“The Year I Lived as You” by Julianna Joy is a riveting, dark synth pop track that keeps you hooked from start to finish. Eclectic production and a compelling narrative pull you in, leading you through this captivating sonic journey. This track actually started as a poem Joy had written, quickly turning into the synth driven landscape it is now. Joy is a rising artist to watch, and with her one of a kind production and a unique way of expressing her stories, “The Year I Lived as You” definitely deserves a spot on your playlists.
The first line of the song says “in the year that I lived as you, I understood why you were miserable.” As the story unfolds, it seems like Joy is talking about an ex-partner of hers that was just never satisfied or happy. She seeks to understand this person, and in this metaphorical year that she lived as them, she finally does. Lines like “your hate was on purpose” tell us that this person brought misery upon themselves. Unfortunately, we all probably know someone like this, who finds purpose in complaining and cynicism, even though it is ultimately destroying their worldview and hurting the people around them.
Electronic synth textures dance across the song, weaving in and out to provide both steady rhythm and flashes of ear candy. Tapping bells and chaotic ambience create tension to mirror what Joy herself is feeling. The unpredictable sonic journey offers a truly captivating listening experience. Some moments only have kick and piano and vocal, or even only kick, while other moments have the arrangement overwhelming you in a satisfying way.
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