“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 a quiet emotional release. Brief and stripped down, the track doesn’t linger, but it sticks with you. Its minimal lyrics carry a thoughtful, almost philosophical weight, asking what’s left to fix once things start improving. It’s less about hope and more about reflection, resting comfortably in Joji’s familiar emotional gray space.
4. PIXELATED KISSES
“PIXELATED KISSES” sets the emotional tone for the album, living in that uncertain space at the very start of a connection, when feelings are forming, curiosity is high, and nothing is yet clearly defined.
The lingering question, “Are you really down?” feels more like a whisper than a question, carrying both hope and doubt. There’s excitement here, but hesitation too, as Joji captures that fragile moment where something could turn into love, if both people are truly standing on the same ground.
3. LOVE YOU LESS
Lyrically, “LOVE YOU LESS” dissects the imbalance of a push-and-pull relationship, where affection only seems to appear once Joji creates distance. When he’s fully present, the love feels out of reach—but the moment he withdraws, he’s suddenly desired again.
The line “If I love you less, will you love me more?” cuts straight to the core of insecurity and longing, capturing the quiet desperation of caring for someone who only values you when you’re halfway gone. The track is subtle, painful, and deeply relatable.
2. Piece of You
This track marks a quiet turning point. “Piece of You” centers on reclaiming yourself after a breakup. Particularly, learning how to exist without revolving around someone else. The track is soulful and introspective, offering growth without pretending the pain ever disappeared.
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 let go. 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
1. PIXELATED KISSES (4/5)
2. Cigarette (3.5/5)
3. Last of a Dying Breed (3.5/5)
4. LOVE YOU LESS (4/5)
5. If It Only Gets Better (4/5)
6. Love Me Better (4/5)
7. Piece of You (4/5)
8. Hotel California (4/5)
9. Tarmac (3.5/5)
10. Forehead to the Ground (4/5)
11. Past Won’t Leave My Bed (4/5)
12. Fade to Black (4/5)
13. CAN’T SEE SH*T IN THE CLUB (3.5/5)
14. Sojourn (4/5)
15. DYKILY (4/5)
16. Rose Colored (3.5/5)
17. Silhouette Man (3.5/5)
18. Fragments (4/5)
19. Horses to Water (4/5)
20. Strange Home (3.5/5)
21. Dior (4/5)
RGM RATING
(77%)
Across its wide-ranging tracklist, Joji grapples with self-worth, emotional dependence, and inner resolve. The album feels intentionally scattered, like late-night thoughts stitched together from old memories and unresolved emotions.
Sonically, it drifts between alternative pop, lo-fi haze, soft rock, and subtle electronic textures. The weight is emotional, not overwhelming — Joji never overplays the pain, instead letting it linger quietly and truthfully. That restraint makes the project feel deeply personal and raw.
Rather than chasing clean answers, Piss In The Wind leaves room for uncertainty. It understands that healing isn’t linear and that some feelings refuse to fade on schedule. The result is a beautiful, melancholic album that asks listeners to sit with their emotions rather than escape them.
Ileyah is a mom, a writer and a musician. She loves late nights and gluten free snacks.
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