Julian Lennon; The Beatles.Photo:Dave Benett/Getty; Bettmann/Getty
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Julian Lennonhas a strong opinion about one ofthe Beatles’biggest hits.
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He added: “The lyrics are pertinent even now. They’re about making life better and taking the weight off my shoulders, especially on the path I followed as a musician— following Dad.”
Julian released hisseventh albumJudein September 2022, and the project is titled after “Hey Jude,” representing his legacy as John’s son as well as the work he’s done to come to terms with what that means.
“It was very much reflective, looking in the mirror deeply and trying to find that place of peace,” he told PEOPLE around the album’s release of its creation. “I found it one or two times before, but it got lost in the muddle of life. Working on the album was about getting in touch with myself and who I am.”
The “Save Me” singer said at the time that despite a difficult relationship with his late father, he “resolved many issues way back when” with John, and has long let go of any negative thinking.
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“When you hold a grudge or when there’s negativity in your life, it doesn’t necessarily hurt other people, it hurts you. And when you feel that damage on a physical and emotional level over the years, it can break you down,” he said. “I haven’t carried any negativity with me for a long, long time. But you still have to work through a few knots here and there, just to relax properly. And I think probably the last few years have done that for me.”
In another interview withPEOPLEearlier this year, Julian opened up about his struggles with the music business.
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“I was going back over things that have happened to me in the past and I was actually shocked at how the industry and the people in the industry treat artists,” he said. “I mean, it’s disturbing, it truly is. The abuse is unbelievable.”
“I’ve never stopped working in music, whether that’s writing or singing with other people. It doesn’t matter what the level of success is, it’s whether you have that connection with music,” he said. “So, I’ve never stopped, and I always like doing it. I’ve just never liked the business.”
source: people.com
