Lee Dewyze attended an alternative high school but states that music and his teachers were his inspiration to go back to his studies. Before Idol, DeWyze worked as a paint salesclerk. His musical influences include Cat Stevens, Eric Clapton, Ben Harper, and Simon & Garfunkel.
DeWyze's career began when he was 16 or 17, after he met Louis Svitek, owner of WuLi Records, and Ryan McGuire of the Virginia Gentlemen. Lee DeWyze auditioned in Chicago for the ninth season of American Idol with the song "Ain't No Sunshine", which was also covered by Kris Allen. During Hollywood week, his group included Aaron Kelly and Crystal Bowersox, who all made it into the Top 24. During the first week, he performed "Chasing Cars" by Snow Patrol, which was praised by Simon Cowell. The next week he sang "Lips of an Angel", which did not get the same response as his first performance but was good enough to get him into the top 16. His third song, "Fireflies", came as a surprise and was generally liked by the viewers, critics, and the judges.
After making it to the Top 12, DeWyze performed Beast of Burden during The Rolling Stones week. For the Top 11's theme, Billboard #1 Hits, DeWyze performed The Letter by the The Box Tops. The following week DeWyze performed Treat Her Like a Lady impressing mentor Usher and all four judges including Cowell who said that "This is the night that your life may have changed forever." For the Top 9 week Lee performed Hey Jude by The Beatles. His closest friend is his fellow roomate, Andrew Garcia.
Hey Jude
Lee DeWyze 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
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
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
Na na na, na na, na na na na, yeah
Hey Jude, don't make it bad
Take a sad song and make it better
Remember to let her under your skin
Then you begin to make it better
Better, better, better, better, better, oh!
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
Na na na, na-na na na
Na-na na na, hey Jude
The lyrics to Lee DeWyze's cover of Hey Jude are an emotional plea to someone who is going through a tough time, urging them to not lose hope and to keep working towards their goals. The repetition of "Hey Jude" throughout the song is a call to attention, almost like the singer is grabbing the listener by the shoulders and looking them in the eye. The first verse advises, "Take a sad song and make it better," as if to say that it's okay to feel down, but it's important to take that sadness and channel it into something positive. The second verse encourages the listener to "let her" into their heart, which may refer to a person or to an idea or passion.
The chorus is the most iconic part of the song, with the lyrics "Na na na, na na, na na na na" repeating over and over with increasing intensity. This repetition is almost like a chant, meant to rally the listener and give them courage. The third verse is perhaps the most personal, with the singer urging the listener to not let them down after they've made progress towards their goals. Ultimately, the song is a message of hope, saying that even when things seem difficult or insurmountable, there is always a way to make it better.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey Jude, don't make it bad
Do not make it worse, Jude
Take a sad song and make it better
Make it better by transforming the sorrowful song
Remember to let her into your heart
Recall, Jude, to allow her to enter your heart
Then you can start to make it better
Only then, you will bequalified to improve things
Hey Jude, don't be afraid
Jude, do not fear or hesitate
You were made to go out and get her
You are meant to chase and win her back
The minute you let her under your skin
As soon as you get close to her
Then you begin to make it better
Then only you can make things better
And anytime you feel the pain, hey Jude, refrain
Whenever you feel the anguished heart, stop and relax
Don't carry the world upon your shoulders
Do not feel responsible for everything that happens, Jude
For well you know that it's a fool who plays it cool
It is foolish to pretend that things are fine
By making his world a little colder
And by doing that, making things worse
Na na na, na na, na na na na
(Non-lyrical part)
Hey Jude, don't let me down
Do not disappoint me or abandon me, Jude
You have found her, now go and get her
You have finally found her, Jude, so go and get her
Remember to let her into your heart
Do notforget to love her, Jude
Then you can start to make it better
Only after that you will beable to improve the scenario
So let it out and let it in, hey Jude, begin
It is time to release your stress and take in the good energy and commence, Jude
You're waiting for someone to perform with
You are waiting for someone to connect with, Jude
And don't you know that it's just you? Hey Jude, you'll do
Do you not realise that it is only you? Hey, Jude, you got this
The movement you need is on your shoulder
The vital aspect to start the process lies within you
Na na na, na na, na na na na, yeah
(Non-lyrical part)
Hey Jude, don't make it bad
Do not make things worse, Jude
Take a sad song and make it better
Transform a melancholic song and convert it into something positive
Remember to let her under your skin
Remind yourself to get close to her
Then you begin to make it better
From then on, you will beable to make it better
Better, better, better, better, better, oh!
(Non-lyrical part)
Na na na, na-na na na
(Non-lyrical part)
Na-na na na, hey Jude
(Non-lyrical part)
Na na na, na-na na na
(Non-lyrical part)
Na-na na na, hey Jude
(Non-lyrical part)
Na na na, na-na na na
(Non-lyrical part)
Na-na na na, hey Jude
(Non-lyrical part)
Na na na, na-na na na
(Non-lyrical part)
Na-na na na, hey Jude
(Non-lyrical part)
Contributed by Julia Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@MultiKayla100
i love this song 2 especially when lee is singing it.i love lee. :)
@SuperChickon
Wow hes awesome at singing i wish i was that good lol
@shamiaxyrellsmartinez4178
i love this song ever ^_^
@christinam1250
thanks lee you are so awesome.
@apriljohnperez5230
Listening this version in 2017 😁
@shontrellanderson5205
Does anyone know where to find this as a song? I want it on my phone
@newlybrokenroad
God came up with covers for a reason. XDD
@loverrock123
i love i love this song i love hallaujah to he the best singer ever i freacking love him
@TheJoslyn2009
This is what I hear about Lee. He took a song from the Beatles and made it sound up to date. Hard feat to do. Kudos to Lee.
@77aksh
48 became 103 .. and still that only 1 dislike.. :)