I Wanna Hold Your Hand
London String Orchestra Lyrics


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Oh yeah I tell you somethin'
I think you'll understand
When I say that somethin'
I want to hold your hand
I want to hold your hand
I want to hold your hand

Oh please say to me
You'll let me be your man
And please say to me
You'll let me hold your hand
Now, let me hold your hand
I want to hold your hand

And when I touch you
I feel happy inside
It's such a feelin' that my love
I can't hide
I can't hide
I can't hide

Yeah, you got that somethin'
I think you'll understand
When I say that somethin'
I want to hold your hand
I want to hold your hand
I want to hold your hand

And when I touch you
I feel happy inside
It's such a feelin' that my love
I can't hide
I can't hide
I can't hide

Yeah, you got that somethin'
I think you'll understand
When I feel that somethin'
I want to hold your hand
I want to hold your hand




I want to hold your hand
I want to hold your hand

Overall Meaning

The London String Orchestra's rendition of "I Want to Hold Your Hand" is a tender take on The Beatles' classic love song. The song's lyrics express a simple yet powerful sentiment: the desire to hold hands with the one you love. The first two lines of the song set the tone, with the singer telling their beloved that they have something to say that they think they will understand. This sets the stage for the declaration of love that comes next, as the singer confesses that they want to hold hands with their beloved.


The chorus of the song repeats the main sentiment, with the singer expressing their desire to hold hands over and over again. The lyrics use repetition to emphasize the strength of this desire, and to convey the urgency with which the singer wants to express their love. The bridge of the song offers a brief respite from the chorus, as the singer reflects on the feeling that they get when they touch their beloved. The lyrics express the joy and happiness that this physical connection brings, and suggest that this is something that the singer cannot hide or ignore.


Overall, the London String Orchestra's rendition of "I Want to Hold Your Hand" is a beautiful interpretation of one of The Beatles' most iconic love songs. The song's lyrics express a sentiment that is both simple and powerful, with the repetition of the chorus emphasizing the strength of the singer's desire to hold hands with their beloved. The bridge of the song provides a moment of reflection on the joy that physical connection can bring, making this a truly romantic and heartfelt love song.


Line by Line Meaning

Oh yeah I tell you somethin'
I have something important to tell you


I think you'll understand
I believe you will be able to comprehend what I am saying


When I say that somethin'
What I am trying to convey


I want to hold your hand
I desire physical contact with your hand


Oh please say to me
I implore you to communicate with me


You'll let me be your man
You will allow me to be your partner


And please say to me
I request that you speak to me


You'll let me hold your hand
You will grant me permission to hold your hand


Now, let me hold your hand
I am urging you to let me hold your hand now


And when I touch you
When I make physical contact with you


I feel happy inside
It brings me joy internally


It's such a feelin' that my love
My feelings of love are so intense


I can't hide
I cannot conceal how strongly I feel


Yeah, you got that somethin'
There is something about you that I cannot put into words


When I feel that somethin'
When I sense that indescribable quality about you


I want to hold your hand
The desire to hold your hand intensifies


I want to hold your hand
The longing to hold your hand remains strong


I want to hold your hand
The urge to hold your hand persists




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: John Lennon, Paul Mccartney

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