After the Beatles stopped touring in 1966, George started writing more songs than could be fitted onto the albums so that by the time of the split he had built up a collection of songs, some used on his debut solo album, All Things Must Pass. The album, released in 1970, contains the two-time number one hit, "My Sweet Lord".
Harrison is also credited for creating music benefits, notably the 1971 Concert for Bangladesh. Harrison played beside Bob Dylan, Eric Clapton, Billy Preston, Ringo Starr, and Leon Russell to a crowd of 40,000 in Madison Square Garden, New York. The show raised over $240,000 benefiting the George Harrison Fund for Bangladesh relief.
Harrison went on to release several successful solo albums, and in the late 1980s collaborated with Bob Dylan, Jeff Lynne, Roy Orbison, and Tom Petty, in a group called Traveling Wilburys. The group released two albums. Later, Harrison reunited with the other two surviving Beatles, after John Lennon's murder in 1980, to produce two final Beatles records, "Free As a Bird" and "Real Love" featuring the voice of Lennon, taken from home demos provided by Lennon's widow, Yoko Ono. The three Beatles also co-wrote a massive autobiography and television special, both titled "The Beatles Anthology."
Before his death, Harrison conceived of a Cirque du Soleil show, "Love," featuring remixes of Beatles music which were overseen by Beatles producer George Martin.
Harrison died on November 29, 2001 after a battle with cancer, leaving behind a wife and son, Olivia and Dhani Harrison. His last album, Brainwashed, was released posthumously and featured the single "Any Road".
A benefit concert in Harrison's memory was played on 29 November 2002 at the Royal Albert Hall. The star-studded event (featuring Eric Clapton and Monty Python, as well as former band mates Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr) was released on the DVD double-album, Concert for George.
Can’t Stop Thinking About You
George Harrison Lyrics
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Cant stop thinking about you
Its no good living without you
I can't stop thinking about you
Cant stop thinking about you
Cant stop thinking about you
And it's no good living without you
When the night-time comes around
Daylight has left me, i
I can't take it if I don't see you no more
I can't help it, I need your loving so much more
And I can't stop thinking about you
Cant stop thinking about you
And it's no good living without you
I can't stop thinking about
I can't stop thinking about
I can't stop thinking about you, ooh
Cant stop thinking about
Cant stop thinking about
Cant stop thinking about you
When the morning comes around
And the daylight gets to me, i
I can't take it if I don't see you no more
I can't help it, I need your loving so much more
And I can't stop thinking about you, oh yeah
I can't stop thinking about you
And it's no good living without you
I can't stop thinking about
I can't stop thinking about
I can't stop thinking about you
I can't stop thinking about
Cant stop thinking about
Cant stop thinking about you
(repeat and fade:)
I can't stop thinking about
I can't stop thinking about
I can't stop thinking about you
The lyrics of “Can’t Stop Thinking About You” by George Harrison revolve around the idea of love and the intense longing for someone when they are not around. The repetition of the phrase “Can’t stop thinking about you” emphasizes just how overwhelming these feelings can be. Harrison’s strong and soulful voice adds to the emotionality of the lyrics as he sings about the emptiness that he feels without the presence of his loved one. The song’s repetitive structure and simple melody make it easy to sing along and feel the passion behind the words.
The lyrics shift between describing the night and day, and how the singer feels when he is unable to see his love interest. The lines “When the night-time comes around, Daylight has left me, / I can't take it if I don't see you no more” create a sense of hopelessness and desperation. The singer is unable to function or find happiness without this person. The lyrics are relatable, as most people have experienced the gut-wrenching feeling of missing someone they love.
Overall, “Can’t Stop Thinking About You” is a heartfelt and emotional song that conveys the intensity and all-consuming nature of love.
Line by Line Meaning
Cant stop thinking about you
The singer cannot stop thinking about a particular person
Cant stop thinking about you
The singer is consumed with thoughts of this person
Its no good living without you
The singer believes life is not worth living without this person
I can't stop thinking about you
The singer reaffirms their inability to stop thinking about this person
When the night-time comes around
The singer describes the feeling when it is dark outside
Daylight has left me, i
The daytime has ended, leaving the singer alone with their thoughts
I can't take it if I don't see you no more
The singer cannot bear the thought of never seeing this person again
I can't help it, I need your loving so much more
The singer has an intense desire for the love and attention of this person
And I can't stop thinking about you
The singer reiterates their inability to stop thinking about this person
When the morning comes around
The singer describes the feeling when it is light outside
And the daylight gets to me, i
The daylight reminds the singer of their loneliness
I can't stop thinking about you, oh yeah
The singer continues to think about this person incessantly
I can't stop thinking about you
The singer repeats their inability to stop thinking about this person
I can't stop thinking about
The singer cannot get thoughts of this person out of their head
Cant stop thinking about
The singer is still consumed with thoughts of this person
Cant stop thinking about you
The singer is still unable to stop thinking about this person
Contributed by Micah M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.