Composition
McCartney wrote the song in a music room at the home of Jane Asher where he was living at the time. He had hopes it would be released as a single, but it "didn't have quite what was required", and was released on Beatles for Sale instead.
For a long time people thought "Every Little Thing" was a rare instance in which the composer was not the lead singer, but in reality, the song is sung by Lennon and McCartney together. In the verses, John's voice is the more audible of the two, with Paul's heard more clearly in the chorus.
The song's composer, though, is not in question: McCartney claimed the song as described above, and Lennon said in an interview with Playboy that McCartney wrote it.
Recording
The released version was recorded in four takes at EMI Studios on 29 September 1964, and then five more on 30 September. The Beatles were enjoying themselves on the second night; take six was aborted due to McCartney burping his vocals, and take seven was finished but ended in loud laughter. In this recording it is very likely that Paul and John sang together on the same microphone. It is one of few early Beatles tracks to feature somewhat exotic instrumentation: Ringo Starr plays the timpani on the track to add punctuating one-two flourishes to the refrains. This appeared for the first time on the ninth take, along with a guitar intro and piano piece. There is a theory that John Lennon plays lead guitar on the track owing to George Harrison arriving at the studio two hours late. In this case, John would have played the riff and solo on his Rickenbacker 12-string while George played the acoustic guitar on his Gibson J160E, but this argument has never been resolved.
Every Little Thing
Beatles Lyrics
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People tell me I'm lucky.
Yes, I know I'm a lucky guy.
I remember the first time
I was lonely without her.
Can't stop thinking about her now.
Every little thing she does,
And you know the things she does,
She does for me, oooh.
When I'm with her I'm happy
Just to know that she loves me.
Yes, I know that she loves me now.
There is one thing I'm sure of,
I will love her forever.
For I know love will never die.
Every little thing she does,
She does for me, yeah.
And you know the things she does,
She does for me, ooh.
Every little thing she does,
She does for me, yeah.
And you know the things she does,
She does for me, ooh.
Every little thing.
Every little thing.
Every little
thing.
The lyrics of "Every Little Thing" by The Beatles express the happiness and gratitude of the singer who is lucky to be walking beside his beloved. People often tell him that he is fortunate, and he agrees to it. However, he remembers the time when he felt lonely without her, and now he can't stop thinking about her. The singer is happy when he is with her and feels loved by her. He is sure that he will love her forever because love never dies.
The song depicts a romantic relationship where the singer observes the little things that his partner does for him, emphasizing the significance of small gestures of love and care. The repeated phrase, "Every little thing she does, she does for me," indicates how much the singer values the efforts of his beloved. The song illustrates the joy of being in love and how it can uplift one's spirit and bring a positive change in life. The repetitive nature of the lyrics also highlights the sense of contentment and satisfaction the singer feels in his relationship, as he sings each line with an increasing level of enthusiasm.
Line by Line Meaning
When I'm walking beside her
When I'm next to her, people notice and tell me how fortunate I am.
People tell me I'm lucky.
Others say that I am fortunate to have her.
Yes, I know I'm a lucky guy.
I am aware of how lucky I am to be with her.
I remember the first time
I recall the initial moment when I first met her.
I was lonely without her.
Before I met her, I felt isolated and alone.
Can't stop thinking about her now.
Even when we are not together, she remains in my thoughts constantly.
Every little thing she does,
All of her actions and behaviors,
She does for me, yeah.
are done specifically for me as an expression of her love and commitment.
And you know the things she does,
Others can also see that she goes out of her way for me,
She does for me, oooh.
and this highlights how genuine and deep her affection is for me.
When I'm with her I'm happy
Being with her brings me joy and contentment,
Just to know that she loves me.
and just knowing that she loves me is enough to make me feel complete.
Yes, I know that she loves me now.
I am confident in her feelings for me and know that her love is sincere.
There is one thing I'm sure of,
I am certain of one thing,
I will love her forever.
and that is my everlasting love for her.
For I know love will never die.
Because I am convinced that true love knows no end and will endure.
Every little thing she does,
Once again, all of her actions and gestures,
She does for me, yeah.
are solely for me and reflect her devotion and loyalty.
And you know the things she does,
Even others can see the extent of her affection,
She does for me, ooh.
which attests to the genuineness and depth of her love.
Every little thing she does,
Once again, every small action or gesture,
She does for me, yeah.
is intended entirely for me and underlines her love for me.
Every little thing.
Every minutiae, no matter how trivial,
Every little thing.
represents a small but significant token of her love and commitment.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JOHN LENNON, JOHN WINSTON LENNON, PAUL MCCARTNEY, PAUL JAMES MCCARTNEY
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