Date:

Author:
Category:

MODUS (2020) - Joji (Joji) - All about the song ...

A composition about the hard fate of a musician in the world of the recording industry...

Joji - MODUS (2020)

"Modus" is the second track from Joji's 2020 album Nectar. On the track, Joji addresses the pressures of the music industry that artists go through.

Joji released his second studio album 'Nectar' on 25 September 2020. The original release date of the album was delayed in July 2020 due to Covid-19. This is his return to music after his 2018 album "BALLADS 1".

On "Modus," Joji talks about how the industry and record labels manipulate artists to squeeze everything they have to offer out of them. And the industry is never satisfied. They are always hungry for more. The title of the song "Modus" is Latin for "the ways in which things are done."

Meaning and overview of the song "Modus" 

First verse

In the first verse of the song, Joji talks about how his life is in the fast-paced music industry. After an artiste signs a contract with a record label, it is as if he signs his freedom away. After that, very few artistes, if not all, are given control over their music, releases and their presence in the industry. So it's only natural that Joji feels like he's constantly running and never catches a break. Phrases like "I'm a machine", "I have no purpose" and "A hundred pounds of heavy steel...strapped to my chest" tell us how burdened the singer is by the demands of the industry.

Chorus

In this song, Joji admits that the industry is pushing him, which is probably true for other artistes as well. He also admits that he tries very hard to cater to the industry's needs. But when the industry gets fed, it demands more.

Second verse

In the second verse, Joji uses two brands of cars to compare himself in the industry. Joji says that he wants to be a Chevrolet and not a Nissan Sentra. From this reference we could draw several conclusions leading to the same hidden idea. Chevrolet is an American manufacturer and Nissan is a Japanese manufacturer. Comparing these two cars, Japanese cars are known for their versatility. However, Chevrolet can be seen as a high-end model with aesthetic appeal. Thus, Joji could say that Joji would not want to be seen as a utility tool, being overloaded throughout his life.

Also about the release and the musician himself

In addition, Joji is an artist of Japanese descent living in America. Hence, he gives a clear idea of the kind of personality he wants to be. As a nation, the Japanese are known to be very hardworking and devote 16-18 hours a day to work. On the other hand, Americans are much more relaxed in their work schedule than the Japanese. Hence, Joji can again tell us how he thinks he is overworked to death in the grip of the music industry.

Joji also apologises for the delay in releasing his music due to feeling burnt out due to the pressure on him.

LEAVE ANSWER

Please enter your comment!
please enter your name here

71 − = 63

'Pretty Woman With A Secret': Debbie Harry's 'Blondie' Secrets She Long Hid From Fans

Debbie Harry: facts about her personal life and career Debbie Harry is unfortunately a rarity: a surviving 78-year-old punk scene icon whose career developed during the era of...

Yuri Antonov - The Hardest Idol: Antics and Scandals That Made Producers Walk Away From the Master

Yuri Antonov: character, scandals, antics Recently, producer Sergey Lavrov said that Yuri Antonov is the most difficult, capricious and wayward maestro of the domestic variety, with whom he...

Live in Maui (1970 /2020) - The Jimi Hendrix Experience - All about the album

The story of Jimi Hendrix's most "flowery" album ... "Live in Maui" was the title of an album recorded at a performance by Hendrix's band in Maui in the summer of 1970. The performance...

KiCk i (2020) - Arca - All about the album

The album "KiCk i" by Arca (2020): "cross-border" music of a new "transnormality" Studying the famous Venezuelan musician Arca (née Alejandro Guerci), I began, like many, not with...

Andre Antunes on the US elections

Guitarist André Anuthnes processed videos about the American elections that appeared on the Internet The 2020 elections in the United States have become an occasion for active political discussions. It did not do without and...

A guitarist turned a TV evangelist's performance into heavy metal

Kenneth Copeland's heavy metal speech on COVID-19: arranged by Andre Antunes American TV evangelist Kenneth Copeland gave a fiery speech to COVID-19, demanding that they stop destroying...

The Divine Chord (2020) - The Avalanches, MGMT, Johnny Marr

New release "The Divine Chord" (2020) from the band: The Avalanches, MGMT and Johnny Marr. On 10 December 2020, The Avalanches shared the official video for their...

Technokamikaze (2020) - RAM (Dirty Ramirez feat. Suaalma)

RAM (feat. Suaalma) - Technokamikaze (2020) The single "Technokamikaze" by RAM feat. Suaalma - "Technokamikaze" saw the light of day in November 2020, and within 10 days reached the mark of...

Wolves (2020) - Big Sean ft. Post Malone

The track "Wolves" (2020) - Big Sean ft. Post Malone On 20 November 2020, Big Sean (Big Sean) and Post Malone released the music video for...

Hasta La Vista (2020) - Kristina Si - All about the song "Hasta La Vista".

Kristina Si - Hasta La Vista (2020) Hasta La Vista (2020) - "Goodbye" ("Hasta La Vista") is a song by Russian singer and rap singer Kristina Si,...

Kerosene! (2020) - Yves Tumor - All About the Song ...

Yves Tumor - Kerosene! (2020) Kerosene! (2020) is a song from the 4th studio album "Heaven to a Tortured Mind" by experimental electronic and indie music artist Yves...
Recommended

Top Foreign Hits of 2023 and the Most Popular Songs according to FUZZ MUSIC Magazine

Foreign hits of 2023: the best songs, popular artists, clips Over 2023, foreign artists have experienced a lot: bold experiments, successful and not so successful soundtracks, scandals and...

Top Russian Hits of 2023 and the Most Popular Songs according to FUZZ MUSIC Magazine

Russian hits 2023: songs, artists, clips The year 2023 was a special year for the Russian charts: some artists disappeared from view - most of them...

"Is the old rock 'n' roll making a comeback?": Derby Brits prove they are 'too good at raising hell'

Talk about The Struts' new hit, which has become an anthem for this summer The Struts certainly deserve your attention. These talented Brits have already released a couple of...

Top 20 most popular songs in Russia in 2022

The most popular songs of 2022 in Russia - list, artists, hits TikTok We offer together to remember what songs listened to in Russia in 2022! The most popular...

Top 25 most popular songs in Russia in 2021

The most popular songs of 2021 in Russia - list, artists, hits TikTok Hits of 2021 were characterised by a special charge of energy and... nostalgia. There was something in them...

All About The Comet Is Coming - Hyper-Dimensional Expansion Beam (2022) album.

New album The Comet Is Coming - Hyper-Dimensional Expansion Beam (2022): track list, history, listen online The British jazz trio (Danalogue, Betamax, Shabaka Hutchings) have a new album out...

A song about Jeff Bezos that was teamed up with "Gimme! Gimme! Gimme!" and became a hit on TikTok.

We tell you about the song that made comedian Bo Burnham famous and conquered the expanse of TikTok "Jeff Bezos" - that's the name by which the public loved Bo Burnham's groovy track, which...

Top 20 best songs performed by Erykah Badu

List of the best Erykah Badu songs: Video, audio, description In this selection we have compiled 20 of the best songs performed by Erykah Badu, and in different time periods:...

Tommy Cash travelled to the Middle Ages to shoot the music video for "RACKED"

Tommy Cash's funny music video shows the Middle Ages to the dynamic "RACKED" Tommy Cash is one of the most unpredictable, but always able to pleasantly surprise the audience performers! И...