Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band
Paul McCartney and U2 Lyrics
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Sgt pepper taught the band to play
They've been going in and out of style
But they're guaranteed to raise a smile
So let me introduce to you
The band you've known for all these years
Sgt pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band
We hope you will enjoy the show
Sgt pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band
Sit back and let the evening go
Sgt pepper's Lonely, Sgt pepper's Lonely
Sgt pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band
It's wonderful to be here
It really is a thrill
You're such a lovely audience
We'd like to take you home with us
We'd love to take you home
I don't really want to stop the show
But I thought that you might like to know
That the singer's going to sing a song
And he wants you all to sing along
So let me introduce to you
The one and only Billy Shears
And Sgt pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band
The lyrics to "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band/The End" can be interpreted as a meta-reference to the Beatles themselves as a band, their evolution throughout the years, and their desire to entertain their fans. The title character, Sgt. Pepper, is introduced as an experienced musician who taught the band to play, suggesting a mentorship and growth relationship. The line "They've been going in and out of style" acknowledges the band's varied musical experimentation and changing trends. Regardless, they are guaranteed to make their fans smile, making them beloved by generations of fans.
The band then introduces themselves as the titular "Lonely Hearts Club Band," inviting the audience to enjoy the show and let themselves be entertained. The repeated line "Sgt. Pepper's lonely" seems to suggest that despite the surface-level entertainment and joy provided by the band, there is a lingering sense of isolation and loneliness among its members.
The song then transitions into "The End," which features iconic verses that suggest a sense of finality and closure ("And in the end, the love you take is equal to the love you make"). These verses can be interpreted as a reflection on the Beatles' long and successful career as a band, suggesting that the impact they've made on their fans is worth as much as the love they've received in return.
Line by Line Meaning
It was twenty years ago today,
It happened exactly twenty years ago today.
Sgt. Pepper taught the band to play
Sgt. Pepper imparted musical knowledge to the band on how to play.
They've been going in and out of style
The band's fashion and popularity has fluctuated over time.
But they're guaranteed to raise a smile.
Their performance is sure to entertain and bring joy to the audience.
So may I introduce to you
I would like to present to you
The act you've known for all these years,
The group you're familiar with over the years,
Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band.
A band known as Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band.
We're Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band,
Our group is called Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band,
We hope you will enjoy the show,
We wish that you will appreciate the performance,
Sit back and let the evening go.
Relax and enjoy the show.
Sgt. Pepper's lonely, Sgt. Pepper's lonely,
Sgt. Pepper seems lonely, he is in solitude.
Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band.
A band known as Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band.
It's wonderful to be here,
It feels great to be present in this place,
It's certainly a thrill.
It's definitely thrilling and exciting.
You're such a lovely audience,
The audience is so nice and pleasant,
We'd like to take you home with us,
We wish we could take you with us as you've been very supportive.
We'd love to take you home.
We want to take you with us to continue to enjoy the evening.
I don't really want to stop the show,
I am hesitant to end the entertainment,
But I thought that you might like to know,
But I felt it would be useful for you to know,
That the singer's going to sing a song,
The vocalist will now perform a piece,
And he wants you all to sing along.
And he would like everyone to participate with their singing.
So let me introduce to you
I'd like to formally present to you,
The one and only Billy Shears
I present to you the one and only Billy Shears.
And Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band.
And the well-known group called Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band.
Oh yeah, all right
An expression of approval or agreement.
Are you going to be in my dreams
Are you going to be present in my dreams,
Tonight?
During the night-time?
And in the end
At the end,
The love you take
The love you receive,
Is equal to the love you make.
Is directly proportional to the love you give back.
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@Random-cs5om
Fun Fact: Paul McCartney has said that if John Lennon was still alive and they were all present, The Beatles would have reunited at the original Live Aid.
@RafaelRamone1990
And George too, of course.
@loganpudak7283
@@RafaelRamone1990 george was still alive when live aid happened he died in 2001
@RafaelRamone1990
@@loganpudak7283 Yeah, I was confused. I was thinking about live 8 in 2005.
@loganpudak7283
@@RafaelRamone1990 oh ok I got confused too
@matthewloughran73
I'm not sure, I think at the time of live aid George and Paul were still on rough terms.
@nevohyams
The way Bono was looking at him. You can tell that every other musician absolutely adores Paul, he's like a God
@aliasmith0425
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@jackdoheny5704
Of course he's a god he's Paul McCartney
@nightwingtt
The one above all.