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

Julia, Julia, oceanchild, 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.
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"Julia" as written by John Lennon, Paul Mccartney
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0cool
01-06-2002

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I think this song is about John longing to be able to see and talk to his mother again, but maybe it's just the name Julia that makes me think that. Lines 1 and 2 lead me to believe that it may be, though.

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song4julia
01-17-2002

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this song is obviously about his mother and in my opinion is the best Beatle song ever. it is a very emotional song. i am naming my first daughter after this song.

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Tuesdayz_gone
02-10-2002

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John's mother Julia died when he was 16. She was hit by a car and died almost suddenly. I believe this song is about his longing to see his mother again, and how he regrets not being able to know her. John grew up with his Aunt Mimi, who was Julia's sister.
This song is on "The Beatles" or "The White Album" which is what most people refer to it as. Anyway, that's about all I have to say. Oh yeah, this song rocks...and John Lennon is the greatest singer/songwriter who has ever lived.
The Beatles Forever

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Tuesdayz_gone
02-10-2002

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Oops, didn't mean when Julia was 16, she died when John was 16. Sorry folks!

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butterfingersbeck
07-08-2002

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The phrase "ocean child" is a reference to Yoko Ono; it is the literal meaning of the Japanese name Yoko.

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Bickle
08-15-2002

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i think its the greatest song about a girl ever. it always kinda bugged me that it was about his mom, but it is kinda about Yoko also, liek wit the "ocean child" line. This song can never get old. Aside from being one of the best song writers of all time, after listening 2 this song and hearing the melody and the way he sings it i'm sure John's the bets composer of music ever. JUST LISTEN 2 THIS SONG!!! the music i AMAZING!!

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venusinfurs
09-02-2002

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...the first line always bothered me...as for the yoko reference, what i get from it is he wants to take his love for his mother and give it all to yoko...that he sees his mother in yoko and giving up would be like losing his mother again...only from misery could such beauty unfold...wdc

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maestro
06-06-2003

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reminds me of my grandma Julia who just died-probably special for anyone who's lost a Julia-reminds you of the beauty of life

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wolfplaya07
05-23-2004

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How do you die "almost suddenly"? Is that somewhere in between suddenly and gradually?

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Egghead15229
06-04-2004

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I think by "suddenly" it would infer she died on impact. Since it was "almost suddenly" it would mean that she died a short time after the accident, probably before anyone could get the chance to get help.

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AnotherLonelyDay
11-30-2004

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A most beautiful song...lovely in both lyrics and melody. Although it is about his mother, i like to look at it as a boys fascination and love for a special girl.

A lyrical mastermind of a song.

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MickeyMousEars
12-24-2004

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I think this song is about John ..somewhat explaining his love of Yoko to his dead mother..
Half of what I say is meaningless... he is talking to a dead person
Ocean child calls me... I have found my love
Kindof like introducing Yoko to his mom.

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julesrules
01-25-2005

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my full name is julia, even if everyone does call me jules, and everytime i hear this i completely stop what I'm doing, and listen, i cant talk or anything...im just frozen and i have to listen and hear the whole song.

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julesrules
01-25-2005

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i just love it. best song ever. song4julia dude, u should so call ur daughter julia....its a great name and when she learns and appreciates the beatles, she'll love you for it. my parents arent really into the beatles but when i was 7 i heard it on the radio and since then i listen to it often....

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Enigma789
02-13-2005

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This is just one of the most beautiful songs I've heard. It reminds me of someone special.

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the8es
04-06-2005

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Just for clearing John's age up when his mother died, he was actually 12.

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Azdnumis210
04-09-2005

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i like the line "half of what i say is meaningless.."
i do that alot.. just say random things for the sole purpose of having some connection with the person.

its one of my favorite songs ever. plus, my name is julia, so that makes it about twelve times cooler.

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rufusworshipper
04-30-2005

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It is one of my favorite songs by The Beatles. I have always thought it tells about a guy's love for a girl but now I know it was kind of like for his mother althought it isn't really clear whom he really wrote it for. It's a really lovely song, John truly deserves to be in te list of the best songwriters of all time.

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rocky_raccoon
05-15-2005

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I love this song and it's propably one of the most beautiful song ever made.
Still, I can't help the fact, that I know one person named Julia, who i dislike very much. So everytime I hear this song, it also reminds me of her. Ruins the pleasure of this song.

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Philadelphia Eagles
06-20-2005

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I've seen ignorant fundementalist christian asshole websites claim that John Lennon showed hatred towards his mother. I wonder if those fucking self-righteous dipshits ever even heard of this song! This is a nice little ballad.

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delial
07-26-2005

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one of the most beautiful songs i've ever heard in my life.

"half of what I say is meaningless
but I say it just to reach you,"

another good one for my epitaph.


the music itself in this brings to mind those shallow lagoons in maui with crystal clear water and white sand, laying down beneath the water just enough so that the very top of your face is above water but the rest of you is submerged, staring up at a deep blue, cloudless sky, with half a palm tree visible vaguely from the corner of your eye... yeah, dreamy feeling. another good one to listen to before falling asleep. =P

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gules227
08-12-2005

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my parents named me after this song, and even though i've been listening to it for as long as i can remember, it still takes my breath away every time. i know it is about his mother but i think it also reflects a very deep love towards a woman in a romantic way as well (i'm assuming yoko), and the imagery is just amazing. it always made me feel so special knowing my parents had named me after such a beautiful song, i hope to find a song to name my daughter after....

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Araminta
09-28-2005

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I love this song! It's so beautiful and soothing. I can defintely see why a lot of people have named their daughters Julia after this song.

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unplacebax
12-06-2005

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I think that this is one of the most beautifull songs that iīve ever heard. Itīs no doubt, itīs about the mos wonderfull love that exist in the world, that one that never let you down and ever is with you when you need it; the motherīs love, of the losted mother. Memories from his childhood come to johnīs mind like a dream of a child; sunny days of games and caresses, of human heat, of sweet smiles. It is a way to meet up whith the lost mother, to touch its face, to caress her and to let himself caress by her, to feel her. All it with the inevitable presence of Yoko-oceanchild-, being this the one who fill the empty affective place left by his mother, after her tragic death. Simply wonderful!

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greendaygirl908
12-16-2005

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i watched on a show that the yoko references were because yoko's motherly love was much like his mothers or w/e (cuz afterall yoko was 8 years older than him)

beautiful, beautiful song

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