flutter

Julie’s song 'flutter' delves into the complexities of emotional turmoil and unresolved feelings. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a person grappling with the weight of their emotions, symbolized through metaphors of heaviness and pain. The recurring imagery of being 'draped in lead' and 'heavy as a slug' suggests a profound sense of burden and lethargy, as if the emotional weight is physically dragging the person down. This heaviness is contrasted with the desire to 'wish away the pain,' indicating a struggle between wanting to move on and being unable to escape the emotional gravity of the situation.

The song also explores themes of communication and miscommunication. The lines 'Who’s crying, now on my shoulder? / Who’s crying, now that I told her?' suggest a scenario where the speaker has tried to convey their feelings, but the outcome has led to more pain and confusion. The repeated plea to 'get out of my head' and the acknowledgment that the person is 'dead to me' highlight the internal conflict of wanting to sever ties but being haunted by memories and unresolved emotions.

Additionally, the song touches on the idea of escapism and the longing for relief. The mention of 'her lips are ruby' and the desire for her to 'caress me in the sky' evoke a sense of yearning for a transcendent, almost ethereal connection that contrasts sharply with the grounded, leaden reality the speaker is experiencing. This juxtaposition underscores the tension between the idealized version of a relationship and the harsh reality of its end. Julie’s 'flutter' is a poignant exploration of the emotional weight carried in the aftermath of a relationship, marked by vivid imagery and a haunting sense of unresolved pain.