Yer Blues
The BeatlesȀ Lyrics
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Want to die
Yes, I'm lonely
Want to die
If I ain't dead already
Oh, girl, you know the reason why
In the morning
In the evening
Want to die
If I ain't dead already
Oh, girl, you know the reason why
My mother was of the sky
My father was of the earth
But I am of the universe
And you know what it's worth
I'm lonely
Want to die
If I ain't dead already
Oh, girl, you know the reason why
The eagle picks my eye
The worm he licks my bone
I feel so suicidal
Just like Dylan's Mr. Jones
Lonely
Want to die
If I ain't dead already
Oh, girl, you know the reason why
Black cloud crossed my mind
Blue mist round my soul
Feel so suicidal
Even hate my rock and roll
Want to die
Yeah, want to die
If I ain't dead already
Oh, girl, you know the reason why
The lyrics of "Yer Blues" express intense feelings of loneliness and despair, with the singer longing for death. The repetition of the phrases "Yes, I'm lonely, want to die" and "I'm lonely, want to die" emphasize the hopeless state of the singer. The lyrics suggest that the reason for this despair is a woman, as the singer repeatedly addresses an unnamed "girl" who "knows the reason why." This seems to be a reference to the isolation that can come from a failed relationship, with the singer feeling alone and rejected.
The verse "My mother was of the sky, my father was of the earth, but I am of the universe" is a reference to the idea of being a cosmic being, one that transcends worldly problems. However, the following line, "And you know what it's worth," adds a layer of irony, suggesting that the singer does not actually feel fulfilled by this transcendent status.
The final verse adds imagery of death and decay, with the eagle picking the singer's eye and the worm licking their bone. The reference to Bob Dylan's song "Ballad of a Thin Man" with the line "Just like Dylan's Mr. Jones" adds another layer of cultural reference to the song, suggesting the singer's lived experience is being compared to the art of others.
Line by Line Meaning
Yes, I'm lonely
I feel a deep sense of isolation
Want to die
I feel so hopeless that I don't want to live anymore
Yes, I'm lonely
I still feel the same way
Want to die
I still feel so hopeless that I don't want to live anymore
If I ain't dead already
I may already be dead inside
Oh, girl, you know the reason why
You understand why I feel this way, even if no one else does
In the morning
As soon as I wake up
Want to die
I still feel so hopeless that I don't want to live anymore
In the evening
As the day goes on
Want to die
I still feel so hopeless that I don't want to live anymore
My mother was of the sky
My mother was spiritual, otherworldly
My father was of the earth
My father was grounded, connected to nature
But I am of the universe
I am connected to everything that exists
And you know what it's worth
You understand the significance of this, even if others don't
The eagle picks my eye
I am vulnerable to danger and destruction
The worm he licks my bone
Even the lowest, most insignificant creatures can cause me pain
I feel so suicidal
I am overwhelmed with thoughts of ending my own life
Just like Dylan's Mr. Jones
Like the character in Bob Dylan's song, I feel lost and alienated
Black cloud crossed my mind
I am experiencing dark, negative thoughts
Blue mist round my soul
My entire being is shrouded in a sense of sadness and melancholy
Even hate my rock and roll
Even the thing that usually brings me joy doesn't help anymore
Want to die
I still feel so hopeless that I don't want to live anymore
Yeah, want to die
My feelings of hopelessness haven't changed
If I ain't dead already
I may already be dead inside
Oh, girl, you know the reason why
You understand why I feel this way, even if no one else does
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JOHN WINSTON LENNON, PAUL JAMES MCCARTNEY
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@pablofichaje
Lyrics to sing along
Yes, I'm lonely, wanna die
Yes, I'm lonely, wanna die
If I ain't dead already
Girl, you know the reason why
In the morning, wanna die
In the evening, wanna die
If I ain't dead already
Girl, you know the reason why
My mother was of the sky
My father was of the earth
But I am of the universe
And you know what it's worth
I'm lonely, wanna die
If I ain't dead already
Girl, you know the reason why
The eagle picks my eye
The worm he licks my bone
I feel so suicidal just like Dylan's Mr. Jones
I'm lonely, wanna die
If I ain't dead already, yeah
Girl, you know the reason why
Black cloud crossed my mind
Blue mist round my soul
Feel so suicidal
Even hate my rock and roll
I'm lonely, wanna die
If I ain't dead already
Ooh girl, you know the reason why
@kendrickbritto8556
How good are you at guitar?
Clapton: I make Keith Richards play bass for me
And how good are you at singing?
Lennon: I make Eric Clapton play lead guitar for me
And how good are you at playing drums?
Mitchell: I played drums for the Beatles, cream, Rolling Stones n Jimi Hendrix experience all at the same time
And how good are you at playing bass?
Keith Richards: I’ll outlive everyone and be the only bass player in the world
@ReeseMac
A piece of The Beatles , The Rolling Stones , Cream , and The Jimi Hendrix Experience. If this wasn't recorded a lot of people probably wouldn't have believed it happened.
@tobyreinhardt9022
I just found about this. I was listening to the album and Lennon’s talking about this to Mick and I’m thinking he’s talking shit, probably high. Eh, here it is.
@johnnihil1689
Now if Paul would just stop hiding Let It Be: the movie
@meghnasaha4349
@@johnnihil1689 I don't think we can handle the spice, they'll probably wait it out another decade
@johnnihil1689
@@meghnasaha4349 I think John punched Paul and his ego can't take it. Peter Frampton is behind me in a black bus. For real. Lol
@meghnasaha4349
@@johnnihil1689 I was kidding lol because that's how long it will take for them to die. Actually Paul said Apple is making new version. It's expected to be done by next year. But I'm sure they'll cut out all the controversial stuff and surely what you mentioned if it ever happened. They say John and George got into a fist fight but who knows if it's on camera or not. There's enough footage to make ten films out of it actually
@firmpimphand
What a band. John Lennon on vocals, Eric Clapton on guitar, Mitch Mitchell on drums, Keith Richards on bass and Yoko Ono on blanket
@LeMusicienDuPasse
Yoko in the bag, not a blanket
@UpInSmokeHq
@@LeMusicienDuPasse Shame she couldn't have been left in the car
@jvs333
Yes keep yoko under a bag/blanket and away from any mic