Juliet
Neil Diamond · Play Me: The Complete Uni Studio Recordings...Plus! [2002]
For so long for you to come back
How I, I've been needin' you, Juliet.
Wrapped up all in day dreams,
But daydreams won't fill the night time.
And I'm so glad I found Juliet.
Nananananana...........
Turn your eyes on me, girl
Wanderin' round inside a grown man
No more than a small boy, sweet Juliet
'Bout to give up tryin'
And there you stood
Without your shoes on
You've gone and loved me, sweet Juliet
Nananananana...
Juliet
Neil Diamond's "Juliet" stands as a poignant exploration of unrequited love and the passage of time, delivered with his signature acoustic intimacy. Recorded for the 2002 compilation "Play Me: The Complete Uni Studio Recordings...Plus! [2002]," the track reflects Diamond's enduring ability to blend folk sensibilities with pop accessibility. The song captures the quiet desperation of a relationship that cannot survive, a theme Diamond has revisited throughout his extensive discography with varying degrees of melancholy and hope. As a staple of his live performances and studio sessions, "Juliet" exemplifies his mastery of storytelling through melody and lyricism, resonating with listeners who recognize the universal struggle of holding onto a fading connection. The recording showcases his vocal range and emotional depth, cementing his status as a master of the American songbook.