Eyes on the Road - Single

by Joju

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Joju's debut single "Eyes on the Road" is a personal testament to 80s electronica and theme music, drawing inspiration from the likes of John Hughes, John Carpenter and Tears For Fears. Joju's deep and falsetto singing styles entwine in a ballad about self-discovery and lone journeys, supported by a bed of warm, dreary synths and sharp, driven drum machines.

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~ Lyrics ~

The hell's he doin'?
He's drivin'
He wants to be on the road
Would you call that a livin'?
He's tryin'
He doesn't wanna grow old
A life on the road if I could be so bold
Well it's the story told

(Trailing lights)
Each one a figment of his past
(Burning bright)
How long will all these memories last?
(All through the lonely night)

(Where's he goin'?)
They say he makes his way one mile at a time
(Will he ever come back?)
As the sun goes down, he picks up where he left off

Don'tcha look back, kid
(Eyes on the road)
Don'tcha look back, kid
(Eyes on the road)
Don'tcha look back, kid
Eyes on the road

City's in the distance
A skyline
But it wasn't his home
Shadow casts behind him
In time
He might reach his goal
And who knows when that moment will unfold
Now that's a sight to behold

(Known recluse)
He's often celebrated as a myth
(What's the use?)
A normal life he does away with
(Drives on without an excuse)

(Where's he goin'?)
They say he makes his way one mile at a time
(Will he ever come back?)
As the sun goes down, he picks up where he left off

Don'tcha look back, kid
(Eyes on the road)

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released April 6, 2018

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Joju Melbourne, Australia

Joju is a Melbourne-based synthpop producer and singer-songwriter. He embraces 80s nostalgia with his analogue electronic style and retrospective, coming-of-age themes.

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