Originally from Mexico but born and raised in the United Arab Emirates, the creative 18 year old uncommonly blends a wide array of genres to sonically create a unique and invigorating style of pop.
Delving between the hectic sounds of commercialism and the lavish dynamics of underground RnB, Julian’s music aims to encapsulate his life-long journey growing up in the city.
Launched on the 9th of April 2016, his first single “Krule Love” plays around the themes of reckless youth and modern day relationships.
“Debut” has been penned for a May 21st 2016 release date.
This fresh-faced kid is set on changing the world.
The City Below
Julian Lamadrid Lyrics
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Broken city Neon lights
Blue in color Black in soul
Strong as leather Cut the throat
Wear my heart on my sleeve As the secrets unfold
But I'm never gonna let go.
See my name on a screen, See my futur in gold
But I'm never gonna let go
In love with the city below I'm in love with the city below
In love with the city below I'm in love with the city below
In love with the city below I'm in love with the city below
In love with the city below I'm in love with the city below
Lips against her Skin to skin
Light on surface Dark within
Crooked dagger Broken bones
See my city The only one that I know
Wear my heart on my sleeve As the secrets unfold
But I'm never gonna let go
See my name on a screen See my future in gold
But I'm never gonna let go
In love with the city below I'm in love with the city below
(City below)
In love with the city below I'm in love with the city below
(City Below)
In love with the city below I'm in love with the city below
(City Below)
In love with the city below I'm in love with the city below
(City Below ...City Below City Below ...But I don't want go home)
('In love with the city below I'm in love with the city below)
(In love with the city below I'm in love with the city below)
(In love with the city below I'm in love with the city below)
(In love with the city below I'm in love with the city below)
In love with the city below I'm in love with the city below
In love with the city below I'm in love with the city below
In love with the city below I'm in love with the city below
In love with the city below I'm in love with the city below (I'm not pissed off) I'm in love with the city below In love with the city below (Shining bright)
(Broken city) In love with the city below I'm in love with the city below (Neon lights)
I'm in love with the city below (Blue in color) In love with the city below (Black in soul)
I'm in love with the city below (Strong as leather) In love with the city below (Cut the throat)
The lyrics of Julian Lamadrid's "The City Below" express a sense of simultaneous love and hate for the city that the singer finds himself in. The vivid imagery of a broken, neon-lit city is contrasted with the shining brightness of the singer's determination to succeed, even as he wears his heart on his sleeve and confronts the secrets of the people around him. The crooked dagger and broken bones denote a sense of danger and violence underlying the city's surface, while the repeated refrain of "I'm in love with the city below" speaks to the singer's connection to the place despite its flaws.
The use of color in the lyrics is notable, with the city being described as both blue in color and black in soul. This speaks to the darker aspects of the city's persona, which the singer still identifies with and loves. The line "See my name on a screen, see my future in gold" suggests that the singer has aspirations of greatness that are tied to his identity in the city, even as he acknowledges its darker aspects. The repetition of the final line, "I'm in love with the city below," underscores the complex emotions that the singer has for his environment.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm not pissed off
I'm not angry
Shining bright
The lights of the city are bright
Broken city
The city is damaged and struggling
Neon lights
Bright, colorful lights that illuminate the city
Blue in color
The lights are blue in hue
Black in soul
Despite the superficial beauty, the city has a dark nature
Strong as leather
The singer is tough and resilient
Cut the throat
The artist is willing to do what it takes to succeed and survive
Wear my heart on my sleeve
The artist is open and vulnerable with their emotions
As the secrets unfold
As the city reveals its true nature
But I'm never gonna let go.
Despite the city's flaws, the singer will remain committed to it
See my name on a screen,
The artist is achieving success in the city
See my futur in gold
The singer sees a promising future in the city
Lips against her
The singer is engaged in a physical relationship
Skin to skin
The physical relationship involves contact between bodies
Light on surface
The relationship is enjoyable and carefree on the surface
Dark within
Emotions and intentions could be negative or dangerous
Crooked dagger
A weapon that is not honorable or fair
Broken bones
Violence and danger exist in the city
See my city
The artist takes pride in their city
The only one that I know
The city is the artist's home and they are familiar with it
In love with the city below
The artist has deep affection for the city despite its flaws
Contributed by Charlie O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.