Strawberry Fields Forever
Bob Belden Lyrics


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Let me take you down, 'cos I'm going to Strawberry Fields.
Nothing is real and nothing to get hungabout.
Strawberry Fields forever. Living is easy with eyes closed, misunderstanding all you see.
It's getting hard to be someone but it all works out, it doesn't matter
much to me.
Let me take you down, 'cos I'm going to Strawberry Fields.
Nothing is real and nothing to get hungabout.
Strawberry Fields forever.
No one I think is in my tree, I mean it must be high or low.
That is you can't you know tune in but it's all right, that is I think
it's not too bad.
Let me take you down, 'cos I'm going to Strawberry Fields.
Nothing is real and nothing to get hungabout.
Strawberry Fields forever.
Always, no sometimes, think 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, 'cos I'm going to Strawberry Fields.
Nothing is real and nothing to get hungabout.




Strawberry Fields forever.
Strawberry Fields forever.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Bob Belden's song "Strawberry Fields Forever" are a commentary on the surreality of life and the difficulties that come with trying to make sense of it all. The singer invites the listener to "Strawberry Fields," a metaphorical place where nothing is real and there's nothing to worry about. Living with eyes closed and misinterpreting what we see makes life easier, but it's still a struggle to be someone. However, the singer ultimately concludes that it doesn't matter much to him, suggesting that the search for meaning is ultimately futile.


The repeated refrain of "Nothing is real and nothing to get hungabout" reinforces the idea that there's no need to get caught up in the stresses of everyday life, because nothing is truly real anyway. The line "No one I think is in my tree" suggests a sense of isolation or detachment from others, while the reference to "tuning in" implies that there's some alternate reality available, if only we could access it. The singer's confusion about whether they mean "yes" or "no" is indicative of the ambiguity and complexity of reality.


Overall, the lyrics of "Strawberry Fields Forever" invite the listener into a dreamlike and ambiguous world where meaning is elusive and everything is up for interpretation.


Line by Line Meaning

Let me take you down, 'cos I'm going to Strawberry Fields.
I want to bring you to a place of peace and freedom, where you can escape from reality and let your mind wander.


Nothing is real and nothing to get hungabout.
The worries and stresses of everyday life are meaningless in this imaginary world, so there is no reason to dwell on them.


Strawberry Fields forever.
This idyllic place is timeless and eternal, always there for those who seek it.


Living is easy with eyes closed, misunderstanding all you see.
Ignoring the harsh realities of the world can make life seem effortless, but it also means that one may be blind to the truth.


It's getting hard to be someone but it all works out, it doesn't matter much to me.
Trying to be someone you're not can be difficult, but ultimately it doesn't really matter as long as you find your own place in the world.


No one I think is in my tree, I mean it must be high or low.
I feel like nobody understands me, and I'm not sure whether that's because I'm too far above or too far below them in some way.


That is you can't you know tune in but it's all right, that is I think it's not too bad.
Even if others don't understand me, it's okay because I don't expect them to. It's not ideal, but it's not the end of the world either.


Always, no sometimes, think it's me, but you know I know when it's a dream.
I sometimes wonder if the things I experience are real or just illusions, but deep down I know the difference between reality and my imagination.


I think I know I mean a 'Yes' but it's all wrong, that is I think I disagree.
Sometimes I feel uncertain about what I believe or say, and I might think I'm agreeing with someone when in fact I disagree with them.


Strawberry Fields forever.
This perfect place will always be a symbol of escapism and freedom, a refuge from the difficulties of the real world.




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Written by: John Lennon, Paul McCartney

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