I've Just Seen A Face
Paul McCartney Lyrics


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I've just seen a face
I can't forget the time or place
Where we just meet
She's just the girl for me
And want all the world to see
We've met, mmm-mmm-mmm-m'mmm-mmm

Had it been another day
I might have looked the other way
And I'd have never been aware
But as it is I'll dream of her
Tonight, di-di-di-di'n'di

Falling, yes I am falling
And she keeps calling
Me back again

I have never known
The like of this, I've been alone
And I have missed things
And kept out of sight
But other girls were never quite
Like this, da-da-n'da-da'n'da

Falling, yes I am falling
And she keeps calling
Me back again

Falling, yes I am falling
And she keeps calling
Me back again

I've just seen a face
I can't forget the time or place
Where we just meet
She's just the girl for me
And want all the world to see
We've met, mmm-mmm-mmm-da-da-da

Falling, yes I am falling
And she keeps calling
Me back again
Falling, yes I am falling
And she keeps calling
Me back again
Oh, falling, yes I am falling




And she keeps calling
Me back again

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "I've Just Seen a Face" by Paul McCartney depict the overwhelming feeling of falling in love at first sight. McCartney describes how he met a girl who he believes is perfect for him and how he cannot forget the time or place where they met. He then goes on to describe how he has never experienced such a feeling before and how he had missed out on things by keeping out of sight. The chorus "Falling, yes I am falling / And she keeps calling me back again" conveys how he is falling deeply in love with this girl and how he cannot resist her charm.


The lyrics showcase McCartney's ability to write catchy and romantic pop songs with simple yet effective lyrics that resonate with listeners. The song's upbeat melody and powerful vocals make it a timeless classic, which has stood the test of time. The lyrics also highlight the fleeting nature of love and how it can catch anyone off guard, giving hope to anyone who has ever experienced love at first sight.


In conclusion, "I've Just Seen a Face" is a beautifully crafted love song that captures the essence of falling in love. With its catchy melody and relatable lyrics, it evokes a sense of nostalgia and reminds listeners of the powerful emotions that come with falling in love.


Line by Line Meaning

I've just seen a face
I have just encountered someone who has caught my attention


I can't forget the time or place
The moment was so significant that it has been seared into my memory


Where we just meet
The place where we met was a chance encounter


She's just the girl for me
This person is perfect for me


And want all the world to see
I want everyone to know how right this feels


We've met, mmm-mmm-mmm-m'mmm-mmm
The connection was instant and strong


Had it been another day
If we had met on any other day, I might not have paid attention


I might have looked the other way
I may not have noticed her or given her a second glance


And I'd have never been aware
I wouldn't have known what I was missing


But as it is I'll dream of her
I can't stop thinking about her and will probably have dreams about her


Tonight, di-di-di-di'n'di
This is on my mind this very evening


Falling, yes I am falling
I am falling deeply in love with this person


And she keeps calling
I can't resist her allure


Me back again
A powerful draw brings me back to her


I have never known
I have not experienced this level of connection before


The like of this, I've been alone
I have been alone in my search for this kind of deep rapport


And I have missed things
I may have missed out on love in the past by being too cautious


And kept out of sight
Insecurity or fear may have kept me hiding in the shadows


But other girls were never quite
I have met other women before, but it was never like this


Like this, da-da-n'da-da'n'da
This feeling is completely new and unique


Falling, yes I am falling
I am giving in to the vulnerability of love


And she keeps calling
The pull towards this person is relentless


Me back again
I keep coming back to her despite any doubts or fears


Oh, falling, yes I am falling
I am still falling in love with her and feeling that deep pull


And she keeps calling
The attraction is still very strong


Me back again
I can't help but return to her, drawn in by the intensity of the feelings




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Written by: John Lennon, Paul McCartney

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@1atomicblond1

Paul could throw a guitar out the window and have a Number 1 hit. So much talent.

@Bella-nt7ec

🙂

@macaronidelta1925

He called it Suicide...

@ExtremeBeatlesArchive

If nothing else, the sidewalk.

@Ivar97

Out the window to the road

@scottinnh88

This was from the Beatles help album. I thought John lennon sung it but maybe I’m wrong

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@tockita

I love 2:00 when he says "other girls were never quite like this" while looking at Linda. Even though Paul hadn't met her when he wrote this song, he certainly felt this way when he did meet her.

@gdaig203

Nice pickup

@jacobmassey3897

As much as I like his current wife I can't see that Paul could feel this strongly about her as he did for Linda 😢

@mercurygirl17

Indeed. I'm sure Linda was aware that this was written about someone else (presumably Jane), and Paul's nod to her is a gracious way of saying "That was then, and this is now."

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