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TEST DRIVE by Joji

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Joji

TEST DRIVE

Release date: 25th October 2018

From BALLADS 1
Track 3
2:59
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About This Track

The final single from 'BALLADS 1', 'TEST DRIVE' uses driving as a metaphor for a failing relationship. Joji casts himself as someone looking for something long-term whilst his partner remains uncommitted, the mismatch framed in the chorus: he wants a long ride; she just wants a test drive. The repetition of her desires against his own underscores the disconnect.

The bridge shifts to regret, Joji acknowledging he has put too much of himself into the relationship. The metaphor stays consistent throughout, the language of roads and sacrifice threading through verses that otherwise deal plainly in mismatched expectations and wasted time.

"TEST DRIVE" is a track by Joji, from the album BALLADS 1, released 25th October 2018. The track is 2:59 long. It's filed under R&B/Soul. Full lyrics are available below.

About the Artist

Joji

Joji

Lyrics

TEST DRIVE

She don't wanna tell lies
(She don't wanna tell lies)
She don't wanna tell lies
(She don't wanna tell lies)
She just wanna feel alive
(She just wanna feel alive)
She just wanted more time
(She just wanted more time)

I'm looking for a long ride
(Looking for a long ride)
She just want a test drive
(She just want a test drive)
Dying on the west side
(Dying on the west side)
I'll see you in the next life
(See you in the next life)

What do you want, babe?
(What do you want, babe?)
I don't like when you taunt me
(I don't like when you taunt me)
You've been calling the wrong name
(Calling the wrong name)
I said what do you want, babe?
(What do you want, babe?)

I'm working on my aim
(Working on my aim)
I'm hoping you do the same
(Do the same)
You got me afraid again
(Got me afraid again)
So let me just pray again
(So let me just pray again)

You gon' jump through hoops
Know how many lines you'll do
Won't matter when you lose
Everything I've done for you

She don't wanna tell lies
She don't wanna tell lies
She just wanna feel alive
She just wanted more time
I'm looking for a long ride
She just want a test drive
(What do you want, babe?)
Dying on the west side
(What do you want, babe?)
I'll see you in the next life
(Who do you want, babe?)

Waiting on a sacrificial life
Waiting on the ones who didn't fight
I told you not to waste my fucking time
I told you never sing that song, you lied

You gon' jump through hoops
Know how many lines you'll do
Won't matter when you lose
Everything I've done for you

She don't wanna tell lies
(She don't wanna tell lies)
She don't wanna tell lies
(She don't wanna tell lies)
She just wanna feel alive
(She just wanna feel alive)
She just wanted more time
(She just wanted more time)
I'm looking for a long ride
(Looking for a long ride)
She just want a test drive
(She just want a test drive)
Dying on the west side
(Dying on the west side)
I'll see you in the next life
(See you in the next life)

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Track details

From BALLADS 1

2:592018
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Album
BALLADS 1
BALLADS 1
Joji
26th October 2018
Track number
3
Release year
2018
  1. 1ATTENTION
    2:09
  2. 2SLOW DANCING IN THE DARK
    3:29
  3. 3TEST DRIVE
    2:59
  4. 4WANTED U
    4:11

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    • Credits

    Production & Engineering

    Writer
    Joji, RL Grime
    Producer
    RL Grime
    Assistant Recording Engineer
    Jenna Felsenthal
    Mastering Engineer
    Chris Athens
    Mixing Engineer
    Francisco Ramirez
    Recording Engineer
    Francisco Ramirez
    Video Colorist
    Gabriel “Gabe” Sanchez
    Video Director
    James Defina
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