The Beatles - Julia (lyrics) Info
Derived from Kahlil Gibran; expresses the difficulty of communication. "Ocean child calls me / So I sing a song of love, Julia"
"Her hair of floating sky is shimmering / Glimmering in the sun" Dreamlike imagery reflecting his mother's free spirit. The Beatles – Julia Lyrics - Genius The Beatles - Julia (Lyrics)
The lyrics are a mix of abstract imagery and direct emotional pleas. Derived from Kahlil Gibran; expresses the difficulty of
"Ocean child" refers to Yoko Ono, blending his past and future muses. "Ocean child" refers to Yoko Ono, blending his
: The phrase "Ocean child" is a literal translation of the Japanese name "Yoko".
: Several lines are adapted from the works of Lebanese poet Kahlil Gibran . For example, the opening line, "Half of what I say is meaningless, but I say it just to reach you," was inspired by Gibran's 1926 book Sand and Foam . Key Lyrical Excerpts Verse Type Lyric Highlight Significance Refrain
"Half of what I say is meaningless / But I say it just to reach you, Julia"