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

Goodnight Starlight
The Juliana Theory Lyrics

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Close your eyes, you're beautiful when you're sleeping
Tonight may all your dreams come true.
It's so nice to hold you while you're sleeping
When I'm sleeping next to you
And what we got is something special,
and what we are is a perfect match,
and three-thousand miles can never come between us
No matter what we do it's always you and me

and it's always me and you.

I know sometimes it's lonely while you're sleeping,
Well it's lonely for me too.
It's alright just know that while I'm sleeping
That I'm dreamin of you

And what we've got is something special
and what we are is a perfect match
and three-thousand miles can never come between us
We always have the stars to wish upon from where I'm at,
and where you are.

Goodnight
Goodnight
Goodnight

Goodnight, love
Goodnight...

Overall Meaning

In "Goodnight Starlight" by The Juliana Theory, the singer expresses their deep affection for their partner while they are sleeping. They admire their beauty and wish for their partner's dreams to come true. The singer finds comfort in holding their partner while they sleep and expresses that their love is something special that cannot be broken by distance. The distance between them may be a challenge, but they always have the stars to wish upon and the knowledge that they are each other's perfect match to keep their love strong.

The lyrics paint a picture of a relationship that is not without its challenges, but one that is rooted in a deep love and understanding of each other. The singer acknowledges the loneliness they both may feel while they are apart, but makes it clear that they are never truly alone because they are always thinking of each other. The repetition of "Goodnight" at the end of the song adds a soothing and comforting feel to the overall message of the lyrics, reminding the listener that even when we are apart from our loved ones, they are still there in our thoughts and dreams.

Line by Line Meaning

Close your eyes, you're beautiful when you're sleeping
When you sleep, you look peaceful and lovely, so rest now.

Tonight may all your dreams come true.
May you have a wonderful night's rest and dream of good things.

It's so nice to hold you while you're sleeping
It's comforting and enjoyable to be close to you while you sleep.

When I'm sleeping next to you And what we got is something special, and what we are is a perfect match, and three-thousand miles can never come between us No matter what we do it's always you and me and it's always me and you.
Being close to you while we sleep, I'm reminded of our special connection and how nothing can ever come between us.

I know sometimes it's lonely while you're sleeping,
I understand that sometimes you might feel lonely while you sleep.

Well it's lonely for me too.
I also feel lonely when we're apart.

It's alright just know that while I'm sleeping That I'm dreamin of you
Even though we're apart, know that I'm thinking of you before I fall asleep and dreaming of being close to you.

And three-thousand miles can never come between us We always have the stars to wish upon from where I'm at, and where you are.
Even though we're far apart, we have the same stars in the sky to wish upon, which reminds me of our connection and brings me comfort.

Goodnight Goodnight Goodnight Goodnight, love Goodnight...
Wishing you goodnight and sweet dreams, my love.

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