The band includes bassist Kathi Wilcox (of Bikini Kill), keyboardist Kenny Mellman (of Kiki & Herb), drummer Carmine Covelli, and guitarist Sara Landeau (who Hanna met through Girls Rock Camp).
In December 2010, the Julie Ruin previewed a performance at the Knitting Factory in Brooklyn, New York.
In 2012, the Julie Ruin released the song "Girls Like Us," featuring queercore artist Vaginal Davis, as a free download as part of a series inspired by the book Real Man Adventures by T. Cooper.
The band's first album, Run Fast, was released on September 3, 2013, by Dischord Records. The first track, "Oh Come On," was released in June of that year.
The band's second album, Hit Reset, was released on July 8, 2016, by Hardly Art Records. The first track "I Decide" was released on April 11, 2016.
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Right Home
The Julie Ruin Lyrics
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I wanna drink in my hand and on the dance floor now
I kinda need my tote cuz it's time to go
what the fuck am I still standing right here for?
na na na na na I gotta find my coat
I just need music loud even if it's a bad show
I can feel the beat and it's playing in my soul
I'm going out now
I'm going out right now
I'm headed out the door
I'm going out out out out now
I made it through the dark and now I'm at the bar
all the girls want Velvet Rope and I want Maker's Mark
I still wanna sink into some kind of hope
but I'm not real sure what the fuck I'm here for?
na na na na na let me tell you more
my tiny little fucking feet are always facing the door
I look real good look good I am
I look good how I good look
I'm going right home
I'm going right home
I'm headed right right home
I'm going right right right right home
I'm at the after party now saying what I should somehow
I want a rum and coke or maybe one three more
I still kinda wanna sink because it's time to float
what the fuck am I still here for?
na na na na na let me hold your coat
I'm making memories up like they're antidotes
I can still feel my legs and I can smell the smoke
but really really right now I mean I gotta go home
I need a ride home
I'm headed right home
I'm headed right right home
I'm headed right right right right home
The lyrics of The Julie Ruin's song Right Home touches on the idea of being lost and searching for purpose. The singer of the song is at a bar or club, surrounded by people and music, yet they feel disconnected, unsure of their place in the scene. The opening verses show the singer trying to psych themselves up, attempting to get into the party vibe, even as they hide behind a scowl. They want to enjoy themselves, but there's a feeling of discomfort eating at them. The chorus sees them finally deciding to leave, to go right home. The repetition of the phrase emphasizes the need to escape, to leave behind the chaos of the party.
The second verse shows the singer trying to make sense of their feelings. They're drinking, but they're not enjoying it. They want to find hope, but they're not sure where to look. The line, "my tiny little fucking feet are always facing the door" indicates a constant urge to leave, to find a way out of the party and the confusion it brings. The bridge of the song finds them at the after-party, feeling the same discomfort, yet still trying to make memories.
Overall, Right Home is a reflection of the restlessness that can come with party scenes. It's a reminder that, even at the wildest party, there can be a feeling of being lost and unfocused.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm in the mirror now painting colors on my scowl
I'm looking at myself in the mirror and trying to cheer myself up by putting on makeup and a smile.
I wanna drink in my hand and on the dance floor now
I want to be holding a drink and dancing on the floor right now.
I kinda need my tote cuz it's time to go
I need my bag because it's time for me to leave.
what the fuck am I still standing right here for?
I'm questioning why I'm still standing here and not doing what I want to be doing.
na na na na na I gotta find my coat
I'm humming as I search for my coat.
I just need music loud even if it's a bad show
I want loud music even if the show isn't very good.
I can feel the beat and it's playing in my soul
I feel the music deeply and it's resonating with me.
I got my last shoe on and I'm ready to go
I'm fully dressed and ready to leave.
I'm going out now
I'm leaving to go out.
I'm going out right now
I'm leaving immediately to go out.
I'm headed out the door
I'm getting ready to leave through the door.
I'm going out out out out now
I'm leaving to go out immediately and emphatically.
I made it through the dark and now I'm at the bar
I got through a tough time and now I'm at the bar.
all the girls want Velvet Rope and I want Maker's Mark
The other women want a fancy drink, but I just want a simple one.
I still wanna sink into some kind of hope
I'm still feeling down and hoping for something to make me feel better.
but I'm not real sure what the fuck I'm here for?
I'm not quite sure why I'm here or what I'm looking for.
na na na na na let me tell you more
I'm humming as I talk and want to say more.
my tiny little fucking feet are always facing the door
I'm always ready to leave and my feet are pointing towards the door.
I look real good look good I am
I'm feeling confident and look good.
I look good how I good look
I'm just affirming how good I look.
I'm going right home
I'm leaving to go home right now.
I'm going right right home
I'm leaving to go home immediately.
I'm headed right right home
I'm getting ready to leave and go home right now.
I'm going right right right right home
I'm leaving to go home immediately and emphatically.
I'm at the after party now saying what I should somehow
I'm at an after party and trying to figure out what I should do or say.
I want a rum and coke or maybe one three more
I want a drink now and maybe a few more after that.
I still kinda wanna sink because it's time to float
I'm still feeling down but want to feel better and have fun.
what the fuck am I still here for?
I'm still questioning why I'm still at the party.
na na na na na let me hold your coat
I'm humming as I offer to hold someone's coat for them.
I'm making memories up like they're antidotes
I'm trying to make happy memories to counteract any negative feelings.
I can still feel my legs and I can smell the smoke
I'm still feeling the effects of the party and can smell the cigarettes.
but really really right now I mean I gotta go home
I really need to go home right now.
I need a ride home
I need a ride to get home.
I'm headed right home
I'm getting ready to leave and go home.
I'm headed right right home
I'm leaving to go home immediately.
I'm headed right right right right home
I'm leaving to go home immediately and emphatically.
Contributed by Layla E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Elizabeth
I love this song and the entire Run Fast album by The Julie Ruin! Thank you Kathleen!!!
ZACCY
one of my favorite songs on the record. kathleen, we are all so happy you're back.
That Mate
Absobloodylutely fantastic song, just like the whole of the album!
Thank you, Kathleen, U rock my world!)
ZACCY
One of my favorite tracks on the record.
Your brother's brother
This is my fuckin jam.
Nicholas Criss
When I first heard this song, I pictured deranged Muppet Babies (in a good way)... Seeing the video, I'm guessing she hears that a lot.
PUNKISINTHEDETAILS
Run the Julie's
stefania!☆♡
This got in my recommended lol
Andrade House
The puppet in this reminds of of Carrie Brownstein. The moves are the same.
Wout Vl
I'd say it has more resemblance to Corin Tucker, because of the hair color and because Corin 's face is more round (just like the puppet) than Carrie's.