Hey Jude
Chitose Okashiro 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
In Chitose Okashiro's song Hey Jude, the lyrics are addressed to a troubled friend, "Jude." The singer repeatedly implores Jude to "take a sad song and make it better," perhaps indicating that Jude is experiencing difficulties or sadness in his life. The lyrics encourage Jude to open his heart and let love in, suggesting that this will be the key to improving his situation. The singer urges Jude not to carry the weight of the world on his shoulders and not to become distant and cold, warning him that this would be a mistake. The song also advises Jude not to rely on others to solve his problems, as the solution he needs can be found within himself.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey Jude, don't make it bad
Don't make the situation worse than it already is
Take a sad song and make it better
Find a positive way to cope with sadness and turn things around
Remember to let her into your heart
Be open and vulnerable to love and new experiences
Then you can start to make it better
Only after opening yourself up can you begin to make changes for the better
Hey Jude, don't be afraid
Don't let fear hold you back from pursuing what you want
You were made to go out and get her
You were meant to find and pursue the person you desire
The minute you let her under your skin
Once you allow someone to become a part of you emotionally
Then you begin to make it better
You can start to make positive changes in your life with their support
And anytime you feel the pain, hey Jude, refrain
When you're hurting, hold back from taking negative actions in response
Don't carry the world upon your shoulders
Don't feel overwhelmed by burdens and responsibility
For well you know that it's a fool who plays it cool
It's foolish to pretend everything is okay and hide true emotions
By making his world a little colder
By shutting others out and not opening up, you create a negative environment
Hey Jude, don't let me down
Don't disappoint the person counting on you
You have found her, now go and get her
Now that you've found the person you desire, pursue them with determination
So let it out and let it in, hey Jude, begin
Allow yourself to feel and express emotions, and begin the process of moving forward
You're waiting for someone to perform with
You're looking for someone to share experiences and emotions with
And don't you know that it's just you, hey Jude, you'll do
You don't need someone else to make you happy, you have the power within yourself
The movement you need is on your shoulder
The power to make positive changes is within yourself, you just need to take action
Better better better better better better, oh
The more effort and positivity you put in, the better things will become
Na na na nananana, nannana, hey Jude
Reaffirming the message of the song and encouraging the listener to take action and make things better
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Unison Rights S.L.
Written by: John Lennon, Paul McCartney
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