Joji Releases New Single "Past Won’t Leave My Bed"
Joji dropped the third single from his upcoming album Piss In the Wind, following an earlier release this week called “If It Only Gets Better.” The album is set to be released on February 6.
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 track captures Joji’s struggle with lingering feelings for an ex.
In the opening verse, Joji expresses how memories of his ex haunt him everywhere he looks, with sleep offering his only temporary relief. The chorus reinforces this emotional turmoil with fuzzy guitar chords layered over the piano.
The second verse reveals Joji’s unsuccessful attempts to move on, highlighting how memories and past pain continue to affect him. A fan on Genius, @Hey_Its_Ion, notes that the song references lullabies similar to those in Joji’s 2020 track “Like You Do,” specifically the line:
“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 trying to outrun his pain by hitchhiking across the country and engaging in risky activities with questionable companions.
All lyrics to the song are available on Genius for those interested.
Summary: Joji’s latest single powerfully captures the haunting presence of past love, blending piano balladry with introspective lyrics and a raw music video narrative.