Martha My Dear
Beatles Lyrics
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Though I spend my days in conversation, please
Remember me
Martha, my love
Don't forget me
Martha, my dear
Hold your head up, you silly girl
When you find yourself in the thick of it
Help yourself to a bit of what is all around you
Silly girl
Take a good look around you
Take a good look you're bound to see
That you and me were meant to be
With each other
Silly girl
Hold you're hand out, you silly girl
See what you've done
When you find yourself in the thick of it
Help yourself to a bit of what is all around you
Silly girl
Martha, my dear
You have always been my inspiration
Please, be good to me
Martha, my love
Don't forget me
Martha, my dear.
The song "Martha My Dear" by the Beatles is a love song, likely written about Paul McCartney's Old English Sheepdog, Martha. The song's lyrics suggest that Martha is Paul's constant companion and someone he looks to for inspiration. He asks Martha not to forget him, showing just how much he values their bond.
The chorus of the song, "Hold your head up, you silly girl, look what you've done," seems to be addressed to Martha as a way of acknowledging the impact she has had on Paul's life. He encourages her to take a closer look at the world around her and to realize that they were meant to be together. He also tells her that when she finds herself in difficult situations, she should look for inspiration in the world around her.
Overall, "Martha My Dear" is a sweet and romantic tribute to a beloved pet, with lyrics that suggest the importance of finding inspiration in the people and animals we love.
Line by Line Meaning
Martha, my dear
Addressing someone dear to the singer
Though I spend my days in conversation, please
Despite being occupied all day, don't forget about me
Remember me
Keep me in your memory
Martha, my love
Expressing love towards Martha
Don't forget me
Please remember me
Martha, my dear
Addressing someone dear to the singer
Hold your head up, you silly girl
Be confident and proud of yourself
Look what you've done
Reflect on your past actions and accomplishments
When you find yourself in the thick of it
When you're in a difficult situation
Help yourself to a bit of what is all around you
Take advantage of everything in your surroundings
Silly girl
Affectionate term for Martha
Take a good look around you
Observe your environment
Take a good look you're bound to see
You'll see that we're meant to be together
That you and me were meant to be
We are meant to be together
With each other
Together, as a unit
Silly girl
Affectionate term for Martha
Hold you're hand out, you silly girl
Offer a helping hand
See what you've done
Recognize your own accomplishments
Martha, my dear
Addressing someone dear to the singer
You have always been my inspiration
You've always motivated me
Please, be good to me
Please treat me kindly
Martha, my love
Expressing love towards Martha
Don't forget me
Please remember me
Martha, my dear.
Addressing someone dear to the singer
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JOHN LENNON, JOHN WINSTON LENNON, PAUL MCCARTNEY, PAUL JAMES MCCARTNEY
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