He has remained active as a musician throughout his time being known as an actor, maintaining a selection of songs on his MySpace page, some of which were performed for movies and with others credited to previous bands of his such as Saint Faith and Dilated Spies. In addition to performing a number of covers of The Beatles' songs as Jude in Across the Universe, he has also contributed songs to soundtracks for other films of his, including 21 (2008) and Heartless (2009).
As of October 2011, he is known to be currently working on a project called Tragic Toys with his girlfriend Mickey O'Brien (who is also known as Ladyburden and tours as a keyboardist with La Roux.)
Dear Prudence
Jim Sturgess Lyrics
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Dear Prudence, greet the brand new day
The sun is up, the sky is blue
It's beautiful and so are you
Dear Prudence won't you come out to play
Dear Prudence open up your eyes
Dear Prudence see the sunny skies
That you are part of everything
Dear Prudence won't you open up your eyes?
Look around round
Look around round round
Look around
Dear Prudence let me see you smile
Dear Prudence like a little child
The clouds will be a daisy chain
So let me see you smile again
Dear Prudence won't you let me see you smile?
Dear Prudence, won't you come out to play
Dear Prudence, greet the brand new day
The sun is up, the sky is blue
It's beautiful and so are you
Dear Prudence won't you come out to play
The song "Dear Prudence" by Jim Sturgess is thought to be a cover of a Beatles song about a friend of theirs named Prudence Farrow. The lyrics are a call for Prudence to come out of her shell and enjoy the beauty of the world around her. The first verse asks her to come out and play, to greet the new day and enjoy the blue sky and the sun, which are just as beautiful as she is. The second verse encourages her to open her eyes and see the sunny skies, the birds singing, and everything around her that she is a part of. The bridge repeats "Look around" as a way of emphasizing the plea to Prudence to take notice of her surroundings.
The third verse asks Prudence to smile like a child, and promises that the clouds will become a daisy chain if she does. The final chorus repeats the first, begging her to come out and play again. The song is about encouraging someone who may be introverted or struggling to appreciate the world around them to come out of their shell and experience life. It's a cheerful and upbeat song that encourages listeners to appreciate the beauty that surrounds them and to share it with others.
Line by Line Meaning
Dear Prudence, won't you come out to play
Jim Sturgess is asking Prudence to come out and enjoy the day with him.
Dear Prudence, greet the brand new day
Jim Sturgess is asking Prudence to appreciate the new day and all the opportunities that come with it.
The sun is up, the sky is blue
Jim Sturgess is describing the beautiful day that it is, with a clear blue sky and shining sun.
It's beautiful and so are you
Jim Sturgess is complimenting Prudence, saying that she is beautiful just like the day that they are experiencing.
Dear Prudence won't you come out to play
Jim Sturgess repeats his earlier request for Prudence to come out and enjoy the day with him.
Dear Prudence open up your eyes
Jim Sturgess is asking Prudence to be more aware and to take in the beauty that surrounds her.
Dear Prudence see the sunny skies
Jim Sturgess is asking Prudence to appreciate the clear and sunny skies that they are experiencing.
The wind is low the birds will sing
Jim Sturgess is describing the calm and peaceful atmosphere of the day, with the birds chirping and the wind barely blowing.
That you are part of everything
Jim Sturgess is suggesting that Prudence is not just observing the beauty of the day, but is an active part of it.
Dear Prudence won't you open up your eyes?
Jim Sturgess repeats his earlier request for Prudence to be more aware and to fully take in the beauty of their surroundings.
Look around round
Jim Sturgess is encouraging Prudence to take a good look around and appreciate the beauty that surrounds them.
Look around round round
Jim Sturgess emphasizes the need for Prudence to take in her surroundings by repeating the previous line.
Dear Prudence let me see you smile
Jim Sturgess is requesting Prudence to smile and be happy, reinforcing the idea that they are in a beautiful place with much to be appreciated.
Dear Prudence like a little child
Jim Sturgess is asking Prudence to approach their surroundings with the same childlike wonder and curiosity as a young person would.
The clouds will be a daisy chain
Jim Sturgess is describing the clouds as a pleasant sight, possibly forming shapes like daisies in a chain.
So let me see you smile again
Jim Sturgess emphasizes his desire for Prudence to be happy and to express that happiness with a smile.
Dear Prudence won't you let me see you smile?
Jim Sturgess repeats his earlier request for Prudence to be happy and to share her joy with others.
Dear Prudence, won't you come out to play
Jim Sturgess makes a final request for Prudence to join him in enjoying the beauty of the day.
Dear Prudence, greet the brand new day
Jim Sturgess reinforces his earlier request for Prudence to appreciate the new day and all the potential it holds.
The sun is up, the sky is blue
Jim Sturgess repeats his earlier description of the beautiful day they are experiencing.
It's beautiful and so are you
Jim Sturgess repeats his earlier compliment to Prudence, saying that she is beautiful just like the day they are experiencing.
Dear Prudence won't you come out to play
Jim Sturgess repeats his previous requests for Prudence to join him and enjoy the beauty of the day.
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Written by: JOHN LENNON, PAUL MCCARTNEY
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Dear Prudence, won't you come out to play?
Dear Prudence, greet the brand new day
The sun is up, the sky is blue
It's beautiful and so are you
Dear Prudence, won't you come out to play?
Dear Prudence, open up your eyes
Dear Prudence, see the sunny skies
The wind is low, the birds will sing
That you are part of everything
Dear Prudence, won't you open up your eyes?
Look around round
Look around round round
Look around
Dear Prudence, let me see you smile
Dear Prudence, like a little child
The clouds will be a daisy chain
So let me see you smile again
Dear Prudence, won't you let me see you smile?
Dear Prudence, won't you come out to play?
Dear Prudence, greet the brand new day
The sun is up, the sky is blue
It's beautiful and so are you
Dear Prudence, won't you come out to play?
@lauragoldenberg7305
Dear Prudence
Won't you come out to play?
Dear Prudence
Greet the brand new day
The sun is up, the sky is blue
It's beautiful, and so are you
Dear Prudence
Won't you come out to play?
Dear Prudence
Open up your eyes
Dear Prudence
See the sunny skies
The wind is low, the birds will sing
That you are part of everything
Dear Prudence
Won't you open up your eyes?
Look around, around (round, round, round)
(Round, round, round, round, round)
Look around, around, around (round, round)
(Round, round, round, round, round)
Look around
Dear Prudence
Let me see you smile
Dear Prudence
Like a little child
The clouds will be a daisy chain
So let me see you smile again
Dear Prudence
Won't you let me see you smile?
Dear Prudence
Won't you come out to play?
Dear Prudence
Greet the brand new day
The sun is up, the sky is blue
It's beautiful, and so are you
Dear Prudence
Won't you come out to play?
@VirgoWunder
This movie is what finally brought me to The Beatles. And a fat ass blunt is what brought me to the movie.
@jessicasaldivar9681
Man that circus part eith the weird people lmaooooo
@MsCeciCoy
one of the best movies ever created
@aelyricboy3226
Referente a los Beatles... si :3
@Themetuk
I have literally listend to this song over and over for 3 hours straight...I CANNOT get enough ...and Jim's voice... it tingles me/ puts a broad smile on my face.
@jimsturgessthespian7568
Thanks for all the love and support. Seriously blown away by the love from all of you.thank you
@Gaaraloverr1
I LOVE ALL OF THEIR VOICES! <3 Evan Rachel Wood, Jim Sturgess, and Joe Anderson's voices go together SO well!
@jimsturgessthespian7568
Thanks for all the love and support. Seriously blown away by the love from all of you.thank you
@beatrizfolque6572
I was randomly listening to this song and today it is the 16th february 2019. Exactly 10 years after you have posted this video!!
@OfTehMedia
I would easily trade everything I own to live in the 60's