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.
The Life of Dreams
Julie Doiron Lyrics
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I'm living the life of dreams
I'm living the life of dreams
With good people all around me
I'm living the life of dreams
I'm feeling hopefully
Feeling quite hopefully
I'm feeling hopefully
And the light shines bright
All through the night
And our dreams are making us nice stories
And my loves are well
Sleeping just right
And I know, know, know, know now
That we're living the life of dreams
Living the life of dreams
With good people all around
We're living the life of dreams
The opening line of Julie Doiron's "The Life of Dreams" is simple yet captivating. As the song progresses, she repeats the phrase "I'm living the life of dreams" several times, hammering in the message of the song. The lyrics describe a state of mind where the singer is surrounded by good people and feeling hopeful. She does not claim to have everything she ever wanted but it is evident that she is content with what she has. The abundance of good people in her life brings her joy and she is grateful for it.
Julie Doiron's lyrics bring to light the importance of gratitude and appreciation for the people in one's life. It is not in our possessions that we find happiness, but in the people we surround ourselves with. The light that shines bright all through the night symbolizes a sense of hope that comes from being surrounded by good people. Julie Doiron ends by repeating the chorus, emphasizing the importance of cherishing the people in our lives.
Line by Line Meaning
One, two, three
Starting with a countdown, the singer establishes the beginning of an exciting experience.
I'm living the life of dreams
The singer is enjoying a life that surpasses their expectations; they are content.
I'm living the life of dreams
Repetition of the first line to emphasize the singer's ecstatic state of being.
With good people all around me
The people surrounding the artist play a significant role in their happiness.
I'm living the life of dreams
A repetition of the first line to reinforce the artist's immense satisfaction with their existence.
I'm feeling hopefully
The singer currently has a positive outlook on life and the future, and they anticipate further happiness.
Feeling quite hopefully
The singer reiterates their optimistic attitude and their feelings of hope.
With good people all around me
Repetition to emphasize the artist's appreciation of the people around them.
I'm feeling hopefully
A repetition to remind the listener of the artist's expressed hopefulness.
And the light shines bright
The artist's metaphorical language describes the apparent positivity and light that surrounds them.
All through the night
The light described in the previous line is ever-present, including during nighttime.
And our dreams are making us nice stories
The artist discusses the idea that their fulfilled dreams are constructing a lovely life narrative.
And my loves are well
The people or things that the singer values are taken care of and at peace.
Sleeping just right
The singer describes the peaceful rest of their loved ones, signifying a tranquil environment.
And I know, know, know, know now
The singer is confident in their current position and the people around them.
That we're living the life of dreams
A repetition of the song's initial line to indicate the artist's attitude has not wavered.
Living the life of dreams
A restatement of the title to emphasize that the artist's life is indeed dream-like.
With good people all around
A final reminder that the quality of life is influenced by surroundings and people.
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Written by: JULIE DOIRON
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JulesandVannah
I love this song, it's like a cute little lullaby.
tony p
Beautiful song
Re tn
I love this song it's relaxing
Stephen Garza
Just saw an apple with commercial with this song ^^
Made my day
Nunya Bizness
Same here. I love the iPhone commercial that this is on. Especially for the mom with the twins, the mom who's taking care of her sick daughter, the mom tutoring her son through Facetime and the dad who's putting his newborn to sleep.
Joe
@IDHubby Taking it way to far bruh. Like your hate for this song is way over the top, just chill dude.
Kristen LightRider
@IDHubby Okay then don't watch it. Also if THIS is gonna make you not buy a product then okay.
IDHubby
They say any publicity is good publicity for a business, but in this case, they're wrong. I will absolutely never buy another Apple product merely because they have inflicted this on me.
Angel Alvarez
Me too lol
John Murray
I love this song