Sanctuary (Joji song)
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| Single by Joji | ||||
| Released | 14 June 2019 | |||
| Genre | Lo-fi | |||
| Length | 3:00 | |||
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"Sanctuary" is a song by Japanese singer-songwriter Joji. It was released on 14 June 2019 through 88rising and 12Tone Music.[1] Joji arranged the track alone and composed it alongside Daniel Wilson, Justin Raisen and Luke Niccoli, with Raisen handling production. Eoin Glaister directed the song's accompanying music video.
Composition
"Sanctuary" was composed by Joji, Daniel Wilson, Justin Raisen and Luke Niccoli, arranged by Joji and produced by Raisen.[2] It is a lo-fi ballad that incorporates elements of trap, electronica, R&B and soul music,[3][4][5] and its production features ambient synthesizers and a minimalist beat.[5] Like most of Joji's tracks, "Sanctuary" is a love song,[5] though its lyrics feature "more poetically abstract verses," rather than the artist's usual "frank and uncomplicated confessions." Throughout the song, Joji sings to a potential lover that he can offer devotion and honesty, though asks them to express their love for him rather than waiting for reciprocation.[6][7]
Music video
A music video for "Sanctuary" was shared upon the track's release on 14 June 2019 and was directed by Eoin Glaister. It features Joji as the captain of a spaceship who struggles to find purpose after he has defeated all of his enemies. A friend, noticing this, leaves and attacks the ship, forcing Joji to assume his position as captain and defend the spacecraft, thus bringing excitement back into his life.[8][9][5]
Charts
| Chart (2019) | Peak position |
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| Australia (ARIA)[10] | 42 |
| Ireland (IRMA)[11] | 61 |
| New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ)[12] | 32 |
| UK Singles (OCC)[13] | 20 |
References
- ^ "Sanctuary - Single by Joji on Apple Music". Apple Music. 14 June 2019. Archived from the original on 22 June 2019. Retrieved 23 June 2019.
{{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter:|1=(help); Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ "Sanctuary / Joji - TIDAL". Tidal. 14 June 2019. Archived from the original on 22 June 2019. Retrieved 22 June 2019.
{{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter:|1=(help); Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ Maiki, Salvatore (14 June 2019). "Joji's new "Sanctuary" video is an intergalactic experience". The Fader. Archived from the original on 15 June 2019. Retrieved 22 June 2019.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ Wass, Mike (14 June 2019). "The Drop: Your Guide To New Music Friday Featuring Joji & Shura". Idolator. Archived from the original on 15 June 2019. Retrieved 22 June 2019.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ a b c d Herman, Tamar (14 June 2019). "Joji Is Bored With the Galaxy in '80s-inspired 'Sanctuary' Music Video: Watch". Billboard. Archived from the original on 18 June 2019. Retrieved 22 June 2019.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ Mesh, Nada (14 June 2019). "Joji Calls Out To His Lover, & "Sanctuary" In His New Single". HotNewHipHop. Archived from the original on 14 June 2019. Retrieved 23 June 2019.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ Caraan, Sophie (14 June 2019). "Joji Drops the Video for "Sanctuary" (Update)". Hypebeast. Archived from the original on 14 June 2019. Retrieved 23 June 2019.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ "Joji - Sanctuary (Official Video)". YouTube. 14 June 2019. Archived from the original on 14 June 2019. Retrieved 23 June 2019.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ Gore, Sydney (14 June 2019). "Love Is a Complex Galaxy in Joji's "Sanctuary" Video". Highsnobiety. Archived from the original on 23 June 2019. Retrieved 23 June 2019.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ "ARIA Australian Top 50 Singles". Australian Recording Industry Association. Retrieved 23 June 2019.
- ^ "IRMA – Irish Charts". Irish Recorded Music Association. Retrieved 23 June 2019.
- ^ "NZ Top 40 Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. Archived from the original on 23 June 2019. Retrieved 7 April 2017.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 23 June 2019.