The song "You, Output" by Joywave tells a story of secrecy, deceit, and a longing for truth. The lyrics are characterized by a sense of curiosity and frustration, as the narrator seeks answers and confronts someone who has been hiding information. The opening lines, "Will the soundtrack kindly produce a sound? Go on, don't be nervous, go ahead, any sound" suggest a desire for honesty and openness, urging the other person to reveal the truth. However, the response is not what was expected, as indicated in the line, "Heheh, well, that isn't quite what I had in mind." The frustration and urgency escalate as the narrator exclaims, "Oh my God, there's nobody who can set me right." This implies a feeling of helplessness and a desperate need for someone to provide clarity or resolution. The mention of torching the palace down in broad daylight suggests the desire to expose secrets and bring hidden truths to light. The repeated refrain, "I wanna know who you told," emphasizes the desire to uncover the person or people involved in the deception. The line "there's nobody anymore" reflects a sense of isolation and loss, as the narrator feels that trust has been shattered and relationships have been damaged. The lyrics also touch on a sense of power, as the narrator describes themselves as a giant with an appetite, pushing people to the ground and roaming the halls at night. This could symbolize a need to assert control or dominance, possibly a reaction to feeling deceived or manipulated. The mention of "creepin' round" suggests the narrator actively seeking out hidden information, discovering things that were intentionally kept from them. The line "I've been creepin' round and saw a little thing I didn't like you tried to hide, from me" implies a sense of betrayal, with the narrator uncovering something that was intentionally concealed. Overall, "You, Output" by Joywave portrays a narrative of someone in search of answers, grappling with the consequences of deception, and longing for the truth to be revealed. The song evokes feelings of frustration, curiosity, and a desire for resolution.
