Julia Says

Wet Wet Wet's song 'Julia Says' delves into the emotional turmoil of unrequited love and the pain of realizing that the feelings are not mutual. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a person reflecting on a past relationship, wandering through the 'backstreets' of their mind, and coming to terms with the fact that their love was stagnant. The repeated apologies and the realization that they 'don't feel the love' anymore highlight the sorrow and regret that come with such a revelation.

The chorus, where Julia is mentioned, underscores the disconnect between the two individuals. Julia's indifference and lack of understanding about the situation are evident in lines like 'She doesn't know what it's all about' and 'She doesn't seem to care at all.' This indifference is contrasted with the narrator's plea for Julia to 'open your eyes and see' that 'love hurts.' The repetition of these lines emphasizes the narrator's desperation for Julia to acknowledge the pain and the reality of their relationship.

In the latter part of the song, Julia's desire for independence is revealed. She wants to be on her own, dreaming of things she wants to be, yet she is also portrayed as being alone in her thoughts. The narrator's repeated calls for Julia to 'open your eyes and see' suggest a hope that she will eventually understand the depth of the narrator's feelings and the pain of unrequited love. The song captures the essence of heartache, longing, and the struggle to move on from a love that was never fully reciprocated.