Julia
Echoes of Love: Bill Frisell's Serenade to Julia's Ethereal Beauty
Lyrics
Half of what I say is meaningless
Expresses that a significant portion of the speaker's words lack clear meaning.
But I say it just to reach you, Julia.
The speaker communicates with the listener, Julia, even if some statements are nonsensical, indicating a desire to connect.
Julia, Julia, ocean child, calls me
The repetition of Julia's name and the reference to "ocean child" suggests a deep, natural connection or admiration.
So I sing a song of love, Julia
The speaker sings a love song dedicated to Julia, emphasizing the emotional connection and expression through music.
Julia, seashell eyes, windy smile, calls me
Describes Julia with poetic imagery, highlighting her seashell eyes and windy smile, reinforcing admiration and affection.
So I sing a song of love, Julia.
Reiterates the act of singing a love song for Julia, emphasizing the importance of expressing love through music.
Her hair of floating sky is shimmering, glimmering
Portrays Julia's hair with vivid imagery, comparing it to the sky, and uses words like shimmering and glimmering, enhancing the beauty of the description.
In the sun
Places Julia's hair in the context of the sun, potentially symbolizing warmth, brightness, or positivity.
Julia, Julia, morning moon, touch me
Refers to Julia as a morning moon and expresses a desire for her touch, further emphasizing the speaker's affection.
So I sing a song of love, Julia.
Repeats the act of singing a love song for Julia, reinforcing the theme of expressing love through music.
When I cannot sing my heart
Acknowledges a difficulty in expressing emotions through singing at times, implying vulnerability or limitations in communication.
I can only speak my mind, Julia.
Highlights the speaker's ability to express thoughts verbally when unable to sing, reinforcing the importance of communication with Julia.
Julia, sleeping sand, silent cloud, touch me
Uses poetic imagery of sleeping sand and a silent cloud to describe Julia, creating a serene and tranquil atmosphere.
So I sing a song of love, Julia.
Reiterates the act of singing a love song for Julia, emphasizing the continued expression of love and affection.
Hum hum hum hum, calls me
Uses humming to convey a non-verbal form of communication, suggesting a unique and personal connection between the speaker and Julia.
So I sing a song of love, Julia, Julia, Julia.
Repeats the act of singing a love song for Julia, incorporating humming as a part of the musical expression.
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