There is talk of a new album in the works on their website, www.myspace.com/junction18, however, it was announced in April of 2005 and no more information about it has been mentioned.
Turnabout
Junction 18 Lyrics
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I heard them ring
The morning mist is always colder
From the sea breeze screaming in
And we'll appreciate this haven
The comfort is so kind
But the air rips when a voice calls out my name
Pry my eyes to stay awake
Yes I know it
Don't wanna show it
The closest thing that comes to mind
We'll walk today and tommorow
Sing again our sorrow
Try to keep this grin when the fun is getting thin
Circus in the classroom
Singing Men at Work tunes
Keep up the laughter when fun shrinks thin
On my own now I'm scared
All alone now I'm afraid to know
I'm stuck being old for good
Time to leave the neighborhood
Grow old and get a school degree
It sounds so good but that's not me
Remeber those dreams on the walk home
Someday we'll finally tour the open road
We'll leave you here
And stop the weight from hanging on
We'll walk today and tommorow
Sing again our sorrow
Try to keep this grin when the fun is getting thin
Circus in the classroom
Singing Men at Work tunes
Keep up the laughter when fun shrinks thin
The song "Turnabout" by Junction 18 begins with the singer hearing bells ringing in the morning. The setting seems to be near the sea and the singer is appreciating this peaceful moment. But, as soon as someone calls the singer’s name, the moment turns bittersweet. The singer starts reflecting on how every hour and every stare burns inside them with a desire to stay awake and not dull the sensations present in that moment. They know what they want but they also know they can’t have it. The singer sings about walking today and tomorrow and singing of their sorrows. They want to pretend that everything is fine even though they know that the fun is getting thinner.
In the second verse, the singer reflects on how lonely they feel. They are scared and afraid to grow old and become set in their ways. They want to leave behind the mundane routine of their life and embrace the thrill of an open road ahead of them. They dream of traveling and living their best life. They don't want to hang on to the weight that life is putting on them. The song ends with the singer repeating the same verse as before, hoping to make the most of their time before they have to grow up and eventually leave everything they know behind.
Overall, "Turnabout" is a song that reflects on the fleeting nature of youth, and the desire to escape from the monotony of day-to-day life. The singer is struggling to come to terms with growing up and the inevitability of change. However, they are still trying to hold on to the laughter and joy that they have found along the way.
Line by Line Meaning
I heard the bells
I listened to the sound of church bells ringing
I heard them ring
I heard the bells chime again and again
The morning mist is always colder
The fog is cooler during early hours
From the sea breeze screaming in
The strong seaside wind howls loudly
And we'll appreciate this haven
We will cherish this place of safety
The comfort is so kind
The feeling of security is comforting
But the air rips when a voice calls out my name
The atmosphere turns tense when someone calls my name
Every hour, every stare is burning deep inside of me
Every moment, every glance hurts me deeply
Pry my eyes to stay awake
Force myself to stay alert
Yes I know it
I am aware of the situation
Don't wanna show it
I do not want to exhibit it
The closest thing that comes to mind
The first thing that pops into my head
We'll walk today and tomorrow
We will journey on foot today and the next day
Sing again our sorrow
We will express our sadness through song
Try to keep this grin when the fun is getting thin
We will attempt to keep smiling even if things are no longer enjoyable
Circus in the classroom
A chaotic environment in a formal setting
Singing Men at Work tunes
Singing songs of a particular band while working
Keep up the laughter when fun shrinks thin
Continue laughing even when there is less amusement
On my own now I'm scared
I am fearful since I must now do things by myself
All alone now I'm afraid to know
Now that I am solitary, I am apprehensive to learn new things
I'm stuck being old for good
I am permanently trapped in being 'old'
Time to leave the neighborhood
It is time to depart from my current surroundings
Grow old and get a school degree
Mature and acquire a diploma from school
It sounds so good but that's not me
While it seems nice, it is not fitting for me
Remember those dreams on the walk home
Recall the visions I had on the journey back home
Someday we'll finally tour the open road
One day, we will travel around on the open highway
We'll leave you here
We will abandon you in this place
And stop the weight from hanging on
And release ourselves from the burden
Contributed by Lucas F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.