Joseph A.A. - vegas
You told me what you liked, so I’d become it
‘04 kids thinking we could get away
Mojave moon so blue you could taste it
From the roof of the party, the music’s faint
I’m staying in the strip until Wednesday
There’s a good chance you’re coming with me
I’m sneaking out of this place
There’s a wide grin on your face
I’ll hide under the sheets until the sunrise
Running down the hall, you’re my disguise
New York City’s got the sky rises
But Vegas has all the highs
★ Pre-Chorus ★
From when we first met
You wеre someone diffеrent
Purple pink clouds in the sky
Side characters all getting high
From when we first bet
We were for a weekend
Now you’re winding up at my home
Perfume lingers on the clothes
★ Chorus ★
Look at me looking at this whole mess
And you’re cleaning it up with your vintage white dress
Look at me looking at your lipstick kiss
And the stain you make when you kiss my lips
Look at me looking for a ride or die
When you’re by my side at least for the night
Look at me looking for the sign of the times
When you make the wrong things feel so right
★ Verse Two ★
You told your friends you like what we’re becoming
On the floor while you’re drunk and gossiping
Headstrong and sauvignon, you’re leaving
Sobbing on the phone in your driveway
I watch as your things are disappearing
I never felt as if the end was nearing
You’re getting out of this place
And the tears stream down your face
I’ll hide under the sheets until the nighttime
Running down the hall, hearing your cries
New York City is where love thrives
But Vegas is where love dies
★ Pre-Chorus ★
From when we first met
I knew how we’d end
Avoiding contact with the eyes
That’s how I knew we had died
From when we first bet
We were for a weekend
We probably would’ve been better off
Now I feel like I’m just a write-off
★ Chorus ★
Look at you leaving me this whole mess
And you ghost my phone ‘cause you’re way too stressed
Look at you saying how I’m too young
When the damage has already been done
Look at you haunting me in plain sight
And I wonder who you’re going to sleep with tonight
Look at you screaming in the heat of a fight
Now we’re two ships passing in the dead of the night
★ Bridge ★
Just ‘04 kids thinking we could get away
Well I guess you got away
★ Refrain ★
Look at you cleaning up his whole mess
That you caused him, still got the vintage white dress
Look at you giving him your lipstick kiss
Same stain you made when you kissed my lips
Song Description:
edit soundcloudThe song's verses describe the excitement and thrill of being in Vegas, with the protagonist sneaking out of their hotel room and exploring the city with their love interest. The pre-chorus reflects on the initial attraction and the inevitable downfall of the relationship, while the chorus captures the bittersweet moments of love and loss.
As the song progresses, the protagonist watches as their love interest leaves, leaving behind a mess and a sense of longing. The bridge reflects on the fleeting nature of their connection, while the refrain highlights the pain of watching someone move on to someone new.
Overall, "Vegas" is a poignant and emotional song that explores the highs and lows of love in a city known for its bright lights and fleeting romances. Joseph A.A.'s soulful vocals and evocative lyrics bring the story to life, making it a song that resonates with anyone who has experienced the thrill of a passionate but ultimately doomed love affair.
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{verse one} I feel like my whole world’s spinning out of control I’m not sure what my so-called friends see anymore I just started college, give it time and i’ll fail
Joseph A.A. - shooting star
{Verse One - Joseph} I wake up in a different bed Count the minutes till I see you again I know in times like these, it’s in my head But it’s real You’re real
Joseph A.A. - midnight kiss
{Chorus} We were golden before this shade of brown We were fine till our love went southbound This is why we, this is why we vibe like this Sitting on the roof with a
Joseph A.A. - hit and run
{Verse One} Hotel pillowcase Lipstick all over my face What do you do when you’re not with me? Heartbreak all over this town Earthquake on foreign ground What
Joseph A.A. - bite the bullet
{verse one} Pch looks so much better with you by side Screaming to the radio and barely getting sleep at night Dipping in the swimming pool underneath the pale moonlight
Joseph A.A. - hurts so good
{verse one} I used to be jealous of the wind Every gust that swept through town brushed your skin {pre-chorus} Something in your blue eyes Something
Joseph A.A. - oxygen
{Verse One} I was At a concert this past Thursday I saw you walk out the entrance At the end of the show In the midst of the crowd you walked behind
Joseph A.A. - fifth of july
{verse one} The party’s still going on downstairs at my place Everybody’s drinking, watching fireworks over the lake Three in the morning, everybody starts to leave
Joseph A.A. - Self reflection
{Verse 1} Been living my life from the passenger side Guess you never know who’s willing to ride or die Gave me the blues and then painted me grey They shoved me
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Biography
While I loved working with that song, I knew exactly what I wanted my style to sound like for my sophomore single. I wanted an upbeat pop song that was completely unexpected and out of nowhere. I wrote “self reflection” with that mindset and kept that idea in the back of my mind.
I wanted “self reflection” to sound like the happier, continued version of “seasons” where the storyline character really found what they wanted and where they were going, and accepted the fact that there are two sides to a relationship, and it’s not one person’s obligation to take ownership for both people in that relationship.
I’m currently working on my debut album, and I cannot wait to share it with you as soon as I can!