Sexy Sadie
Beatles Lyrics

Sexy Sadie, what have you done
The singer is questioning the behavior of someone named Sexy Sadie and wants to know what she has done to make a fool of everyone.

You made a fool of everyone
The singer is accusing Sexy Sadie of causing embarrassment or humiliation to everyone in some way.

Sexy Sadie, ooh, what have you done
The singer repeats the first line and expresses confusion with a hint of frustration over the actions of Sexy Sadie that led to the embarrassment of others.

Sexy Sadie, you broke the rules
The singer is indicating that Sexy Sadie has acted in defiance of some set standards or regulations.

You laid it down for all to see
The singer is saying that Sexy Sadie's behavior or actions were not secret, and everyone was aware of them.

Sexy Sadie, ooh, you broke the rules
The singer repeats the second line with an added emphasis on their disapproval of Sexy Sadie's rule-breaking behavior.

One sunny day the world was waiting for a lover
The singer sets the scene of a day when people were eagerly anticipating the arrival of a new romantic interest.

She came along and turned on everyone
The singer implies that Sexy Sadie was the one who arrived and, rather than fulfilling these expectations, ended up causing trouble for everyone involved.

Sexy Sadie, the greatest of them all
The singer sarcastically refers to Sexy Sadie as the 'greatest' even though they disapprove of her actions.

Sexy Sadie, how did you know
The singer asks Sexy Sadie how she was able to sense that everyone was waiting for her and her actions would cause such trouble.

The world was waiting just for you
The singer is indicating that Sexy Sadie was the center of attention and people were eagerly anticipating something from her.

Sexy Sadie, ooh, how did you know
The singer repeats the fourth line with added emphasis on their disbelief in Sexy Sadie's ability to know what would happen if she pursued her own agenda.

Sexy Sadie, you'll get yours yet
The singer is implying that Sexy Sadie will face consequences for her actions.

However big you think you are
The singer is suggesting that even if Sexy Sadie believes herself to be powerful or important, she will eventually face the repercussions of her actions.

Sexy Sadie, ooh, you'll get yours yet
The singer repeats the thirteenth line, adding renewed emphasis on the likelihood of Sexy Sadie facing retribution for her behavior.

We gave her everything we owned just to sit at her table
The singer is accusing himself and others of becoming too invested in Sexy Sadie and her actions, to the point that they were willing to give her everything they owned.

Just a smile would lighten everything
The singer suggests that the impact of Sexy Sadie's actions was significant enough that even a simple smile from her would help ease tensions and stress among her followers.

Sexy Sadie, she's the latest and the greatest of them all
The singer repeats the line from earlier in the song with added emphasis on his sarcastic tone, indicating that he does not actually consider Sexy Sadie to be worthy of such praise.

She made a fool of everyone
The singer repeats a line from earlier in the song, indicating that Sexy Sadie's actions have led to widespread embarrassment and humiliation.

Sexy Sadie
The singer repeats the name of the song's subject, emphasizing that she is the focus of the song.