mewithoutYou - "Julia (or, 'Holy to the LORD' on the Bells of Horses)" (Official Audio)

[@juliajulia666]

I’m sure this comment might get lost by the wayside, but I hope it somehow reaches someone’s heart. I’ll start by saying that I’ve enjoyed MeWithoutYou for years. They’ve always struck a cord with me. But this song... My name is Julia. My dad - my hero, protector and best friend - passed away last Friday. I had prayed to him, and to God, to give me a sign. To give me something showing me that was dad was hearing my pleas and cries. His service was this past Monday and I felt compelled to write and speak of my dad. I couldn’t just let someone else do it. I was terrified. I felt alone and without any guidance from my father or from God. This song was released just hours before my dad’s funeral. The link to it was sent to my partner from an anonymous stranger who referred to themselves as, “friend.” I wasn’t alone. My dad was with me. God was with me. This song and it’s lyrical content is just too close to my circumstance for me to pass it as a coincidence. I am so grateful to this band in ways that I can’t even describe. This is God’s work carried out through a group of such talented people. “Who do you think needs who more?” Grabs my heart every. single. time. I will see him again. Thank you for my little miracle, thank you for sharing your talent and your words with the world- and with me. -Julia

[@themetalcowboy6]

If you need a song dealing with loss as personally as that I recommend Sufjan Stevens, his songs Casimir Pulaski Day and the Only Thing bring himself as a believer of Jesus Christ against the reality of death, both songs a decade apart, he brings a understanding element of embracing faith against hard questions no other musician would dare cover with conviction

[@juliajulia666]

Thank you so much! I will go listen now.

[@doriepierre8365]

Thank you so much for sharing, Julia! What a beautiful reminder of God's faithfulness ❤

[@s0urcandy]

This gave me chills, thank you for sharing.

[@SamsMusicification]

[@dcblunt666]

Is it just me or is this the best single mewithoutYou has put out in like 10 years? It’s a different sound from them but it harkens back to the emotive heaviness they sort of lost over time.

[@robertjackson4279]

I've listened to it many many times now and I'd say its about as good as Red Cow... and that is saying A LOT...

[@bernardzafend6290]

Literally the first 5 seconds in I knew I would love it.

[@dearlyband7715]

@@bernardzafend6290 Beginning is so epic and exciting!

[@cjtaylor2359]

Its mostly just you. Pale horses is a better album, with better singles. This song and album are amazing tho,

[@TheChrispy771]

Nope- this is the best song since January 1979- sound wise and lyrically. This one is about God happening to us despite our chase of God. “Will I meet you there?” And later “I’ll meet you there.”

[@danred97]

I love how passionate the song sounds even with the vocals being very subdued. Song legit gave me chills

[@henrikburdett9052]

Aight so can we talk about the huge reference to the book "1984" by George Orwell in this song? First of all the title has Julia in it, which is the name of Winston (the main character)'s illiciet love intrest. And the in the verse " 'Send a couple rats' said Julia." In the book, when Winston was tortured by the goverment it was the threat of being eaten alive by rats that finially broke his will. And then after he is released he meets Julia again and tells her he betrayed her under torture...and she admits she did the same. Hence the next line "I'd have done the same to you" Seems to make too much sense not for it to be intentional. Aaron Weiss is a geinus and I can't wait for the rest of the album!

[@Luke_Radiosmash]

Henrik Burdett yes, I noticed this reference as well!

[@tennysonjett6507]

at 1:47 the frame is of a scene from the film adaption of 1984.

[@Cassandra3660]

I think your right! Makes a lot of sense.

[@matthewworkman8087]

I feel like they had a strong appreciation for coffee in the period where they're renting the room, as well.

[@joshuamulligan4155]

Hoping by now youve seen the music video to this song!

[@madeleinep.828]

Can we take a second to appreciate how almost every single song on all of their albums transitions perfectly into the next?

[@jennkenn3476]

They never disappoint with their music. This is why they are my favorite band. I discovered them 10 years ago and they have helped me so much over the years. So stoked for a new album.

[@jeremyluce4354]

Honestly this band keeps me alive

[@justinquamme916]

The whole ep is untitled and out on run for cover:):):):):)

[@BillxSand]

Everybody is talking about the song in these comments. But the real star here IMO is the video editing. PERFECTLY captured the "mystery/lost era" spirit of the song

[@fireandheights]

Dude yes. Something about that shot of then flying over the field and the horses running compliments this song perfectly. I thought I was just weird.

[@TheBradReaper]

"Who do you think needs who more?" I feel like this will stick with me for a long time and that scares me.

[@midwesterntakeover]

in all fairness i think this line is in reference to the line before it, "coffe and a milk, now julia" as in: does the coffee or the milk need each other more. still a great line regardless!

[@Beanys728]

@@midwesterntakeover that'd still be a metaphor, m8. The question is pointless aside from metaphorical purposes.

[@elijahsmith2498]

This song has heavy references to the book 1984. If you have read the book, it would make since.

[@PianoMan5000]

For real

[@damesoumbi]

@@elijahsmith2498 makes sense with the music video

[@spencercowan8862]

Honestly I personally really enjoy the overall noisy tone of the whole song. I feel like it really conveys a feeling of a lot occurring in a person’s mind with few moments of clarity and quiet found. Plus I just like the way it sounds so shoegazey.

[@justinquamme916]

Sound reminds me of Pumpkins

[@justinquamme916]

But so mewithoutYou

[@allinink8077]

think this might be my favorite song of all time. it's masterly constructed. the old adage still holds true with me, NO ONE sounds like mewithoutyou and i see that as a great attribute.

[@lisachiapputo3178]

It's such a rare song that grips you and shatters you from the first note, and I think MeWithoutYou has made me feel that euphoria more times than any other band I've ever listened to. Thank you for the catharsis.

[@paul-michaelgobitas3574]

so much texture, the echo like screams at the end are amaaazing, Mewithoutyou are so talented but I can totally tell Will Yipp influenced the sound a lot

[@wizaaar]

Will Yip is a god. Everything he touches is gold! NEW LA DISPUTE THIS YEAR MIXED BY WILL YIP!!!!

[@xfactor675]

This song is extremely good, but usually Will Yip ruins every other band. La dispute and Circa survive is sooo generic since they use him. Sadly

[@wizaaar]

I personally like what Will Yip does, but that's just me. When La Dispute recorded Wildlife at Stadium Red, that sounded REALLY good too.

[@quill6408]

Jason Keller I disagree. I think Descensus is one of Circa's better albums and The Amulet is Circa's best sounding album by far, both instrumentally and from a production standpoint (Anthony's singing is the best it's ever been, the instruments are all clear and distinct in the mix); they more or less completely dropped the brooding nature of OLG and Juturna, but kept developing the proggy sound of BSN, so maybe that direction just isn't something you have use for in your life.

[@FyreNail2]

@@wizaaar He's good with the instruments but the vocals are barely audible in his mixes, new La Dispute definitely showcases this

[@michaelstem8703]

This song is so powerful it makes my heart break for the ones I haven't even lost yet. It brings me to tears almost every time I hear it. It is like a love letter and eulogy combined - romantic and lost. Powerful is such a weak word for this music. I swear I'll meet you there, my love.

[@barbequesauce7167]

I don't know who programmed / created / timed the individual effects for the 'dodgy video cassette recording' look, but they absolutely NAILED it.

[@adrbooshwa]

Sūrat al-Kāfirūn (the unbelievers): In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful. Say: Oh you who turn away I do not worship what you worship, nor do you worship what I worship. And I will not worship what you worship, Nor will you worship what I worship. Your way is yours, and my way is mine.

[@cateatinrat78]

Huh?

[@adrbooshwa]

@@cateatinrat78 Another lovely afternoon for Sūrat al-Kāfirūn

[@cateatinrat78]

@@adrbooshwa this is a pretty random comment

[@adrbooshwa]

@@cateatinrat78 my second comment is literally a line from the song lol

[@cateatinrat78]

@@adrbooshwa my bad, I missed that part lol

[@nthroot]

I’ve been watching this since it was new and keep coming back. I love song, but the editing, and the aesthetic elevate the experience. To whomever made this: thank you.

[@backlitvista]

If this was the last song mewithoutYou ever released, I'd be okay with that.

[@ashleygillespie9548]

Well...its definitely their last album

[@Guitarristautenticado]

Today a thousand years Of strained affection and prayer Out beyond ideas of right and wrong is a field Will I meet you there? Ah ah Will I meet you there? Ah ah The summer garden blooms With autumn soon replaced Another harvest moon So many ways to lose So many faiths Holy to the Lord on the bells of horses Safely on the shore we sank like stones To the bottom of a made up ocean Standing on the lake shore, Julia Silent as a seashell, Julia Magnet of the elk park, Julia Laid down on the temple floor "Send a couple rats, " said Julia I'd have done the same thing to you Coffee and a milk, now Julia Who do you think needs who more? In case your plan falls through To mispronounce my name (static between me and that Salafi, Yusef) To curse you-don't-know-who And bow before the same (so was the scene at al-Aqsa) I'll meet you there Ah ah (I have to admit I loved the cut of his pant legs) I'll meet you there Ah ah (Another lovely afternoon for Sūrat al-Kāfirūn) Holy to the Lord on the bells of horses Safely on the shore we sank like stones To the bottom of a made up ocean

[@bairborkhonov348]

How powerful is this song?

[@mentaltelepathy24]

I feel the brand new vibes here. Also this is hands down best song of 2018.

[@ChopChan]

Absolutely agreed.

[@justinquamme916]

The new Thrice is amazing too

[@justinquamme916]

Not this good tho

[@mentaltelepathy24]

I wasn't into their newest song they just put out. It didnt do anything for me expect annoy me lol.

[@joshuamulligan4155]

New full-length is gonna go hard

[@JohnDoe-kq8dx]

I will never get over how goddamn powerful I find this song. Everything fits it fucking perfectly.

[@30degreeseverywhere]

Julia the Onion

[@corvu558]

julian finds love

[@thewordsdied]

Best mewithoutyou album since brother/sister imho... and don't get me wrong they are all great. This is just exceptional. Anybody else getting a Fear Before the March of Flames vibe?

[@losxdescabezados]

From The Always Open Mouth era, right?

[@humbleservant6685]

Shut up

[@Travisharger]

Yes! Was just asking myself yesterday when we'd get a new album. Stoked.

[@GIANTOCTOPUSOCITY]

Same here! Sounds very good.

[@artaxAF]

How is it that every single they put out is my new favorite? What a masterpiece this is! I wanna know what "magnet of the elk park" means.

[@Ryan-hj4dk]

This track has mad Brand New vibes (especially Daisy/Science Fiction feel)

[@justinquamme916]

Totally agree

[@jforozco12]

I used to love me without you back in the day. They gave my teenage angst a way of expressing itself. Hearing them still feels deep and sacred but blunted by time and that thing which makes us feel less the more we grow

[@RockOfGreece]

guys since this thing came out I hear it non stop it is too good still not bored for it. Omg so many good albums this year... Wide awake from parquet courts and Joy as an act of resistance from IDLES.. I didnt believe it would get any better than that. But still... there is mewithoutYou

[@joul3sverne342]

God I love this band; as a girl named Julia all of the references were *chefs kiss*

[@SamsMusicification]

i like this fresh vibe

[@Onyyyxx]

“So many ways to lose. So many faiths.” Oooooomg Aaron 😭

[@klotzey]

This song gives me goosebumps, it brightens my day, it hooks me up, even before I start listening to it. It's all I could have asked for and so much more than I expected... Whilst having high expectations. I'm amazed, blown away, in love and desperate, because I just can't wait for that album.

[@mateostan]

Reminds me a bit As Cities Burn.. MWY as always never disappoints! Love it.

[@funspeters1372]

A true piece of art.

[@josephgoolsby4286]

So ready for the new album. Please back it up with a tour asap.

[@davidbarrett4586]

So good. Love the Siamese Dream-y solo.

[@williamcole960]

This aesthetic is incredible

[@joshcp19]

So I know the lyrical content of this song is heavily influenced by 'Nineteen Eighty-Four' by George Orwell but does anyone think that there is also a link between this song and the song of the same name by the Beatles, 'Julia'? I just can't help but think the lyric, "Standing on the lake shore, Julia. Silent as a seashell, Julia" speaks to the lyric, "Julia, Julia; ocean child calls me, so I sing a song of love, Julia. Julia, seashell eyes windy smile calls me," Not just in the use of the word "seashell" being in both songs but how they're almost in conversation with each other. In the Beatles' 'Julia', John Lennon sings of a Julia, described with aquatic imagery, calling out to him and him calling back whereas in mewithoutYou's 'Julia', Aaron Weiss has a silent Julia at a marine setting, possibly in view of another, possibly being spoken to but not responding. Maybe this link is a bit of a stretch but it certainly came to mind upon repeated listens.

[@benh2581]

After the bus, I had prepared myself to wait at least another year to hear any new music from my favorite band. This is the most welcome surprise I could have asked for right now.

[@DanielMartinez-dq4fu]

This song don't deserve the buttom of dislike

[@arkhivesmoth]

one of the best song in a decade!

[@emptyismyname4830]

“ so many ways to lose. so many faiths.”

[@jlblegen6558]

David Greene it's Ivey! Glad you're still listening to mwY. Hope you've been well!

[@TheKylebreezy]

It gets better and better every time, especially when you understand the lyrics.absolutely love mwY.I was so worried pale horses was their last. Glad to get 2 more albums.

[@joshmulligan8587]

The drum and bass line halfway through the song is one of the best things this band has done

[@oliverbrauning1586]

[guitar music playing]

[@reemmehtar2754]

that rumi quote though 👀

[@false0start]

Thank you! I was certain I knew that quote from somewhere, but couldn't put my finger on it.

[@davidcmahone]

This is hauntingly beautiful

[@jillianshivers1390]

I've been a long-time fan (along with my husband) and it blows our mind how you guys continue to write amazing music over and over and over again. ❤️❤️❤️ Love it!

[@Johnnylukasiewicz]

Done it again. I wish I could put it in words. Whenever I give up on the idea of spiritualism, there is mewithoutYou.

[@juliathesheep]

wow i can't believe mewithoutyou wrote a song about me

[@mentaltelepathy24]

Hows it feel?

[@ImpossibleSoul523]

Gnarly sounds! Cant wait to see you in Austin in November!

[@midnightrainstoparis]

Love this band since they first formed. Beautiful video

[@philmartin7928]

Never disappointed by your music! Upon seeing your posting for the new LP and EP, I immediately ordered both. Hoping you guys come back to east coast! It’s been far too long.

[@tobyklase8179]

I wonder if Hobo Johnson has ever heard Mewithoutyou? They are so similar. He could learn a thing or two from Aaron. Anyways I have seen them live once (sad I know) and I have been a fan for about 12 years. They always make amazing music and I'm happy to hear the full album and maybe see them live again soon.

[@ChopChan]

This sounds so moving and amazing. Please come play at the island in Pigeon Forge, TN!!!

[@doctorthemoworm]

I hope this means we'll be seeing a new album soon!

[@reverberate10]

DrThemo 9/27

[@mewithoutYouMusic]

Check mewithoutyou.com on Friday

[@alfredvanbergen7462]

EP (untitled) sounds great, waiting for new album, including Julia. and of course a gig in Holland.

[@andyrajski1793]

Fuck yeah, new Mewithoutyou. I always liked their earlier albums a bit more and this is fantastic.

[@coreymatlak3989]

Can't stop listening. This is amazing and I can't wait to see you again to hear it live.

[@jeremyluce4354]

This is amazing. I set an alarm for the preorder day ❤️❤️

[@incocnicto]

I really dig the mix of this

[@elk3407]

Wow, this sounds so good. I can't wait for the new album

[@amethysttoast3642]

Pure excellence

[@outtacloud80]

This is the dopest since Ay Be . Wow . How did I miss this

[@mward89]

I am excited for the rest of this album! Pre ordering asap.

[@juicedrums]

this song is life.

[@przemysawchudzik9977]

This is completely different and it's awesome.

[@notoneisupright2905]

this is a mewithoutYou song.

[@brianconnormusic]

I'm not sure. Will have to look into it some more.

[@JeremiahFernandez]

not quite sure if it's a mewithoutYou song

[@TheKylebreezy]

Source??

[@alvinrowjr1651]

This is also a good song.

[@fireandheights]

Idk who made this video but damn it's good. Fits the music awesome.

[@s0urcandy]

On repeat all day!!

[@madjoy8446]

Always good, thanks for the release gentleman!!!

[@SvenHegedus]

Powerful.

[@Salazar824]

Beautiful edit!!!

[@markmedlinjr]

Good stuff.

[@JonatasMetanoia]

Que som maravilhoso!! J.

[@g43s]

this song reminds me of the early stuff, kinda like A to B but warmer and emotional.

[@User-di2od]

Невер, когда новые видосы по расту?

[@stophersrawr]

Dood fuck yeah. Does anyone know if Aaron Weiss still lectures at Temple?

[@alexchikvatia2238]

this helped me out a lot

[@LaTigerGenesis]

Jawns excellent boyz!

[@VyPole]

i just got chills, great music and video!

[@lucasnunes2453]

Does anyone know how they recorded this huge guitar sound ? awesome track by a brilliant band

[@unmarkedart1]

Theory: This song is totally about the book "1984"...just the title "Julia", the imagery of the field, sending rats, etc...*adjusts tinfoil hat* :)

[@ChristianVezina]

In case you aren't familiar the footage of the woman when they first say Julia is directly from the 1984 film adaptation. So they are clearly alluding to 1984

[@unmarkedart1]

Never saw the film, only read the book, sorry :)

[@henrikburdett9052]

Oh so i wasnt the first person to notice this...thought i did something lol. See my more recent coment

[@beths.3556]

Im so obsessed with this song!!!!!

[@Mammutidae]

I'm so bummed they are finishing next year.

[@xxmfflxx]

Love this.

[@nesterma5680]

Great song

[@googoogaga7175]

This song makes me so glad my name is Julia

[@lanntime1]

Im new to this band but really love this song! What songs should I look up by mewithoutyou?

[@TheJewStar]

lauraW13 all of them

[@doctorthemoworm]

Paper Hanger, January 1979, Messes of Men, Dryness and the Rain, Nice and Blue (pt 2), Timothy Hay, Watermelon Ascot, Aubergine, Fox's Dream of the Log Flume. Those are some of my favorites, anyway.

[@lanntime1]

@@doctorthemoworm Thanks! Ill look them up.

[@sophiestrang]

Son of a widow

[@sophiestrang]

The acoustic “cure for pain”

[@jaredcooper8158]

This is nice.

[@amethysttoast3642]

Amazing

[@zoefloreus7066]

Love this video!

[@daedroja1]

beyond dope

[@Totalbummerbro]

Vibes man. Vibes

[@RockOfGreece]

the revelation came for me in the screen of my phone one afternoon as I discovered this

[@jasonbrandvold861]

Anybody notice the Rumi quote at the beginning?

[@dula.peep.]

love this

[@markk6151]

straight flames wow

[@MrAdavis4]

On repeat. So heavy

[@williamcole960]

This is still the best song on the album damnit :/ by far