Please Please Me
The Beatles䀀 Lyrics
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I know you never even try, girl
Come on, come on, come on, come on
Please, please me, woah yeah, like I please you
You don't need me to show the way, love
Why do I always have to say, love
Come on, come on, come on, come on
I don't want to sound complaining
But you know there's always rain in my heart
I do all the pleasing with you,
It's so hard to reason with you
Woah yeah, why do you make me blue?
Last night I said these words to my girl
I know you never even try, girl
Come on, come on, come on, come on
Please, please me, woah yeah, like I please you
Woah yeah, like I please you
Woah yeah, like I please you
The Beatles’ song “Please Please Me” is a classic song about unrequited love. The lyrics describe the struggles of the singer to please his girl, who never seems to reciprocate his feelings. The song starts off with the singer telling his girl that he said some words to her the previous night, admitting that she never even tries to please him. He then implores her to please him, just as he pleases her.
The second verse has the singer questioning why he always has to be the one to show the way in the relationship, expressing his frustration with always being the pleaser. He acknowledges that he doesn’t want to sound like he’s complaining, but admits that there’s always rain in his heart. Even though he does everything to please her, he can’t reason with her and wonders why she makes him blue.
The song then repeats the chorus, emphasizing the please, please me plea, sung with a recognizable urgency and desperation. The song is an excellent example of the Beatles’ early work, showcasing their exceptional songwriting abilities and their distinct sound. The song is a classic love song that has stood the test of time, appealing to generations after generations.
Line by Line Meaning
Last night I said these words to my girl
I spoke to my girlfriend last night, conveying to her my message
I know you never even try, girl
I am aware that you don't put in any effort, my dear
Come on, come on, come on, come on
I urge you to act, repeatedly and urgently
Please, please me, woah yeah, like I please you
I want you to satisfy my desires just as I have been satisfying yours
You don't need me to show the way, love
You are an independent being and do not require my guidance, my love
Why do I always have to say, love
Why is it always me who has to make the requests, my love
I don't want to sound complaining
I do not wish to come across as whining
But you know there's always rain in my heart
You are aware that I am constantly sad and troubled
I do all the pleasing with you,
I am the one who makes all the effort to please you
It's so hard to reason with you
It is difficult to engage in logical discussion with you
Woah yeah, why do you make me blue?
Why do you make me sad and unhappy, oh yeah?
Woah yeah, like I please you
Similar to how I satisfy you, oh yeah?
Woah yeah, like I please you
In the same manner as I give you pleasure, oh yeah?
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Downtown Music Publishing
Written by: JOHN WINSTON LENNON, PAUL JAMES MCCARTNEY
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