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.
Never Get Over You
George Harrison Lyrics
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So deep this feeling that I have for you
Your eyes pierce through my heart
Your smile tears me apart
I knew it, it's so true
I'll never get over you
You touch me making my heart race
I knew when you arrived
That no words could describe
What your love made me do
I'll never get over you
Girl, you're so much heart and soul
Girl, was a moonlit night you came into my life
And now this feeling has grown
And if you leave me alone I know
I'll never get over you
So hide the moments when I feel blue
You warm the coldest feet
Can cool me in the heart
And all though love was new
I'll never get over you
My understanding grew
But I'll never get over, never get over you
The lyrics of George Harrison's song Never Get Over You describe a powerful and all-consuming love that the singer knows they will never be able to move on from. The opening line, "I know I'll never get over you," sets the melancholic tone for the rest of the song. The feeling is so deep that the singer is unsure if they will ever be able to truly get over the person they are singing to.
Throughout the verses, Harrison uses vivid imagery to illustrate the intensity of his emotions. The line "Your eyes pierce through my heart, your smile tears me apart" paints a vivid picture of the way that certain looks and expressions from the object of his affection can affect him so deeply. Harrison goes on to describe the physical sensations he experiences when his love touches him, stating that it makes his heart race and that so much is written on her face.
The chorus of the song repeats the message that the singer will never be able to move on from this love. The final verse acknowledges that while the singer has gained some understanding over time, they will still never be able to shake the hold that this relationship has over them.
Overall, Never Get Over You is a poignant and emotional song about the enduring power of love and its ability to hold on to us long after we think we should have moved on.
Line by Line Meaning
I know I'll never get over you
I am aware that I will never be able to fully let go of my feelings for you.
So deep this feeling that I have for you
My love for you is very intense and profound.
Your eyes pierce through my heart
The way you look at me makes me feel deeply emotional.
Your smile tears me apart
When you smile at me, my heart is filled with joy but also a tinge of sadness because I fear I may never be with you.
I knew it, it's so true
I always knew that my love for you was real and everlasting.
You touch me making my heart race
Your touch is so electrifying that it causes my heart to beat faster.
So much was written on your face
I could see so many emotions and thoughts in your expression.
I knew when you arrived
The moment you entered my life, I knew things would never be the same again.
That no words could describe
My love for you is so profound that mere words cannot fully convey it.
What your love made me do
Your love has inspired me to do things I never thought I was capable of.
Girl, you're so much heart and soul
You have a spirit and essence that is truly captivating.
Girl, was a moonlit night you came into my life
I remember that night fondly because it was the moment you entered my life.
And now this feeling has grown
My love for you has only gotten stronger with time.
And if you leave me alone I know
Even the thought of being without you makes me deeply sad.
So hide the moments when I feel blue
When I'm feeling down, I wish to shield those moments from you so I don't burden you with my sadness.
You warm the coldest feet
Your love has the power to comfort and soothe me when I'm feeling cold and lonely.
Can cool me in the heart
Your love can also calm me down when I'm feeling angry or upset.
And all though love was new
Even though our love was fresh and new at one point, my feelings for you have only grown stronger with time.
I'll never get over you
I will always love you, no matter what happens.
My understanding grew
As time passed, I came to understand more deeply the depth and power of my love for you.
But I'll never get over, never get over you
Despite my growing understanding, my feelings for you will never fade or diminish.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: George Harrison
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