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

This Is Not A Love Song
The Juliana Theory Lyrics

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The time is 2:22
And I hope your wish comes true
But you say I'll know before you do
And I hope you're right
Why can we talk this way
We always speak

When you're so far away

And I'm sitting right here
It's 10:00 your time
And it's 1 by mine

And I often wonder
Why you even care
Do you ever wonder ever wonder why
We met here

The time is 2:22
And I hope my wish comes true
And I think I'll know just when you do
And I hope I do
Maybe this is just what I need

Maybe I'm wrong
Maybe I'm wrong
Maybe I'm wrong
Maybe I'm wrong
Maybe I'm wrong

When you're so far away
And I'm sitting right here

It's 10:00 your time
And it's 1 by mine

Overall Meaning

The Juliana Theory's "This Is Not A Love Song" is a song about a long-distance relationship. The lyrics describe two people who are struggling to communicate despite the distance between them. The chorus starts with the line "The time is 2:22 and I hope your wish comes true," which suggests that the singer is aware of their partner's hopes and dreams, but they feel powerless to make them happen. The line "And I hope you're right" suggests that the singer is uncertain about their own ability to predict the future.

The second verse of the song further highlights the difficulty of communication between the two people. The line "Why can we talk this way, we always speak" suggests that despite their efforts to communicate, they're not able to connect emotionally. The second half of the verse talks about the time difference between the two people, highlighting how even though they are worlds apart, they still have to deal with daily routines and schedules that don't match up. The final verse indicates that the singer may be questioning the purpose of the relationship, openly asking, "Do you ever wonder ever wonder why we met here?"

Line by Line Meaning

The time is 2:22
It is currently 2:22, likely representing either the actual time or a metaphorical time of a specific moment in a relationship

And I hope your wish comes true
I hope that the person being addressed is able to attain their goals or desires

But you say I'll know before you do
The person being addressed expects to have life-changing information relayed to them by the addressee

And I hope you're right
The person being addressed hopes and trusts in the accuracy of the addressee's statement

Why can we talk this way
The person being addressed is questioning the level of connection and understanding that can be achieved between them and the addressee

We always speak
Despite the questioning, communication between the two parties has been consistent

When you're so far away
The person being addressed is physically distant from the addressee

And I'm sitting right here
In contrast, the person being addressed is near their phone, computer, or other means of communication

It's 10:00 your time
The addressee is in a different time zone than the person being addressed and it is currently 10:00 in their time zone

And it's 1 by mine
In the person being addressed's time zone, it is currently 1:00

And I often wonder
The person being addressed often ponders and contemplates

Why you even care
The person being addressed is questioning the motives and reasons behind the addressee's actions and feelings

Do you ever wonder ever wonder why
The person being addressed wonders if the addressee ever questions the dynamic of their relationship

We met here
Reflecting on their relationship, the person being addressed acknowledges that their meeting place is significant

And I hope my wish comes true
The person being addressed shares that they also have a wish or desire that they hope will be fulfilled

And I think I'll know just when you do
The person being addressed feels that they will be in sync with the addressee and learn crucial information at the same time

And I hope I do
The person being addressed expresses hope and possibly anxiety about being able to attain critical knowledge at the same time as the addressee

Maybe this is just what I need
Reflecting on their situation, the person being addressed considers the possibility that this present challenge or relationship is exactly what they require

Maybe I'm wrong
The person being addressed admits uncertainty and the possibility of being incorrect or misinformed

Maybe I'm wrong
Reiterating their previous statement, the person being addressed considers the possibility that their assumptions are incorrect

Maybe I'm wrong
Once again, the person being addressed acknowledges their potential mistake or misunderstanding

Maybe I'm wrong
For the final reminder, the person being addressed expresses their uncertainty and the possibility of incorrectness

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