SLOW DANCING IN THE DARK

On “SLOW DANCING IN THE DARK,” Joji continues the lovelorn narrative from his previous single “Yeah Right” over a dark, ambient instrumental. This time around, he uses the metaphor of slow dancing in the dark to characterize a failing relationship—just like a slow dance where you can’t see your partner’s face, his relationship with this person is intimate but ultimately impersonal. Joji first previewed the song on May 12, 2018 at the Blurry Vision Festival. He announced its official release on September 7, along with teaser photos from the music video.

[Verse 1] I don't want a friend (Just one more night) I want my life in two (My life in two) Please one more night Waiting to get there Waiting for you (Waiting for you) Just one more night I'm done fighting all night [Pre-Chorus 1] When I'm around slow dancing in the dark Don't follow me, you'll end up in my arms You done made up your mind I don't need no more signs Can you? Can you? [Chorus] 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 wanna slow dance) In the dark, dark [Verse 2] When you gotta run Just hear my voice in you (My voice in you) Shutting me out you (Shutting me out) Doing so great (So great, so great) You [Pre-Chorus 2] Used to be the one to hold you when you fall Yeah, yeah, yeah (When you fall, when you fall) I don't fuck with your tone (I don't fuck with your tone) I don't wanna go home (I don't wanna go home) Can it be one night? Can you? Can you? [Chorus] 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 wanna slow dance) In the dark, dark In the dark, dark