I wrote this song immediately after seeing Blade Runner 2049. The love story between K and Joi moved me deeply. I have a huge soft spot for robots/androids/ai and the idea that these two were in love yet trapped in physical and digital constructs that didn't allow for intimacy as we know it really broke my heart.
lyrics
Eyes
In a neon display
Expanding the lie we made
You can have it your way
What are you gonna do?
I'm programmed to love you
Find the Joi in abstinent truth
Blind
And feeling our way
Disturbing the dust we've made
Settled on debts unpaid
What are you gonna do?
I'm programmed to love you
Find the Joi in abstinent truth
What are you gonna do?
I'm programmed to love you
Find the Joi in abstinent truth
credits
from Floodlights,
released July 2, 2019
Kyle Hilmoe - Guitar/Vocals/Bass/Drum Programming/Synthesizer
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