The US album was later adopted by Apple and EMI as the preferred version of the record when The Beatles' discography was being updated for the Compact Disc format; This was the only US release chosen to be included with the other UK releases (other US records were subsequently released as part of The Capitol Albums volumes 1 and 2 boxed sets, but not individually). The inclusion of the 1967 singles on CD with this album meant both that the Magical Mystery Tour CD would be of comparable length to the band's other album CDs, and that those three singles would not need to be included on Past Masters, a two-volume compilation designed to accompany the initial CD album releases and provide all non-album tracks (mostly singles) on CD format.
Magical Mystery Tour
The Beatles Lyrics
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Roll up roll up for the Mystery Tour
Roll up
That's an invitation
Roll up for the Mystery Tour
Roll up
To make a reservation
Roll up for the Mystery Tour
The Magical Mystery Tour
Is waiting to take you away
Waiting to take you away
Roll up
Roll up for the Mystery Tour
Roll up
Roll up for the Mystery Tour
Roll up
They've got everything you need
Roll up for the Mystery Tour
Roll up
Satisfaction guaranteed
Roll up for the Mystery Tour
The Magical Mystery Tour is hoping to take you away
Hoping to take you away
The Mystery Tour
Ah
The Magical Mystery Tour
Roll up
Roll up for the Mystery Tour
Roll up
That's an invitation
Roll up for the Mystery Tour
Roll up
To make a reservation
Roll up for the Mystery Tour
The Magical Mystery Tour
Is coming to take you away
Coming to take you away
The Magical Mystery Tour
Is dying to take you away
Dying to take you away
Take you today
The lyrics to The Beatles' song "Magical Mystery Tour" can be interpreted as an invitation to go on an exciting, fantastical journey through the unknown. The repetition of "roll up" can be seen as a call to action, to gather one's courage and take a chance on the mystery tour. The phrase "that's an invitation" emphasizes the idea that this is a special and exclusive opportunity, not to be missed.
The idea of making a reservation suggests that this is a planned and well-organized tour, with everything prepared for the participants. The mention of "satisfaction guaranteed" plays into the consumerist culture of the time, suggesting that this is an experience that one can purchase and expect to receive high-quality service and entertainment.
Line by Line Meaning
Roll up roll up for the Mystery Tour
Come and join us for the mysterious journey
Roll up
This is an invite to everyone to come on-board
That's an invitation
We are beckoning you to be part of us
Roll up for the Mystery Tour
Come with us for a ride and immerse yourself in the unknown
To make a reservation
Secure your spot in the journey
The Magical Mystery Tour
This represents the trip, which consists of a surprise or secrets
Is waiting to take you away
It's a promise of taking you on a journey, with its whereabouts unknown
They've got everything you need
We assure you of all the necessities for the trip
Satisfaction guaranteed
We guarantee total happiness with the trip, whatever it may entail
The Magical Mystery Tour is hoping to take you away
We are eager for you to join us in this unknown adventure
The Mystery Tour
This represents an air of excitement and curiosity about the journey
The Magical Mystery Tour is coming to take you away
We will arrive to take you on this secret journey
Is dying to take you away
It is eagerly awaiting your presence to start the trip
Take you today
Join us immediately for this trip of surprises and mysteries
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: John Lennon, Paul Mccartney
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Philip Kassabian
Yet another splendid Beatles song.