Hey Jude
Mr. Acker Bilk 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 any time you feel the pain, hey, Jude, refrain
Don't carry the world upon your shoulders
Well don't you know that it's a fool who plays it cool
By making his world a little colder
Hey, Jude! Don't let her 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
Hey, Jude, don't make it bad
Take a sad song and make it better
Remember to let her into your heart
Then you can start to make it better
The lyrics of Mr. Acker Bilk's "Hey Jude" song are soothing and inspirational. The song is essentially a pep talk to someone named "Jude," who is going through a period of sadness, pain, and fear. The first two lines urge Jude not to make things worse than they already are. Instead, he is advised to "take a sad song and make it better," suggesting that he should find a way to transform his sorrow into something positive.
The next couple of lines ask Jude to open his heart to someone (it's not clear who this person is), so that he can begin the process of healing. The word "her" is used, which could imply a romantic partner, but it's equally possible that it refers to a friend, family member, or even a therapist. Regardless of who this person is, the message is clear: Jude needs to let someone in if he wants to start feeling better.
The song continues with a reminder that Jude doesn't have to carry the weight of the world on his shoulders. The line "it's a fool who plays it cool by making his world a little colder" suggests that Jude shouldn't try to act tough or distant when he's going through a tough time. Instead, he should be open and vulnerable so that others can support him.
In the final verses, the song urges Jude to find the confidence to move forward. He's told that he has already found the person he's been waiting for, and he just needs to take action to make things better. The line "the movement you need is on your shoulder" suggests that Jude has the power to change his situation, but he needs to take ownership of it.
Overall, "Hey Jude" is a song about hope and resilience. It reminds us that even when things are tough, we have the power to transform our pain into something positive.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey, Jude, don't make it bad
Jude, things may be tough, but don't let it get worse.
Take a sad song and make it better
Take a bad situation and turn it into something good.
Remember to let her into your heart
Keep love in your heart and don't close yourself off from it.
Then you can start to make it better
Only when you're open to love can you make things better.
Hey, Jude, don't be afraid
Don't let fear hold you back from pursuing what you want.
You were made to go out and get her
You were born to go after the one you love.
The minute you let her under your skin
Once you start to love someone deeply, nothing can keep you apart.
Then you begin to make it better.
Love is the key to making things better.
And any time you feel the pain, hey, Jude, refrain
When you're feeling down, take a moment to reflect before reacting.
Don't carry the world upon your shoulders
Don't stress yourself out by trying to carry the weight of the world on your shoulders.
Well don't you know that it's a fool who plays it cool
It's foolish to act detached and unemotional when you really care about someone.
By making his world a little colder
Acting aloof can hurt your relationships and make things worse.
Hey, Jude! Don't let her down
Don't disappoint the one you love.
You have found her, now go and get her
Don't waste any time, go after the one you love now that you've found her.
So let it out and let it in, hey, Jude, begin
Be open about your feelings and let love in.
You're waiting for someone to perform with
You're looking for someone to share your life with.
And don't you know that it's just you, hey, Jude,
You don't need anyone else to make you happy but yourself.
You'll do, the movement you need is on your shoulder
You have the power to change things and make a difference.
Take a sad song and make it better
Turn a bad situation into something positive.
Remember to let her into your heart
Stay open to love and let it into your life.
Then you can start to make it better
By embracing love, you can make everything in life better.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JOHN LENNON, PAUL MCCARTNEY
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