Julian Perretta, born January 13, 1989, is an English singer-songwriter who… Read Full Bio ↴Julian Perretta, born January 13, 1989, is an English singer-songwriter who rose to fame in Europe with the single 'Wonder Why.' Perretta was born in London, UK to an Italian father and Irish mother. Perretta left school at 16 after gaining a scholarship for Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in London, where he studied Shakespeare. After a year he left to pursue a career as a songwriter. He currently resides in Los Angeles, California.

Shortly after leaving school he met the members of the band Jamiroquai and began working on demos. In May 2008, he joined producer Mark Ronson on a European Tour, singing the Smiths hit, 'Stop Me'. In November 2009, Beyonce invited Perretta to be special guest on her "I Am" UK Arena Tour. In 2010, the Universal Music Group President, signed the singer. Perretta is managed by Idol creator Simon Fuller of 19 Entertainment in America and televison producer Serge Khalifa of Best Effort Music. His debut album, Stitch Me Up was released in France on September 27, 2010 and on the US and UK in the Summer 2011. It entered the iTunes chart at Number 2. In October 2010 the singer performed on French television shows, Le Grand Journal and Taratata. He was highly praised for his performances. The first single from the album, Wonder Why topped the radio airplay charts in France, Switzerland and Belgium. The song reaching number 1 on iTunes. The singer's second single, Stitch Me Up was released January 2011 and was mixed by Steve Fitzmaurice.

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Naked
Julian Perretta Lyrics

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Emergency 911
Operator can you put me on
Cos I, I feel alright
Turn the lights out one by one
I think somebody's coming better run
Cos I, I feel alright

And it's on tonight

Girle you know I wanna take you home
I'm trying to get you naked
I'm trying to get you naked
It's 2a.m and I don't wanna be alone
I'm trying to get you naked
I'm trying to get you naked
Uh oh, uh oh, ohhwaa
I'm trying to get you naked
I'm trying to get you naked

Information 411
Tell me can you put me on
Cos I, I feel alright

And it's on tonight

Girle you know I wanna take you home
I'm trying to get you naked
I'm trying to get you naked
It's 2a.m and I don't wanna be alone
I'm trying to get you naked
I'm trying to get you naked
Uh oh, uh oh, ohhwaa
Uh oh, uh oh, ohhwaa
Uh oh, uh oh, ohhwaa
I'm trying to get you naked
I'm trying to get you naked

I'm trying to get you naked
I'm trying to get you naked
It's 2a.m and I don't wanna be alone
I'm trying to get you naked
I'm trying to get you naked
Uh oh, uh oh, ohhwaa
Uh oh, uh oh, ohhwaa
Uh oh, uh oh, ohhwaa
I'm trying to get you naked
I'm trying to get you naked

I'm trying to get you naked
I'm trying to get you naked

I'm trying to get you naked
I'm trying to get you naked

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Julian Perretta's song "Naked" express the desire to be with someone intimately. The song begins with the singer calling 911 and telling the operator to turn off the lights because someone is coming. Despite this eerie start, the singer is feeling alright and the night is on. The singer then tries to convince the girl he's with to come home with him and become intimate. He repeats the phrase "I'm trying to get you naked" throughout the song, emphasizing his desire to be close to her. He doesn't want to be alone at 2 a.m. and is willing to do anything to be with her. The song is expressing a common theme in popular music, which is the desire for physical intimacy.

Overall, "Naked" is a dance pop song with a catchy beat and lyrics that are easy to sing along to. It's a song about being in the moment and trying to connect with someone on a deep, physical level. While the lyrics may be seen as objectifying or shallow, they are a common theme in pop music and express the universal desire for human connection.

Line by Line Meaning

Emergency 911
The singer is in a state of emergency and needs help.

Operator can you put me on
The singer is asking the operator for assistance.

Cos I, I feel alright
Despite the emergency, the singer is feeling good.

Turn the lights out one by one
The artist is preparing for something to happen by turning off the lights.

I think somebody's coming better run
The artist believes that someone dangerous is approaching and advises to run.

And it's on tonight
Something exciting and possibly dangerous is happening tonight.

Girle you know I wanna take you home
The singer is attracted to a girl and wants to take her home.

I'm trying to get you naked
The artist is trying to initiate a sexual encounter with the girl.

It's 2a.m and I don't wanna be alone
The artist is feeling lonely and wants to be with someone else.

Information 411
The artist is seeking information or assistance.

Tell me can you put me on
The singer is asking someone for help and guidance.