Julia
Pigeons Playing Ping Pong Lyrics


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Remember walking through the park?
So much to learn, thirteen years old
The night was as cold as it was dark
But seeing you was worth the cold

I saw lake down by a tree
Asked if you wanted to explore
And though you thought it was make believe
I got my chance to let you know

Julia, I don’t wanna scold ya
Julia, I just wanna hold ya
If you’re down too let me know
Julia, boy I wish I told ya
Julia, that I think your golden
We can pack our things and go, we can pack our things and go

I was your waiter for a week
Got you the drinks to slow your roll
The sun was shining on her cheek
Her silhouette was made of gold

But you went north and I went south
Although it felt like a stone’s throw
You blame the braces in our mouths
I say the spark would only grow

Julia, I don’t wanna scold ya
Julia, I just wanna hold ya
If you’re down too let me know
Julia, boy I wish I told ya
Julia, that I think your golden
We can pack our things and go, we can pack our things and

Remember running through the fields
The rain came down harder than snow
And though my music persevered
I lost my chance to let you know

Remember lying on the beach?
So much to learn twenty years old
A simple girl with simple needs,
She likes the sand between her toes.

Julia, I don’t wanna scold ya
Julia, I just wanna hold ya
If you’re down too let me know
Julia, boy I wish I told ya




Julia, that I think your golden
We can pack our things and go, we can pack our things and go

Overall Meaning

"Pigeons Playing Ping Pong's" song "Julia" is a nostalgic, soulful tune that describes moments shared between the singer and a girl named Julia. The lyrics describe different encounters and experiences they had together throughout the years. The first verse takes us back to the time when they were both thirteen years old, walking through a park on a cold, dark night. The singer remembers being excited to see Julia, and they decided to explore a lake by a tree. Despite Julia's initial hesitance, the singer took the opportunity to confess his feelings to her.


The second verse takes place when the singer was working as a waiter, and Julia was one of his customers. He remembers her sitting in the sunshine, her silhouette made of gold. Although they had a connection, they eventually lost touch, and the singer believes it was due to their braces. However, he thinks their spark would have grown if they had continued to see each other.


In the final verse, the singer remembers running through the fields with Julia when it started raining heavily. He also describes lying on the beach with a different girl who prefers simplicity. The chorus remains the same throughout the song, with the singer expressing his desire to hold and be with Julia.


The song's nostalgic and sentimental feel is amplified by the upbeat, catchy rhythm and melody. The lyrics beautifully capture the bittersweet memories of a past love, which the singer still holds close to his heart, despite the years that have passed.


Line by Line Meaning

Remember walking through the park?
Recalling a past memory of walking through a park


So much to learn, thirteen years old
The singer was young and curious at the time of the memory


The night was as cold as it was dark
The weather was chilly and the surroundings were dimly lit


But seeing you was worth the cold
The artist cherished the opportunity to spend time with the person they were with


I saw lake down by a tree
The artist noticed a body of water near a tree


Asked if you wanted to explore
The singer invited the other person to join them in exploring the area


And though you thought it was make believe
The other person initially had doubts about the idea


I got my chance to let you know
The artist used the opportunity to express their feelings


Julia, I don’t wanna scold ya
The artist addresses the person by name and reassures them that they are not angry


Julia, I just wanna hold ya
Expressing a desire to be physically close to the person


If you’re down too let me know
Checking to see if the other person feels the same way


Julia, boy I wish I told ya
Expressing regret for not expressing their feelings earlier


Julia, that I think your golden
Complimenting the other person and expressing admiration for them


We can pack our things and go, we can pack our things and go
Suggesting the possibility of going on an adventure together


I was your waiter for a week
The singer worked as a waiter and interacted with the other person for a short time


Got you the drinks to slow your roll
The artist helped the other person pace themselves while drinking


The sun was shining on her cheek
Describing the other person's appearance in a positive light


Her silhouette was made of gold
Using figurative language to describe the other person as radiant


But you went north and I went south
The two people went their separate ways


Although it felt like a stone’s throw
Despite the distance not being too great, the separation was still significant


You blame the braces in our mouths
Giving a reason for the separation


I say the spark would only grow
Expressing a belief that their connection would have deepened over time


Remember running through the fields
Recalling another memory of being outdoors with the other person


The rain came down harder than snow
The weather was poor during this memory as well


And though my music persevered
Despite difficult circumstances, the singer's music continued to play


I lost my chance to let you know
The singer didn't have an opportunity to express their feelings during this memory


Remember lying on the beach?
Recalling yet another memory of being outdoors with the other person


So much to learn twenty years old
The artist was older during this memory and still had a lot to learn


A simple girl with simple needs,
Describing the other person as uncomplicated and easy to please


She likes the sand between her toes.
Detailing a specific preference of the other person




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Muhtasim Musanna

Remember walking through the park?
So much to learn, thirteen years old
The night was as cold as it was dark
But seeing you was worth the cold

I saw lake down by a tree
Asked if you wanted to explore
And though you thought it was make believe
I got my chance to let you know

Julia, I dont wanna scold ya
Julia, I just wanna hold ya
If youre down too let me know
Julia, boy I wish I told ya
Julia, that I think your golden
We can pack our things and go, we can pack our things and go

I was your waiter for a week
Got you the drinks to slow your roll
The sun was shining on her cheek
Her silhouette was made of gold

But you went north and I went south
Although it felt like a stones throw
You blame the braces in our mouths
I say the spark would only grow

Julia, I dont…



All comments from YouTube:

Muhtasim Musanna

Remember walking through the park?
So much to learn, thirteen years old
The night was as cold as it was dark
But seeing you was worth the cold

I saw lake down by a tree
Asked if you wanted to explore
And though you thought it was make believe
I got my chance to let you know

Julia, I dont wanna scold ya
Julia, I just wanna hold ya
If youre down too let me know
Julia, boy I wish I told ya
Julia, that I think your golden
We can pack our things and go, we can pack our things and go

I was your waiter for a week
Got you the drinks to slow your roll
The sun was shining on her cheek
Her silhouette was made of gold

But you went north and I went south
Although it felt like a stones throw
You blame the braces in our mouths
I say the spark would only grow

Julia, I dont…

Sawyer Rich

first time listening to these guys today thru a friend. I've loved every track I've heard so far!!

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You've gotta good friend bud

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Dang, every song on this album is good!

Pat Sullivan

These guys are awesome live... Sick show great vibes awesome music! Well done! Hope to see them again at Harry Brown's Farm

Fixn Delete

Pigeons are criminally underrated and that's easy to throw around but it's true w this band. I'm assuming their influences are strong. There real Doobie bros, Zappa, Dead- ETC sounding

Braytonsky

You guys were bomb at summer camp. God blessed your set with a rainbow and you blessed the festival with an amazing show.

Natasha Fetko

Just saw these guys a couples days ago live and they were amazing, def got themselves another fan.

Susan Threlkeld

you guys are an awesome live performance! i saw you guys at summercamp and it was nothing short from fantastic!

Matt McCarthy

Saw them for the first time last night in Seattle and this was a highlight. Fun stuff

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