The Beatles - Julia (lyrics) Apr 2026

: 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 The Beatles - Julia (Lyrics)

"Ocean child" refers to Yoko Ono, blending his past and future muses. : The phrase "Ocean child" is a literal

Derived from Kahlil Gibran; expresses the difficulty of communication. "Ocean child calls me / So I sing a song of love, Julia" the opening line