Julia
L.A. Workshop Lyrics

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Half of what I say is meaningless
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.

Hum hum hum hum, calls me
So I sing a song of love, Julia, Julia, Julia.

Overall Meaning

The song "Julia" by L.A. Workshop is a beautiful and melodic ode to a woman named Julia. The first line, "Half of what I say is meaningless, but I say it just to reach you, Julia," suggests that the singer doesn't care about being understood by anyone else but Julia. The repetition of her name throughout the song creates a sense of intimacy and devotion, presenting Julia as someone who is very important to the singer.

The second verse describes Julia in a dreamy and otherworldly way, with "seashell eyes" and "hair of floating sky." The imagery used highlights her natural beauty and the singer's admiration for her. He sings of her physicality, "Her hair of floating sky is shimmering, glimmering in the sun," and then describes Julia as an ocean child and a morning moon, creating a sense of her as a magical and ethereal entity.

The final verse, "When I cannot sing my heart, I can only speak my mind, Julia," suggests that the singer has found a deeper connection with Julia than with anyone else. He only feels comfortable being fully honest with her, and even if he cannot express his feelings through song, he will always speak his truth to her.

Overall, "Julia" is a song that expresses deep admiration and devotion to a woman who is seen as almost otherworldly in her beauty and presence. The repetition of her name, coupled with the dreamy and magical imagery used to describe her, creates a sense of the singer's complete absorption with her.

Line by Line Meaning

Half of what I say is meaningless
I say things randomly, with no meaning behind them, hoping to get your attention, Julia.

But I say it just to reach you, Julia.
I am willing to say meaningless things because I want to connect with you, Julia.

Julia, Julia, ocean child, calls me
You, Julia, are like the ocean, calling out to me.

So I sing a song of love, Julia
I express my love for you through singing, Julia.

Julia, seashell eyes, windy smile, calls me
Your eyes are like seashells, and your smile is like the wind, calling me towards you, Julia.

Her hair of floating sky is shimmering, glimmering
Your hair is like the sky, floating and shining in the sunlight, Julia.

In the sun
Your hair shines bright like the sun, Julia.

Julia, Julia, morning moon, touch me
You, Julia, are as alluring as the morning moon, and I long to touch you.

When I cannot sing my heart
There are times when I am unable to express my feelings through singing.

I can only speak my mind, Julia.
During those times, I can only speak my thoughts to you, Julia.

Julia, sleeping sand, silent cloud, touch me
You, Julia, are like the soft and peaceful sleeping sand and the silent cloud, and I want to feel your touch.

So I sing a song of love, Julia.
Whenever I can, I express my love for you through singing, Julia.

Hum hum hum hum, calls me
The lure of your presence calls out to me again and again with an unexplainable hum, Julia.

So I sing a song of love, Julia, Julia, Julia.
So I will continue to express my love for you through song, calling your name, Julia, Julia, Julia.

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: John Lennon, Paul McCartney

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