Hey Jude
Nick De Caro And Orchestra 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
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
Hey Jude, don't make it bad
Take a sad song and make it better
Remember to let her under your skin
Then you'll begin to make it
Better better better better better better, oh
Na na na nananana, nannana, hey Jude
The song "Hey Jude" by Nick De Caro and Orchestra is about overcoming heartbreak and moving on from a difficult situation. The lyrics are addressed to a person named Jude, who is advised to take a sad song and make it better, by allowing the person who caused his pain into his heart. The song encourages Jude not to carry the weight of the world on his shoulders, and not to make his world a little colder by trying to be cool. Instead, Jude is told to follow his passion, let it out and let it in, and that the movement he needs to heal is on his shoulder.
The song is a reminder that things can get better if you allow yourself to feel and move through the pain, instead of suppressing it. It suggests that Jude has the power within himself to heal, and encourages him to take action in pursuing his dreams and the person he desires. This song reminds us all that we have the strength within us to overcome our challenges, and with determination, we will make it better.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey Jude, don't make it bad
Don't make the situation worse than it already is, Jude.
Take a sad song and make it better
Try to uplift the mood and make things more positive.
Remember to let her into your heart
Make sure to open up and let the person in completely.
Then you can start to make it better
Only then will you be able to improve the situation.
Hey Jude, don't be afraid
Don't be scared of pursuing the person you want.
You were made to go out and get her
You have the ability and skills to get the person you want.
The minute you let her under your skin
Once you become vulnerable, and let the person into your life fully,
Then you begin to make it better
Only then can you start to improve things.
And anytime you feel the pain, hey Jude, refrain
Whenever you feel hurt or down, hold back from doing something rash or impulsive.
Don't carry the world upon your shoulders
Don't take on unnecessary burdens and troubles.
For well you know that it's a fool who plays it cool
Pretending to be aloof or pretending that things don't bother you is not wise.
By making his world a little colder
Doing so will make life harder for yourself and others around you.
Hey Jude, don't let me down
Don't disappoint or fail the person who you are trying to win over.
You have found her, now go and get her
Now that you have found the right person, don't hesitate to make your move.
So let it out and let it in, hey Jude, begin
Open up, express yourself and start making progress.
You're waiting for someone to perform with
You may be waiting for someone to share experiences with.
And don't you know that it's just you, hey Jude, you'll do
In the end, all you need is yourself to achieve your goals.
The movement you need is on your shoulder
You have the ability and resources within yourself to make things happen.
Hey Jude, don't make it bad
Reaffirming the need to not make the situation worse than it already is.
Take a sad song and make it better
Despite the difficulties, try and make things more positive.
Remember to let her under your skin
Reiteration of the importance of being open and vulnerable.
Then you'll begin to make it better better better better better better, oh
Only then will you see constant and lasting improvements.
Na na na nananana, nannana, hey Jude
A melodic repetition of the chorus.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: John Lennon, Paul McCartney
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