Julia is a song by The Beatles, written by John Lennon. It was penned as a tribute to his mother, Julia Lennon, who died in a car crash when he was 17. The song holds emotional significance for Lennon and is notable for being the only Beatles track to feature him alone.
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Half of what I say is meaningless
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But I say it just to reach you, Juli-a
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Julia, Julia, ocean child, calls me
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So I sing a song of love, Juli-a
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Julia, seashell eyes, windy smile, calls me
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So I sing a song of love, Ju-ulia
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Her hair of floating sky is shimmering, glimmering,
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Julia, Julia, morning moon, touch me
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So I sing a song of love, Ju-ulia
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When I cannot sing my heart
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Julia, sleeping sand, silent cloud, touch me
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mmm...mmmmm...mmm ...calls me
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So I sing a song of love for Julia, Julia, Ju-ulia