Black had a Top 40 hit on the Canadian charts in 1998 with "Rally'n". She has collaborated and written for many notable artists, including Nas, Missy Elliott, Saukrates, Choclair, Kardinal Offishall, Destiny's Child and Sean Paul.
She has had subsequent hits with singles such as "You Changed" and "Between Me and U".
Her solo debut album was originally scheduled for release in 2003 on MCA Records, under the title I Travelled. However, it was heavily delayed, and the label folded and the album was shelved. In the summer of 2005, a newly recorded album, This is Me. was released by Universal Music Canada.
According to a piracy report by IFPI, the international music industry body, there were "2.8 million illegal file swapping requests for her music in the first two weeks of her album’s release in 2005". At the same time Jully reportedly "struggled to sell 15,000 copies of the same album".
In Summer 2007, a new single entitled "Seven Day Fool" was released to Canadian radio and her second album Revival is scheduled to follow on October 16, 2007.
Catch Me When I Fall
Jully Black Lyrics
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I've been living in fear not knowing where to turn
My world is getting small when you think love is near
Somebody is there to tell you that your changing
Though I can't seem to explain, just why I can't get over
That you're gone away to a better place
No one I can call
Nobody to catch me when I fall
Took my days with you for granted
I'd give up everything to see your face for one more day
Though you're part of my existence
But I'm going to walk your walk
And never let your memory fade
Shouldn't cry when I miss you
If you were here
You wouldn't tolerate me feelin' in pain
Callin' out your name
'Cause there's no one I can turn to
No one I can call
Nobody to catch me when I fall
So why do the days keep on, passing me by
You were my inspiration, in you I confide
But I know that you need me to try 'cause you never quit
And would have a fit if I cried all night
Oh no
Shouldn't cry when I miss you
If you were here
You wouldn't tolerate me feelin' in pain
Callin' out your name
'Cause there's no one I can turn to
No one I can call
Nobody to catch me when I fall
No one I can call
Nobody to catch me when I fall
So I'm sending this prayer up you,
I know you can hear me from there
Sitting next to God's chair
You're my angel watching over
I only wish I could see you, feel you, say I love you
'Cause there's no one I can turn to but you
In "Catch Me When I Fall," Jully Black sings about her struggles to cope with the loss of someone she loved deeply. She feels lost, alone, and helpless, unable to turn to anyone for comfort or support. The lyrics describe how she took her time with that person for granted, and now she wishes she had one more day to see his face. Even though that person has gone to a "better place", Jully misses him terribly, and she wishes he were here to catch her when she falls.
The song's underlying theme is the pain of grief and how difficult it can be to move forward after the loss of someone we love. It's about seeking hope and comfort even in the darkest moments of life. The chorus repeatedly reminds the listener that there's no one to turn to or call for help, highlighting the utter aloneness and isolation of the singer's grief.
Overall, "Catch Me When I Fall" is a poignant song that touches on the universal human experience of loss and the challenges that come with facing it. The lyrics are heartfelt and emotive, and Jully Black's soulful vocals amplify the song's emotional impact to express the pain of yearning for someone lost.
Line by Line Meaning
I've been living in fear not knowing where to turn
The singer is terrified and uncertain of what to do next.
My world is getting small when you think love is near
The singer is feeling confined and trapped in their emotions when love is around.
Somebody is there to tell you that your changing
The singer is getting criticized for changing their behavior, but they can't explain why they can't move on from a loss.
Though I can't seem to explain, just why I can't get over
The artist is struggling to understand why they can't move past a loss.
That you're gone away to a better place
The artist has lost someone who has passed away, and they believe that they have gone to a better place.
'Cause there's no one I can turn to
No one I can call
Nobody to catch me when I fall
The singer has no one to turn to when they are in need, with nobody to rely on in times of distress.
Took my days with you for granted
The singer realizes that they took their time with the person they lost for granted.
I'd give up everything to see your face for one more day
The artist would do anything to spend just one more day with the person they have lost.
Though you're part of my existence
The person the artist has lost was a very important part of their life and being.
But I'm going to walk your walk
And never let your memory fade
The artist plans to honor the memory of the person they lost by living their life in a way that emulates them.
Shouldn't cry when I miss you
If you were here
You wouldn't tolerate me feelin' in pain
Callin' out your name
The singer reminds themselves that the person they lost would not want them to be in pain and cry over them.
'Cause there's no one I can turn to
No one I can call
Nobody to catch me when I fall
The artist feels completely alone and helpless without the person they have lost.
So why do the days keep on, passing me by
You were my inspiration, in you I confide
The singer is struggling to deal with the passage of time without the person they lost, because that person was the source of their inspiration and trust.
But I know that you need me to try 'cause you never quit
And would have a fit if I cried all night
The person the singer lost was someone who encouraged them to keep going and would not want them to dwell on their sadness.
'Cause there's no one I can turn to
No one I can call
Nobody to catch me when I fall
The singer reiterates their feeling of loneliness and isolation after losing the person they loved.
So I'm sending this prayer up you,
I know you can hear me from there
Sitting next to God's chair
You're my angel watching over
The artist believes that their loved one is in a better place, watching over them like an angel.
I only wish I could see you, feel you, say I love you
'Cause there's no one I can turn to but you
The artist wishes they could have just one more moment with the person they lost, and that they feel that person is the only one who understands them and can comfort them in the depths of their grief.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: GEORGE JR PAJON, KEITH HARRIS, JULLY BLACK, ANDY THOMPSON, SAMUEL WILLIAMS
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