Strawberry Fields Forever
The BeatlesȀ Lyrics
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'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
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
No one I think is in my tree
I mean it must be high or low
That is you know you can't tune it
But it's all right
That is I think it's not too bad
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 know sometimes it's me
But you know I know when it's a dream
I think I know I mean a "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
The lyrics to The Beatles' song "Strawberry Fields Forever" evoke a dreamlike state with nonsensical imagery and mystical musings. "Let me take you down" serves as an invitation to join the singer on a journey to Strawberry Fields, a place that is both real and imaginary, where nothing is concrete and everything is ambiguous. The phrase "nothing is real" indicates a detachment from reality, a sense of questioning what is true, and a willingness to embrace the unknown.
The line "living is easy with eyes closed" suggests that ignorance is bliss, turning a blind eye to the problems in the world is easier than facing them head-on. The next line, "misunderstanding all you see," implies a lack of comprehension and confusion about one's surroundings. The stanza ends with "but it all works out, it doesn't matter much to me," a sentiment that captures the carefree attitude of the time, where anything is possible, and there's no need for stress, as everything will fall into place.
The line "no one I think is in my tree" presents a feeling of isolation, as if the singer is alone in his thoughts, while "I mean, it must be high or low" indicates the idea that everything is relative and depends on one's point of view. The final stanza "always know sometimes it's me, but you know I know when it's a dream...that is I think I disagree" suggests a level of self-awareness and introspection, that the singer knows there is a difference between reality and the dream, but he still chooses to let his mind blur the lines between them.
Overall, the lyrics to "Strawberry Fields Forever" are an immersive, poetic exploration of the concepts of self-identity, perception, and escapism.
Line by Line Meaning
Let me take you down
Come with me on a journey of exploration
'Cause I'm going to Strawberry Fields
I am heading to a place of wonder and mystery
Nothing is real
Reality is subjective and open to interpretation
And nothing to get hung about
There is no need to worry or be anxious
Strawberry Fields forever
This place and its essence will last eternally
Living is easy with eyes closed
It is simpler to ignore reality and live in one's own world
Misunderstanding all you see
Perception can be deceiving and lead to confusion
It's getting hard to be someone
Maintaining a persona or identity is becoming difficult
But it all works out
Despite the struggles, everything will eventually fall into place
It doesn't matter much to me
The outcome is not of great importance to me
No one I think is in my tree
I do not believe anyone shares my perspective
I mean it must be high or low
The viewpoint is either idealistic or pessimistic
That is you know you can't tune it
It is impossible to change another's mindset
But it's all right
Despite the divide, it is okay
That is I think it's not too bad
The situation is acceptable to me
Always know sometimes it's me
I am aware that I can be the source of my own confusion
But you know I know when it's a dream
I can tell when I am in a state of unreality
I think I know I mean a 'Yes'
I believe that I understand and agree with something
But it's all wrong
However, my comprehension is misguided
That is I think I disagree
Upon further examination, I find myself at odds with the situation
Strawberry Fields forever
This place and its essence will last eternally
Strawberry Fields forever
This place and its essence will last eternally
Strawberry Fields forever
This place and its essence will last eternally
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JOHN LENNON, PAUL MCCARTNEY
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