Hey Jude
Across the Universe Soundtrack/Joe Anderson Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
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 anytime you feel the pain, hey Jude, refrain
Don't carry the world upon your shoulder
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
Better, better, better, better, better, whoa!
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
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 to Hey Jude by Joe Anderson in the Across the Universe soundtrack are an ode to someone named Jude who is going through a tough time. The song encourages Jude to turn his negative emotions into something positive by taking a "sad song" and making it better. He is also urged to open up his heart to a special person, likely a love interest or close friend, in order to overcome his struggles. The song acknowledges that pain is a part of life, but refrains from carrying the weight of the world on his shoulders. By doing so, he can avoid becoming cold and distant from the people and experiences around him. The repeated use of "na na na" serves as a soothing and uplifting refrain that helps to relieve some of the heaviness in the lyrics.
Overall, the song Hey Jude is a message of hope and encouragement to anyone going through a tough time. It emphasizes the importance of allowing oneself to feel emotions fully and seeking support from others when needed. The repeated use of "na na na" is a simple but powerful way to reflect on the idea that sometimes, there are no words to express what needs to be said, but by being present for one another we can make things just a bit better.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey Jude, don't make it bad
Hey Jude, don't let your negative emotions take over your life
Take a sad song and make it better
Try to find hope and positivity in difficult situations
Remember to let her into your heart
Don't close yourself off emotionally, be vulnerable
Then you can start to make it better
Once you open yourself up, you can work towards improving your situation
Hey Jude, don't be afraid
Don't let fear hold you back from pursuing what you want
You were made to go out and get her
You have the potential to pursue your goals and find success
The minute you let her under your skin
When you allow yourself to be deeply affected by something or someone
Then you begin to make it better
You can start to see positive changes in your life
And anytime you feel the pain, hey Jude, refrain
When you experience emotional pain, try to stay positive and avoid dwelling on it
Don't carry the world upon your shoulder
Don't burden yourself with the weight of the world's problems
For well you know that it's a fool who plays it cool
It's foolish to pretend not to care or to be unemotional
By making his world a little colder
By not showing emotions, it can negatively impact the people around you
Hey Jude, don't let me down
Hey Jude, don't disappoint me
You have found her, now go and get her
Now that you have found what you desire, go after it with everything you have
Better, better, better, better, better, whoa!
Things can always improve, keep striving for a better life
Na na na, na-na na na
Nonsensical vocalization, but serves as a catchy hook in the song
Na-na na na, hey Jude
The repetition emphasizes the importance of the message being conveyed
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Unison Rights S.L.
Written by: John Lennon, Paul McCartney
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind