Julian
Dirk Blanchart Lyrics
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GOOD TIMES AND TWISTS OF FATE
WAITING TO TURN YOU UPSIDE DOWN
RAGTIME OF LOVE AND HATE
TANGO OF GIVE AND TAKE
SOME SAY IT'S EASY
BUT IT'S NOT
JULIAN, I DON'T KNOW WHY
THEY MUST BE OLDER THAN THE SUN
SPELLBOUND, THAT'S WHAT WE ARE
ONE DAY YOU'LL KNOW WE ARE
SPELLBOUND AND FAR AWAY FROM HOME
JULIAN, I CAN'T EXPLAIN
NO SAD SONGS, NO SAD REFRAINS
BLACK ON WHITE
BLACK ON WHITE
RAGTIME OF LOVE AND HATE
TANGO OF GIVE AND TAKE
SOMETIMES IT'S BETTER TOO
TO WALK OUT WHEN THE FEELING'S BLUE
SOMETIMES THE SUN IS LOW
AND STARES BUT WE DON'T KNOW
YET ALL THE SIGNS ARE VERY CLEAR B
UT WE DON'T READ WELL DOWN HERE
SWING LOW, SWING LOW, SWING LOW
IT'S THE ONLY WAY
tekst en muziek: dirk Blanchart
© tekst: BMG Universal Songs / EMI Music Publishing Belgium
In the song "Julian" by Dirk Blanchart, the lyrics are speaking directly to a person named Julian. The songwriter is telling Julian that there are both good and bad times in life that can turn him upside down, and that love and hate are a part of life's ragtime and tango. The songwriter admits that some people give up on life and die, perhaps implying that they lack the resilience to push through the tough times. However, the songwriter sees himself and Julian as "spellbound" and far away from home, suggesting they are both lost souls who are trying to make sense of life.
The lyrics also mention "black on white" and "ragtime of love and hate," which refer to the contrasts in life. There are light and shade, good times and twists of fate. Sometimes it's better to walk out when feeling blue, but other times the signs are clear, and we must learn to read them better. At the end of the song, the songwriter advises Julian to surrender to life's ups and downs and just "swing low." Overall, the song "Julian" is about the highs and lows of life and the resilience and adaptability required to navigate through them.
Line by Line Meaning
JULIAN, THERE'S LIGHT AND SHADE
Life is full of ups and downs, Julian.
GOOD TIMES AND TWISTS OF FATE
You will experience both happy moments and unexpected challenges.
WAITING TO TURN YOU UPSIDE DOWN
You never know when life will take a sudden turn.
RAGTIME OF LOVE AND HATE
Love and hate can be like a fast-paced and unpredictable ragtime piece.
TANGO OF GIVE AND TAKE
Relationships involve both giving and taking, like a tango dance.
SOME SAY IT'S EASY
Some people may think life is not that hard.
BUT IT'S NOT
But the reality is often much more complex and difficult.
JULIAN, I DON'T KNOW WHY
I cannot explain why some people give up on life.
SOME PEOPLE GIVE UP AND DIE
Some people lose hope and give up on living.
THEY MUST BE OLDER THAN THE SUN
They seem to carry an ancient, heavy burden that comes from deep within.
SPELLBOUND, THAT'S WHAT WE ARE
We are deeply fascinated and captivated by life's mysterious beauty and complexity.
ONE DAY YOU'LL KNOW WE ARE
One day, you will understand what I mean.
SPELLBOUND AND FAR AWAY FROM HOME
We are spellbound by life's wonders and challenges, but we also feel distant from our sense of belonging.
JULIAN, I CAN'T EXPLAIN
I don't have all the answers, Julian.
NO SAD SONGS, NO SAD REFRAINS
Let's try to focus on the positive and enjoy life's moments without dwelling on sadness.
BLACK ON WHITE
Life can be as simple as black or white.
BLACK ON WHITE
Or as complex as the many shades in between.
RAGTIME OF LOVE AND HATE
Love and hate can be like a fast-paced and unpredictable ragtime piece.
TANGO OF GIVE AND TAKE
Relationships involve both giving and taking, like a tango dance.
SOMETIMES IT'S BETTER TOO
Sometimes it's better to walk away from negative situations.
TO WALK OUT WHEN THE FEELING'S BLUE
Rather than stay and feel down, it's okay to leave.
SOMETIMES THE SUN IS LOW
Sometimes life can be difficult and challenging.
AND STARES BUT WE DON'T KNOW
And we don't know how to face those challenges.
YET ALL THE SIGNS ARE VERY CLEAR B
Despite our confusion, the signs are often very clear.
UT WE DON'T READ WELL DOWN HERE
But we don't always understand or see them clearly.
SWING LOW, SWING LOW, SWING LOW
Keep hope and keep moving forward, even when life is tough.
IT'S THE ONLY WAY
That's the only way to face life and its challenges.
Contributed by Max R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.