After a hiatus to study philosophy in the mountains, the band resurfaced under the moniker Vox Rea in the fall of 2020. The new name’s intentional ambiguity allowed for an identity beyond the stereotype of being labelled a 'girl band' and represents the reclamation of their creative control. Every part of the project – the music, the image, and the message – is created by the band. Vox Rea focuses on art as an experience as opposed to a product and their music chronicles the odyssey of a group of artists trying to come to terms with their generation’s place in the human story. Themes of addiction, self-doubt, lust, identity, independence and grief form the undercurrent of lyrics that are deeply introspective. Vox Rea believes in the revolutionary power of art.
The band’s special brand of noir pop blends string arrangements and harmonies into the dreamy collection of songs on their self-titled debut. Vox Rea (2022) was written in collaboration with fellow Canadian artists Luca Fogale, Begonia and Joël, and produced by Connor Seidel and Tim Buron (Charlotte Cardin, Matt Holubowski), JUNO nominee Derek Hoffman (Arkells, RALPH, The Elwins) and multi-platinum producer Joel Stouffer (Dragonette, Kayla Diamond).
Julia
Vox Rea Lyrics
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I turn around and look at you
And i can't stand for a second
Have to catch my breath and...
It's you
The smell of your perfume
Turns me the happy kind of blue
But I fell right back in
To you
Julia
I'm a fool for ya
I'm a fool for ya
I'm a fool
Julia
I'm a fool for ya
I'm a fool for ya
I'm a fool
It's hazy in here
And it's you that I fear
But I stay and I reason
You're worth losing seasons
It's true
I make up excuses
Try to leave ya but it's useless
You and I couple heathens
And I'll die for this feeling
For you
We can't do this again
We're circling the end
And I breathe her in
Julia
I'm a fool for ya
I'm a fool for ya
I'm a fool
Julia
I'm a fool for ya
I'm a fool for ya
I'm a fool
For ya
For ya
For ya ...
Julia
I'm a fool for ya
I'm a fool for ya
I'm a fool
Julia
I'm a fool for ya
I'm a fool for ya
I'm a fool
The song "Julia" by Vox Rea is a love song about a woman that the singer of the song cannot resist. The singer is in a room with Julia and is overwhelmed by her presence. The chorus of the song repeats the lyric, "I'm a fool for you, Julia," emphasizing the singer's strong feelings for the woman.
The first verse describes the physical and emotional impact Julia has on the singer. The cloudy room is a metaphor for the singer's confusion and disorientation in Julia's presence. The smell of her perfume makes the singer feel "the happy kind of blue," which suggests a bittersweet feeling of sadness and joy at the same time. The singer "can't stand for a second" and has to catch his breath, indicating that Julia takes his breath away.
The second verse expresses the singer's internal struggle to stay with Julia despite knowing it may not be the best decision. The hazy room represents the singer's uncertainty and fear of what may happen. The singer tries to leave but finds it useless, as he is so drawn to Julia that he would "die for this feeling." The final few lines suggest that the relationship between the singer and Julia is coming to an end, but he still cannot resist her.
Line by Line Meaning
It's cloudy in the room
The atmosphere of the room is heavy or uncertain.
I turn around and look at you
The singer pays attention to their partner
And I can't stand for a second
The impact of seeing their significant other is overwhelming.
Have to catch my breath and...
The impact is so severe that they feel the need to pause.
It's you
The impact of seeing their significant other is the main cause of their emotions.
The smell of your perfume
The scent of their partner brings the singer happiness.
Turns me the happy kind of blue
The scent makes the singer feel joy.
There was a time that I reckoned
There was a time when the singer didn't want to be with their partner.
But I fell right back in
Despite not wanting to be with their partner, they still fell in love.
To you
Their partner is the cause of their love.
Julia
The name of the singer's love interest.
I'm a fool for ya
Despite any negative consequences, the singer is willing to do anything for their partner.
It's hazy in here
The atmosphere is not clear or open.
And it's you that I fear
The singer is scared of the impact their partner has on them.
But I stay and I reason
Despite being scared, the singer tries to convince themselves to stay in the relationship.
You're worth losing seasons
Their love is worth sacrificing time and seasons of life.
It's true
The singer is being honest about their emotions.
I make up excuses
The singer tries to justify staying in the relationship despite any reasons not to.
Try to leave ya but it's useless
Despite wanting to leave, the singer feels trapped and unable to do so.
You and I couple heathens
The singer and their partner don't conform to standard societal norms.
And I'll die for this feeling
Their love is so strong that they are willing to die for it.
We can't do this again
The relationship has fallen apart and can't be repeated.
We're circling the end
The end of the relationship is near.
And I breathe her in
The singer is taking in their partner's scent.
For ya
The singer is willing to do anything for their partner.
For ya
The singer is willing to do anything for their partner.
For ya ...
The singer is willing to do anything for their partner.
Julia
The name of the singer's love interest.
I'm a fool for ya
Despite any negative consequences, the singer is willing to do anything for their partner.
Writer(s): Kaitlyn Hansen-boucher, Kate Kurdyak, Lauren Kurdyak, Mitchell Schaumberg
Contributed by Gabriella Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.