She Said She Said
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I know what it is to be sad."
And she's making me feel like I've never been born
I said "Who put all those things in your hair
Things that make me feel that I'm mad
And you're making me feel like I've never been born."
I said "No, no, no, you're wrong
When I was a boy everything was right
Everything was right."
I said "Even though you know what you know
I know that I'm ready to leave
'Cause you're making me feel like I've never been born."
She said "You don't understand what I said."
I said "No, no, no, you're wrong
When I was a boy everything was right
Everything was right."
I said "Even though you know what you know
I know that I'm ready to leave
'Cause you're making me feel like I've never been born."
She said "I know what it's like to be dead
I know what it is to be sad
I know what it's like to be dead..."
The lyrics of The Beatles' "She Said She Said" have been open to interpretation since their release in 1966. At first glance, the song appears to be about a conversation between two people, one of whom claims to know what it's like to be dead, and the other who feels alienated and disconnected from the world. However, upon closer examination, the lyrics can be seen as a commentary on the psychedelic experience, which was becoming increasingly popular in the mid-60s.
The line "She said she knows what it's like to be dead" could be interpreted as a reference to ego death, a common experience during psychedelic trips where individuals lose their sense of self and feel as though they have died. The reference to feeling "sad" also suggests a sense of detachment from reality, which is another common feature of the psychedelic experience.
When the singer asks "who put all those things in your hair," it could be a reference to the unusual clothing and hairstyles associated with the counterculture at the time. The line "you're making me feel like I've never been born" could be interpreted as a feeling of disconnection from reality or a rejection of societal norms.
The repeated refrain "when I was a boy, everything was right" could represent a longing for a simpler time or a rejection of the complexities of the adult world. The final repetition of "I know what it's like to be dead" suggests that the psychedelic experience has left a lasting impact on the singer, and they have gained a new perspective on life.
Line by Line Meaning
She said "I know what it's like to be dead
She claims to have experienced death
I know what it is to be sad."
She also claims to have experienced deep sadness
And she's making me feel like I've never been born
Her words and actions make the singer feel like he doesn't exist
I said "Who put all those things in your hair
The artist asks about the objects in her hair
Things that make me feel that I'm mad
The artist feels delusional due to the objects in her hair
And you're making me feel like I've never been born."
The singer still feels like he doesn't exist due to her words and actions
She said "You don't understand what I said."
She thinks the singer doesn't comprehend what she meant
I said "No, no, no, you're wrong
The artist disagrees and corrects her
When I was a boy everything was right
The artist reminisces about his stress-free childhood
Everything was right."
He reiterates that everything was perfect then
I said "Even though you know what you know
The singer acknowledges her experiences
I know that I'm ready to leave
He is done with the conversation and is ready to leave
'Cause you're making me feel like I've never been born."
Her behavior is still making him feel like he doesn't exist
She said "You don't understand what I said."
She repeats her claim that he doesn't understand
I said "No, no, no, you're wrong
He still disagrees with her
When I was a boy everything was right
He reminisces about his childhood once more
Everything was right."
He reinforces that everything was perfect then
I said "Even though you know what you know
The singer understands that she has more life experience
I know that I'm ready to leave
He is resolute in his decision to leave
'Cause you're making me feel like I've never been born."
He still feels like he doesn't exist because of her behavior
She said "I know what it's like to be dead...
She repeats her claim about experiencing death
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Written by: JOHN LENNON, PAUL MCCARTNEY
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