I Want to Hold Your Hand
1964...The Tribute Lyrics


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Oh yeah I tell you somethin'
I think you'll understand
When I say that somethin'
I want to hold your hand
I want to hold your hand
I want to hold your hand

Oh please say to me
You'll let me be your man
And please say to me
You'll let me hold your hand
Now, let me hold your hand
I want to hold your hand

And when I touch you
I feel happy inside
It's such a feelin' that my love
I can't hide
I can't hide
I can't hide

Yeah, you got that somethin'
I think you'll understand
When I say that somethin'
I want to hold your hand
I want to hold your hand
I want to hold your hand

And when I touch you
I feel happy inside
It's such a feelin' that my love
I can't hide
I can't hide
I can't hide

Yeah, you got that somethin'
I think you'll understand
When I feel that somethin'
I want to hold your hand
I want to hold your hand




I want to hold your hand
I want to hold your hand

Overall Meaning

The 1964 hit song "I Want to Hold Your Hand" by The Beatles has become a classic love song that captures the feeling of young love and infatuation. The lyrics express the desire to be close to someone, to hold their hand, and the emotional happiness that this brings. The song starts with the singer telling the listener that he has something to say that he thinks they will understand. He then expresses his desire to hold their hand and asks for permission to be their man. When he touches them, he feels happy inside and cannot hide his love.


The song is upbeat and catchy, with simple lyrics that are easy to sing along to. It showcases the early sound of The Beatles and their ability to write catchy pop songs that resonate with their audience. The song was released in the UK and US in 1963 and was a massive success, reaching number one in the charts in several countries. The song helped to launch The Beatles' career and paved the way for their success in the years to come.


Line by Line Meaning

Oh yeah I tell you somethin'
I have something to tell you


I think you'll understand
I believe you will comprehend


When I say that somethin'
When I express what I mean


I want to hold your hand
I desire to clasp your hand


Oh please say to me
Tell me please


You'll let me be your man
Allow me to be your partner


And please say to me
Additionally tell me


You'll let me hold your hand
Permit me to hold your hand


Now, let me hold your hand
Presently, allow me to hold your hand


And when I touch you
Whenever I come in contact with you


I feel happy inside
I experience inner joy


It's such a feelin' that my love
It's a sensation of love


I can't hide
I cannot conceal


Yeah, you got that somethin'
You possess an indefinable quality


When I feel that somethin'
When I experience that undefined quality


I want to hold your hand
I long to hold your hand


I want to hold your hand
I want to hold your hand


I want to hold your hand
I want to hold your hand




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JOHN LENNON, PAUL MCCARTNEY

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Comments from YouTube:

@MrSantana29

Très belle interprétation , on ressent bien l'esprit des Beatles

@janettepearl-snyder4828

You guys are awesome 👏👏👏👏

@curtcorum

Just saw them at Orchestra Hall in Minneapolis (7/30/2010). Awesome!

@jmanmoonwalk

Wish I was at this concert. Go, Eagles, Go.

@catchersmitt0

I'd like to know if they found it difficult to learn to play the songs in the manner of the Beatles. There's never enough (for me) information or insight into the musicianship...

@NickChristopherson

do u have this in HD?????

@boyhey1

WHEN does this concert held?

@Lancefrei

Early 2008.

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