PISS IN THE WIND is a deeply introspective project that explores love, loss, and the quiet reckoning that follows heartbreak.
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TOP 5 SONGS
5. If It Only Gets Better
“If It Only Gets Better” feels like an emotional exhale.
Short and minimal, the track doesn’t overstay its welcome, yet it leaves a lasting impression. The lyrics are sparse but thoughtful, posing a quiet, philosophical question: If things are improving, what’s there left to change? It’s reflective rather than optimistic, sitting comfortably in Joji’s signature emotional gray area.
4. PIXELATED KISSES
“PIXELATED KISSES” sets the emotional tone for the album.
It lives in that uncertain space at the beginning of a connection — when feelings are forming, curiosity is high, and nothing is clearly defined yet. The question hanging over the track, “Are you really down?”, feels almost whispered rather than demanded. There’s excitement here, but also hesitation. Joji captures that fragile moment when something could turn into love, but you’re not sure if both people are standing on the same ground.
3. LOVE YOU LESS
Lyrically, “LOVE YOU LESS” explores the emotional imbalance of a relationship built on push and pull.
Joji reflects on a dynamic where affection only seems to be returned when he withdraws. When he’s fully present, the love feels distant — but the second he pulls away, suddenly he’s wanted again.
The line “If I love you less, will you love me more?” cuts straight to the core of insecurity and longing. It perfectly captures the quiet desperation of loving someone who only values you when you’re halfway gone. It’s subtle, painful, and painfully relatable.
2. Piece of You
This track marks a quiet turning point.
“Piece of You” is about reclaiming yourself after a breakup — learning how to exist without constantly orbiting another person. Joji sings about rediscovering independence and self-worth, acknowledging that while someone may always have a piece of you, they no longer define your world. It’s soulful and introspective, offering growth without pretending the pain never existed.
1. Past Won’t Leave My Bed
“Past Won’t Leave My Bed” is haunting in that unmistakably Joji way
The stripped-back production allows the sadness to breathe, pairing a simple drum pattern with echoing guitars that feel pulled straight from an ‘80s heartbreak ballad.
The song centers on being trapped by memories, trying to move forward while the past refuses to loosen its grip. You can hear the weariness in Joji’s voice — not dramatic despair, but the kind of tired sadness that comes from wanting to heal and not knowing how.
SONG BY SONG RATING
PIXELATED KISSES (4/5)
Cigarette (3.5/5)
Last of a Dying Breed (3.5/5)
LOVE YOU LESS (4/5)
If It Only Gets Better (4/5)
Love Me Better (4/5)
Piece of You (4/5)
Hotel California (4/5)
Tarmac (3.5/5)
Forehead to the Ground (4/5)
Past Won’t Leave My Bed (4/5)
Fade to Black (4/5)
CAN’T SEE SH*T IN THE CLUB (3.5/5)
Sojourn (4/5)
DYKILY (4/5)
Rose Colored (3.5/5)
Silhouette Man (3.5/5)
Fragments (4/5)
Horses to Water (4/5)
Strange Home (3.5/5)
Dior (4/5)
RGM RATING
(77%)
Across its expansive tracklist, Joji wrestles with questions of self-worth, emotional dependency, and personal resolve. The album feels fragmented in the best way — like scattered thoughts pulled from late nights, old memories, and unresolved feelings.
Sonically, the project is genre-bending, blending alternative pop, lo-fi textures, soft rock elements, and electronic undertones. Emotionally, it’s heavy without being overwhelming. Joji doesn’t dramatize pain; instead, he lets it sit, unresolved and honest. The result is an album that feels intimate, reflective, and raw.
Rather than offering neat conclusions, PISS IN THE WIND allows space for uncertainty. It acknowledges that healing isn’t linear and that some feelings linger longer than we’d like. It’s a beautiful, melancholic body of work — one that invites listeners to sit with their emotions rather than rush past them.
Ileyah is a mom, a writer and a musician. She loves late nights and gluten free snacks.
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