The band released their debut album, This Chapter Is Called Titles, in 2000 and subsequently released 2003's Hi, Everything's Great, 2005's Let Me Come Home and 2007's Limbeck. In December 2010 they unofficially disbanded, with each member moving on to other projects.
Limbeck released a split EP with Motion CIty Soundtrack, and two live albums, Hey, Everything's Fine and The Delicacy of Living Modestly. They featured on various compilations, including ¡Policia! A Tribute to the Police, where they covered the Police's "So Lonely."
Julia
Limbeck Lyrics
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But sometimes I'm on the 22,
In rush hour traffic.
I never thought it'd fall apart,
I hate sitting on the 22,
I got a shrink that lives in Second Street.
Julia is so smart,
Yeah Julia is so smart,
She used to be a goth kid.
Last week was like a day,
Time turned fragile when I turned 22,
This whole season's been a working weekend.
That's it so far,
I heard JCR's moving up north,
A few years ago she came from grass valley.
Julia is so smart,
I'm anually reminded,
Yeah Julia is so smart,
She used to be a goth kid.
When everyone met,
Everything is different,
We all got rides,
Cause none had their licence,
We all got rides,
Now she's the only one on time.
hen everyone is young,
Everything is different,
We were on time,
And showed up on the fight,
We all got rides, We all got rides.
Julia is so smart,
I'm anually reminded,
Yeah Julia is so smart,
She used to be a goth kid,
She used to be a goth kid (used ot be a goth kid),
Yeah Julia (x3)
Julia you're so smart.
The song "Julia" by Limbeck is a nostalgic and reflective piece about the passage of time and the changes that come with growing up. The lyrics are a mix of personal anecdotes, observations, and musings on the people and places that have left a mark on the songwriter's life. The opening verse describes the frustration and mundanity of commuting on the 8 and 22 freeways during rush hour, a routine that grows wearisome over time. The singer then reflects on the loss of innocence and naivete that came with age, admitting that he never thought things would fall apart in the way that they have.
The chorus centers around the titular character, Julia, who is described as "smart" and "used to be a goth kid." This seems to be a way of acknowledging her individuality and nonconformity, traits that the singer admires and remembers fondly. The second verse alludes to a birthday--the singer turning 22--and the sense of transience and impermanence that comes with it. He mentions a friend, JCR, who is moving away, and the way that even small changes can feel monumental as time goes on. The final verse is a reflection on the passage of time and the inevitability of growing up. The singer remembers a time when they were all young and carefree, riding in cars and showing up on time, but now things are different and Julia is the only one who is punctual.
Overall, "Julia" is a melancholic and introspective song that paints a portrait of a life lived and a world that is constantly changing. The repeated refrain of "Julia you're so smart" seems to be a way of expressing gratitude and admiration for someone who has stayed true to themselves and inspired others to do the same.
Line by Line Meaning
Some days I'm on the 8,
But sometimes I'm on the 22,
In rush hour traffic.
My commute can vary between different bus routes during heavy traffic
I never thought it'd fall apart,
I hate sitting on the 22,
I got a shrink that lives in Second Street.
I never expected things to go wrong, I despise taking the 22 bus, and my therapist lives on Second Street
Julia is so smart,
I'm annually reminded,
Yeah Julia is so smart,
She used to be a goth kid.
Julia is highly intelligent, something I'm reminded of every year, and she used to identify as goth
Last week was like a day,
Time turned fragile when I turned 22,
This whole season's been a working weekend.
That's it so far,
I heard JCR's moving up north,
A few years ago she came from grass valley.
Recently, time has felt fleeting, and turning 22 exacerbated this. The current season feels like non-stop work. I heard a rumour that JCR is relocating upwards, but in the past, she moved from Grass Valley.
When everyone met,
Everything is different,
We all got rides,
Cause none had their licence,
We all got rides,
Now she's the only one on time.
When we all first met, things were different. We had to rely on rides from others as we didn't yet have our licenses. However, now only Julia arrives on time.
Julia is so smart,
I'm annually reminded,
Yeah Julia is so smart,
She used to be a goth kid,
She used to be a goth kid (used ot be a goth kid),
Yeah Julia (x3)
Julia you're so smart.
Once again, Julia's intelligence is annually brought to my attention. Additionally, she used to be a goth and this fact is worth repeating. Julia, you truly are intelligent.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JUSTIN ENTSMINGER, MATTHEW STEPHENS, PATRICK CARRIE, ROBERT MACLEAN
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