Sanctuary
Joji
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Go ahead and bark after dark Fallen star, I'm your one call away Motel halls, neon walls When night falls, I-I am your escape When you lay alone, I ache Something I wanted to feel If you've been waitin' for fallin' in love Babe, you don't have to wait on me 'Cause I've been aimin' for Heaven above But an angel ain't what I need Not anyone, you're the one More than fun, you're the Sanctuary 'Cause what you want is what I want Sincerity Souls that dream alone lie awake I'll give you somethin' so real If you've been waitin' for fallin' in love Babe, you don't have to wait on me 'Cause I've been aimin' for Heaven above But an angel ain't what I need Pull me oh-so close 'Cause you never know Just how long our lives will be If you've been waitin' for fallin' in love Babe, you don't have to wait on me 'Cause I've been aimin' for Heaven above But an angel ain't what I need
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Written by: Daniel Maurice Wilson, George Kusunoki Miller, Justin Louis Raisen, Luke A. C. Niccoli
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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11 facts about this song
Label Identification"Sanctuary" is a song by Joji, an influential Japanese-Australian singer-songwriter. It was released under the label, 88rising, an American mass media company that has been instrumental in the success of Asian artists in the western music industry.
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Release InformationThe song was officially released as a single on June 14, 2019. It is part of Joji's second studio album, "Nectar".
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Video themeThe music video of the song depicts Joji as a captain of a spaceship. The video uses a lot of science fiction themes and visuals, a step away from the darker and sadder aesthetic of Joji's past music videos.
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Chart Performance"Sanctuary" peaked at number 25 on the Billboard Hot 100. The song was a commercial success and received significant airplay.
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Production CreditThe song was co-produced by British musician, Justin Parker, known for his work with artists like Lana Del Rey and Rihanna.
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Song Style"Sanctuary" sees Joji experimenting with a more upbeat pop sound, which is a departure from his signature lo-fi and melancholic style.
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Lyric InsightThe lyrics of the song are about being ready to be there as a safe place for a loved one, illustrating Joji's growth as a songwriter.
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Critical ReceptionThe song was well received by critics, and considered as a significant evolution of Joji’s music from his past work.
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Popular StreamingAs of November 2021, the song has exceeded over 365 million streams on Spotify.
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Cover ArtThe cover art for the single shows a close-up of Joji's face with a silver wig, in contrast to his usually dark aesthetic. The image aligns with the space theme of the music video.
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Fan InteractionIn connection to the song release, a website was especially made where fans could send a fake virtual email to Joji's character in the "Sanctuary" music video. This increased fan engagement and interest in the song.
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