Throughout all these experiences she had an awakening and shifted focus on singing and started working the jazz club circuit as a singer.
Inotomo debuted on Nippon Crown records in June of 1998. Soon thereafter, she became very active in the music scene, releasing, up to now, 6 albums, and 10 singles.
Inotomo is a very talented songstress and musician, who plays both the guitar and the guitarlele (a guitar and ukulele hybrid instrument) while singing enchanting heart-warming lyrics.
Julia
Inotomo Lyrics
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But I say it just to reach you, Julia
Julia, Julia, ocean child calls me
So I sing a song of love, Julia
Julia, seashell eyes, windy smile calls me
So I sing a song of love, Julia
Her hair of floating sky is shimmering
Glimmering in the sun
Julia, Julia, morning moon touch me
So I sing a song of love, Julia
When I cannot sing my heart
I can only speak my mind, Julia
Julia, sleeping sand, silent cloud touch me
So I sing a song of love, Julia
Calls me
So I sing a song of love for
Julia, Julia, Julia
The song "Julia" by Inotomo seems to be a love song dedicated to a woman named Julia. The first line of the song, "Half of what I say is meaningless, but I say it just to reach you, Julia," indicates that the singer may not always have the right words to express his feelings for Julia, but he tries his best nonetheless. The repetition of Julia's name throughout the song gives an impression of his strong affection towards her.
The singer describes Julia's eyes as "seashell eyes" and her smile as "windy" indicating the calmness and beauty associated with nature. They also describe her hair as "floating sky" implying her dreamy and ethereal nature. When the singer says "Julia, Julia, morning moon touch me," it depicts a desire to be touched by nature and feel peaceful. The overall tone of the song seems to be driven by the power of nature and its ability to bring peace and love to the singer.
Overall, "Julia" is a beautiful melody that celebrates the beauty of nature and the love for a special person named Julia. It showcases how nature plays a significant role in the songwriter's life by inspiring them with calmness and peace.
Line by Line Meaning
Half of what I say is meaningless
I may not always make sense when I speak, but I am doing so just to establish a connection with you, Julia.
But I say it just to reach you, Julia
Every word I utter is an effort to get to know you better, Julia.
Julia, Julia, ocean child calls me
Your spirit, Julia, is just like the ocean - free, boundless, and divine.
So I sing a song of love, Julia
I express my love towards you through music, Julia.
Julia, seashell eyes, windy smile calls me
Your eyes and smile are comparable to seashells and the gentle breeze - pure and captivating, Julia.
Her hair of floating sky is shimmering
Your hair shines like the sky, as if it is a part of the sky itself, Julia.
Glimmering in the sun
In the sunlight, your hair shines and glows, Julia.
Julia, Julia, morning moon touch me
Just like the morning moon that has an otherworldly aura, your presence touches me deeply, Julia.
When I cannot sing my heart
Sometimes, my emotions are too intense to express through singing, Julia.
I can only speak my mind, Julia
At such times, I can only verbalize my feelings for you, Julia.
Julia, sleeping sand, silent cloud touch me
Your tranquility and serenity, Julia, are akin to that of sleeping sand and silent cloud - peaceful and gentle.
So I sing a song of love, Julia
Despite hardships or the lack of apt words, I express my love for you through music, Julia.
Calls me
You summon me with your very being, Julia.
So I sing a song of love for
Thus, I make music that expresses my deep love for you, Julia.
Julia, Julia, Julia
Your name resonates with my soul, Julia.
Contributed by Claire T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.