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Julia
Little Dipper Lyrics
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Had your Charlie's on
Stolen bottle from the break room
Downing Julio, Don
I was spinning, sitting seaside
Middle finger up to the street
I could have died that night
And as the traffic lights
Hit your hazel eyes
I was a wreck, but you kept in check
I'd expect nothing less than
Julia
I'd watch sports with you
Not that I wanted to
But I made it through
Julia
I want to grow old with you
As young lovers do
As young lovers do
You were doing pirouettes
In the old apartment we called home
I sat there watching, like I always do
A true return to form
Kept you spinning to the rhythm
Of my three favorite piano chords
Start on I
Build up to the V
Then you hit that Minor IV
And as I struck the keys
And you spun with me
I lost track of time
Tin cup full of wine
We overflowed
A broken cassette
Replay and regret
I'm left wanting more
Julia
I'd break bread with you
You got to my head
It's either love or it's death
I swear I'll see this through
Julia
I want to grow old with you
As young lovers do
As young lovers do
In the first verse of "Julia" by Little Dipper, the singer paints a picture of two people on the road, one drinking stolen alcohol, while the other seems to be lost in thought, perhaps feeling a sense of danger, but also comforted by the other person's presence. The second verse sets the scene in an old apartment where one person is dancing, while the other is playing music, and they both seem to be in perfect harmony, both musically and emotionally. The chorus declares a desire to grow old together and to experience love as young lovers do.
The song seems to be about the depth of a relationship that goes beyond words and is marked by a sense of mutual understanding and trust. Despite the chaos of life and the various challenges that come their way, the two people in the song seem to have found a sense of peace and happiness in each other's company. The use of musical imagery, including references to certain chords and rhythms, suggests that music plays an important role in their connection.
Overall, "Julia" is a tender, heartfelt song that captures the beauty of a simple, yet deep human connection. It celebrates the joy of being with someone who understands and accepts us for who we are, and who we can grow old with as young lovers do.
Line by Line Meaning
You were driving with your knees down Lake Street
You were driving recklessly with one hand; it was a dangerous situation
Had your Charlie's on
Wearing your favorite shoes
Stolen bottle from the break room, Downing Julio, Don
You took a bottle from work and drank it quickly
I was spinning, sitting seaside
I was feeling disoriented and unsure, sitting by the ocean
Middle finger up to the street
I was feeling angry and rebellious towards everything around me
I could've died that night
I was in a dangerous situation and could have been seriously injured or killed
Balled up in your passenger seat
I curled up and felt vulnerable while in your car
And as the traffic lights, hit your hazel eyes
Your eyes sparkled in the light and caught my attention
I was a wreck, but you kept in check
I was feeling chaotic and unstable, but you helped me feel calm and composed
I'd expect nothing less than, Julia
I knew you would be there to help and support me, that's just who you are
I'd watch sports with you, not that I wanted to but I made it through, Julia
Even though I don't love sports, I'd still watch them with you because spending time with you is worth it
I want to grow old with you, as young lovers do, Julia
I want to spend my life with you, falling in love with you over and over again
You were doing pirouettes, in the old apartment we called home
You were dancing gracefully in our old home
I sat there watching, like I always do, a true return to form
I love watching you dance and it feels like we're back to our usual routine
Kept you spinning to the rhythm, of my three favorite piano chords
I played music that made you dance, my favorite notes and chords
Start on I, build up to the V, then you hit that Minor IV
These were the chords I played on the piano that made you dance perfectly
And as I struck the keys, and you spun with me, I lost track of time, tin cup full of wine
We got lost in the moment and lost track of time, enjoying wine together
We overflowed, a broken cassette, replay and regret, I'm left wanting more
We felt so much together but it's over now, I replay our memories and wish for more
I'd break bread with you, you got to my head, it's either love or it's death, Julia
I'll share a meal with you any day, I'm addicted to you and it feels like life or death with you
I swear I'll see this through, Julia
I promise to stand by you through anything, no matter what happens
I want to grow old with you, as young lovers do, as young lovers do, Julia
I want to love you forever, growing old together but staying young at heart
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Ilan Haskel
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