You Won't See Me
Beatles Lyrics
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I have had enough, so act your age
We have lost the time that was so hard to find
And I will lose my mind
If you won't see me, you won't see me
I don't know why you should want to hide
But I can't get through, my hands are tied
But I get turned away
And you won't see me, you won't see me
Time after time you refuse to even listen
I wouldn't mind if I knew what I was missing
Though the days are few, they're filled with tears
And since I lost you, it feels like years
Yes, it seems so long, girl, since you've been gone
And I just can't go on
If you won't see me, you won't see me
Time after time you refuse to even listen
I wouldn't mind if I knew what I was missing
Though the days are few, they're filled with tears
And since I lost you, it feels like years
Yes, it seems so long, girl, since you've been gone
I just can't go on
If you won't see me, you won't see me
You won't see me, you won't see me
"You Won't See Me" is a song about a strained relationship and a partner’s unwillingness to listen to their significant other. The first verse of the song sets the tone of frustration, as the singer tries to contact their lover but is continuously met with an engaged line. He pleads with his partner to "act your age" because he’s had enough of the games she’s playing. The second verse conveys even more despair as the singer realizes his feelings are not being reciprocated. He is being shut out by his partner who won't listen and he is left feeling helpless with his "hands tied." The third verse emphasizes the pain and frustration that come with unrequited love, and how it feels like years since they’ve been together. The song ends with a heart-wrenching plea for the partner to stop ignoring them, worried that he will lose his mind if she doesn't acknowledge him.
It could be interpreted as an exploration of the fears and doubts that come with a long-distance relationship, and how the lack of interaction can make one feel isolated and ignored. It could also highlight the deterioration of a relationship, with the partner withholding their attention, leaving the other feeling neglected.
Line by Line Meaning
When I call you up, your line's engaged
Every time I try to reach out to you, you're unavailable and occupied by something else.
I have had enough, so act your age
I'm getting fed up with your immature behavior, it's time for you to start acting your age and taking responsibilities for our relationship.
We have lost the time that was so hard to find
Our relationship has lost the valuable time and memories that we once cherished and struggled to build.
And I will lose my mind
The situation is getting out of hand and it's affecting my mental health and sanity.
If you won't see me, you won't see me
If you keep avoiding me and our problems, our relationship will never be repaired and will eventually come to an end.
I don't know why you should want to hide
I'm not sure why you're avoiding me or what you're hiding from me.
But I can't get through, my hands are tied
I'm having a hard time reaching out to you and communicating with you, it feels like my efforts are pointless.
I won't want to stay, I don't have much to say
If our relationship continues to suffer and you won't address our problems, I will have no desire to continue this relationship as I have nothing left to say to you.
But I get turned away
Every time I try to talk to you, you refuse to listen and turn me away.
And you won't see me, you won't see me
By avoiding and rejecting me, you're ultimately pushing me away and causing irreparable damage to our relationship.
Time after time you refuse to even listen
Repeatedly, you've shown me that you're not willing to listen to my concerns or address our issues.
I wouldn't mind if I knew what I was missing
If only I knew what was causing our problems and why you're avoiding me, I wouldn't be as frustrated and confused as I am.
Though the days are few, they're filled with tears
Even though it's only been a short amount of time since we've had a healthy relationship, it feels like an eternity and my emotions are consumed with grief and sadness.
And since I lost you, it feels like years
Our relationship has completely deteriorated and it feels like I've lost you for much longer than the actual time that has passed.
Yes, it seems so long, girl, since you've been gone
I can't remember the last time that we had a happy and healthy relationship, and it feels like you've been gone for much longer than you actually have.
And I just can't go on
The state of our relationship has become unbearable and I can't continue like this any longer.
If you won't see me, you won't see me
If you keep avoiding addressing our problems and never try to communicate with me, our relationship will never be repaired and it will ultimately fail.
You won't see me, you won't see me
Your refusal to communicate with me and address our relationship problems is causing us to drift apart and become strangers to each other.
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Written by: John Lennon, Paul McCartney
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