The Juliana Theory was an indie, alternative rock, and post-hardcore quinte… Read Full Bio ↴The Juliana Theory was an indie, alternative rock, and post-hardcore quintet from Pennsylvania formed in 1997 by Brett Detar, formerly of Zao. and Chad Alan. The band released its first two albums, "Understand This Is A Dream" (1999) and "Emotion Is Dead" (2000), as well as the "Music from Another Room EP" (2001) on Tooth and Nail Records. In 2002, the band signed to Epic Records and released the acclaimed cd "Love" (2003). When not in the studio, the band was always on the road, criss-crossing the US/Canada over a dozen times and touring Europe and Australia. In late 2005, they released their final album "Deadbeat Sweetheartbeat" before disbanding in February of 2006. They then released "A Small Noise" (2006). The band believed that their swan song - Deadbeat Sweetheartbeat was their best written and best performed record.

• Brett Detar - vocals, guitars
• Chad Alan - bass, backing vocals
• Joshua Fiedler - guitars
• Joshua Kosker - guitars, backing vocals
• Josh Walters - drums

Emotion Is Dead Pt. 2
The Juliana Theory Lyrics

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Come on, come on
Come on, come on
Come on, come on
Come on, come on

Come on, come on
What, what?
Come on, come on

Come on, come on
What, what?
Come on

Come on, come on
What, what?
Come on, come on
What?

Come on, come on
What, what?
Come on, come on
What?

Did you really think that it was over?

Overall Meaning

The Juliana Theory's "Emotion Is Dead Pt. 2" is a song that explores the theme of emotional numbness and emptiness. The repetition of "come on" emphasizes a sense of urgency, almost as if begging someone to feel something. The lyrics suggest that the person may have thought they had already experienced all emotions, but the persistent question of "did you really think that it was over?" hints at the possibility of still feeling something, even if it's just a hint of something.

The use of the word "what" adds to the mood of confusion and frustration as the singer tries to connect with someone who seems to be emotionally inaccessible. The chorus also implies a sense of repetition and stagnation, as if the same cycle keeps repeating itself with no change. Overall, the song speaks to the struggle of feeling disconnected from oneself or others, and the yearning for a deeper connection and sense of fulfillment.

Line by Line Meaning

Come on, come on
Encouraging someone to move forward or take action

What, what?
Expressing confusion or disbelief

Did you really think that it was over?
Questioning whether someone truly believed a situation had come to an end

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