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

Week Long Embrace
The Juliana Theory Lyrics

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The canopy above my head is all I see
Another day
Another night I'm lying here
Falling asleep

I sure hope that they do not think I'm lazy
And I hope that they don't think that I'm a slob
I hope that I don't make myself way too much at home

I hope you care when I'm gone

Watch another movie
Play another song
Read another passage in the book
Spend another hour
Of just another day
I hope I don't spend way too much time falling asleep

I sure hope that you always know I'll miss you
And I hope that when you sleep you're looking up
Cause when I rest I think of all those tired times
And I can't sleep when you're gone

Those closed eyes remind me

Of what we have
So please don't open them yet

Overall Meaning

In these lyrics, the singer appears to be going through some personal struggles and insecurities. They lie awake at night, staring at the canopy above their head, as if lost in their own thoughts. They hope that those around them don't perceive them as lazy, as someone who spends too much time watching movies, listening to music and reading books. They seem to feel like they don't belong, and that they must tread lightly, as they don't want to impose on others' space. However, they make it clear that they care for someone deeply, as they think about them when they rest and can't even sleep when they're gone.

The singer's thoughts in these lyrics are introspective and melancholic, dealing with themes of loneliness, insecurity, and longing. They seem to be afraid of being judged and left alone, as well as the fear of losing someone they care for deeply. The lyrics express a sense of vulnerability, where the singer is aware of their shortcomings and hopes that others won't reject them.

Line by Line Meaning

The canopy above my head is all I see
I feel stuck and alone, surrounded by darkness, with no clear path or destination in sight.

Another day
I feel trapped in a never-ending cycle of mundane routine, with no escape in sight.

Another night I'm lying here
I am alone, trapped in my thoughts, with no one to comfort me.

Falling asleep
I am longing for rest and comfort, hoping to find solace in my dreams.

I sure hope that they do not think I'm lazy
I fear judgment and ridicule from others, doubting my own worth and abilities.

And I hope that they don't think that I'm a slob
I am self-conscious about how others perceive me and feel a need to maintain a certain image.

I hope that I don't make myself way too much at home
I am aware of my presence in another person's space and do not want to overstep any boundaries.

I hope you care when I'm gone
I am afraid of being forgotten or unimportant in someone's life, hoping for reassurance and validation of my worth.

Watch another movie
I am trying to distract myself from my thoughts and emotions, hoping to find some form of escape or entertainment.

Play another song
I am trying to find solace and comfort in music, hoping to feel understood and inspired.

Read another passage in the book
I am trying to find meaning and understanding in literature, hoping to learn and grow from what I read.

Spend another hour
I am trying to fill my time, hoping to find some purpose or meaning in my daily activities.

Of just another day
I am feeling lost and hopeless, trapped in the monotony of my daily routine.

I hope I don't spend way too much time falling asleep
I am aware of my own tendencies to isolate and withdraw from the world, hoping to find balance and purpose in my daily life.

I sure hope that you always know I'll miss you
I am expressing my love and affection for someone, hoping to maintain a meaningful connection and bond.

And I hope that when you sleep you're looking up
I am hoping that the person I care about is finding peace and comfort in their own life, even when I am not there to comfort them.

Cause when I rest I think of all those tired times
I am reflecting on my past struggles and hardships, hoping to find clarity and meaning in my present experiences.

And I can't sleep when you're gone
I feel lost and alone without the comfort and support of the person I care about, struggling with my own emotions and thoughts.

Those closed eyes remind me
I am feeling grateful and appreciative of the positive things in my life, recognizing the value in the small, simple moments of joy.

Of what we have
I am acknowledging the beauty and importance of the people and relationships in my life, cherishing the love and connection we share.

So please don't open them yet
I am expressing my desire to hold onto these positive moments and feelings, hoping to prolong the joy and happiness as long as possible.

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