Julia
London String Orchestra 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.
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.
The London String Orchestra’s song Julia is a beautiful and poetic love letter to Julia, a woman who seems to inspire the writer with her beauty and free spirit. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of Julia with descriptions of her as an “ocean child,” with “seashell eyes” and a “windy smile.” It’s clear that Julia is the inspiration that drives the writer to sing a song of love, even when he can’t quite articulate the feelings in his heart.
There is an interesting contrast in the lyrics where the writer acknowledges that “half of what [he] says is meaningless” but he still feels compelled to speak, just to connect with Julia. This suggests that the connection between the writer and Julia may not be based solely on words or language, but on a deeper, more spiritual level of understanding.
The writer also sings about Julia’s “hair of floating sky,” which creates a beautiful image of her hair seemingly blending into the sky. The use of imagery in the song adds to its dreamlike quality and romantic feel.
Line by Line Meaning
Half of what I say is meaningless
I know that sometimes what I say might be meaningless, but I still say it because I hope to connect with you, Julia.
But I say it just to reach you, Julia.
The only reason I say meaningless things is to try and connect with you, Julia.
Julia, Julia, ocean child, calls me
You, Julia, are like a child of the ocean, and I feel drawn to you.
So I sing a song of love, Julia
To express my feelings for you, I sing this song of love, Julia.
Julia, seashell eyes, windy smile, calls me
Your eyes remind me of seashells, and your smile is like the wind. You call to me, Julia.
Her hair of floating sky is shimmering, glimmering
Your hair is like the sky, floating around you and shimmering in the sun.
In the sun
You shine as bright as the sun, Julia.
Julia, Julia, morning moon, touch me
You are like the morning moon, touching my heart, Julia.
When I cannot sing my heart
Sometimes I can't express my feelings through song, Julia.
I can only speak my mind, Julia.
In those moments, I can only speak my thoughts honestly to you, Julia.
Julia, sleeping sand, silent cloud, touch me
You are like sleeping sand and a silent cloud, touching my soul, Julia.
Hum hum hum hum, calls me
My heart hums with the desire to be close to you, Julia.
So I sing a song of love, Julia, Julia, Julia.
This song is all about my love for you, Julia. You are always on my mind, Julia, Julia, Julia.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: John Lennon, Paul McCartney
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