Hey Jude
Smokey Robinson and The Miracles Lyrics
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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
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
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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