Hey Jude
Smokey Robinson and The Miracles Lyrics


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Hey Jude, don't make it bad
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
Then you begin to make it better

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

Overall Meaning

The song Hey Jude by Smokey Robinson and The Miracles was written as an uplifting message to a friend or loved one who is experiencing some sort of difficulty. The line "Hey Jude, don't make it bad, take a sad song and make it better" suggests that the person should stop dwelling on their problems and try to find a way to make things better. The song advises the person to let their loved one into their heart so that they can support each other and start the process of making things better. The line "Hey Jude, don't let me down, you have found her, now go and get her" implies that the person should not give up on their relationship or their efforts to improve their situation.


The song suggests that the person should not let the weight of the world weigh them down and advises them to refrain from carrying the world upon their shoulders. The song suggests that it is "a fool who plays it cool" by making their world a little colder. The final lines of the song "Na na na nananana, nannana, hey Jude" are meant to be a joyful reminder that everything will be alright and that there is always a reason to cheer up.


Line by Line Meaning

Hey Jude, don't make it bad
Hey Jude, don't worsen the situation


Take a sad song and make it better
Transform something negative into something positive


Remember to let her into your heart
Open yourself up to love


Then you can start to make it better
Only then will you be able to improve the situation


Hey Jude, don't be afraid
You have the confidence to pursue what you want


You were made to go out and get her
You are meant to pursue the person you want


The minute you let her under your skin
Once you allow love to enter your life


Then you begin to make it better
You can make things better for yourself and the person you love


And anytime you feel the pain, hey Jude, refrain
When you experience pain or sadness, avoid worsening it


Don't carry the world upon your shoulders
Don't take on more responsibility than you can handle


For well you know that it's a fool who plays it cool
It is foolish to pretend everything is alright when it's not


By making his world a little colder
By avoiding emotional connections and empathy


Hey Jude, don't let me down
Don't disappoint me or yourself


You have found her, now go and get her
You have met the person you love, now pursue her


So let it out and let it in, hey Jude, begin
Express your emotions and let love into your life


You're waiting for someone to perform with
You are waiting for someone to share your life with


And don't you know that it's just you, hey Jude, you'll do
You only need yourself to make things better


The movement you need is on your shoulder
You have the power to make a change


Hey Jude, don't make it bad
Hey Jude, don't worsen the situation


Take a sad song and make it better
Transform something negative into something positive


Remember to let her under your skin
Allow love to enter your heart and life


Then you'll begin to make it better better better better better better, oh
Continuing to make things better will bring much joy and happiness


Na na na nananana, nannana, hey Jude
Repeated singing of the name 'Jude'




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Unison Rights S.L.
Written by: John Lennon, Paul McCartney

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