In anticipation of their album release on June 5, Mt. Joy is systematically sprinkling Indie joy. The 13-song album is titled “Rearrange Us” and the latest single release is “Witness.” The song exposes a more serious and darker side of Mt. Joy. It is a profession of love, but the relationship has its difficulties.
Similar to the song “Strangers,” “Witness” showcases the prowess of Jackie Miclau on keyboards. But “Witness” is a skillfully build on the use of the keys. In fact, the first verse is limited to the voice of Matt Quinn and an acoustic guitar. When the second verse arrives (1:06), so do the keys, but without complexity. It isn’t until the two-minute mark that the full power of the instrument is unleashed.
In writing about the single, Mt. Joy noted:
“’Witness’ is out now. It’s one of our favorite recordings we’ve ever made. It’s a heavy tune, but there’s real redemption in getting to tell your story in song. It’s been amazing to see the response to it, and we can’t wait for you to hear how these songs fit into the record we made. Our producer, Tucker Martine, crushed it.”
The founding members of Mt. Joy have their roots in Philadelphia, but the band was fully formed and is now based in Los Angeles. The members are Matt Quinn (vocals, guitar), Sam Cooper (guitar), Sotiris Eliopoulos (drums), Jackie Miclau (keyboards), and Michael Byrnes (bass).
“Witness” by Mt. Joy
Lyrics of “Witness” by Mt. Joy
Motion sickness and my paranoia pays the bills
Would you, would you be my witness
As the time flies past
And if you love it, write it down
If you need it, come 'round
Staring at America, and if I blink I'll drown
Cause when it gets heavy, I start actin' out
But this old love was all I ever found
It's like ooh…, mmm…
Can everybody see how a woman changed me
Does my darkness start to leak
Is it the heart in you to pardon me
That made me wanna stay
And do you love me right now
You need to come 'round
Tell me I'm the one that burned it down
Cause when it gets heavy, I start actin' out
But this old love was all I ever found
And I don't want anyone else’s love
In your arms, after love
I walked in on you
Horrible truth
I walked in on you
Who could lie like you
Shut off that stupid song
I should cut out your tongue
Shut off that stupid song
I don't believe what you've become, but
I'm ready to love you still
I'm living under your spell
Shut off that stupid song
I should cut out your tongue
Shut off that stupid song
I don't believe in anyone, but
I'm ready to love you still
Forever under your spell
I'm ready to love
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