Eleanor Rigby
Pain Lyrics


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Ah, look at all the lonely people
Ah, look at all the lonely people

Eleanor Rigby, picks up the rice in the church
Where a wedding has been, lives in a dream
Waits at the window, wearing the face that she keeps
In a jar by the door, who is it for?
All the lonely people
Where do they all come from?
All the lonely people
Where do they all belong?

Ah, look at all the lonely people
Ah, look at all the lonely people

Father McKenzie writing the words of a sermon
That no one will hear, no one comes near
Look at him working, darning his socks in the night
When there's nobody there, what does he care?

All the lonely people
Where do they all come from?
All the lonely people
Where do they all belong?

Ah, look at all the lonely people
Ah, look at all the lonely people
Ah, look at all the lonely people
Ah, look at all the lonely people

Eleanor Rigby, died in the church
And was buried along with her name, nobody came
Father McKenzie wiping the dirt from his hands
As he walks from the grave, no one was saved

All the lonely people
Where do they all come from?
All the lonely people
Where do they all belong?

Ah, look at all the lonely people
Ah, look at all the lonely people
Ah, look at all the lonely people
Ah, look at all the lonely people

Look at all the people
Look at all the people




Look at all the people
Look at all the people

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Eleanor Rigby by Pain describe a sense of loneliness that can consume people's lives. The song tells the story of two characters who are lonely in different ways. The first character, Eleanor Rigby, is an old woman who spends her days picking up rice in the church where weddings are held. She wears a face that she keeps in a jar by the door, perhaps to remind herself of a happier time. The second character, Father McKenzie, is a preacher who writes sermons that nobody listens to. He spends his nights darning his socks, alone in his room.


The chorus of the song asks where all the lonely people come from and where they belong. It points out that isolation is a universal experience that affects people from all walks of life. The final verse of the song describes how Eleanor Rigby dies alone and is buried with no mourners present. Father McKenzie is the only witness to her death and burial, and he seems to grasp the significance of her lonely life. The song ends with a repeated chorus that invites us to look at all the people around us, suggesting that we should remember the loneliness that many of them may feel.


Overall, Eleanor Rigby by Pain is a haunting and poignant commentary on loneliness and isolation. The lyrics are simple but powerful, and they have resonated with many listeners over the years. Through the stories of Eleanor Rigby and Father McKenzie, the song reminds us that loneliness is a universal experience and that we should strive to support one another in our struggles.


Line by Line Meaning

Ah, look at all the lonely people
Expressing empathy towards all the lonely people in the world


Eleanor Rigby, picks up the rice in the church
Describing the mundane tasks that Eleanor Rigby does to pass the time


Where a wedding has been, lives in a dream
Living in the past and clinging onto memories of happier times


Waits at the window, wearing the face that she keeps
Waiting for someone to come save her from her loneliness, maintaining a facade of strength and composure


In a jar by the door, who is it for?
Wondering who the face she keeps is really for and whether it is helping her or just a symbol of her loneliness


Father McKenzie writing the words of a sermon
Depicting Father McKenzie as a lonely man who spends his time in solitary activities


That no one will hear, no one comes near
Father McKenzie's words go unheard and unappreciated, leaving him isolated


Look at him working, darning his socks in the night
Showing how Father McKenzie passes his time alone by engaging in mundane tasks


When there's nobody there, what does he care?
Implying that Father McKenzie is so used to being alone that he no longer sees the point in trying to connect with others


Eleanor Rigby, died in the church
Revealing that despite her efforts to connect with others, Eleanor Rigby died alone


And was buried along with her name, nobody came
Highlighting the fact that nobody cared enough to attend Eleanor Rigby's funeral


Father McKenzie wiping the dirt from his hands
Portraying Father McKenzie as the only one left to bury Eleanor Rigby


As he walks from the grave, no one was saved
Implying that in the end, nobody was able to escape loneliness and isolation




Lyrics © editionPlus Verlags GmbH, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Downtown Music Publishing, Songtrust Ave
Written by: John Lennon, Paul McCartney

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

The Eye of Satan

Ah, look at all the lonely people
Ah, look at all the lonely people

Eleanor Rigby
Picks up the rice in the church where a wedding has been
Lives in a dream
Waits at the window
Wearing the face that she keeps in a jar by the door
Who is it for?

All the lonely people
Where do they all come from?
All the lonely people
Where do they all belong?

Father McKenzie
Writing the words of a sermon that no one will hear
No one comes near
Look at him working
Darning his socks in the night when there's nobody there
What does he care?

All the lonely people
Where do they all come from?
All the lonely people
Where do they all belong?

Ah, look at all the lonely people
Ah, look at all the lonely people

Eleanor Rigby
Died in the church and was buried along with her name
Nobody came
Father McKenzie
Wiping the dirt from his hands as he walks from the grave
No one was saved

All the lonely people (ah, look at all the lonely people)
Where do they all come from?
All the lonely people (ah, look at all the lonely people)
Where do they all belong?



All comments from YouTube:

Joshua Carter

I'm impressed at how well this song works as a metal track.

Kevin Sadowy

Leo Morrachiolli from Frogleap just released a version. That's how I got here 🤣

Ian

Godhead is another band who does great cover of this Beatles classic.

The Anonymous Keyboard Warrior

exactly

The Eye of Satan

Ah, look at all the lonely people
Ah, look at all the lonely people

Eleanor Rigby
Picks up the rice in the church where a wedding has been
Lives in a dream
Waits at the window
Wearing the face that she keeps in a jar by the door
Who is it for?

All the lonely people
Where do they all come from?
All the lonely people
Where do they all belong?

Father McKenzie
Writing the words of a sermon that no one will hear
No one comes near
Look at him working
Darning his socks in the night when there's nobody there
What does he care?

All the lonely people
Where do they all come from?
All the lonely people
Where do they all belong?

Ah, look at all the lonely people
Ah, look at all the lonely people

Eleanor Rigby
Died in the church and was buried along with her name
Nobody came
Father McKenzie
Wiping the dirt from his hands as he walks from the grave
No one was saved

All the lonely people (ah, look at all the lonely people)
Where do they all come from?
All the lonely people (ah, look at all the lonely people)
Where do they all belong?

Big Micks Little Plot

as a Beatles and Pain fan how can one thank this band for their contribution. I was there. and sir it was worthy.

Kate Cayen

Why isn't this on Spotify? I love this version 💞

Rob Trindade

Best metal version I've heard.

Mythrashylife

have you heard Realm version= It is the best version by far.

Brian K. Hemphill

Solid heavy metal version

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