Junip formed in 1998 in Gothenburg, Sweden, by José González (guitar, vocal… Read Full Bio ↴Junip formed in 1998 in Gothenburg, Sweden, by José González (guitar, vocals), Elias Araya (drums) and Tobias Winterkorn (organ, moog). Their first 7-inch came out in 2000, but as José González's career began to take off, their first substantial release, the self-released Black Refuge EP, came only in 2006 and their first full album, Fields, in 2010. The band's second album, Junip, was released in April 2013.

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.

Suddenly
Junip Lyrics

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Wherever you look,
It's always the same,
So many people,
And the same game.

I didn't imagine,
We would end up here,
Now that it's fading,

And I feel so clear.

Wherever you look,
It offers the same,
So many people,
Living the same way.

I didn't imagine,
We would end up here,
When our petals have fallen,
And I feel so clear.

If it's alright with you,
Then it's alright with me,
And I feel so clear.

Wherever you look,
It offers the same,
So many people,
Playing the same game,

I didn't imagine,
We would end up here,
When our petals have fallen,
And I feel so clear.

If it's alright with you,

Then it's alright with me,
And I feel so clear.

Overall Meaning

Junip's "Suddenly" delves into the concept of living in a world where things seem to be the same and stagnant. The song's repetitive use of the phrase "so many people" mimics the feeling of being one in a crowd and not standing out. The lyrics suggest that despite everyone's efforts to create something unique, the sameness is still omnipresent, and it's a game that everyone is playing. The singer didn't imagine that they would end up in this spot, but as time passes, it's evident that nothing has changed.

As the chorus comes in, the singer talks about feeling clear. The clearness mentioned is a sign that they have come to terms with the monotony of life and accepts that they are just a part of a bigger picture. They find comfort in accepting that everyone is playing the same game, and it's alright as long as everyone is okay with it. The repetition of the final lines "And I feel so clear. If it's alright with you, then it's alright with me" suggests that the singer has found peace in accepting the predictable nature of life and the world they live in.

Overall, "Suddenly" is a song about acceptance and finding comfort in sameness. It communicates a message of being content about what is and accepting that we are just a small part of a larger world.

Line by Line Meaning

Wherever you look,
No matter where you go or what you do,

It's always the same,
Things seem to stay constant,

So many people,
There are a lot of individuals,

And the same game.
And they're all engaging in similar activities/procedures.

I didn't imagine,
It was not something I predicted,

We would end up here,
That we would end up in this situation/place,

Now that it's fading,
Now that what once was is gradually disappearing,

And I feel so clear.
And I feel liberated and free of confusion.

Wherever you look,
No matter where you go or what you do,

It offers the same,
The world presents similar things to everyone,

So many people,
There are a lot of individuals,

Living the same way.
Living their lives in a comparable manner.

When our petals have fallen,
When our youthful qualities start to leave us,

And I feel so clear.
And I feel liberated and free of confusion.

If it's alright with you,
If you are fine with something,

Then it's alright with me,
Then I am also okay with it,

Playing the same game,
Engaging in the same activities/procedures,

So many people,
There are a lot of individuals,

Wherever you look,
No matter where you go or what you do,

I didn't imagine,
It was not something I predicted,

We would end up here,
That we would end up in this situation/place,

When our petals have fallen,
When our youthful qualities start to leave us,

And I feel so clear.
And I feel liberated and free of confusion.

If it's alright with you,
If you are fine with something,

Then it's alright with me,
Then I am also okay with it,

Lyrics © DistroKid, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: ARAYA ELIAS ASSEGAHEGN, JOSE GONZALEZ, TOBIAS INGVAR WINTERKORN

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