Hey Jude
Guitar Duo 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
The lyrics of Hey Jude by Guitar Duo carry a strong message of hope, support, and empathy. The song begins with advice to "Hey Jude" to not make things worse and take a sad song and make it better. The lyrics then urge him to allow a particular person into his heart to make things better. The refrain conveys the persuasion to hold on when the going gets tough and not to carry the weight of the world on one's shoulders. There is a sense of reassurance that things will get better if he sticks to it and does not give up.
The second verse is a continuation of the message, telling Hey Jude that he was made to go out and get the person he wants. He is advised to let that person under his skin, and this will be the start of trying to make things better. The beginning of the verse also holds a strong underlying message of self-confidence, encouraging Hey Jude not to be afraid and to take the lead in pursuing his love interest. The song concludes by telling Hey Jude to let his feelings out and allow the person to come in, and he will find the comfort he needs to work through the troubled times.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey Jude, don't make it bad
Don't let things get worse with your sadness.
Take a sad song and make it better
Transform your sadness into something beautiful.
Remember to let her into your heart
Allow love into your life.
Then you can start to make it better
Only then can you improve your situation.
Hey Jude, don't be afraid
Be courageous in pursuing love.
You were made to go out and get her
You were destined to find love.
The minute you let her under your skin
As soon as you fall in love...
Then you begin to make it better
...you will start to heal and improve your life.
And anytime you feel the pain, hey Jude, refrain
When you're hurting, take a step back.
Don't carry the world upon your shoulders
Don't burden yourself with too much responsibility.
For well you know that it's a fool who plays it cool
It's unwise to act aloof when you're hurting.
By making his world a little colder
You'll only make your life worse by doing so.
Hey Jude, don't let me down
Don't disappoint yourself by giving up.
You have found her, now go and get her
Once you've found love, pursue it without hesitation.
So let it out and let it in, hey Jude, begin
Be open to both giving and receiving love.
You're waiting for someone to perform with
You're searching for a partner to share your life with.
And don't you know that it's just you, hey Jude, you'll do
You don't need anyone else to make your life better.
The movement you need is on your shoulder
The power to change your life is within you.
Hey Jude, don't make it bad
Don't let things get worse with your sadness.
Take a sad song and make it better
Transform your sadness into something beautiful.
Remember to let her under your skin
Allow love into your life.
Then you'll begin to make it Better better better better better better, oh
Once you've found love, everything will get better and better.
Na na na nananana, nannana, hey Jude
No words necessary - just keep moving on, hey Jude.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: John Lennon, Paul McCartney
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