Inner Light
Beatles Lyrics


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Without going out of my door
I can know all things of earth
Without looking out of my window
I could know the ways of heaven
The farther one travels
The less one knows
The less one really knows
Without going out of your door
You can know all things on earth
Without looking out of your window
You could know the ways of heaven
The farther one travels
The less one knows
The less one really knows

Arrive without traveling




See all without looking
Do all without doing

Overall Meaning

In the Beatles' song "Inner Light", the lyrics depict a message of enlightenment and the idea that true understanding comes from within oneself rather than from external experiences. The first verse emphasizes that without having to physically leave one's own space, one can gain knowledge of the world and the ways of the universe. The second verse extends this message to the listener, encouraging them to explore within themselves in order to gain a deeper understanding of the world outside.


The concept of inner knowledge and wisdom is further echoed in the chorus, where it is suggested that an individual can "arrive" at a place of understanding without physically traveling there, "see" things without actually looking at them, and accomplish things without doing anything in the traditional sense. These ideas challenge the notion that physical experiences and accomplishments are the only way to gain real knowledge and fulfillment.


In essence, "Inner Light" suggests that true understanding and wisdom comes from within ourselves, and that we have the ability to access this knowledge without the need for external experiences or material possessions.


Line by Line Meaning

Without going out of my door
Even if I don't physically leave my house, I am capable of learning about everything in the world.


I can know all things of earth
I have the mental capacity to gain knowledge and comprehend everything that exists on earth.


Without looking out of my window
I don't have to physically observe the outside world to understand the principles and values of heaven.


I could know the ways of heaven
It's possible for me to comprehend and become familiar with the ways of heaven without looking outside through the window.


The farther one travels
As we travel, we tend to gain less direct knowledge or experience and therefore, know less.


The less one knows
Traveling can make one realize that there is so much more to see and learn, hence amplifying the realization that one actually knows very little.


The less one really knows
As one learns more, the awareness of how much they still don't know increases, leading to a realization that what they really know is even less.


Without going out of your door
Even if you don't leave your house, you are capable of learning about everything in the world.


You can know all things on earth
You have the capability to learn and fully understand everything that exists on earth.


You could know the ways of heaven
It's possible for you to comprehend and become familiar with the ways of heaven without looking outside through the window.


The farther one travels
Traveling physically to new places may not necessarily increase direct knowledge accumulation and often leads to the realization that one actually knows very little.


The less one knows
As we learn more, we realize there is so much more to see and experience, hence amplifying the realization that we actually know very little.


The less one really knows
As one learns more, the awareness of how much they still don't know increases, leading to a realization that what they really know is even less.


Arrive without traveling
It's possible to understand and comprehend a new place without physically traveling there.


See all without looking
It's possible to comprehend everything around you without using your sense of sight, i.e., through imagination, intuition, or reflection.


Do all without doing
It's possible to accomplish or experience new things through visualization or mental rehearsal, without taking physical action.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: GEORGE HARRISON

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@rainylullabyx5353

I'm an Indian and I'm so proud that my country's culture came to limelight with George Harrison. Thank you so much George. Indians love you.

@IsaacWale2004

I hope everything's okay over in India...
Peace and love to India from England.

@rainylullabyx5353

@@IsaacWale2004 Actually everything is not fine here in India at all. There is a shortage of oxygen for the COVID-19 diesease. But it was very kind for you to ask. Thank you so much for caring about India. Lots of love to England too.

@hervescellier6943

@@rainylullabyx5353 Love to India from France

@leethrelfalllt

Just wish that the Indian people would learn to keep their country tidy.

@rainylullabyx5353

@@leethrelfalllt That wasn't very nice. Stop being a nasty racist atleast here on a platform like YouTube. It is meant to bring us together, and not to part us with stupid things like... Racism.

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@vampyros1

I just love ALL of George’s “Indian” music contributions to the Beatles catalog. This song is beautiful.

@singing894

One of The Beatles' greatest songs and easily the most underrated in their entire repertoire.

@sergeytyurin1688

After George songs i love India
Thank you George

@ASLUHLUHCE

I'm of Indian descent and the Beatles is the most Indian thing I listen to

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