[Verse 3]
I'm on trial
I'm not so good at hiding wholesome truths
You see it on my face when I turn blue
So punish me, I'm hanging on your noose
So pull me up so I can breathe with you
[Chorus]
I know
I've been missing a long time
To know I had to move
I've been waiting my whole life
To know I wanted you
Are you feeling me slowly?
You can take your fucking time
And I promise I won't lie
We'll make it out alive
[Outro]
Ah, ah, ah, ah
@88rising
NECTAR, the new album by JOJI, out SEPTEMBER 25. PRE-ORDER: https://88rising.lnk.to/Nectar
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@amir996s
ITS NOT JOJI ANY MORE :(
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@joahqin
@@amir996s stfu
@lapakii69
Please Say him that i miss so much
@lapakii69
Here i am ....i'll be waiting My all life yo know i wanted u ,just u promise me that u answer me anda i don't leave u anymore
@paulguapo
Fighting depression with depression
@squealer114
Fight fire with fire.
@merow323
@@user-tl2lt6rf7r ng*ng = posi :)
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