Discover the story of the song > Road to Joy – Bright Eyes

The protagonist is awake in the morning and sees that the flowers in the city are still sleeping. He has drugs and his partner to keep him company, but his parents have different beliefs and don't live together. He reads about bad news in the newspaper but finds comfort in the fact that sleeping on the street can sometimes be the most comfortable place. He spends his days writing and singing but sometimes feels like he can't keep up with his own thoughts. He reflects on the advancements of technology that have been given to modern man, such as telephones and cameras, but questions whether they were worth it. The protagonist believes that it's best to side with those who will win in a war and that they should make sure that their victory is certain. He thinks that he could have been a famous singer but finds beauty in failure and encourages others to make noise.