The Beatles' song 'Julia' is a deeply personal ballad written by John Lennon for his mother, Julia Lennon, who passed away when he was a teenager. The song, featured on the White Album, intertwines themes of love, loss, and longing. It also reflects Lennon's complex emotions towards his mother and Yoko Ono, encapsulating feelings of regret and yearning. Particularly poignant moments include the lyrics, 'Half of what I say is meaningless, but I say it just to reach you,' which emphasize his attempts to connect and communicate despite the emotional distance. The song's delicate acoustic guitar arrangement complements its melancholic and tender tone.