The band's sound may be familiar to those who have listened to José González’s critically acclaimed solo records, with organs, synths, and drums featured alongside his nylon-stringed guitar and distinctive voice. The songs are often dynamic, melodic and shadowy, with a remarkable sonic approach that is simultaneously intimate and atmospheric.
Head First
Junip Lyrics
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How it came tumbling down down down down down
Let's lock into place like a puzzle
Resolving all my troubles whirling around
And it left me wondering
Should I jump into this
And it left me wondering
Should I jump into this
Head first or feet first
And I thought to myself
Would things ever calm down
You pick me up from my maze
And show me the whole world up from the clouds
I'm on my way back should it be head first, or feet first
Head first, or feet first
Junip's song "Head First" is a reflective piece about the uncertainty that comes with making choices. The singer keeps asking themselves how things came tumbling down and now they are left with the decision to jump into something head first or feet first. They have doubts about which approach to take and wonder if things will ever calm down.
The lyrics use metaphors to describe the complexity of the situation. The line "let's lock into place like a puzzle" suggests that the singer and their partner fit together perfectly, and resolving their troubles is like solving a puzzle. However, they still feel hesitant about jumping into the relationship, using the imagery of jumping in head first or feet first.
The line "You pick me up from my maze and show me the whole world up from the clouds" indicates that the singer's partner helps them see things from a different perspective and lifts them out of confusion. The closing line of the song "Head first, or feet first" leaves the ultimate decision up in the air, suggesting that the singer is still grappling with uncertainty.
Line by Line Meaning
I keep asking myself
I am constantly questioning how everything fell apart so suddenly
How it came tumbling down down down down down
How everything spiraled out of control and collapsed
Let's lock into place like a puzzle
We should come together and fit like pieces do in a puzzle, ending all our troubles
Resolving all my troubles whirling around
Coming together can bring an end to all the conflicts and issues that keep circulating in my mind
And it left me wondering
This situation has left me unsure and contemplating
Should I jump into this
Should I commit fully to this situation
Head first or feet first
Should I dive in and take a risk or approach it more cautiously
And I thought to myself
I pondered over this all alone
Would things ever calm down
Will the situation ever come to a peaceful and stable state
You pick me up from my maze
You help me out of my confusion and disorientation
And show me the whole world up from the clouds
You help me see the bigger picture and the possibilities that come with the situation
I'm on my way back should it be head first, or feet first
I'm considering taking a risk and jumping in or approaching it cautiously and steadily
Head first, or feet first
Should I commit fully and take the risky route or take my time and approach it cautiously
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: ARAYA ELIAS ASSEGAHEGN, JOSE GONZALEZ, TOBIAS INGVAR WINTERKORN
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