Julianna Calm Down
The Chicks Lyrics


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Julianna Calm Down
You know he's about to leave but don't panic
Don't give him the satisfaction that you can't handle it
Breathe
It'll be okay

And Harper hold on
To the piece you know he's gonna try to take when he's gone
And you know exactly where he'll try to take it from
Breathe
It'll be okay

Just put on, put on, put on your best shoes
And strut the fuck around like you've got nothing to lose
Show off, show off, show off your best moves
And do it with a smile so he doesn't know it's
Put on, put on, put on
Put on, put on

Don't think about his lips
How every time he'd kiss you, you'd tremble
Try to only think about the bad things you remember
Breathe
It'll be okay

I guess this is the time to remind you
Sometimes what's going through your head
Is just a temporary situation
And light will soon be shed oh

Just put on, put on, put on your best shoes
And strut the fuck around like you've got nothing to lose
Show off, show off, show off your best moves
And do it with a smile so that no one knows it's
Put on, put on, put on
Put on, put on, put on
Put on, put on, put on
Put on, put on

And Katie calm down
You know there'll come a time you think you can't handle it
But dig deep and know that you can handle it
Breathe
It'll be okay

And Eva hold on
To everything you know to be true
Don't let the wolves get the best of you
Breathe
You're gonna make it through

So just put on, put on, put on your best shoes
And strut the fuck around like you've got nothing to lose
Show off, show off, show off your best moves
And do it with a smile so that no one knows it's
Put on, put on, put on
Put on, put on, put on, yeah
Put on, put on, put on, oh
Put on, put on

I guess this is the time to remind you
Sometimes what's going through your head
Is just a temporary situation
And light will soon be shed
Just put on, put on, put on
Put on, put on, put on, yeah
Put on, put on, put on, yeah
Put on, put on

And Violet calm down
And Juno calm down
And Yaya calm down
And Berta calm down
Hesper calm down
And Amelia calm down
Naomi calm down
Julianna calm down




Julianna calm down
Julianna calm down

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Julianna Calm Down" by The Chicks convey a message of encouragement and strength in the face of a difficult situation. The song addresses individual women, including Julianna, Harper, Katie, Eva, Violet, Juno, Yaya, Berta, Hesper, Amelia, Naomi, and Julianna (again), urging them to stay calm and composed in moments of turmoil.


The song's opening lines emphasize the importance of not panicking when someone is about to leave. It urges the listener not to give the satisfaction of showing vulnerability or weakness but to instead handle the situation with grace and composure. The refrain of "breathe, it'll be okay" reinforces the message of finding inner peace and reassurance.


The subsequent verses offer specific advice to each woman mentioned in the song. Harper is told to hold on to a piece of herself that someone may try to take away once they're gone. It advises not to dwell on the memories of their love but to focus on the negative aspects instead. The lyrics also remind that challenging times are temporary and that the light will soon shine through.


Throughout the song, the chorus emphasizes the importance of putting on one's best shoes, metaphorically encouraging each woman to confidently move forward with their lives, showing off their best moves and facing challenges with a smile. The song ends by repeating the names of various women, further emphasizing the message that strength and resilience are universal and shared experiences.


Overall, "Julianna Calm Down" delivers an empowering message of self-assurance and resilience, urging women to stay calm, hold on to their inner strength, and face difficulties head-on.


Line by Line Meaning

Julianna Calm Down
Julianna, relax and stay calm


You know he's about to leave but don't panic
You're aware that he's going to leave, but don't let yourself panic


Don't give him the satisfaction that you can't handle it
Don't let him see that you're incapable of handling the situation


Breathe
Take a deep breath


It'll be okay
Everything will be fine


And Harper hold on
Harper, stay strong


To the piece you know he's gonna try to take when he's gone
Hold on to what you know he will try to take away from you once he's gone


And you know exactly where he'll try to take it from
You're well aware of the exact place he'll attempt to take it from


Just put on, put on, put on your best shoes
Wear your finest shoes


And strut the fuck around like you've got nothing to lose
Walk confidently as if you have nothing to lose


Show off, show off, show off your best moves
Display your best dance moves


And do it with a smile so he doesn't know it's
Do it while wearing a smile, so he's unaware that


Put on, put on, put on
You're putting on a front


Don't think about his lips
Avoid dwelling on his kisses


How every time he'd kiss you, you'd tremble
Remember how his kisses would make you tremble


Try to only think about the bad things you remember
Focus only on the negative memories you have


I guess this is the time to remind you
Now is the moment to remind you


Sometimes what's going through your head
Occasionally, what is in your mind


Is just a temporary situation
Is only a temporary circumstance


And light will soon be shed oh
Eventually, clarity will come


And Katie calm down
Katie, calm yourself


You know there'll come a time you think you can't handle it
There will be a moment when you believe you can't handle it


But dig deep and know that you can handle it
However, dig deep and realize your capability to handle it


And Eva hold on
Eva, hold on


To everything you know to be true
Clasp tightly onto all the truths you're aware of


Don't let the wolves get the best of you
Don't allow the predators to overpower you


You're gonna make it through
You will successfully get through it


And Violet calm down
Violet, calm yourself


And Juno calm down
Juno, calm yourself


And Yaya calm down
Yaya, calm yourself


And Berta calm down
Berta, calm yourself


Hesper calm down
Hesper, calm yourself


And Amelia calm down
Amelia, calm yourself


Naomi calm down
Naomi, calm yourself


Julianna calm down
Julianna, calm yourself


Julianna calm down
Julianna, calm yourself


Julianna calm down
Julianna, calm yourself




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Jack Antonoff, Julia Michaels, Natalie Maines

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Comments from YouTube:

Clare

Hearing the phrase “calm down” come from a place of love going from woman to woman really changes its whole connotation and it feels healing. This album is going to be incredible 🌸

Allan Suaza

I’m late in the game, since 2020 bring the year that it was… Reading your comment two years late you knew that this album was/is incredible ❤.

AC Hulslander

Exactly what the other two commenters have said. I've never heard the phrase "calm down" or "breathe" in such a way that is comforting and loving, and from a stranger, no less. This song hits in a way I didn't think was possible. Thank you for putting my feelings into words much better and more eloquently than I could have hoped to.

paralakz

As a man I had a similar reaction. For reasons not related to my gender, I have extreme difficulty with the phrase. This song expresses it in such a beautiful way...

roxianna

Clare exact same sentiment! Thank you for putting this into words

CJ

Julianna and Violet are Emily's daughters. Katie, Eva, and Harper are Martie's daughters. The others are probably nieces or friends. So it's an advice/wisdom song dedicated to their daughters about how to handle heartbreak, obviously gleaned from their own experience. Beautiful concept!

Brandon White

@Robin Foster 9

Trottingfox

Wait a second....k. Who's on first?

E Huff

Love that so much! Knowing that all the names belong to girls in their own lives makes it that much more special.

E Israel Andrade E

I was looking if there was any relation, thanks.

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