We Were Fours Guys... That's All
John Lennon Lyrics


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We were four guys, that, eh...
I met Paul, said, d′y' wanna join me band, you know, and then George joined, and then Ringo joined.
We were just a band that made it very, very big, that′s all...




Overall Meaning

In John Lennon's song "We Were Four Guys... That's All", the former Beatle reflects on the early days of the band and how they got started. The lyrics describe how Lennon met Paul McCartney and invited him to join his band. Shortly after, George Harrison also joined, followed by Ringo Starr. Despite the fact that they were just four guys who started out playing together, the band quickly became massively successful and beloved by fans around the world.


Lennon's lyrics suggest a sense of simplicity and nostalgia for the early days of the Beatles. He seems to be reminding listeners that before the fame and fortune, before the screaming fans and stadium shows, they were just four guys who wanted to make music together. The song speaks to the power of a shared passion and artistic vision, as well as the enduring legacy that can be created through collaboration and hard work.


Line by Line Meaning

We were four guys, that, eh...
There were four of us, not particularly special, just ordinary guys.


I met Paul, said, d'y'wanna join me band, you know, and then George joined, and then Ringo joined.
I invited Paul to join my fledgling band and then George came on board. After that, Ringo completed the lineup.


We were just a band that made it very, very big, that's all...
We were nothing more than a group of musicians who happened to become incredibly successful.




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