He released a single called "What Are Words" on February 25, 2011, the day after his elimination from American Idol. He made it to the top 40 out of 327 contestants. The song is about his fiancée who suffered a brain injury as the result of a car accident on Oct 2, 2009. The song debuted at #22 on the Heatseekers Songs chart,[1] and then reached #83 on the Billboard Hot 100.[2] It has since sold 61,000 copies.[3] He performed the ballad on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno on February 28, 2011 and on Good Morning America on March 4, 2011. The song debuted at #6 on the Norwegian VG-lista on April 22, 2011, climbing to the top spot in its second week, he is now on his 10th week in a row topping the list.
Juliet
Chris Medina Lyrics
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If i help you up, will you be my crutch?
And the world can see, my juliet around my neck
Not a weight, she's keeping my head up.
Juliet, heaven can wait
There'll always be a place for someone like you
Juliet, heaven can wait
And they won't take me away from you.
Away from you...
All the wine and roses seem so far away,
From the life we live as i hold you here today
Yes i loved you up into a sunset paradise,
That your smile help to awake.
Juliet, heaven can wait
There'll always be a place for someone like you
Juliet, heaven can wait
No, they can't take you away from me.
When love's not what it seems,
When you try but you can't reach your dreams,
When time's not always on your side
No they can't take you away
Can't take you away
Juliet, heaven can wait
There'll always be a place for someone like you
Juliet, heaven can wait
No, they can't take you away from me.
And they won't take me away from you.
Away from you...
The song "Juliet" by Chris Medina is about finding hope and strength through the love and support of a partner. The opening lines convey a sense of disillusionment, as the singer feels like their efforts are not leading to any progress. However, they turn to their partner and ask for help, comparing them to a crutch. The metaphor of the necklace that the singer wears with Juliet's name on it represents how she is a source of inspiration and keeps his head held high.
The chorus repeats the phrase "Juliet, heaven can wait," which expresses how the singer is not ready to let go of their partner, even if it means breaking societal or metaphysical conventions. He sees her as someone who deserves to be in heaven, but he is not willing to let go of her just yet. The lines "No, they can't take you away from me. And they won't take me away from you" further emphasizes this point.
The bridge of the song acknowledges that life isn't always easy, but the love between them is strong enough to keep them going. The repetition of "can't take you away" serves as a reminder that their bond cannot be broken.
Overall, "Juliet" is a heartfelt song that celebrates the power of love to bolster us through difficult times.
Line by Line Meaning
I've been pushing forward, but i don't think i'm gainin' much.
Despite my efforts, I don't feel like I'm making much progress.
If i help you up, will you be my crutch?
If I support you, will you support me?
And the world can see, my juliet around my neck
Everyone can see how important you are to me.
Not a weight, she's keeping my head up.
You're not a burden, you actually lift me up.
Juliet, heaven can wait
We don't need to rush our love, it's important and eternal.
There'll always be a place for someone like you
There will always be room for you in my heart and life.
No, they can't take you away from me.
No one can separate us, our love is too strong.
Away from you...
I'll always be close to you, no matter what.
All the wine and roses seem so far away,
Material things and luxuries are less important than our love.
From the life we live as i hold you here today
The present moment holding you is what truly matters.
Yes i loved you up into a sunset paradise,
I've taken you to a beautiful place through my love.
That your smile help to awake.
Your happiness is what motivates me to love you more.
When love's not what it seems,
When relationships are challenging.
When you try but you can't reach your dreams,
When you face obstacles on your path.
When time's not always on your side
When time is limited and fleeting.
Can't take you away
No one can take you away from my heart and love.
Contributed by Zoe V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.