Joji – Past Won't Leave My Bed (Review & Lyrics)
Joji’s latest single, Past Won’t Leave My Bed, released on November 7, previews his upcoming album Piss In The Wind, set for release on February 6, 2026. The song returns to a raw, honest expression with the line "I try to move on, but the past won’t leave my bed." This straightforward truth resonates deeply, reminiscent of Joji’s hits like “Glimpse of Us” and “Die For You.”
Production and Sound
Produced by Dan Farber, the track features minimalist instrumentation — warped guitars and light percussion — allowing Joji’s voice to sit calmly in the mix. His delivery captures the feeling of being half-asleep with a restless mind fixated on someone who's no longer present.
Lyrics and Themes
The lyrics vividly depict the sensation of being stuck, neither moving on nor fully sad. Joji sings about haunted rooms and shadows that blur the boundaries between reality and imagination. A notable moment reveals hallucinations starting to merge, conveyed through a weary vocal performance that suggests exhaustion and emotional burden.
Music Video
Released simultaneously on YouTube, the video shares the intimate atmosphere of “Glimpse of Us,” exploring similar emotional depths. However, the tone here feels less raw and more like lingering scar tissue that aches with changing emotions.
Album Context
“Past Won’t Leave My Bed” appears as the eleventh track on the 21-song Piss In The Wind, placed toward the album's quieter and more reflective end.
“I try to move on, but the past won’t leave my bed.”
Joji captures the raw struggle of emotional stagnation with minimal yet evocative soundscapes and poignant lyrics.