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Hey Jude
Across the Universe Lyrics
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Take a sad song and make it better
Remember to let her into your heart
Then you can start to make it better
Hey Jude don't be afraid
You were made to go out and get her
The minute you let her under your skin
And any time you feel the pain, Hey Jude, refrain
Don't carry the world upon your shoulders
For well you know that it's a fool who plays it cool
By making his world a little colder
Na na na na na
Na na na na
Hey Jude don't let me down
You have found her now go and get her
Remember to let her into your heart
Then you can start to make it better
So let it out and let it in
Hey Jude begin
You're waiting for someone to perform with
And don't you know that it's just you
Hey Jude you'll do
The movement you need is on your shoulder
Na na na na na
Na na na na Yeah
Hey Jude don't make it bad
Take a sad song and make it better
Remember to let her under your skin
Then you'll begin to make it better
Better, better, better, better, better, Oh
Na na na na na na na
Na na na na, Hey Jude
Na na na na na na na
Na na na na, Hey Jude
Na na na na na na na
Na na na na, Hey Jude
The lyrics of "Hey Jude" tell the story of someone trying to console a friend who is going through a difficult time. The song starts with the plea "Hey Jude, don't make it bad", followed by the suggestion to "take a sad song and make it better". The friend is encouraged to let the person causing the pain into their heart, in order to start the healing process. The second verse continues with the same idea, urging the friend to be brave and make a move to get the person they desire.
The chorus is a reminder to the friend to not let the pain take over, and to not carry the weight of the world on their shoulders. The friend is advised to not distance themselves from their emotions and to not make themselves colder in order to cope. The song ends with the repetition of the chorus and the famous "na na na" refrain.
Overall, "Hey Jude" is a message of hope and encouragement. It's a reminder that even when things are tough, there is a way to heal and move forward, which is through opening up to emotions and not shutting them out.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey Jude don't make it bad
Hey Jude, don't worsen your situation
Take a sad song and make it better
Transform your problems, make them positive
Remember to let her into your heart
Remember to fully love and accept someone
Then you can start to make it better
Only then can you truly improve your situation
Hey Jude don't be afraid
Don't let fear hold you back from pursuing love
You were made to go out and get her
By nature, you have the ability to pursue the one you love
The minute you let her under your skin
When you fully love someone, they become a part of you
Then you begin to make it better
Love can help make everything better
And any time you feel the pain, Hey Jude, refrain
Whenever you feel hurt, take a pause
Don't carry the world upon your shoulders
Don't overwhelm yourself with the weight of the world
For well you know that it's a fool who plays it cool
It's foolish to pretend everything is okay when it's not
By making his world a little colder
Suppressing emotions can make someone cold and distant
Hey Jude don't let me down
Don't disappoint me after finding love
You have found her now go and get her
You have found love, now fully embrace it
So let it out and let it in
Speak your mind and accept what comes your way
Hey Jude begin
Start taking action
You're waiting for someone to perform with
You need someone to join you on your journey
And don't you know that it's just you
You are your own biggest support system
Hey Jude you'll do
You are capable of succeeding
The movement you need is on your shoulder
You have the power to make things happen
Na na na na na
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Contributed by Julian S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Lana_Is _God
That moment when you've watched Across The Universe a ton of times but just now realize that each character is named after people in Beatles songs....
Jude- Hey Jude
Max- Maxwell's Silver Hammer
Lucy-Lucy in the Sky with 💎
Sadie-Sexy Sadie
Jo-jo- Get Back
Prudence-Dear Prudence
I mean, obviously i picked up on Jude and Prudence, but it took me 3 times watching this to realize literally every character has a "Beatle name" 😂 anyone else?
José
Hey Jude, don't make it bad
Take a sad song and make it better
Remember to let her into your heart
Then you can start to make it better
Hey Jude, don't be afraid
You were made to go out and get her
The minute you let her under your skin
Then you begin to make it better
And anytime you feel the pain
Hey Jude, refrain
Don't carry the world upon your shoulders
For well you know that it's a fool
Who plays it cool
By making his world a little colder
Na-na-na, na, na
Na-na-na, na
Hey Jude, don't let me down
You have found her, now go and get her (let it out and let it in)
Remember to let her into your heart (hey Jude)
Then you can start to make it better
So let it out and let it in
Hey Jude, begin
You're waiting for someone to perform with
And don't you know that it's just you
Hey Jude, you'll do
The movement you need is on your shoulder
Na-na-na, na, na
Na-na-na, na, yeah
Hey Jude, don't make it bad
Take a sad song and make it better
Remember to let her under your skin
Then you'll begin to make it better
Better better better better better, ah!
Elliott Walker
The first time I watched this movie I was NOT prepared for how moving it was.
J Sutter
Let it be and the detroit riot scene gets me going everytime.
Sarah Stenske
Same, I'm still so salty about Sweeney Todd getting the Golden Globe over this musical. Feel like the critics only snubbed it just because it wasn't an original soundtrack written for the purpose of being a musical.
sherry matchem
I've watched it dozen times or more and I'm never prepared for how moving it is lol ❤
Virginia Proudboys VM II
memoiscray 777 Beatles but like a musical movie kinda not really about kids come from UK to US and get dragged into social activism against them being recruited into Uncle Sams army for Vietnam. It was amazing I jus need a watch it
Virginia Proudboys VM II
Annalisa A always gives me the chills
LieutenantAmerica
This movie isn't just a brilliant musical of the Beatles' greatest songs; it's a wonderful examination at the 60's: the good with the bad, the war with the counterculture movement. I almost feel like it should be used in history class.
Misskitty 123
It should. I was there. It was like this. I’ll never forget Kent State.
barney chill
Get this: my 10th grade history teacher had us watch "Forrest Gump" as an examination of the 1960s. Wish they had us watch this instead
in the clear
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