Strawberry Fields Forever
Sturgess Jim & Joe Anderson Lyrics
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'Cause I going to Strawberry Fields
Nothing is real and nothing to get hung about
Strawberry Fields forever
Living is easy with eyes closed
Misunderstanding all you see
It's getting hard to be someone but it all works out
No one I think is in my tree
I mean it must be high or low
That is the catch you know
Tune in but it's all right
That is I think it's not too bad
Always know sometimes think it's me
But you know I know when it's a dream
I think I know, I mean, oh yes, but it's all wrong
That is I think I disagree
The song "Strawberry Fields Forever" by Sturgess Jim & Joe Anderson is a melancholic reflection on John Lennon's childhood in the Strawberry Field orphanage in Liverpool. The song is a psychedelic mix of pop and rock, with dream-like lyrics that reflect Lennon's inner experience. The refrain "Let me take you down, 'cause I'm going to Strawberry Fields" is an invitation to join him on his introspective journey through memory and feeling.
The first verse of the song describes the surreal world of Strawberry Fields, where nothing is real and there is nothing to be hung about. This is followed by the chorus, which repeats the same lines, "Strawberry Fields forever." The second verse reflects on the challenges of growing up, where misunderstanding abounds, and it's getting hard to be someone. But Lennon manages to find solace in these difficulties, and it doesn't matter much to him.
The third verse is perhaps the most cryptic, as Lennon sings, "No one I think is in my tree, I mean it must be high or low, that is the catch you know." This could be interpreted as Lennon feeling lonely or alienated from the world around him. The final verse reflects on Lennon's ultimate acceptance of his inner world, even if it clashes with reality. He thinks he knows the truth about himself, but he also knows that it's a dream.
Line by Line Meaning
Let me take you down
Allow me to introduce you to a different reality
'Cause I going to Strawberry Fields
Because I am heading towards a place of peaceful retreat
Nothing is real and nothing to get hung about
There is no need to attach significance to anything here, as it is all an illusion
Strawberry Fields forever
This place of peace will be everlasting
Living is easy with eyes closed
Life is uncomplicated when one chooses to ignore reality
Misunderstanding all you see
One cannot truly comprehend what they observe
It's getting hard to be someone but it all works out
It becomes more challenging to identify with a fixed identity, but in the end, it all falls into place
It doesn't matter much to me
It is of little significance to me
No one I think is in my tree
I do not believe anyone shares my unique perspective
I mean it must be high or low
Their perspective must be either very different or very similar to mine
That is the catch you know
That is the challenging part
Tune in but it's all right
If you pay attention, you will see that everything is okay
That is I think it's not too bad
I believe that things are somewhat positive
Always know sometimes think it's me
I am always aware that sometimes I am the source of my troubles
But you know I know when it's a dream
I can differentiate between reality and illusion
I think I know, I mean, oh yes, but it's all wrong
I believe I understand, but I am mistaken
That is I think I disagree
I believe that my viewpoint differs from others
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JOHN LENNON, PAUL MCCARTNEY
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@weekay538
Let me take you down, 'cause I'm going to Strawberry Fields.
Nothing is real and nothing to get hung about.
Strawberry Fields forever.
Living is easy with eyes closed, misunderstanding all you see.
It's getting hard to be someone but it all works out.
It doesn't matter much to me.
Let me take you down, 'cause I'm going to Strawberry Fields.
Nothing is real and nothing to get hung about.
Strawberry Fields forever.
Always no sometimes think it's me, but you know I know when it's a dream.
I think I know I mean "Yes," but it's all wrong.
That is I think I disagree.
Let me take you down, 'cause I'm going to Strawberry Fields.
Nothing is real and nothing to get hung about.
Strawberry Fields forever.
Strawberry Fields forever.
Strawberry Fields forever.
@stev6963
Fucking love Jim Sturgess's voice.
@annawills540
My mom showed me this when i was little and now she's gone, i only have this to remember her by. i wish she could be here
@evareyes7335
I'm so sorry for your loss. My mom is also gone. I keep her in my heart. Always.
@greggoodes
🥰
@micheleritrovato4715
❤️ she’ll be here with you.... just close your eyes and you’ll feel her presence
@phantomgaming9145
Let this song immortalize your connection with your mom. Tbh all my loving by jim sturgess in this movie was my love song with fiance we started dating at 13 got engaged t 18 and she passed away later that yearml. That song and this movie are very important to me. We use to watch this movie so much and i can still remember the warmth she made me feel and i miss her so much. These songs remind me of a hetter time. Cherish it and, im sorry for your loss. My condolences
@greggoodes
@@phantomgaming9145 God is watching us from a distance.
@nadkassim
Goosebumps everytime I hear this song. Every time I hear this, my mind does flashbacks of the scene of this song in the movie. So vivid that I can see them
@dylanm.8686
I would totally agree so long ago and still so vivid
@zoeyjordan7696
Me to