Joji Transforms Melancholy into Art with "If It Only Gets Better"
Joji has released “If It Only Gets Better,” a new track from his upcoming album Piss In The Wind. The song surprises listeners by blending the familiar visuals of a strip club with delicate acoustic guitar melodies.
A Melancholic Strip-Club Anthem
The track takes an unexpected approach to the strip-club anthem, leaning heavily into sadness. Producer Wonton chose to “keep it sad,” resulting in what might be one of the most melancholic songs of this style.
“If things get better, why bother changing anything?”
This lyric reflects a resigned logic—akin to a friend making excuses to avoid the gym—but Joji delivers it poetically. The rest of the vocals consist mainly of emotive “ooh, ooh, ooh” sounds, emphasizing the mood over explicit storytelling.
Production and Reception
- The track, mixed by Jeff Ellis, runs about two minutes long.
- It has sparked debate on Reddit about whether it represents deep artistic expression or an elaborate teaser for the album.
- The music video, directed by Mamesjao, embraces the song’s ambiguous and confusing vibe.
Joji's Artistic Evolution
Joji has built his career by turning sadness into something beautiful, evolving from his Filthy Frank persona to a sincere musical artist. If the rest of Piss In The Wind continues this vulnerable and unusual style, listeners are eager for it.
“Whether this is genius minimalism or just really good marketing for 2026’s album remains unclear. Either way, it’s distinctly, unapologetically Joji.”
Author’s summary: Joji’s latest release merges melancholy with minimalism, crafting a uniquely poignant strip-club anthem that teases a daring, emotionally raw upcoming album.