Hey Jude
Joe Anderson 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 shoulder
For well you know that it's a fool who plays it cool
By making his world a little colder
Na na na, na na, na na na na
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
Better, better, better, better, better, whoa!
Na na na, na-na na na
Na-na na na, hey Jude
Na na na, na-na na na
Na-na na na, hey Jude
Na na na, na-na na na
Na-na na na, hey Jude
Na na na, na-na na na
Na-na na na, hey Jude
Na na na, na-na na na
Na-na na na, hey Jude
In the song "Hey Jude" by Joe Anderson, the lyrics speak directly to the person of the title, attempting to offer him comfort and advice. The first verse encourages Jude not to let his troubles overwhelm him, saying that he should take a sad song and make it better by letting the love of his life into his heart. The second verse asserts that he was made to seek out and win the woman he loves, and that by embracing her fully, he can take steps to heal himself.
The chorus reinforces these messages, emphasizing that Jude should not let the weight of the world get him down, and that he should be careful not to push people away by pretending he doesn't care. The final verse is a plea to Jude to stay strong and fulfill his promise to the singer, who believes in him and trusts that he can make things better.
Overall, the song is a poignant and emotional message of encouragement and support, offering comfort and guidance to someone in need, and urging them to believe in themselves and their ability to succeed.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey Jude, don't make it bad
Hey Jude, don't let your situation get to you
Take a sad song and make it better
Find a way to improve your situation even if it feels hopeless
Remember to let her into your heart
Don't shut out love but be open to it
Then you can start to make it better
Opening your heart can help improve your situation
Hey Jude, don't be afraid
Don't let fear stop you from pursuing what you want
You were made to go out and get her
You have the ability to pursue and attain your desires
The minute you let her under your skin
Once you fully embrace your desires, things can improve
Then you begin to make it better
Embracing your desires can lead to a better life
And anytime you feel the pain, hey Jude, refrain
When things get tough, take a step back and don't let it consume you
Don't carry the world upon your shoulder
Don't let your problems weigh you down
For well you know that it's a fool who plays it cool
Ignoring problems won't make them go away
By making his world a little colder
Ignoring problems can actually make things worse
Hey Jude, don't let me down
Don't give up on your goals and desires
You have found her, now go and get her
You've identified your goals, now take action to achieve them
Better, better, better, better, better, whoa!
Things can continue to improve as long as you keep going
Na na na, na-na na na
A simple melody that signifies hope and optimism
Na-na na na, hey Jude
The repetition of the melody ties the song together
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: John Lennon, Paul McCartney
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