And it works.įittingly, “Glimpse of Us” subtly alludes to the version of Joji that fans remember from his “Slow Dancing in the Dark” days, exuding pure melancholic transparency. But this appalling reality is one that Joji aims to marry to this song - in some way, they connect in their twisted, chilling natures. The footage is grimy and ominous, a crashing collection of chaos that ultimately misaligns with the track’s delicacy. To listeners’ surprise, the music video for “Glimpse of Us” depicts a plethora of blurred faces involved in scenes of disturbance and adversity. Soft yet painful, fragile yet destructive, Joji has mastered his craft of blending the woeful parts of desolation and heartbreak into a timeless tale.
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Each soars in their own respect, with his ethereal falsettos coupled with tenderly bittersweet phrases. On his own, Joji is able to captivate his listeners, grasping their attention with both his raw musicianship and poeticism. The single’s focal point is undeniably the bridge between its emotive message and its unparalleled delivery. He hollowly ponders, “Maybe you’ll start slippin’ slowly and find me again.” Joji toggles between wondering if this is really the end, or perhaps there is something more.
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He begs the incessant question in desperation, hoping by chance that she finds glimpses of him in people she encounters like he does for her. In the second verse, Joji spectulates if his previous partner feels the same way he does in her new relationship. In the chorus, the singer concedes to his tendencies: “ ‘Cause sometimes I look in her eyes/ And that’s where I find a glimpse of us.” He admits how no matter how perfect his partner is now, he cannot love her the way he loved his past one. The track’s minimal yet impactful lyricism describes how in his new relationship, he finds himself seeking and discovering fragments of his previous lover in his current partner. “Glimpse of Us” unveils an ill-fated romance from Joji’s perspective. As he glides through poignant notes and complements the instrumental’s dynamic progressions, listeners undergo a sonic journey where only Joji knows the path. Only supported by a humble piano harmony, Joji’s mesmerizing voice swells in a way that’s neither lacking nor overdone - he takes up the space tastefully. Where Nectar succeeds in synth elements and pacing rhythms seen in “Sanctuary” and “Pretty Boy, “Glimpse of Us” starkly contrasts with a stripped down, somber tone.
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Released June 10, “Glimpse of Us” is hauntingly beautiful, a ballad telling a wretched story of intertwining love and longing. For fans, his latest single was surely worth the wait. Following his innovative work on his 2020 sophomore album Nectar, Joji makes a stunning return to music two years later.