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

In A Fraction
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By brett detar
All you've ever said about them, it was never right.

Overall Meaning

The Juliana Theory's song "In A Fraction" is a melancholic and introspective tune that speaks of the struggle of understanding and accepting oneself amidst criticism and misunderstandings from others. In the first verse of the song, the lyrics "all you've ever said about them, it was never right" portray the singer's frustration towards someone who has consistently misjudged their character or actions. This individual seems to have made unfair and baseless assumptions about the singer's behavior, leading to feelings of alienation and confusion as they try to define themselves in the face of opposition.

The chorus of the song is a plea for clarity and understanding, as the singer asks for patience from those around them while they figure themselves out. The phrase "I'm just a fraction of what I could be, would you just wait for me?" suggests that the singer is aware of their potential but is currently struggling to fully realize it. They desire compassion and support from those they care about as they navigate the difficult journey of self-discovery.

Line by Line Meaning

All you've ever said about them, it was never right.
You have always spoken negatively about them, but your words never accurately reflected who they truly are.

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