Hey Jude
Chet Atkins Lyrics
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Take a sad song and make it better
Remember to let her into your heart
Then you can start to make it better
Hey Jude, don't be afraid
You were made to go out and get her
The minute you let her under your skin
And anytime you feel the pain, hey Jude, refrain
Don't carry the world upon your shoulders
For well you know that it's a fool who plays it cool
By making his world a little colder
Hey Jude, don't let me down
You have found her, now go and get her
Remember to let her into your heart
Then you can start to make it better
So let it out and let it in, hey Jude, begin
You're waiting for someone to perform with
And don't you know that it's just you, hey Jude, you'll do
The movement you need is on your shoulder
Hey Jude, don't make it bad
Take a sad song and make it better
Remember to let her under your skin
Then you'll begin to make it
Better better better better better better, oh
Na na na nananana, nannana, hey Jude
The lyrics of Chet Atkins's Hey Jude revolve around the idea of a man consoling another who may be facing some emotional struggle. The opening lines encourage the person to not let their sadness affect them and instead try to improve it. The phrase "take a sad song and make it better" suggests that even though things may seem tough right now, they can be improved with a little effort. The singer then requests for the person to let their loved one into their heart, which serves as the stepping stone to making life better.
The second verse encourages the person to be bold in their pursuit of their love interest. The phrase "you were made to go out and get her" suggests that the person has the strength and ability to make their dreams come true if they put their mind to it. The lyrics of the song make use of the name "Jude" to address the person in question, thereby personalizing the message and making it more meaningful.
The chorus further emphasizes the importance of not letting life's struggles bring one down. The lyrics encourage the person to not bear their burdens alone, as help is available. The final lines of the song ask Jude to let his love interest into his heart once again, bringing the message back to where it began.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey Jude, don't make it bad
Hey Jude, don't let a bad situation or feeling overpower you
Take a sad song and make it better
Use your creativity and inner strength to turn sadness into something positive
Remember to let her into your heart
Don't shut others out, open yourself up to love and connection
Then you can start to make it better
Once you have embraced the power of love and connection, you can actively work towards making things better
Hey Jude, don't be afraid
Don't let fear hold you back from pursuing love and happiness
You were made to go out and get her
You have the skills and ability to go after what you want, including love and happiness
The minute you let her under your skin
Once you let someone into your heart and soul, they become a part of you and have the power to bring positivity and light into your life
Then you begin to make it better
Love and connection can inspire and empower you to improve your life
And anytime you feel the pain, hey Jude, refrain
Don't let pain or hurt consume you, instead take a step back and reflect on what you need to do to move forward
Don't carry the world upon your shoulders
Don't try to take on too much or be a hero, it's okay to ask for help and lean on others
For well you know that it's a fool who plays it cool
Pretending everything is okay when it's not can be foolish and counterproductive
By making his world a little colder
Shutting out emotions and not seeking help or connection can lead to feeling isolated and alone
Hey Jude, don't let me down
Don't disappoint yourself or others by not going after what you want and need
You have found her, now go and get her
If you have found someone you care about, take action to pursue and cultivate that relationship
So let it out and let it in, hey Jude, begin
Be open to expressing your emotions and letting others in, it's the first step towards growth and healing
You're waiting for someone to perform with
You may be seeking someone to share your life and experiences with
And don't you know that it's just you, hey Jude, you'll do
You have the power within you to make positive changes and create a fulfilling life
The movement you need is on your shoulder
You have the ability and responsibility to take action towards achieving your goals and improving your life
Better better better better better better, oh
With each step forward, things can continue to improve and get better
Na na na nananana, nannana, hey Jude
Final call to action and encouragement to keep moving forward towards positivity and wellbeing
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: John Lennon, Paul McCartney
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