"Strawberry Fields Forever" begins with Lennon's vocals and accompaniment by the rest of the group; beginning at one minute into the song, Lennon is accompanied by an orchestral score. After the third verse and refrain, the song fades out and fades in again to dissonant melodies with Lennon saying, "cranberry sauce" (although this was misheard by many Paul is dead theorists as Lennon saying, "I buried Paul").
While "Strawberry Fields Forever" was originally recorded for Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band (1967), it was instead released on 13 February 1967 in the UK, and 17 February 1967 in the United States as a double A-side single, backed with Paul McCartney's "Penny Lane". "Strawberry Fields Forever" reached number eight in the US, with numerous critics describing it as one of the group's best recordings.
It is one of the defining works of the psychedelic rock genre and has been covered by many other artists. The song was later included on the American Magical Mystery Tour LP (1967). The Strawberry Fields memorial in New York City's Central Park (near the site of Lennon's murder at The Dakota apartment building) was named after the song.
Strawberry Fields Forever
Beatles Lyrics
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'Cause I'm going to Strawberry Fields
Nothing is real
And nothing to get hung about
Strawberry Fields forever
Living is easy with eyes closed
Misunderstanding all you see
But it all works out
It doesn't matter much to me
Let me take you down
'Cause I'm going to Strawberry Fields
Nothing is real
And nothing to get hung about
Strawberry Fields forever
No one I think is in my tree
I mean it must be high or low
That is you know you can't tune it
But it's all right
That is I think it's not too bad
Let me take you down
'Cause I'm going to Strawberry Fields
Nothing is real
And nothing to get hung about
Strawberry Fields forever
Always know sometimes it's me
But you know I know when it's a dream
I think I know I mean a "Yes"
But it's all wrong
That is I think I disagree
Let me take you down
'Cause I'm going to Strawberry Fields
Nothing is real
And nothing to get hung about
Strawberry Fields forever
Strawberry Fields forever
Strawberry Fields forever
"Strawberry Fields Forever" is a song that was written by John Lennon and released by the Beatles in 1967. It is widely regarded as one of the greatest songs ever written, known for its psychedelic and dreamy atmosphere. The opening lyrics, "Let me take you down, 'cause I'm going to Strawberry Fields, nothing is real and nothing to get hung about," have prompted many interpretations over the years.
On the surface, the song is an ode to a real place called Strawberry Fields, which was a former Salvation Army children's home in Liverpool located near John Lennon's childhood home. However, the lyrics are meant to be interpreted as a reflection on Lennon's personal life and his disillusionment with the world. It is a yearning for an escape from the mundane reality of everyday life into a world where nothing is real and everything is possible.
The song is full of metaphors, such as "Living is easy with eyes closed," which reflects how people can ignore the problems of the world by choosing not to see them. "No one I think is in my tree" refers to the fact that nobody else has the same perspective or worldview as Lennon, and "But you know I know when it's a dream" suggests that even in his fantasies, Lennon's own self-awareness reminds him that it is all a dream.
Line by Line Meaning
Let me take you down
Come with me on a journey
'Cause I'm going to Strawberry Fields
I'm taking you to a place where things are different
Nothing is real
The things we see and experience might not be actual reality
And nothing to get hung about
There's no reason to worry because there's no harm
Strawberry Fields forever
This world is something that we'll experience permanently
Living is easy with eyes closed
It's simple to hide from reality
Misunderstanding all you see
We can't comprehend what's happening around us
It's getting hard to be someone
It's becoming difficult to remain true to oneself
But it all works out
But everything is going to be fine in the end
It doesn't matter much to me
It's not important to me
No one I think is in my tree
I don't believe anyone can comprehend me
I mean it must be high or low
The perception of reality can be either positive or negative
That is you know you can't tune it
We can't change the world's perception to fit ours
But it's all right
However, it's okay
That is I think it's not too bad
I don't believe it's a big deal
Always know sometimes it's me
I'm aware that sometimes I'm the one at fault
But you know I know when it's a dream
But I know when things aren't as they seem
I think I know I mean a 'Yes'
I believe I agree
But it's all wrong
However, I'm incorrect
That is I think I disagree
Actually, I don't think I agree
Strawberry Fields forever
Let's keep experiencing this endless, altered reality
Strawberry Fields forever
Forever and ever
Strawberry Fields forever
This world we're experiencing will be eternal
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, THE BICYCLE MUSIC COMPANY
Written by: JOHN LENNON, PAUL MCCARTNEY
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