YOJI - Paint The Clouds
"Paint The Clouds" is an anthem for resilience and self-love, encouraging listeners to embrace their highs and lows while painting their own unique skies
By Grace
1/31/20251 min read


On Rotation: YOJI "PAINT THE CLOUDS"
Yoji, a rising UK indie artist, has released her latest single, "Paint The Clouds." This soulful R&B/Pop might first appear as an upbeat song, but the track was actually written while Yoji was battling anxiety. However, in under four minutes, “Paint the Cloud” feels like sunshine breaking through storm clouds.
Produced by 2thousand5, also known as Nico Bryant, the track has a chill pop sound, mixing traditional R&B beats with a soulful indie edge that feels like spring. Think along the lines of Jorja Smith’s smoothness, Florence Welch’s heavier storytelling, and a touch of HAIM’s indie charm. Yoji’s vocal delivery is soft but also clear, giving the whole song that “soft happy” vibe if that playlist exists somewhere.
Lyrically, "Paint The Clouds" is a straightforward feel-good song that has lyrics that are advice-focused or maybe more so positive self-talk. The song's hook is noticeable in the line "There's always going to be pain, but we can paint the clouds,” but it’s strongly accentuated by lines like "Now I’m looking for better days". Other parts of the song feel like a mantra with Yoji singing, "I don’t have to live this way, every day. I can take it day by day, find new ways, find my own luck." While the song is about anxiety, it falls more positive - not just focusing on the doom and gloom that can easily become popular in today’s indie music scene.
For fans of artists like Clairo or Arlo Parks, Yoji fits right into that sweet spot of indie vibes meets introspective lyricism. She’s got this raw sound that is almost tailor-made for playlists called “Sunday Sadness” or “Healing Vibes.” While Yoji leans toward R&B and pop in her sound, her storytelling and DIY vibe definitely land her in the indie rock world too. With a rough start to 2025 for many people in and outside of the music industry, we hope Yoji’s optimistic message reaches the listeners that need it.