Mother Nature's Son
20. The Beatles Lyrics
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Mother Nature's son
All day long I'm sitting singing songs for everyone.
Sit beside a mountain stream
See her waters rise
Listen to the pretty sound of music as she flies.
Mother Nature's son
Swaying daises sing a lazy song beneath the sun.
Mother Nature's son.
The Beatles' song "Mother Nature's Son" is a gentle nod to the beauty and peace found in nature. The lyrics describe the singer's simple life in the countryside, where he sits all day long singing songs for anyone who will hear him. He finds solace and inspiration in the natural world, spending his time sitting beside a mountain stream and listening to the pretty sound of music as the water flows. The imagery is vivid, painting a picture of someone who is content in their surroundings and in harmony with the land.
As the song progresses, the singer invites us to find him in his field of grass, where the swaying daisies sing a lazy song beneath the sun. This line showcases the beauty and power of the natural world, with even the flowers contributing to the music. The repetition of the phrase "Mother Nature's son" ties the entire song together and emphasizes the singer's connection to the earth.
Overall, "Mother Nature's Son" is a peaceful and introspective song that encourages listeners to appreciate the beauty of the world around them, and to find inspiration in the harmony of nature.
Line by Line Meaning
Born a poor young country boy
I was raised in humble beginnings in the countryside.
Mother Nature's son
I am deeply connected to and influenced by the natural world.
All day long I'm sitting singing songs for everyone.
I spend my days sharing my music with anyone who will listen.
Sit beside a mountain stream
I often take the time to relax next to a peaceful mountain stream.
See her waters rise
I observe the water levels of the stream increase.
Listen to the pretty sound of music as she flies.
I appreciate the beautiful music that is created by the movement of the water.
Find me in my field of grass
You can often find me spending time in a field of grass.
Swaying daises sing a lazy song beneath the sun.
I enjoy the peaceful and relaxing atmosphere of the swaying daisies and the warm sunlight.
Mother Nature's son.
I am proud to be someone who is in tune with and inspired by the natural world.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JOHN LENNON, JOHN WINSTON LENNON, PAUL MCCARTNEY, PAUL JAMES MCCARTNEY
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Andrew Durkin
I absolutely love this song. It was my mothers favorite song and it is the one that she introduced the Beatles to me with.
She liked to tell this story about when she was a kid. She grew up on the southside of Chicago around 55th and kedzie and there were swarms of girls waiting around one of the streetlights. At the time my mom didn't really listen to the Beatles she was more into folk music.
But a Limo drove by and stop by her walking down the street and asked her what the girls were waiting for and she told them The Beatles and who was apparently Ringo Starr said thanks and told the driver to take a different route.
Vad Z
Amazing video. They're getting better all the time ;)
Because I'm A Potato
It's gotta be admitted
MG_Alexander
Hi yay ... better, better, better...
amarguitar
As a fellow music nerd/Youtuber, I really appreciate the depth of storytelling behind your videos. My appreciation for the Beatles' music is growing, and I already thought that stat was at capacity. Keep up the amazing work!
Maxagin
I'm discovering the channel and find it very great, with many really interesting things about the beatles's work and life. Could you make a video about the song "Hapiness is a warm gun" someday ?
Evy Alley
Freaking love this song! I get chills every time I hear it.
I believe he started writing the song in India btw.
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Awww yess love your ‘explained’ videos. You can easily tell you put a lot of effort into your content and we appreciate that!!! Keep doing great things
jambokaos
Love your videos man. There is no limits to my love of The Beatles.
lucky lurker
That last sentence moved my heart, thank you!