Deap Vally are a rock duo formed in Los Angeles, California, USA in 2011. T… Read Full Bio ↴Deap Vally are a rock duo formed in Los Angeles, California, USA in 2011. The group consists of Lindsey Troy (guitar, vocals) and Julie Edwards (drums). In the heart of Silver Lake, California, Edwards met Troy at a needlework class. They bonded over their love of music, specifically the blues and hence, Deap Vally was formed.
Over the past year, the girls' live demos and videos have circulated online. Deap Vally officially released their debut single, 'Gonna Make My Own Money', on Ark Recordings on July 30th, 2012. 'Gonna Make My Own Money' received an overwhelming positive response in both the U.S. and the U.K. They played their first London show at the Old Blue Last pub and venue in early July, where several other bands have made their mark. They have also landed spots at music festivals such as Hyde Park with Iggy Pop in London, United Kingdom, Latitude Festival in Henham Park in Suffolk, United Kingdom, and are set to play Reading and Leeds Festival in late August[when?]. Their live shows draw similar comparisons to Dan Auerbach and Patrick Carney of The Black Keys, as well as guitar blues influences from Jack White.
Deap Vally will close out the 2012 year with a debut performance in Japan in November, where they will share the stage with the likes of Thurston Moore and Dinosaur Jr., among others.
Deap Vally's debut album will be released under Island Records / Communion in 2013.

Julian
Deap Vally Lyrics

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I'm so sorry Julian
But you've caught me at the wrong time
I'm so sorry Julian
When are you free so I can say goodbye
I'm true sorry Julian

We never should have crossed that line
Oh don't you call me back Julian

So that I can tell you not to waste your time

This is no true romance
We're not in love so let's just dance

I'm so sorry Julian
There's someone else in the equation
I'm so sorry Julian
This is a sticky situation
I'm so sorry Julian
I didn't take my medication

I'm so sorry Julian
I'm really gonna miss your admiration

Overall Meaning

The song "Julian" by Deap Vally depicts a woman apologizing to a man named Julian. The lyrics suggest that Julian has caught the singer at the wrong time and that they should never have crossed a certain line. The singer implies that there is no true romance between them and that the relationship is just a fling. She also tells Julian that there is someone else in the equation, and that the situation is sticky. She apologizes for not taking her medication, implying that her behavior may have been influenced by a mental illness. In the end, she expresses that she will miss Julian's admiration.

The song seems to describe a situation in which the singer has engaged in a brief affair or fling with Julian, but now she must break it off. The apology and the excuses suggest that she is aware that what she did was wrong and that she is trying to express regret. The line "This is no true romance" implies that Julian may have had more feelings for the singer than she did for him, and that their relationship was more casual than he may have thought. The reference to medication could suggest that the singer struggles with mental health issues and that this may have played a role in her actions.

Overall, the song seems to explore themes of regret, flings vs. true love, and mental illness. It's a melancholic and reflective piece that may resonate with listeners who have experienced similar situations.

Line by Line Meaning

I'm so sorry Julian
Apology to Julian

But you've caught me at the wrong time
Timing is not right for a conversation

When are you free so I can say goodbye
Asks for a specific time to have a conversation

We never should have crossed that line
Acknowledgment that something has gone too far

Oh don't you call me back Julian
Request not to be contacted again

So that I can tell you not to waste your time
Julian should not invest in this relationship anymore

This is no true romance
The relationship is not real love

We're not in love so let's just dance
Suggests keeping things casual like dancing together

There's someone else in the equation
Someone else is involved in the situation

This is a sticky situation
The situation is difficult to resolve

I didn't take my medication
The singer may not be in the right state of mind