Active since the late nineties, Julie's Haircut is a band from Emilia, nort… Read Full Bio ↴Active since the late nineties, Julie's Haircut is a band from Emilia, northern Italy, devoted to spacey, hypnotic sounds. The band’s music has evolved in time, through a series of albums and EPs, from the garage-rock soulful energy of their debut towards more experimental grounds, reaching a kaleidoscopic eclecticism that spans rock and psychedelia, from electronic to minimalism, with echoes of jazz, ethnic, dub and drone music. They have been making music with Damo Suzuki, Sonic Boom, Philip Corner, Valerio Cosi and more. Their new album "In The Silence Electric" is released on 4th October 2019 by Rocket Recordings.

Electric 80
Julie's Haircut Lyrics

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Keep shining on my face
Go through me can't hurt me
I'm faking i'm leaving
Can you see me? can you see me?
Can't find a lane i can't find elaine
Can't find a lane i can't find elaine
Brand nasty it suits you
Red lipstick it tastes good

Pickpocket won't hurt me
I'm faking i'm leaving

Sweet shop clerk such a sweet shop clerk
Sweet shop clerk such a sweet shop clerk

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Electric 80" by Julie's Haircut seem to be describing a feeling of disconnection and aimlessness in modern life. The line "keep shining on my face" could be interpreted as a metaphor for the constant barrage of information and stimuli we face in our daily lives. The next line, "go through me can't hurt me," could indicate a sense of emotional numbness or detachment from these experiences.

The singer then says "I'm faking I'm leaving," which could suggest a desire to escape or disconnect from the world, but also hints at an inability to fully do so. The repetition of "can you see me?" creates a sense of vulnerability and uncertainty - it's as though the singer is reaching out for connection, but not sure if they will be noticed.

Line by Line Meaning

Keep shining on my face
I want to feel the warmth of the sun on my face, even if it's just a feeling

Go through me can't hurt me
I'm numb to the pain and can't feel anything anymore

I'm faking i'm leaving
I pretend that I'm leaving, but I never really go

Can you see me? can you see me?
I feel invisible and wonder if anyone can even see me

Can't find a lane i can't find elaine
I'm lost and can't seem to find my way, no matter how hard I try

Brand nasty it suits you
You may come across as mean or unpleasant, but it seems to fit you well

Red lipstick it tastes good
I enjoy the feeling of wearing bold makeup and standing out, and it even brings me pleasure

Pickpocket won't hurt me
I'm so used to losing things and getting robbed that it feels like a normal part of life

Sweet shop clerk such a sweet shop clerk
The only bright spot in an otherwise dull and painful existence is the nice person at the candy shop

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