From her third album Swept, the beautiful ballad “Love Moves In Mysterious Ways” (penned by the stellar song writing team Dean Pitchford and Tom Snow) was featured as the end title in the Demi Moore movie, The Butchers Wife, and went Top 20 in the UK and reached the #1 spot in the Philippines.
In 2009, Julia self released her tenth record China Blue on Little Boo Records, exclusively available through CD Baby. This jazz record is comprised of original songs written by Julia and produced and arranged by the wonderfully talented multi-instrumentalist Grant Mitchell.
As there are so many jazz “standards” records – Julia longed to release an album of original songs. However, when she played some gigs, jazz songs were added to the set, including a version of Michael McDonald’s hit “I keep Forgettin.” Rearranged and produced for this record by Jon Gilutin (Linda Ronstadt), she was thrilled when the co-producer of this song Simon Climie (Eric Clapton, Michael McDonald) played the track to Michael. Having always been a huge fan, Julia was delighted when immediately after hearing her rendition of his song, Michael added his remarkable voice to the track, blessing it with his rare and distinctive vocal sound.
After a long and illustrious career, selling millions of records worldwide on Virgin Records and three releases on Vanguard Records, including a live CD and accompanying DVD, That’s Live was recorded and filmed at the House of Blues in Hollywood and released in 2005. Produced by Larry Klein (Joni Mitchell, Herbie Hancock, Madeline Peyroux), it included an all star band and featured a stunning duet on the song “Concrete Love” with Grammy Award winning artist India.Arie and trumpet player/composer (“Crash”) Mark Isham.
Also, available exclusively from iTunes, The Baby Love EP, an exquisite collection of songs that Julia wrote for her daughter Marley Rose.
Currently Julia is in the studio with actor/comedian and classically trained pianist Paul Reiser collaborating on a record of original songs which is expected to be released in the Fall.
Behind Closed Doors
Julia Fordham Lyrics
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We've got our own language and that's about all
Stripped to the bone I'm happy alone
So wherever I'm going I'm going to get there on my own
In this man's world I'm always screaming to be heard
In this latest vessel a changing restless soul
Behind this mind beyond these times
There's another existence in parallel lines
We've got a bond so sweet so strong
For the sake of the good times we're still hanging on
In this man's world I'm always screaming to be heard
In this latest vessel a changing restless soul
And this is my heart talking
Only my heart talking
And I, and I still love you
Behind closed doors
, the singer insinuates that their relationship with their significant other is unique and private. They have a special understanding between them that only they share. The phrase "we've got our own language" implies that they have a special way of communicating, possibly non-verbal or with inside jokes. However, the rest of the lyrics seem to suggest that the singer is a self-sufficient individual who doesn't necessarily need anyone else. They are "happy alone" even when they are "stripped to the bone," suggesting that they are comfortable with vulnerability and being emotionally naked.
The next few lines are more abstract and philosophical, discussing the singer's place in "this man's world" and the "changing restless soul" they possess. They seem to suggest that the singer is constantly searching for a deeper meaning to life and is always evolving. This is captured in the line "behind this mind beyond these times there's another existence in parallel lines." It is possible that the singer is not just referring to their own existence but is also comparing it to the existence of their significant other. Despite their introspective nature, the singer still acknowledges the strength of their bond with their partner, which is "so sweet so strong" that they are still "hanging on."
Overall, the song seems to be about the duality of relationships and individuality. The singer values their personal growth but also cherish the shared experiences with their significant other.
Line by Line Meaning
Behind closed doors
In private
you're mine I'm yours
We belong to each other
We've got our own language and that's about all
Our relationship is unique and special
Stripped to the bone I'm happy alone
I am content with being alone and self-reliant
So wherever I'm going I'm going to get there on my own
I will achieve my goals through my own efforts
In this man's world I'm always screaming to be heard
As a woman, it is a constant struggle to be recognized and valued
In this latest vessel a changing restless soul
As I age, I continue to evolve and grow restless
Behind this mind beyond these times
There is more to me than what is visible in the present moment
There's another existence in parallel lines
My life could have taken a different path and led to a different version of myself
We've got a bond so sweet so strong
Our connection is deep and enduring
For the sake of the good times we're still hanging on
We stay together because of the happy memories we share
And this is my heart talking
I am speaking from my emotions
Only my heart talking
This is a genuine expression of my feelings
And I, and I still love you
My love for you has not diminished, despite our challenges
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Julia Fordham
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