Julia Marcell composed since she was 14 years old, and circa 2007 she learned how to play the piano. In 2007 she released her first album, the extended play Storm EP, which featured piano oriented compositions with string arrangements.
In October 2007, with the help of fans around the world, she obtained a sum of US$ 50,000 (through the website Sellaband) in order to record her first studio album. Titled It Might Like You, it was released in Germany in 2009, and was produced by Moses Schneider, who previously worked with such bands as Beatsteaks, Kreator and Tocotronic.
In 2008, Marcell sang a duet with Cuban American dark cabaret singer Voltaire, named "This Sea". The song appears on his album To the Bottom of the Sea. In this same album, Voltaire makes a cover of her song "Accordion Player".
Since 2010 Marcell is extensively touring Poland, Germany, Czech Republic, Finland, Japan and the U.S.A.
On September 30, 2011, she released a second studio album, entitled June, which brought a big change in style and saw Marcell playing with rhythm and expanding her sound with the addition of electronic instruments. June's first single, "Matrioszka", was released on August 7, 2011. The music video for "Matrioszka" was released on August 27, 2011. The second single for June, "CTRL", was released on November 30, 2011. The third single, "I Wanna Get on Fire", was released in June 20, 2012, alongside a music video. For June, Marcell was awarded with the prestigious Paszport Polityki prize in 2011, in the "Popular Music" category, and in 2012 she was nominated to seven Fryderyks, winning one of them.
In 2014, she would collaborate with Voltaire once more, providing additional vocals for the track "The Devil and Mr. Jones", off his album Raised by Bats.
Her third studio album, Sentiments, was released on October 6, 2014. On September 10, 2014, she released a music video for one of the tracks that would appear on the album, "Manners".
Band:
Mandy Ping-Pong - viola, vocals
Thomsen Slowey Merkel - bass
Sebastian Schmidt - drums
Thomas Fietz - drums
Outer Space
Julia Marcell Lyrics
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And there's nothing we have in common
Is this why we feel so trapped
By the bonds which we have grown
But you knew I think about stars
Yes you knew I think about what's out there
You were curious so was I
And all the little lights in life
They're meant to show you way to go
But if you turn them up too bright
They'll blind you
They'll blind you
There are some things that I just
Wouldn't like to know
You came here from outer space
And that's the way I'd like to keep it
Eiderdown in each other's hands
Mud to hide each other's feet in
But if you never say goodbye
Does it mean we'll never part
And if you disappear suddenly
Does it mean that you won't leave
The tiniest trace in my heart? No
And all the little lights in life
They're meant to show you way to go
But if you turn them up too bright
They'll blind you
They'll blind you
There are some things that I just
Wouldn't like to know
And if you are my pal
Yes if you are my pal
Let the moon do the magic
Let the moon do the magic
Is this how you turned so rich
Traveling the galaxy?
Is this how you turned so sad
Learning things you never knew
Is this how our story ends
Carrying this burden on our own?
Separated by the miles and years of light
But could you look me in the eye?
Aware but without much care and
If we get to start all over again
Could you whisper in my ear
There are the little lights in life
They're meant to show way to go
But if you turn them up too bright
They'll blind you
They'll blind you
There are some things that I just
Wouldn't like to know
And if you are my pal
Yes if you are my pal
Let the moon do the magic
Let the moon do the magic
Let the moon do the magic
After all isn't this where you came from?
In "Outer Space," Julia Marcell sings about a relationship that has grown strained because of the differences between the two people involved. She sings that the other person came from outer space and that they have nothing in common. Despite this, they share a curiosity about the universe and have become trapped in their bond. Marcell warns that the "little lights in life" are meant to guide us, but if we become too fixated on them, they will blind us. This blindness can come in the form of asking too many questions - some things are better off not known.
As the song continues, the singer longs for things to be simpler in the relationship. They do not want to know what the other person may have learned traveling through the galaxy, and they do not want to think about what might happen if the other person suddenly disappears. Yet, there is still a sense of wanting to be close to this person. They ask if, in a new life, the other person would "whisper in my ear."
Overall, "Outer Space" is a song about the challenges that come with relationships where people are fundamentally different from one another. It is about the fear of losing someone, as well as the fear of what one might learn about themselves and others if they ask too many questions.
Line by Line Meaning
You came here from outer space
You, whether literally or metaphorically, are so different from me that it feels like you’re from another world entirely.
And there's nothing we have in common
We are too vastly different and have too little shared experience or connection.
Is this why we feel so trapped
Our differences have caused us to feel stuck or unable to connect.
By the bonds which we have grown
Despite this, our bond or relationship has grown, and we find ourselves sort of stuck together despite our differences.
But you knew I think about stars
Despite our differences, you know me well enough to understand that I think about vastness and the universe.
Yes you knew I think about what's out there
You are aware that I have a curiosity about the unknown, the bigger picture, and the universe.
You were curious so was I
We share a sense of curiosity and wonder about the world around us.
Now we're haunted by the knowledge that we share
Our shared knowledge about vastness, the unknown, and the universe seems to taunt us because it emphasizes how different we truly are.
And all the little lights in life
The small things, like joy or guidance or even knowledge, are important beacons in life.
They're meant to show you way to go
These small things serve as navigational tools to help guide us in life.
But if you turn them up too bright
If you rely too much on these small things, they can become overwhelming or disorienting.
They'll blind you
They can actually impede your ability to move forward or find your way if they become too bright or overbearing.
There are some things that I just
There are certain things I would rather not know or understand fully.
Wouldn't like to know
I have no desire to delve too deeply into certain aspects of life.
And that's the way I'd like to keep it
The mystery or distance that separates us is comfortable or even preferable to me.
Eiderdown in each other's hands
We find comfort and solace in each other despite our differences.
Mud to hide each other's feet in
We come together to offer each other protection or shelter from the messiness or difficulty of life.
But if you never say goodbye
Even if we never part or officially end things, that does not mean we are truly together or connected in a meaningful way.
Does it mean we'll never part
Not saying goodbye does not necessarily ensure that we will stay together forever.
And if you disappear suddenly
If you suddenly leave without warning or explanation, it still leaves a mark or affects me.
Does it mean that you won't leave
Just because you disappear suddenly does not mean you will be absent from my life entirely.
The tiniest trace in my heart? No
You will leave a mark or affect me no matter how small or subtle, and I cannot deny that impact.
Let the moon do the magic
Let time, the universe, or fate handle the situation and bring us together or help guide us separately.
Is this how you turned so rich
Your vast knowledge and experience has enriched you in some way, even if it has come at a cost.
Traveling the galaxy?
This could be a literal reference to travel, but it could also mean exploring or expanding your own experiences and understanding of the world around you.
Is this how you turned so sad
Despite the knowledge and experience gained, it has also come with some weight or sadness that you carry as a result.
Learning things you never knew
The pursuit of knowledge may come with unexpected or difficult lessons and realizations.
Carrying this burden on our own?
We are both grappling with our own challenges and burdens, sometimes feeling isolated or alone in those struggles.
Separated by the miles and years of light
We may be separated by distance or time, but the distance between us feels greater than that physical separation.
But could you look me in the eye?
Despite our differences and struggles, can we still face each other and connect on some level?
Aware but without much care
We are both aware of the struggles and differences between us, but may not necessarily be invested in changing or repairing that divide.
And if we get to start all over again
If given the chance, can we start fresh and try to connect and bridge that gap?
Could you whisper in my ear
Can we communicate openly and honestly, opening up to each other in a way we never have before?
Contributed by Elijah F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
lu ragg
Jestescie chorzy ludzie. Mistrzowie anglistyki. To nie wyklady z akcentu, a muzyka. Artystka spiewa tak jak potrafi. Sprobujcie spiewac w obcym jezyku i jeszcze grac na pianinie tak jak ona to robi.
Zesracie sie po kilku sekundach.
justynap
Debiutancka płyta Julii, z której pochodzi piosenka Outter Space została nagrana w 2008 roku, debiutancka płyta Florence - dopiero rok później, w 2009. Wytłumacz mi w jaki sposób Julia mogła skopiować kogoś, kogo nie mogła wcześniej słyszeć?
canadore1
Cool
Joanna Gosławska
nie mogę słuchać jej wspaniałych piosenek ze względu na jej straszny akcent..
Modern Moonlight
@Joanna Gosławska Zgadzam się, ale mi ten akcent tak bardzo nie przeszkadza :)
MsArtemisiaG
Moje wątpliwości zostały rozwiane (to było pytanie). Julia nie udaje Flo. Jest nieudająca energetycznej i fantastycznej Flo muzyczną nudziarą :D
MsArtemisiaG
@Millenka79 chyba jednak nie-Flo jest naturalna, podobnie jak Kate Bush czy Tori Amos, a tu czegoś brakuje. tak jakby ktoś ja stworzył, żebysmy mieli swoja polska śpiewającą dziewczynkę, żyjąca we własnym magicznym świecie, jak Florence.
LukaDrwal
@MsArtemisiaG a moze to Florence udaje Julke
littleblackdress
Nie uważam się za fankę Julii Marcell, ujął mnie zwyczajnie utwór "Echo" gdy usłyszałam go w Trójce jakiś czas temu. Mimo tego jego - niezwiązania emocjonalnego z wokalistką, odczuwam potrzebę by zapytać Cię o pewną rzecz - czy z założenia należy wszystkiemu co polskie stawiać wyższą poprzeczkę niż temu co pochodzi z zachodu? Bo właśnie tak jawi mi się Twoja wypowiedź. I bardzo dobrze, że mamy swoją polską śpiewającą magoczną dziewczynkę.
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