Influenced heavily by the sounds of MBV, Ride, Spaceman 3, Lush, and the Cocteau Twins, the band soon developed a following. After a few early line-up changes they drafted in one of Portland's most amazing voices, Kaitlyn ni Donovan. Having an extremely successful solo career of her own, Kaitlyn immediately added the lush vocals and beautiful melodies the band needed. One self-released EP later, the band were in the studio recording their debut album "44 Down." Released in 2002 on independent label Reverb Records, the album was singled out by Under the Radar and Magnet magazines with full page features, noting its influence.
The High Violets followed up their debut with the album "To Where You Are," which was released in 2006 (Reverb). Produced, engineered, and mixed by Tony Lash (Dandy Warhols, Elliott Smith, Tahiti 80) and Jeff S. Saltzman (Sleater Kinnery, Stephen Malkamus), it took over three years to create and was well worth the wait. Press releases proclaimed Clint Sargent's layered guitars the standout feature and Kaitlyn ni Donovan's watercolor vocals the crowning jewel on the CD's shimmering sounds -- "well crafted songs giving fans new and old a healthy dose of their soft and hard sides expertly mixed together." Portland's KINK radio showcased the album on its Local Music Spotlight and Seattle's KEXP invited the band to perform a live broadcast prior to their CD release.
The band completed a successful nationwide tour in 2006 along with performances at the SXSW Music Festival and Musicfest NW. While in Austin they met Emmy-winning producer, director, and editor, Dutch Rall, who worked with the band to produce a fantastic video of "Invitation," and a mini documentary that recently aired on PBS. Check out the video on www.myspace.com/thehighviolets.
Julia
The High Violets Lyrics
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But I say it just to reach you, Julia.
Julia, Julia, ocean child, calls me
So I sing a song of love, Julia
Julia, seashell eyes, windy smile, calls me
So I sing a song of love, Julia.
In the sun
Julia, Julia, morning moon, touch me
So I sing a song of love, Julia.
When I cannot sing my heart
I can only speak my mind, Julia.
Julia, sleeping sand, silent cloud, touch me
So I sing a song of love, Julia.
Hum hum hum hum, calls me
So I sing a song of love, Julia, Julia, Julia.
The lyrics of The High Violets' song "Julia" evoke a sense of love and longing towards a person named Julia. The singer acknowledges that much of what they say may be meaningless, but they still say it in hopes of reaching Julia. Julia is described as an "ocean child" with "seashell eyes" and a "windy smile". Her hair is compared to the sky and shimmers in the sun. The singer feels touched by Julia, whether it be by her presence or simply by the thoughts of her, and sings a song of love dedicated to her.
The lyrics of "Julia" convey a deep sense of adoration for a person who seems both distant and close to the singer. Lines such as "Her hair of floating sky is shimmering, glimmering in the sun" suggest a dreamlike quality to their relationship. The final line, "Hum hum hum hum, calls me / So I sing a song of love, Julia, Julia, Julia," indicates that the singer feels compelled to sing about their love for Julia, regardless of whether or not it reaches her.
Overall, "Julia" is a song about longing and the desire to connect with someone who may be out of reach. The lyrics convey a sense of yearning and devotion towards this mysterious and captivating person.
Line by Line Meaning
Half of what I say is meaningless
I may speak without purpose or meaning, but my intent is to connect with you, Julia.
But I say it just to reach you, Julia.
The reason behind my meaningless speech is to catch your notice, Julia.
Julia, Julia, ocean child, calls me
With her persona that resembles an ocean child, Julia attracts me.
So I sing a song of love, Julia
I express my affection for Julia through music.
Julia, seashell eyes, windy smile, calls me
Her seashell eyes and smiling face captivate me to her.
Her hair of floating sky is shimmering, glimmering
Julia's hair shines like a piece of the sky reflecting sunlight.
In the sun
This shines light upon how her hair shines in it.
Julia, Julia, morning moon, touch me
The likeness of Julia to the morning moon attracts me to her.
When I cannot sing my heart
I voice what I can't sing directly, Julia.
I can only speak my mind, Julia.
I can only express my feelings verbally to Julia.
Julia, sleeping sand, silent cloud, touch me
Her relaxed presence feels like touching sleeping sand and silent clouds.
So I sing a song of love, Julia.
I try to convey my emotions towards Julia through my songs.
Hum hum hum hum, calls me
The tune that resonates within me reminds me of Julia's calling.
Julia, Julia, Julia.
Repeated calls for the person who never leaves my mind, Julia.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: John Lennon, Paul McCartney
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ThomasNigelHawkins
Probably my favourite song by The High Violets - and that means something!
pedro wilde
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Tom Cerra
When you know you know