In 2017, she decided to try singing her own songs and released her debut single Issues. The song peaked at number 11 on the Billboard Chart, was certified triple-platinum and got her 2 Grammy Award nominations. After releasing her debut album "Nervous System" in 2017, Julia was the opening act for the European dates of Niall Horanβs Flicker World Tour in 2018.
She has also collaborated on songs with various major artists, such as Niall Horan, Noah Kahan, James Bay, Justin Bieber, 5 Seconds of Summer, LANY, Trippie Redd, LAUV, Kygo, RL Grime, Maroon 5, Shawn Mendes, Rita Ora, Clean Bandit, Keith Urban, Jordan Davis, JP Saxe and Selena Gomez.
Apple
Julia Michaels Lyrics
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In your apartment on the weekends
Lift up my dress to see where you've been
That's what I want and that's where I am
Bite off an apple right from your fridge
Come here and taste it right off my lips
Spill your emotions into my hands
That's what I want
I smell like a rose, can I have you in doses?
No, I don't wanna fight, but I will if you like
I don't swim, I just dive right into those blue-green eyes
No, I don't wanna fight, I just, I just wanna be
Kissing in Summer, somewhere in the sand
In your apartment on the weekends
Lift up my dress to see where you've been
That's what I want and that's where I am
Bite off an apple right from your fridge
Come here and taste it right off my lips
Spill your emotions into my hands
That's what I want
And da da da da da da
The sun in our eyes, this love is blind
Let's not decide whether we're too far gone
'Cause I'd rather be
Kissing in Summer, somewhere in the sand
In your apartment on the weekends
Lift up my dress to see where you've been
That's what I want and that's where I am
Bite off an apple right from your fridge
Come here and taste it right off my lips
Spill your emotions into my hands
That's what I want (That's what I want)
Oh oh, oh, oh da-da-dumn
That's what I
Dum da-da-dum, oh
That's what I
The song "Apple" by Julia Michaels talks about wanting a simple and intimate relationship where the couple can spend time together and enjoy each other's company without any drama or pressure. The opening lines establish this with the desire to go somewhere warm and romantic and spend time there with her lover. The lyrics throughout the song are suggestive but in a subtle way, and they all revolve around the idea of enjoying simplicity and intimacy with her significant other.
The lines "I smell like a rose, can I have you in doses? / No, I don't wanna fight, but I will if you like" show that she is willing to compromise and work things out in their relationship but also wants it to be peaceful and easygoing. She wants to dive into the relationship wholeheartedly and be fully invested in it, as evidenced by the line "I don't swim, I just dive right into those blue-green eyes." The repetition of "That's what I want" in the chorus reinforces the theme of wanting simplicity and intimacy and reflects the song's overall desire for a chill and low-key kind of love.
Overall, "Apple" is a song that mixes suggestive imagery with a desire for peaceful and simple love. Julia Michaels uses subtle and creative language to convey her ideas and thoughts, making the song an enjoyable and introspective listen.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh, I'd rather be kissing in Summer, somewhere in the sand
I desire to be kissing during summer on sandy beaches.
In your apartment on the weekends
I want to spend weekends with you in your apartment.
Lift up my dress to see where you've been
I want you to know where I stand by revealing to you my body.
That's what I want and that's where I am
This is what I desire, and I know what I want.
Bite off an apple right from your fridge
I want to take a bite of an apple from your fridge.
Come here and taste it right off my lips
I want to share the apple with you by kissing and tasting it off my lips.
Spill your emotions into my hands
I want you to express your emotions and feelings to me.
I smell like a rose, can I have you in doses?
I smell good, can I have a bit of you?
No, I don't wanna fight, but I will if you like
I don't want to argue, but I will if you want me to.
I don't swim, I just dive right into those blue-green eyes
I don't hesitate to show my affection toward those blue-green eyes of yours.
No, I don't wanna fight, I just, I just wanna be
I want to love and enjoy being with you without any arguments.
And da da da da da da
The lyrical melody continues.
The sun in our eyes, this love is blind
We're blinded by love, the sun shining in our eyes.
Let's not decide whether we're too far gone
Let's not determine if we're too far committed to one another.
'Cause I'd rather be
Because I prefer to be.
That's what I want (That's what I want)
That's what I desire.
Oh oh, oh, oh da-da-dumn
The lyrical melody continues.
That's what I
That's what I desire.
Dum da-da-dum, oh
The lyrical melody continues.
That's what I
That's what I desire.
Lyrics Β© Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Julia Michaels
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@javerianaveed9487
Lyrics
Oh, I'd rather be kissing in Summer, so innocent
In your apartment on the weekends
Lift up my dress to see where you've been
That's what I want and that's where I am
Bite off an apple right from your fridge
Come here and taste it right off my lips
Spill your emotions into my hands
That's what I want
[Verse 1]
I smell like a rose, can I have you in doses?
No, I don't wanna fight, but I will if you like
I don't swim, I just dive right into those blue-green eyes
No, I don't wanna fight, I just, I just wanna be
[Chorus]
Kissing in Summer, somewhere in the sand
In your apartment on the weekends
Lift up my dress to see where you've been
That's what I want and that's where I am
Bite off an apple right from your fridge
Come here and taste it right off my lips
Spill your emotions into my hands
That's what I want
[Verse 2]
And da da da da da da
The sun in our eyes, this love is blind
Let's not decide whether we're too far gone
'Cause I'd rather be
[Verse]
Kissing in Summer, somewhere in the sand
In your apartment on the weekends
Lift up my dress to see where you've been
That's what I want and that's where I am
Bite off an apple right from your fridge
Come here and taste it right off my lips
Spill your emotions into my hands
That's what I want (That's what I want)
[Outro]
Oh oh, oh, oh da-da-dumn
That's what I
Dum da-da-dum, oh
That's what I
@TheGroovyGuitarDude
For anyone who wants to play this on ukulele or guitar, here's how :)
- Standard Tuning - No Capo -
- Chords Repeated Through Entire Song -
C, Dm, G7, C
C, Dm, G7
- Strum Pattern -
Strum a single β strum for each chord, followed by a tap on the body of your ukulele or guitar!
Hope this helps out! If you get stuck or need a little extra help, I just posted a video ukulele lesson for this on my channel :)
@breaelizabeth736
[Chorus]
Oh, I'd rather be kissing in Summer, somewhere in the sand
In your apartment on the weekends
Lift up my dress to see where you've been
That's what I want and that's where I am
Bite off an apple right from your fridge
Come here and taste it right off my lips
Spill your emotions into my hands
That's what I want
[Verse 1]
I smell like a rose, can I have you in doses?
No, I don't wanna fight, but I will if you like
I don't swim, I just dive right into those blue-green eyes
No, I don't wanna fight, I just, I just wanna be
[Chorus]
Kissing in Summer, somewhere in the sand
In your apartment on the weekends
Lift up my dress to see where you've been
That's what I want and that's where I am
Bite off an apple right from your fridge
Come here and taste it right off my lips
Spill your emotions into my hands
That's what I want
[Verse 2]
And da da da da da da
The sun in our eyes, this love is blind
Let's not decide whether we're too far gone
'Cause I'd rather be
[Verse]
Kissing in Summer, somewhere in the sand
In your apartment on the weekends
Lift up my dress to see where you've been
That's what I want and that's where I am
Bite off an apple right from your fridge
Come here and taste it right off my lips
Spill your emotions into my hands
That's what I want (That's what I want)
[Outro]
Oh oh, oh, oh da-da-dumn
That's what I
Dum da-da-dum, oh
That's what I
@gtfokait
Julia is so underrated it infuriates me, her songs are incredible and much, much better than some of the music we have today. the meanings behind her songs are so interesting and theyβre so nice to listen to, Julia deserves more love and thatβs the tea
@birdie1086
Kaitlin C very true
@valeriacld7486
What do you mean when you said: "that's the tea"? I don't get that reference ):
@tokyoxcx
true but she wrote some really good songs for other artists
@tokyoxcx
one of her songs is sorry by justin bieber
@gtfokait
@@tokyoxcx exactly, people went crazy over those songs but Julia didn't really get a lot of praise for it when she should've (unless i haven't seen it), i mean, don't get me wrong, it was talked about in interviews but i feel like people have forgotten the fact she's written all of these amazing songs
@jj9533
Wow. This was written so beautifully.
@nicohornung2772
Omg hopefully this album gets the recognition it deserves
@perplexed6243
It's got that layback vibe , got a summer feeling to it . Love it.
@javerianaveed9487
Lyrics
Oh, I'd rather be kissing in Summer, so innocent
In your apartment on the weekends
Lift up my dress to see where you've been
That's what I want and that's where I am
Bite off an apple right from your fridge
Come here and taste it right off my lips
Spill your emotions into my hands
That's what I want
[Verse 1]
I smell like a rose, can I have you in doses?
No, I don't wanna fight, but I will if you like
I don't swim, I just dive right into those blue-green eyes
No, I don't wanna fight, I just, I just wanna be
[Chorus]
Kissing in Summer, somewhere in the sand
In your apartment on the weekends
Lift up my dress to see where you've been
That's what I want and that's where I am
Bite off an apple right from your fridge
Come here and taste it right off my lips
Spill your emotions into my hands
That's what I want
[Verse 2]
And da da da da da da
The sun in our eyes, this love is blind
Let's not decide whether we're too far gone
'Cause I'd rather be
[Verse]
Kissing in Summer, somewhere in the sand
In your apartment on the weekends
Lift up my dress to see where you've been
That's what I want and that's where I am
Bite off an apple right from your fridge
Come here and taste it right off my lips
Spill your emotions into my hands
That's what I want (That's what I want)
[Outro]
Oh oh, oh, oh da-da-dumn
That's what I
Dum da-da-dum, oh
That's what I