The tv show is an American musical comedy-drama web television series created by Dan Cross and David Hoge with executive producer Kenny Ortega, premiered on Netflix on September 10, 2020. The series is based on the musical drama Brazilian television series "Julie e os Fantasmas".
High schooler Julie (Madison Reyes) lost her passion for music after her mom died last year. But when the ghosts of three dreamy musicians (Charlie Gillespie, Owen Patrick Joyner, Jeremy Shada) from 1995 suddenly appear in her mom’s old music studio, Julie feels her own inner spirit beginning to reawaken, and she's inspired to start singing and writing songs again. As their friendship with Julie grows, the boys convince her to create a new band together: Julie and the Phantoms.
I Got the Music
Julie and the Phantoms Cast Lyrics
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I can't get this music out of my head
It's like the beat is taking over
Weight off of my shoulders, dancing instead
And something's feeling different in the hallways
Something's looking, looking like it's changed
I've been moving to the rhythm for the whole day
Everybody here we go, this thing is unstoppable
Haven't felt this in a minute, it's incredible
I got the music, back inside of me
Every melody and chord
Can't stop the music
Back inside my soul
And it's stronger than before
I got the music
It won't let me go
I got the music
Just like a radio
I got the music
Streaming from my soul
And it's stronger than before
Don't care if everybody's watching
Silence ain't an option
It's out of my hands
I feel the beat taken me higher
Baby this is fire, this is my jam
And something's feeling different in the hallways
Something's looking, looking like it's changed
I've been moving to the rhythm for the whole day
A million lyrics running through my brain
Everybody here we go, this thing is unstoppable
Haven't felt this in a minute, it's incredible
I got the music
Back inside of me
Every melody and chord
Can't stop the music
Back inside my soul
And it's stronger than before
I got the music, it won't let me go
I got the music, just like a radio
I got the music, streaming from my soul
And it's stronger than before
Can you hear it?
Can you hear the music?
I got the music back inside of me
Can you hear it?
Can you hear the music?
I got the music back inside of me
Yeah, we got the music
Back inside let's do this
Back like it's exclusive
Wavy like a cruise ship
Look at Julie go
She all in the zone
Headlining this show
Mic drop and we go, ah
Boom cat, boom boom cat
That's the sound that you get with a marching band like
Eh, let me hear the drum line like, eh
That baseline cray
This one is ridiculous, woah
No sir, they can't handle this, no
We on top of the world, never look down
We got the melody back can't stop now
(Ah) I got the music
Back inside of me
Every melody and chord
Can't stop the music
Back inside my soul
And it's stronger than before
I got the music, it won't let me go
I got the music, just like a radio
I got the music, streaming from my soul
And it's stronger than before
The song "I Got the Music" is an upbeat, optimistic tune about the power of music to lift one's spirits and make everything feel better. The lyrics convey a sense of liberation and joy that comes from letting oneself be carried away by the rhythm and melody, and not caring who is watching. The phrase "I got the music back inside of me" implies that the character had lost touch with the power of music, but has rediscovered it and now feels reinvigorated and unstoppable.
The first verse sets the tone for the rest of the song, with the singer acknowledging that the music has taken over and that resistance is futile. The second verse hints at something changing in the character's environment - perhaps the music has sparked a change in attitude or perspective, or something else has happened that has allowed the character to reconnect with their passion. The chorus repeats the central idea that the music is back and stronger than before, and emphasizes the idea that it cannot be contained or controlled.
The bridge introduces a call-and-response section where the other characters in the song join in and add their own voices to the celebrations. There is a nod to various elements of musical styles, including marching bands, drum lines, and basslines, which underscores the idea that music is a universal language that can connect people from many different backgrounds.
Overall, "I Got the Music" celebrates the irrepressible power of music to lift our spirits, connect us to something greater than ourselves, and make us feel truly alive.
Line by Line Meaning
Ain't gonna fight it cause it's useless
I accept that I can't resist the music and its impact on me.
I can't get this music out of my head
The music is stuck in my mind and won't leave.
It's like the beat is taking over
I feel like the rhythm of the music is controlling me.
Weight off of my shoulders, dancing instead
Dancing to the music has lifted the burden off my shoulders.
Something's feeling different in the hallways
I sense a change in the environment around me due to the music.
Something's looking, looking like it's changed
The way I see things around me has shifted due to the music.
I've been moving to the rhythm for the whole day
I've been grooving to the music all day long.
A million lyrics running through my brain
I have countless melodies and their lyrics stuck in my head due to the music.
Everybody here we go, this thing is unstoppable
Everyone is joining in on this music and it feels like nothing can stop it now.
Haven't felt this in a minute, it's incredible
It's been a while since I've felt this great while enjoying music.
I got the music, back inside of me
Every melody and chord
The music has become a part of me, and I can feel every note and tune deeply.
Can't stop the music
Back inside my soul
And it's stronger than before
The music is inside me again, and now it's stronger than before and can't be stopped.
I got the music
It won't let me go
I got the music
Just like a radio
I can't shake off the music; it's always with me, like a constant radio station playing in my head.
I got the music
Streaming from my soul
And it's stronger than before
The music is streaming out of my soul, even more powerful than before.
Don't care if everybody's watching
Silence ain't an option
I don't mind if others are watching me dance to this music, and silence is not an option when the beats are this good.
It's out of my hands
I feel the beat taken me higher
Baby this is fire, this is my jam
The music has taken over me completely, and I feel like I'm on fire. This is my song!
Look at Julie go
She all in the zone
Headlining this show
Mic drop and we go, ah
Julie is completely in the zone while dancing to the music, and she's owning the show. We're all having a great time.
Boom cat, boom boom cat
That's the sound that you get with a marching band like
Eh, let me hear the drum line like, eh
That baseline cray
The drum beats and baseline sound awesome, like a marching band. Let's hear the drum line and get crazy!
This one is ridiculous, woah
No sir, they can't handle this, no
The music is incredible, and nobody can resist it.
We on top of the world, never look down
We got the melody back can't stop now
We feel on top of the world while dancing to this music, and we can't stop now that we've got it back in our lives.
Can you hear it?
Can you hear the music?
I got the music back inside of me
Can you feel the music like I do? I've got it back inside of me.
Yeah, we got the music
Back inside let's do this
Back like it's exclusive
Wavy like a cruise ship
Yes, we've got the music back inside of us, and we're ready to dance again. It feels exclusive and amazing, like cruising on a ship.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Hanna Asres Jones, Jack Kugell, Matt Wong
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