Because
♥The Beatles Lyrics
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Because the world is round, ah
Because the wind is high it blows my mind
Because the wind is high, ah
Love is old, love is new
Love is all, love is you
Because the sky is blue, it makes me cry
Because the sky is blue, ah
Ah, ah, ah, ah
"Because" by The Beatles is a song that speaks about how the natural forces of the world affect the singer in a profound manner. The chorus of the song repeats two phrases: "Because the world is round, it turns me on" and "Because the wind is high, it blows my mind". The singer feels incredibly drawn to the Earth's natural cycles and the way they affect him. The phrase "Because the sky is blue, it makes me cry" expresses the deep emotions the singer feels when he sees the sky. The lyrics also point out how everything in the world is connected, and that love is present in every aspect of our lives.
The song was written by John Lennon, but the band later credited it as being written by Lennon/McCartney. It was originally written as a classical piece, and Lennon based the vocal harmonies on Beethoven's "Moonlight Sonata". The song features an a cappella section with layered vocals, which required the group to record each part separately and combine them later in the studio. "Because" was released on The Beatles' album "Abbey Road" in 1969, and it is often considered to be one of John Lennon's most beautiful compositions.
Line by Line Meaning
Because the world is round it turns me on
The spherical shape of the world fascinates and stimulates me.
Because the world is round, ah
Repeating the previous line to emphasize the significance of the Earth's roundness.
Because the wind is high it blows my mind
The intense strength of the wind amazes and overwhelms me.
Because the wind is high, ah
Repeating the previous line to emphasize the impact of the wind's height.
Love is old, love is new
Love is a timeless emotion that exists in the past and present.
Love is all, love is you
Love encompasses everything and is expressed through the person you love.
Because the sky is blue, it makes me cry
The beauty of the blue sky evokes intense emotions within me.
Because the sky is blue, ah
Repeating the previous line to accentuate the impact of the blue sky's beauty.
Ah, ah, ah, ah
Repeating a series of 'ah' sounds as a musical interlude.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: John Lennon, Paul McCartney
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