Hey Jude
Dionne Warwick Lyrics

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Hey Jude, don't make it bad
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
Remember to let her under your skin

Then you'll begin to make it better

And anytime you feel the pain, hey Jude, refrain
Don't carry the world upon your shoulders
Don't you know that it's a fool who plays it cool
By making the world a little colder
Na na na, na na, na na na na

Hey Jude, don't let me down
You were made to go out and get her
Remember to let her under your skin
Then you'll 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
Na na na, na na, na na na na

Hey Jude, don't let me down
You were made to go out and get her
Remember to let her under your skin
Then you'll begin to make it better, better, better, better

Na na na, na na na na
Na na na na, hey Jude
Na na na, na-na na na
Na-na na na, hey Jude

Na na na, na na na na
Na na na na, hey Jude

Na na na, nana na na
Na na na na, all together now, hey Jude

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Hey Jude by Dionne Warwick are an appeal to someone, perhaps a friend or lover, who is going through a difficult time. The song begins with the repeated plea, "Hey Jude, don't make it bad." In other words, the singer is urging the person not to dwell on their troubles, but to find a way to move forward. The second line, "Take a sad song and make it better," is a metaphor for this process. The idea is that the person should take their sadness and use it as a catalyst for growth and transformation.

The next two lines, "Remember to let her into your heart / Then you can start to make it better," suggest that the singer is encouraging the person to open themselves up to love and connection. By doing this, they may begin to see things in a different light and find the strength to tackle their problems. The second verse follows a similar pattern, with the repeated refrain "Remember to let her under your skin." This line seems to emphasize the importance of vulnerability and openness in the face of adversity.

Line by Line Meaning

Hey Jude, don't make it bad
Hey Jude, don't worsen the situation

Take a sad song and make it better
Improve the situation by taking something negative and turning it into something positive

Remember to let her into your heart
Don't shut people out, allow them to be a part of your life

Then you can start to make it better
Once you allow others into your life, you can begin to improve it

Hey Jude, don't be afraid
Hey Jude, don't be scared to take action

You were made to go out and get her
You were meant to take the opportunity and pursue what you desire

Remember to let her under your skin
Truly cherish and appreciate the person you desire

Then you'll begin to make it better
Once you pursue what you want with passion, you'll start to improve the situation

And anytime you feel the pain, hey Jude, refrain
Whenever you feel hurt, remember to hold back and stay resilient

Don't carry the world upon your shoulders
Don't take the world's problems as your own

Don't you know that it's a fool who plays it cool
It's foolish to act indifferent to the people you care about

By making the world a little colder
By being indifferent, you make the world a colder, less caring place

Na na na, na na, na na na na
Sounds used for emphasis and rhythm

Hey Jude, don't let me down
Hey Jude, don't disappoint me

So let it out and let it in, hey Jude, begin
Express your emotions and accept others' emotions to start improving the situation

You're waiting for someone to perform with
You're waiting for someone to share experiences with

And don't you know that it's just you? Hey Jude, you'll do
Realize that you don't need someone else to have experiences and enjoy life, you can do it on your own

The movement you need is on your shoulder
The ability to improve the situation is your responsibility

Hey Jude, don't let me down
Hey Jude, don't disappoint me

Then you'll begin to make it better, better, better, better
As you improve the situation, it will continue to get better and better

Na na na, na na na na
Sounds used for emphasis and rhythm

Na na na na, hey Jude
Sounds used for emphasis and rhythm

Na na na, na-na na na
Sounds used for emphasis and rhythm

Na-na na na, hey Jude
Sounds used for emphasis and rhythm

Na na na, na na na na
Sounds used for emphasis and rhythm

Na na na na, all together now, hey Jude
Sounds used for emphasis and rhythm

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: John Lennon, Paul McCartney

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