Road to Joy
Bright Eyes
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The sun came up with no conclusions Flowers sleeping in their beds The city's cemeteries humming I'm wide awake, it's morning I have my drugs, I have my woman They keep away my loneliness My parents they have their religion But sleep in separate houses I read the body count out of the paper And now its written all over my face No one ever plans to sleep out in the gutter Sometimes that's just the most comfortable place So I'm drinking, breathing, writing, singing Everyday I'm on the clock My mind races with all my longings But can't keep up with what I got So I hope I don't sound too ungrateful What history gave modern man A telephone to talk to strangers Machine guns and a camera lens So when you're asked to fight a war that's over nothing It's best to join the side that's gonna win And no one knows how all of this started But we're gonna make them certain how it's gonna end Oh yeah we will Well I could have been a famous singer If I had someone else's voice But failure's always sounded better Let's f*ck it up boys, make some noise The sun came up with no conclusions Flowers sleeping in their beds The city's cemeteries humming I'm wide awake, it's morning
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Written by: CONOR OBERST
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10 facts about this song
Release Information"Road to Joy" is a song by Bright Eyes, an American indie rock band. It is the last track on their album titled "I'm Wide Awake, It's Morning", which was released on January 25, 2005.
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Musical StructureThe song showcases the band's folk-rock style. It ends with a dynamic crescendo, featuring a full orchestra and a wild trumpet solo, bringing a theatrical climax to the album.
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Influence"Road to Joy" heavily borrows its melody from Beethoven's "Ode to Joy" and skillfully reinterprets it within the indie rock genre.
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LyricsLyrically, the song is about desolation and loneliness but also optimism and hope for better days. The opening line, "The sun came up with no conclusion", sets the tone for the depressing yet hopeful mood of the song.
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Reception"Road to Joy" was highly praised by critics for its raw emotion and powerful momentum. It is often cited as an example of Bright Eyes' ability to blend profound lyrics with vibrant melodies.
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Live PerformancesThe live rendition of "Road to Joy" is well loved by fans for its energy and passion. The band often plays this song as an encore during their concerts.
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MembersBright Eyes consists of the main member Conor Oberst, who performs vocals and guitar in "Road to Joy", and multi-instrumentalists Mike Mogis and Nate Walcott. They are joined by many other musicians during live performances and studio recordings.
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Artist OriginBright Eyes hails from Omaha, Nebraska. The formation of the band and the release of its music has significantly contributed to making Omaha a center for indie music in the United States.
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Song Use"Road to Joy" featured prominently in the 2006 film "Accepted", introducing the band's music to a wider audience.
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Album Release"I'm Wide Awake, It's Morning", the album where "Road to Joy" appears, was simultaneously released with "Digital Ash in a Digital Urn". Both albums showcase different genres, with the first one exhibiting a folk style and the second one exhibiting an electronic style.
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