Julia
Paul McCartneyJohn Lennon Lyrics
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But I say it just to reach you, Julia
Julia, Julia
Ocean child calls me
So I sing the song of love, Julia
Julia
So I sing the song of love
Julia
Her hair of floating sky is shimmering
Glimmering in the sun
Julia, Julia
Morning moon touch me
So I sing the 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 the song of love
Julia
Calls me
So I sing the song of love for Julia
Julia, Julia
The song "Julia" by John Lennon is a popular song that was featured on his first solo album, "John Lennon/Plastic Ono Band" in 1970. It is a beautiful song written as a tribute to the most influential woman in his life, his mother, Julia Lennon, who died tragically in 1958 when John was just 17 years old. The lyrics reveal John's admiration and love for his mother and his deep longing for her. The song is slow-paced and uses a simple acoustic guitar with a relaxing tune that is reminiscent of the ocean waves.
The first stanza of the song reveals that John is aware of the futility of his words, but he still utters them just to communicate with his mother, even though any language is meaningless. The chorus is a direct reference to his mother, whom he affectionately calls "Julia," and how he sings of his love for her. The second stanza describes Julia's beauty, particularly her seashell eyes, with a windy smile that he adores. The third stanza is an ode to Julia's hair, which is compared to the floating sky, shimmering in the sun. Finally, the last stanza reveals John's emotional turmoil at not being able to connect with his mother, except through his music, and how he sings the song of love for Julia.
Line by Line Meaning
Half of what I say is meaningless
Although I might say some things that don't have a deeper significance, I still say them because I am trying to connect with you, Julia.
But I say it just to reach you, Julia
Everything I say is an attempt to connect with you or get your attention, Julia.
Ocean child calls me
You are like an ocean, Julia. You call to me like the sirens that used to lure sailors with their songs.
So I sing the song of love, Julia
In response to your call, I express my love for you in the best way I know how, through song, Julia.
Seashell eyes, windy smile calls me
Just the sight of your beautiful eyes and lovely smile is enough to make me feel the need to be near you, Julia.
Her hair of floating sky is shimmering
Your hair, as it moves in the wind, reminds me of a beautiful sky and shines in the sun, Julia.
Glimmering in the sun
Your hair shines like diamonds in the sun, Julia.
Morning moon touch me
Just as the moon affects the tides, Julia, the thought of you affects me every moment, even in the mornings.
When I cannot sing my heart
Sometimes the love I have for you is so deep that mere words cannot capture it, Julia.
I can only speak my mind
In such moments, all I can do is speak the truth of my feelings for you, Julia.
Sleeping sand, silent cloud touch me
Even in my dreams, the thoughts of you, Julia, are always with me, like the gentle touch of the sand and clouds.
Calls me
Your presence, your essence, your song of love, all call to me, Julia.
So I sing the song of love for Julia
In response to your call, I sing my love for you, hoping that you will hear and feel it too, Julia.
Julia, Julia
You, Julia, are so important to me that even repeating your name makes my heart sing.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JOHN LENNON, JOHN WINSTON LENNON, PAUL MCCARTNEY, PAUL JAMES MCCARTNEY
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Andrew Dixon
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andrew fleming
Thank you again Andrew, do you mind if I share this review on our Strawberry Field Socials??
Andrew Dixon
@andrew fleming Please do! Do you know what date you first started selling this? I'm trying to determine how "new" a product it is....
Kate Peters
Thans for the heads-up I ordered mine this morning👍
Leemer
Cool. Thanks for the heads up. I'd love to hear the interview, but shipping is 150% the cost of the CD (CD 10 GBP S&H 15 GBP).
andrew fleming
Hi Andrew, I work for Strawberry Field Liverpool, and after an influx of orders on the CD I asked a couple of people how they found out about it and they pointed me in this direction - firstly thank you so much for ordering yourself and then also posting this review, your support helps us keep the gates open for good and support young people with learning difficulties and other barriers to work gain meaningful employment with our Steps at Strawberry Field Programs ❤️
Andrew Dixon
Hi Andrew, thanks for that, great to hear you've had some extra orders, it's great work you all do there! 🙂
C.J. Peri-Peri
@andrew fleming - it’s “sold out” :(
andrew fleming
@C.J. Peri-Peri hi, sorry there was an issue with the system, these are still in stock, should be fine to order now
Get Strumming
This is fantastic, Andrew. I think I’ve read the same interview in a book called John Lennon: My Brother which was written by Julia Baird in 1989. I seem to remember that Paul seemed to be really relaxed and jokey with Julia. I wish he’d do more interviews with friends and family as he seems to let his guard down a bit and steers away from his usual stories. A case in point would be the interview he did with Sean Lennon when he talks about the first time he saw John in a chip shop.
I’ll get this ordered. Thanks Andrew😊👍🏻