The Upstate New York native was always thinking like a musician, putting on shows at department stores for strangers, writing lyrics on the sidewalk with chalk, and gathering the neighborhood kids together to perform self-written musicals for an audience of parents, neighbors, and the mailman. When her mother’s friend inherited a piano, she passed it along to Julia thinking the two might connect. It was love. Real love. Julia stared at the black and white keys for hours before she sat down and taught herself how to play.
But Julia was also an internationally competitive gymnast, so as her training schedule became more and more demanding, songwriting took a backseat to her rigorous lifestyle. Julia made the transition from gymnastics to springboard diving by her junior year of high school. Several years later, she took her athletic career to the next level when she joined the University of Miami’s Division I diving team, where her teammates were either prior Olympians or were training to compete in the upcoming Trials. Unfortunately a re-occurring back injury forced Julia to make a tough decision at the end of her sophomore year, and she chose to walk away from the sport for good.
Following her graduation with a dual degree in Broadcast Journalism and Creative Writing, Julia started an internship at Good Morning America in Times Square, NYC. Her plan was to work there for a few years before starting her life as a news reporter. Yet plans changed when Julia got a call from a college friend who was on tour with his band. He said he remembered hearing her perform in Miami, and then asked her to open for his band at their Bitter End show in New York. She agreed, and the night she took the stage changed everything. She quickly realized that this was what she wanted to do: the stage just felt like home.
Soon after that, former GMA anchor Chris Cuomo discovered Julia’s talent and brought her on the show as a musical artist to watch. He encouraged her to drop what was now her “Plan B” reporting career, saying that music was a full time job and that if she was serious about it, she shouldn’t hold back.
Julia left GMA and became a regular on the New York City singer/songwriter circuit. She toured the country, playing in venues from Hotel Café in Los Angeles to World Café Live in Philadelphia. After her first tour came to a close, Julia started recording her first EP. The first single on the EP, 'Girlfriend' is now available on iTunes! Her style is similar to Regina Spektor, Carly Simon, and Sara Bareilles; her voice is pure with a touch of rasp and her honest lyrics are both witty and heartfelt.
Girlfriend
Julia Price Lyrics
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This could be so easy
It's early, still learning
Only one kiss down and lots of flirting
Sleepover and all night
Your hand crawls closer up my thigh
It's all so innocent
But I heard the funniest thing that you forgot to tell me
When your friend came up to me I didn't see it coming
CHORUS:
You didn't wanna say
You got a girlfriend
But I found out anyway
You got a girlfriend
Badum badum
I like you, you like me
This could be so easy
You say it's complicated baby
But it comes down to one simple thing
Two answers – yes or no
Do you have a girlfriend? You say yea, so I go
'Cause I wont play like that
I'm a whole girl can't make me a half
And you still want me to stay to see what happens
But I'm single and there's way, way too many options
CHORUS:
You didn't wanna say
You got a girlfriend
But I found out anyway
You got a girlfriend
You play the victim oh it's hard, you're juggling so many hearts
And you, you've never done this before (I'm sure)
Come on the games you play I see right through
Bridge:
I bet she's pretty, it was probably just an attraction thing with me
You might get married and be so happy, but in a year I bet you'll cheat
CHORUS:
You didn't wanna say
You got a girlfriend
But I found out anyway
You got a girlfriend
You play the victim oh it's hard, you're juggling so many hearts
And you, you've never done this before (I'm sure)
Come on the games you play I see right through
You got a girlfriend
Badum badum badum you got a girlfriend
Badum badum badum you got a girlfriend
Julia Price's song "Girlfriend" tells the story of a girl who is excited about the potential of a new relationship after one kiss and lots of flirting with a guy she likes. However, she soon discovers that despite not mentioning it, the guy already has a girlfriend. The chorus emphasizes this fact, which she found out anyway. The singer emphasizes that she won't play a part in cheating, and she leaves the guy to continue with his girlfriend. She sees through his games, and the song ends with a repetition of the chorus as a reminder that he has a girlfriend.
The verses of this song highlight the excitement and innocence of flirting at the beginning of a new relationship. The girl is excited and happy about the situation, but things get complicated when she finds out the guy already has a girlfriend. While the chorus makes it clear that he has a girlfriend, the bridge takes a more cynical view of the situation, predicting that the guy will eventually cheat on his girlfriend.
In summary, "Girlfriend" is a cautionary tale about being honest in relationships and not playing games. The singer realizes that she won't be able to take part in this complicated situation and decides to walk away.
Line by Line Meaning
I like you, you like me
We have an attraction.
This could be so easy
Our potential relationship could be uncomplicated.
It's early, still learning
We're in the early stages and still getting to know each other.
Only one kiss down and lots of flirting
We've only kissed once, but there has been a lot of flirting.
Sleepover and all night
We're spending the night together.
Your hand crawls closer up my thigh
You're escalating our physical intimacy by touching me inappropriately.
It's all so innocent
You're pretending that your advances are harmless.
I can't wait to see where this thing heads
I'm excited to see where our relationship will go.
But I heard the funniest thing that you forgot to tell me
I found out that you've been keeping a big secret from me.
When your friend came up to me I didn't see it coming
I was blindsided when your friend told me you have a girlfriend.
You didn't wanna say
You intentionally kept your girlfriend a secret from me.
You got a girlfriend
You're in a relationship with someone else.
But I found out anyway
I discovered the truth despite your attempt to hide it.
You say it's complicated baby
You're making excuses for why you didn't tell me about your girlfriend.
But it comes down to one simple thing
The truth is straightforward: you're in a committed relationship.
Two answers – yes or no
The question about whether you have a girlfriend has a simple binary answer.
Do you have a girlfriend? You say yea, so I go
Since you admitted to having a girlfriend, I'm leaving you alone.
I'm a whole girl can't make me a half
I'm confident and complete without needing a man to validate me.
And you still want me to stay to see what happens
You're trying to keep me around as a backup plan in case your relationship doesn't work out.
But I'm single and there's way, way too many options
I have plenty of other potential partners and don't need to settle for someone who is already taken.
You play the victim oh it's hard, you're juggling so many hearts
You're trying to gain sympathy by acting like you're in a difficult situation of your own making.
And you, you've never done this before (I'm sure)
I don't believe that you've never cheated on your partner before.
Come on the games you play I see right through
I'm not fooled by your attempts to manipulate me into staying with you.
I bet she's pretty, it was probably just an attraction thing with me
I assume that your girlfriend is gorgeous and you were just using me for superficial reasons.
You might get married and be so happy, but in a year I bet you'll cheat
I doubt that your current relationship will last, and I don't trust you to remain faithful even if you do marry.
Badum badum badum you got a girlfriend
I'm repeating this line to drive home the point that you were dishonest with me about your relationship status.
Contributed by Sophia T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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I like you, you like me
This could be so easy
It's early, still learning
Only one kiss down and lots of flirting
Sleepover and all night
Your hand crawls closer up my thigh
It's all so innocent
I can't wait to see where this thing heads
But I heard the funniest thing that you forgot to tell me
When your friend came up to me I didn't see it coming
CHORUS:
You didn't wanna say
You got a girlfriend
But I found out anyway
You got a girlfriend
Badum badum
I like you, you like me
This could be so easy
You say it's complicated baby
But it comes down to one simple thing
Two answers – yes or no
Do you have a girlfriend? You say yea, so I go
'Cause I wont play like that
I'm a whole girl can't make me a half
And you still want me to stay to see what happens
But I'm single and there's way, way too many options
CHORUS:
You didn't wanna say
You got a girlfriend
But I found out anyway
You got a girlfriend
You play the victim oh it's hard, you're juggling so many hearts
And you, you've never done this before (I'm sure)
Come on the games you play I see right through
Bridge:
I bet she's pretty, it was probably just an attraction thing with me
You might get married and be so happy, but in a year I bet you'll cheat
CHORUS:
You didn't wanna say
You got a girlfriend
But I found out anyway
You got a girlfriend
You play the victim oh it's hard, you're juggling so many hearts
And you, you've never done this before (I'm sure)
Come on the games you play I see right through
You got a girlfriend
Badum badum badum you got a girlfriend
Badum badum badum you got a girlfriend
Nick Dennison
i've basically bounced around your whole groups videos, very very talented crew you are working with, can't wait to see you guys get big
YUNIA0
It's a perfect song! New fan from France! Will share this song everywhere ;)! Guess in two years we'll have her album in France. So talented!
Connie Lim
Love this, Julia!
Sarah Brown
amazing song, amazing message :)
AllyPallyCakes
I love this song. I really want to learn how to play it on piano!
mamandes
Great job, Julia! :)
ynothugo
Haha, this was awesome. I love the music. Great songwriting as well.
eliran2313
wow you have an amazing voice !! :)
Fabio
Love it. Greetings from Germany!
sikvibration
Awesome song Iv had this happen a couple times with myself i just don't see how some girls can forget to mention they have a boyfriend