Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band
Foxygen & Ben Goldwasser Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
We hope you have enjoyed the show.
Sergeant Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band
We're sorry but it's time to go.
Sergeant Pepper's lonely
Sergeant Pepper's lonely
Sergeant Pepper's lonely
Sergeant Pepper's lonely
We'd like to thank you once again
Sergeant Pepper's one and only Lonely Hearts Club Band
It's getting very near the end
Sergeant Pepper's lonely
Sergeant Pepper's lonely
Sergeant Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band
The lyrics to Foxygen & Ben Goldwasser’s song “Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band” are a clear tribute to The Beatles’ iconic album “Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band,” as well as a goodbye to the audience following a performance. The song starts with the introduction of the band and sets the tone for the show. As the song progresses, it evolves into a farewell message, letting the audience know that the show is coming to an end. The repetition of “Sergeant Pepper's lonely” highlights the melancholic undertone of the song.
The use of “Sergeant Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band” as a reference is significant. The Beatles’ album has been considered one of the greatest albums of all time and revolutionized the way music was made. By invoking the name, Foxygen & Ben Goldwasser are acknowledging its importance and the impact it had on music. Additionally, the concept of the Lonely Hearts Club Band on the Beatles’ album is also relevant to this song, representing a group of people that come together to form a community.
The song concludes with gratitude towards the audience for their participation and support. The repeated use of “Sergeant Pepper’s lonely” at the end creates a sense of emotional weight, as if the band doesn’t want to go. Ultimately, the song acts as a tribute to The Beatles while simultaneously connecting with the audience on a personal level, creating an emotional connection through shared experience.
Line by Line Meaning
We're Sergeant Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band
We are the fictional band created for this album, known as 'Sergeant Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band'.
We hope you have enjoyed the show.
We hope you have enjoyed the performance and entertainment we have provided.
Sergeant Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band
We are repeating our band's name, which is also the title of this song and the album it's from.
We're sorry but it's time to go.
Unfortunately, our show has come to an end and we must leave now.
Sergeant Pepper's lonely
We are repeating the band's name and adding the word 'lonely' to convey a sense of isolation or exclusion.
Sergeant Pepper's lonely
Again, we repeat our band's name with the word 'lonely' for emphasis.
Sergeant Pepper's lonely
Once more, we repeat the band's name with the word 'lonely' to convey the sentiment of being alone or separate.
Sergeant Pepper's lonely
We repeat our band's name and add 'lonely' to emphasize the feeling of being disconnected or solitary.
Sergeant Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band
We repeat our band's name and title of this song and album as a final send-off before leaving the stage.
We'd like to thank you once again
We express our gratitude to the audience for attending our performance once more.
Sergeant Pepper's one and only Lonely Hearts Club Band
We repeat the band's name and add 'one and only' to further emphasize the band's uniqueness.
It's getting very near the end
We acknowledge that the end of our performance is approaching.
Sergeant Pepper's lonely
Again, we repeat the band's name with the word 'lonely' to convey a sense of isolation or solitude.
Sergeant Pepper's lonely
We repeat our band's name and add 'lonely' for emphasis on the sentiment of being alone or disconnected.
Sergeant Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band
Once again, we repeat our band's name and the title of this song and album in a final farewell before leaving the stage.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: John Lennon, Paul McCartney
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind