Oh! Darling
The BeatlesȀ Lyrics
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I'll never do you no harm
Believe me when I tell you
I'll never do you no harm
Oh! Darling, if you leave me
I'll never make it alone
Believe me when I beg you
When you told me you didn't need me anymore
Well you know I nearly broke down and cried
When you told me you didn't need me anymore
Well you know I nearly broke down and died
Oh! Darling, if you leave me
I'll never make it alone
Believe me when I beg you
I'll never do you no harm, no harm
When you told me you didn't need me anymore
Well you know I nearly broke down and cried
When you told me you didn't need me anymore
Well you know I nearly broke down and cried
Oh! Darling, please believe me
I'll never let you down
Believe me when I tell you
I'll never do you no harm
The Beatles' "Oh! Darling" is a pleading love song that portrays a man begging his lover to stay with him. The lyrics convey the desperation of a man who is struggling to hold onto his relationship with his significant other. The repeated refrain "Oh! Darling, please believe me. I'll never do you no harm" emphasizes the singer's sincerity and devotion to his lover. He wants her to know that he will never intentionally harm her emotionally or physically.
The second verse of the song reveals that the singer fears losing his lover, stating that he will not be able to make it on his own if she leaves him. He begs her not to leave him alone, and the repetition of "Believe me when I beg you" illustrates the weight of his pleas. The chorus is repeated twice, emphasizing the importance of his message.
The final verse expresses the fear and desperation the singer feels at the possibility of his lover abandoning him. The lines "When you told me you didn't need me anymore. Well, you know I nearly broke down and cried" show the deep emotional impact that her rejection has had on him. The song ends with a final plea for his lover to believe him, with the promise that he will never let her down and never intentionally harm her.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh! Darling, please believe me
The singer is pleading with their partner to trust them.
I'll never do you no harm
The singer promises to never hurt their partner in any way.
Believe me when I tell you
The singer is emphasizing the importance of their words and wants their partner to take them seriously.
Oh! Darling, if you leave me
The singer is expressing their fear of being alone without their partner.
I'll never make it alone
The singer is saying they won't be able to handle life without their partner.
Believe me when I beg you
The singer is appealing to their partner with great urgency and sincerity.
Don't ever leave me alone
The singer is begging their partner to never abandon them.
When you told me you didn't need me anymore
The singer is expressing the pain and heartache they felt when their partner told them they were no longer wanted.
Well you know I nearly broke down and cried
The singer's emotions were so intense, they almost cried.
Oh! Darling, please believe me
The singer once again appeals to their partner to believe them.
I'll never let you down
The singer is making a promise to always be there for their partner and never disappoint them.
I'll never do you no harm, no harm
The singer is reassuring their partner that they will never cause them any harm or pain.
Lyrics © EMI Music Publishing, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JOHN LENNON, PAUL MCCARTNEY
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