I Saw Her Standing There
Billy Joel & Paul McCartney Lyrics
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Well, she was just 17,
You know what I mean,
And the way she looked was way beyond compare.
So how could I dance with another (ooh)
And I saw her standin' there.
That before too long I'd fall in love with her.
She wouldn't dance with another (whoa)
And I saw her standin' there.
Well, my heart went "boom,"
When I crossed that room,
And I held her hand in mine
Whoa, we danced through the night,
And we held each other tight,
And before too long I fell in love with her.
Now I'll never dance with another (whoa)
Since I saw her standing there
Well, my heart went "boom,"
When I crossed that room,
And I held her hand in mine
Whoa, we danced through the night,
And we held each other tight,
And before too long I fell in love with her.
Now I'll never dance with another (whoa)
Since I saw her standing there
The song "Saw Her Standing There" was written by Paul McCartney and John Lennon and recorded by The Beatles in 1963. The song begins with a catchy "1-2-3-4!" count-in, setting the energetic tone for the up-tempo rock and roll song that follows. The lyrics describe the experience of seeing a young woman at a dance and being immediately struck by her beauty and presence. The singer cannot imagine dancing with anyone else and falls in love with her as they dance through the night.
The line "Well, she was just 17, you know what I mean" has been the subject of some controversy over the years, as some people have criticized it as being inappropriate or suggestive. However, McCartney has explained that he was simply trying to capture the excitement of being a teenager and going to a dance, and that he does not see the line as any sort of reference to underage girls.
The song's instrumentation is relatively simple, featuring a driving beat, guitar riffs, and a catchy chorus. The harmonies between McCartney and Lennon are a particular highlight, showcasing the close musical partnership between the two songwriters.
Line by Line Meaning
Well, she was just 17,
The girl was 17 years old
You know what I mean,
She was attractive and desirable
And the way she looked was way beyond compare.
She was incredibly beautiful and stood out from everyone else
So how could I dance with another (ooh)
He was captivated by her and couldn't possibly dance with anyone else
And I saw her standin' there.
He noticed her presence and couldn't take his eyes off her
Well she looked at me, and I, I could see
She made eye contact with him and he felt a connection
That before too long I'd fall in love with her.
He knew he would soon develop strong feelings for her
She wouldn't dance with another (whoa)
She only had eyes for him and wouldn't dance with anyone else
Well, my heart went "boom,"
He felt a sudden rush of emotion and excitement
When I crossed that room,
As he approached her from across the room
And I held her hand in mine
They made physical contact and held hands
Whoa, we danced through the night,
They spent the entire night dancing together
And we held each other tight,
They embraced each other closely and affectionately
And before too long I fell in love with her.
His feelings for her grew quickly and strongly
Now I'll never dance with another (whoa)
He found his true love and would never dance with anyone else
Since I saw her standing there
The moment he saw her, everything changed and he knew she was the one for him
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: John Lennon, Paul McCartney
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@redrav4
Oh man what I wouldn't give to see these two together at the same time! That audience is so lucky! 🙂
@22metzfan
It might’ve been the best night of my life lol
@mitskofitzgerald2361
This is the best video and sound by Paul and Billy together. Billy's voice !!! Amazing!!
@CoachAllwyn
Awesomeness Overload warning. Long live legends! ❤
@clairethemusician968
This is how I heard of Billy Joel!!!!!!👍👍👍🎹🎹🎹
@snowrocket
Two greats playing, singing, and sharing a fun, classic song. A truly wonderful moment, and everyone there seemed to know it.
@19.sciencetechnology30
Paul's voice at this concert sounds much better than when he sang right after getting off the plane for the first concert he did with Joel at shea. And though no singer at 80 is going to have an equal voice as they did in they're prime,, having said that, Paul's singing is still great Its.Unbelievable how many countless great masterpieces he's composed during and after the Beatles. In his prime he had one of if not the greatest vocals ever. Self taught and excellent guitar player (lead, rythem) great bass , excellent piano player and very good on drums. The accumulative talent this man has is insane and on a scale I have not seen from others, at least in terms of success and I am certain there will never be anyone in music that will equal what he's done.
@robertbock1944
@19. SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY I think you're so right. There will NEVER be any other musician, EVER, who will/can even remotely accomplish what Paul McCartney has done. Flat out fact.
@robertbock1944
I completely agree. Never again will there be another human being with his endless talent & abilities......and that's okay..... someone had to be the best!
@Aderin.
He still is listenable too, he's still got it.