I Saw Her Standing There
Paul McCartney Lyrics


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1-2-3-4!

Well, she was just 17,
You know what I mean,
And the way she looked was way beyond compare.
So how could I dance with another (ooh)
And I saw her standin' there.
Well she looked at me, and I, I could see
That before too long I'd fall in love with her.
She wouldn't dance with another (whoa)
And I saw her standin' there.

Well, my heart went "boom,"
When I crossed that room,
And I held her hand in mine

Whoa, we danced through the night,
And we held each other tight,
And before too long I fell in love with her.
Now I'll never dance with another (whoa)
Since I saw her standing there

Well, my heart went "boom,"
When I crossed that room,
And I held her hand in mine

Whoa, we danced through the night,
And we held each other tight,
And before too long I fell in love with her.




Now I'll never dance with another (whoa)
Since I saw her standing there

Overall Meaning

The song "I Saw Her Standing There" by Paul McCartney was written in 1963 and released on The Beatles' first album, "Please Please Me." The song features a rock and roll rhythm and is about a 17-year-old girl who McCartney saw standing across the room and instantly fell in love with.


The song starts with the familiar count-in "1-2-3-4!" and then McCartney sings "Well, she was just 17, you know what I mean..." and describes how beautiful the girl was and how he was unable to dance with anyone else because he was so drawn to her. The chorus repeats the line "And I saw her standing there" and the bridge describes how his heart started racing when he saw her and how they danced through the night and fell in love.


Some interpret the lyrics to suggest that the song was written from the perspective of a young man who was entranced with a girl he saw at a dance. Others believe that the song is autobiographical, and McCartney wrote it about his own experience of meeting his future wife, Linda Eastman.


The song was a big hit for The Beatles and helped launch their career. It was their first song to chart in the US, reaching #14 on the Billboard Hot 100. The song has been covered by numerous artists over the years, including Elton John, Tiffany, and The Who.


Line by Line Meaning

Well, she was just 17, You know what I mean, And the way she looked was way beyond compare.
He describes the beauty and charm of a young girl he met who was only 17, and how she captivated him with her elegance.


So how could I dance with another (ooh) And I saw her standin' there.
He was so captivated by her that he couldn't bring himself to dance with anyone else when he saw her standing there.


Well, my heart went 'boom,' When I crossed that room, And I held her hand in mine
As soon as he met her, his heart started beating fast and he felt an immediate connection. He was overjoyed to hold her hand.


Whoa, we danced through the night, And we held each other tight, And before too long I fell in love with her.
He hints at how they spent the whole night together, holding each other closely and how he began to fall in love with her enchanting presence.


Now I'll never dance with another (whoa) Since I saw her standing there
He is convinced that he'll never be able to find anyone else like her and is now committed to her for life since the moment he saw her.




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

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