Anna
Beatles Lyrics
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You come and ask me, girl
To set you free, girl
You say he loves you more than me
So I will set you free
Go with him
Go with him
Girl, before you go now
I want you to know, now
That I still love you so
But if he loves you mo'
Go with him
All of my life
I've been searchin' for a girl
To love me like I love you
Oh, now, but every girl I've ever had
Breaks my heart and leaves me sad
What am I, what am I supposed to do?
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
Anna
Just one more thing, girl
You give back your ring to me
And I will set you free
Go with him
All of my life
I've been searchin' for a girl
To love me like I love you
But let me tell you now
But every girl I've ever had
Breaks my heart and leaves me sad
What am I, what am I supposed to do?
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
Anna
Just one more thing, girl
You give back your ring to me
And I will set you free
Go with him
(Anna)
Go with him
(Anna)
You can go with him, girl
(Anna)
Go with him
In "Anna," the singer is confessing his love for a girl named Anna, who has come to him seeking guidance in leaving him for another man who she believes loves her more. Although he loves her, he is willing to let her go and wishes her happiness in her new relationship. The song's melancholic tone and simple lyrics suggest the singer's heartache and the pain he struggles with as he watches Anna leave.
One interpretation of the song is that it is a plea for Anna to choose him instead of the other man, despite the fact that he will let her go if it is what she really wants. The repeated line "Go with him" can be seen as a reluctant acceptance of Anna’s decision, though the undertone of the song suggests lingering hope that she will ultimately choose him. The song speaks to the complexity of love and relationships, where sometimes wanting the other person's happiness means accepting their choice even if it means letting them go.
Line by Line Meaning
Anna
The singer addresses Anna directly, introducing the subject of the song.
You come and ask me, girl
Anna has asked the singer for permission to break up with him and pursue a relationship with someone else.
To set you free, girl
Anna wants to end their relationship and move on to someone else.
You say he loves you more than me
Anna believes that the person she wants to be with loves her more than the artist does.
So I will set you free
The artist acknowledges Anna's desire to be with someone else and agrees to let her go.
Go with him
The singer gives Anna permission to pursue her new relationship.
Anna
The singer addresses Anna again, indicating the continued importance of their relationship to him.
Girl, before you go now
The artist wants to express a final message to Anna before she leaves him.
I want you to know, now
The artist emphasises the importance of what he is about to say.
That I still love you so
The artist wants Anna to know that he still loves her despite their breakup.
But if he loves you mo'
The singer acknowledges that Anna's new love interest may love her more than he does.
Go with him
The artist wants Anna to be happy and gives her permission to pursue her new relationship.
All of my life
The singer has been searching for love and a fulfilling relationship.
I've been searchin' for a girl
The singer has been searching for the right person to love and spend his life with.
To love me like I love you
The singer desires a partner who loves him in the same way he loves them.
Oh, now, but every girl I've ever had
Despite his search, the artist has never found a lasting relationship.
Breaks my heart and leaves me sad
Previous relationships have ended badly and caused the artist emotional pain.
What am I, what am I supposed to do?
The singer is unsure of how to find a satisfying relationship.
Anna
The singer addresses Anna once more, continuing the theme of searching for love.
Just one more thing, girl
The artist has something important to ask of Anna.
You give back your ring to me
The artist wants Anna to return the ring he gave her as a symbol of their relationship.
And I will set you free
Returning the ring will signify the end of their relationship and allow Anna to move on.
Go with him
The singer wants Anna to follow her heart and pursue her new love interest.
Go with him
The song ends with the repeated encouragement for Anna to pursue her new love.
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Written by: Arthur Alexander
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