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.
HONEYMOON
Julia Fordham Lyrics
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I look to see what's left
A pocketful of good reasons
A shot at happiness
That old devil is calling
Alarm bell light is on
Standby in my busy head
And I'm here, I'm here, I'm here aren't I?
I'm here, I'm here, I'm here aren't I?
I pinch myself I'm dreaming
Too good to be true
That I'm the girl with everything
And everything to lose
And I'm here, I'm here, I'm here aren't I?
I'm here, I'm here, I'm here aren't I?
I'm looking out for something
I might have missed
Who knows what it is?
The honeymoon, the honeymoon
The honeymoon is over
I heed the voice of reason
Like you're supposed to do
And looking down on everything
I still came back to you
And I'm here, I'm here, I'm here aren't I?
I'm here, I'm here, I'm here aren't I?
The song "Honeymoon" by Julia Fordham explores the aftermath of a euphoric period in a relationship, where the excitement and passion have waned, leaving the singer to examine what remains. The phrase "the honeymoon is over" is a familiar one, usually used to describe the end of the initial stage of a relationship characterized by romantic gestures, new experiences, and the thrill of getting to know someone. In the lyrics, the singer reflects on what remains after this honeymoon phase, noting that she has a "pocketful of good reasons" and a "shot at happiness". She wrestles with doubt, however, as "that old devil is calling", and she is called to stand ready in case she might be wrong.
The song reflects the singer's ambivalence towards the future of the relationship. She acknowledges that she has everything to lose and that she has not found what she is looking for yet. She seems to be searching for something that she may have missed, and she indicates a willingness to heed the voice of reason even as she remains devoted to her partner. The song ends with the repetition of the question "I'm here, I'm here, I'm here aren't I?", suggesting a desire for reassurance and a need for her partner to acknowledge her presence and value.
Overall, "Honeymoon" is a poignant meditation on the complexity of long-term relationships, a reminder that even in the face of doubt and anxiety, the search for love and companionship is a worthy pursuit.
Line by Line Meaning
The honeymoon is over
The initial phase of happiness in a relationship is over.
I look to see what's left
I take a careful look at the relationship and see what remains.
A pocketful of good reasons
There are still some positive things in the relationship.
A shot at happiness
We still have a chance to make things work.
That old devil is calling
The temptation to leave the relationship is present.
Alarm bell light is on
There is a warning sign indicating that something is wrong.
Standby in my busy head
I am ready to react in case there is a problem.
In case I might be wrong
I am open to the possibility that I may not have all the answers.
And I'm here, I'm here, I'm here aren't I?
I am reminding myself that I am still present and committed to the relationship.
I pinch myself I'm dreaming
I feel like I am living in a dream world where everything is perfect.
Too good to be true
I am worried that the happiness I feel is not real and will disappear.
That I'm the girl with everything
I feel like I have everything I could ever want.
And everything to lose
But at the same time, I am scared of losing it all.
I'm looking out for something
I am searching for something that I may have missed.
I might have missed
I acknowledge that there may be something important that I overlooked.
Who knows what it is?
I am unsure of what I am looking for.
The honeymoon, the honeymoon
I am referring to the initial stage of the relationship when everything is new and exciting.
I heed the voice of reason
I listen to the advice of people with more experience or wisdom.
Like you're supposed to do
This is what society expects from people in a relationship.
And looking down on everything
When I take a step back and look at the situation from a different perspective.
I still came back to you
I realize that my feelings for you are still strong and I want to make this work.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JULIA FORDHAM
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