Slow Dancing in the Dark
Joji
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I don't want a friend (just me) I want my life in two (my life in two) Just one more night Waiting to get there Waiting for you (all night) I'm done fight it all night (waiting for you) When I'm around slow dancing in the dark Don't follow me, you'll end up in my arms You have made up your mind I don't need no more signs Can you? Can you? Give me reasons we should be complete You should be with him, I can't compete You looked at me like I was someone else, oh well Can't you see? (Can’t you see?) I don't wanna slow dance (I don't want to slow dance) In the dark Dark When you gotta run Just hear my voice in you (my voice in you) Shutting me out of you (shutting me out of you) Doing so great (so great, so great) You Used to be the one (used to be the one) To hold you when you fall Yeah, yeah, yeah (when you fall, when you fall) I don't f*ck with your tone (I don't f*ck with your tone) I don't wanna go home (I don't wanna go home) Can it be one night? Can you? Can you? Give me reasons we should be complete You should be with him, I can't compete You looked at me like I was someone else, oh well Can't you see? I don't wanna slow dance (I don't want to slow dance) In the dark Dark In the dark Dark
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Written by: Joji Kusunoki, Jonathan Patrick Wimberly
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10 facts about this song
Artist Background"Slow Dancing in the Dark" is a song by Joji, a Japanese singer-songwriter, record producer, and former YouTube personality.
- Joji's real name is George Kusunoki Miller.
- Prior to his music career, Joji was known for his career on YouTube as Filthy Frank, where he created often shocking and controversial content.
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Original Release"Slow Dancing in the Dark" was released on September 12, 2018.
- The song is from Joji's debut studio album, "Ballads 1," which was released in October 2018.
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Song Classification"Slow Dancing in the Dark" is classified in the genre of Trip hop, R&B and pop.
- The song perfectly represents Joji's unique blend of melancholic lyrics with atmospheric beats.
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AchievementsThe song peaked at No. 69 on the Billboard Hot 100, marking Joji's first entry on the chart.
- The song also reached No. 12 on Billboard's Hot R&B Songs chart.
- The song has gained over 140 million streams on Spotify.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Slow Dancing in the Dark" was directed by Jared Hogan and released on the same day as the single.
- The video, containing mythical themes and symbolism, has amassed millions of views on YouTube.
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Song ReceptionThe song received critical acclaim for its emotive and atmospheric sound.
- It allowed Joji to further establish himself as a serious and talented musician after his YouTube career.
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Lyrics & ThemeThe lyrics of "Slow Dancing in the Dark" speak about a failing relationship, expressing feelings of desperation, loss and acceptance.
- Joji's solemn lyrics illustrate the pain of unrequited love.
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Live PerformancesJoji performed "Slow Dancing in the Dark" at the 2018 Head in the Clouds Music and Arts Festival in Los Angeles, California.
- He's also performed the song on various talk shows, further increasing its popularity.
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Song ProductionThe song was produced by Patrick Wimberly, a member of the Brooklyn-based indie-pop duo Chairlift.
- It represents a continued collaboration between the producer and the artist.
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Record LabelThe song was released under the record label 88rising, which also represents artists like Rich Brian and NIKI.
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