Doiron started playing guitar (later switching to bass) in Eric's Trip at age 18, having joined the band under the insistence of her then-boyfriend, Rick White, also of Eric's Trip. Shortly before the band's break-up in 1996, she released a solo album under the name Broken Girl, which followed two previous 7" EPs under that name. All of her subsequent material, however, has been released under her own name.
In 1999, Doiron recorded an album with the Ottawa band Wooden Stars, the first time she had worked with a band since the end of Eric's Trip. She was honoured with a Juno Award for Julie Doiron and the Wooden Stars in March of 2000. She has also appeared as a guest musician on albums by The Tragically Hip, Gordon Downie and Herman Düne, and has also released a split record co-credited to the alternative country band Okkervil River.
Although most of her solo material has been written and performed in English, she has also released an album of French language material, Désormais.
Apart from her musical career, Doiron is an avid photographer, having published a book of her photographs entitled The Longest Winter with words by Ottawa writer Ian Roy. She often does her own promotional photos and cover artwork along with her husband, painter Jon Claytor.
All Their Broken Hearts
Julie Doiron Lyrics
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They can tell something is wrong
But they don't know what it is
They don't know that I know
And I don't know you
And he's not saying anything
Just not saying anything
How did I get so lucky she said
Nauseous from a broken heart
These few ain't happy
Doesn't matter what they say
I just need to hear it from you
Nauseous from a broken heart
These few ain't happy
'Cause every day is a reminder of
Everything I fail
Every time I look at you
Everything is a reminder of
Everything I knew
Every time I look at you
The song "All Their Broken Hearts" by Julie Doiron is a melancholic track that depicts the emotions of heartbreak, alienation, and confusion. The lyrics suggest that the singer is in the midst of a party or gathering where everyone may appear to be happy and carefree, except for her. She feels that all eyes are on her, sensing that something is wrong, but no one knows what it is. She doesn't know anyone but is looking for someone who she misses terribly. This person is also present at the party, but they are not talking to her. The silence is tearing her apart, causing her stomach to churn, and making her feel nauseous.
The continuous repetition of the phrase "nauseous from a broken heart" emphasizes the intensity of the emotions that the singer is experiencing. The lyrics suggest that the few people she knows are not happy, and everything around her reminds her of what has been lost. She sees no point in trying to put on a façade of happiness or pretending that everything is okay. The way she looks at the person she is missing, perhaps with a mix of longing, pain, and resentment, only reminds her of her failure in the relationship.
The song is a potent expression of the raw and honest emotions that come with heartbreak. It portrays the feeling of being physically sick from an emotional wound, the deep pain that comes with the loss of someone you love, and the lingering memories that refuse to fade. Ultimately, the song captures the emotional desperation and the need for closure and resolution.
Line by Line Meaning
All their eyes are on me
I am the center of everyone's attention.
They can tell something is wrong
People can sense that there is something bothering me.
But they don't know what it is
No one has a clear understanding of what is troubling me.
They don't know that I know
Others are unaware that I am aware of what is wrong with me.
And I don't know you
I don't have a connection with you at this moment.
And he's not saying anything
The person I want to hear from is deliberately silent.
Just not saying anything
Their silence is incredibly frustrating and leaves me feeling helpless.
And she is just along for the party
Another person around me is not concerned with my personal pain or turmoil.
How did I get so lucky she said
Ironically, someone else sees my situation as enviable when it is anything but.
Nauseous from a broken heart
My emotional pain has overwhelmed me and left me feeling physically ill.
These few ain't happy
The people who are around me are not a comfort to my hurting heart.
Doesn't matter what they say
The words of others do not make my pain go away.
I just need to hear it from you
The only thing that would ease my pain is hearing from the person who is currently ignoring me.
'Cause every day is a reminder of
Each day is filled with triggers that reinforce the pain I am feeling.
Everything I fail
My mind is filled with a backlog of failures and shortcomings, making my present situation even harder to bear.
Every time I look at you
The person I am seeking solace from is also the person who is causing me pain.
Everything is a reminder of
Every little thing around me serves as a painful reminder of my current situation.
Everything I knew
Even things that were once familiar and comforting to me now bring up feelings of heartbreak and hurt.
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Written by: JULIE DOIRON
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