#fuc #banjolele #folk #acousticonetake #personwithukulele #singersongwriter #finished-it #alternative #indierock #deconstructing This is a total departure for me, which, honestly was the goal for this song. Joy is a state of being that I have a complicated relationship with. I'm deeply uncomfortable with the idea that true joy can be lasting. I'm much more used to the forced religious type.

I wrote these lyrics close to a year ago. At the time I was trying to imagine what it might look like if I met Joy as a person, and the effect they might have on my life. When I finished the lyrics I had a totally different idea for the melody and musical feel, and trust me, I tried to make it happen, but the song would not have it.

So I sat back and gave it some space. "SLOW THE MELODY DOWN!" It made very clear. And boy am I glad I did. Whose voice is this? There's literally no filters on this. It's a live one-take and like, I don't recognize myself but it's cool AF. Also, I know this is rough. This is the first song I've written on my banjolele and I'm clearly not used to playing her.

I grabbed Joy with both hands We danced all night to our favourite bands But they were free and I was bound My feet couldn't leave the ground

I didn't make a sound I was not found

I lay down on the bottom Water covered, forgotten Your shapes were there, but so unclear All that I could feel was fear

I didn't shed a single tear To keep the water clear

Dragged up from the dark depths I could not have expected this Set up right and ties unbound My feet begin to leave the ground

I make every single sound I have been found

I grabbed Joy with both hands We danced all night to our favourite bands Set upright and ties unbound I make every single sound

I have been found

You have been found

We have been found