Julia
The Beats Lyrics


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Half of what I say is meaningless
But I say it just to reach you, Julia

Julia, Julia
Oceanchild calls me
So I sing the song of love
Julia
Julia, seashell eyes
Windy smile calls me
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 a song of love
Julia

Mm
Calls me




So I sing the song of love for
Julia, Julia, Julia

Overall Meaning

The Beat's song "Julia" is a love song with pure intentions to express the songwriter's feeling towards a woman named Julia. Through the lyrics, the songwriter makes it evident that half of what he's saying is meaningless, and he admits that he's saying it just to reach Julia. This could mean that he's trying to connect to Julia on a deeper level and is trying to find ways to express his feelings better. The use of Julia's name is constant throughout the song, which signifies that Julia holds a special place in the songwriter's heart. The line "Her hair of floating sky is shimmering, Glimmering in the sun" shows how the songwriter admires her beauty in a poetic manner, indicating that he sees Julia as a precious gem that he treasures.


The chorus of the song takes an interesting turn, and it's clear the songwriter draws inspiration from the ocean. He calls Julia "Oceanchild," and he sings "So I sing the song of love, Julia" in the chorus. He also references the "Morning moon" and the "sleeping sand, silent cloud." These natural elements could represent the songwriter's deep connection and spiritual tie to nature, and how he sees Julia as an integral part of his life, like the natural world around him.


Line by Line Meaning

Half of what I say is meaningless
I know that half of the things I say are meaningless, but I still say them to communicate with you, Julia.


But I say it just to reach you, Julia
The purpose of my meaningless words is to connect with you, Julia.


Julia, Julia
Repeatedly calling out to Julia to capture her attention.


Oceanchild calls me
I feel like the ocean is summoning me, Julia.


So I sing the song of love
In response, I express my affection through music for you, Julia.


Julia, seashell eyes
Julia has enchanting eyes resembling shells from the sea.


Windy smile calls me
Her lively smile beckons me, Julia.


Her hair of floating sky is shimmering
Her hair looks like it came from the skies, reflecting light while being blown by the wind, Julia.


Glimmering in the sun
There's something very special in the way it shines in sunlight, Julia.


Morning moon touch me
The moon has given me new energy at daybreak, and I feel rejuvenated, Julia.


When I cannot sing my heart
There are times I'm unable to express my feelings using music, Julia.


I can only speak my mind
And so, I communicate using the power of words, Julia.


Julia, sleeping sand, silent cloud
Julia is compared to elements in nature: the soundless movement of a cloud and tranquil flowing of sand.


Touch me
I want to get closer to Julia physically.


So I sing a song of love
As a response, I express my devotion to Julia through music once more.


Calls me
Marc Bolan, the songwriter, feels like he hears Julia's voice summoning him.


So I sing the song of love for
Once again, Marc Bolan expresses his love for Julia through music.


Julia, Julia, Julia
A final call for Julia, to emphasize how much he feels for her.




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