With A Little Help From My Friends
The Beatles攀 Lyrics
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What would you think if I sang out of tune,
Would you stand up and walk out on me.
Lend me your ears and I'll sing you a song,
And I'll try not to sing out of key.
I get by with a little help from my friends,
I get high with a little help from my friends,
What do I do when my love is away.
(Does it worry you to be alone)
How do I feel by the end of the day
(Are you sad because you're on your own)
No I get by with a little help from my friends,
Do you need anybody,
I need somebody to love.
Could it be anybody
I want somebody to love.
Would you believe in a love at first sight,
Yes I'm certain that it happens all the time.
What do you see when you turn out the light,
I can't tell you, but I know it's mine.
Oh I get by with a little help from my friends,
Do you need anybody,
I just need somebody to love,
Could it be anybody,
I want somebody to love.
I get by with a little help from my friends,
Yes I get by with a little help from my friends,
With a little help from my friends.
The lyrics to the song "With a Little Help from My Friends" by The Beatles are a testament to the idea that we all need help from others to get through life. The song is sung from the perspective of someone who is feeling alone and unsure of themselves, asking their friends for support. The first verse sets the scene, with the singer wondering if their friends would abandon them if they made a mistake. But they quickly move on to ask for help, saying they will try their best not to mess up.
The chorus is where the theme of the song really comes through, with the repetition of the line "I get by with a little help from my friends." The lyrics highlight the idea that we all need a little help every now and then, whether it's to get through a tough time, to lift our spirits, or simply to get by. The second verse sees the singer wondering what to do when their loved one is away, asking their friends if they feel alone too. But again, they emphasize that they can get through the loneliness with help.
The bridge shifts the focus to the universal human desire for love and connection. The singer asks if anyone else out there needs somebody to love, and declares that this is what they themselves want as well. The final chorus restates the importance of friendship and help in getting through life.
Overall, the lyrics of "With a Little Help from My Friends" tap into universal emotions of loneliness, insecurity, and the need for companionship. By emphasizing the importance of friendship and support, they offer a message of hope and solidarity.
Line by Line Meaning
A little help from my friends
The singer requires support from his friends
What would you think if I sang out of tune,
Inquiring if the listener would abandon him of he sang poorly
Would you stand up and walk out on me.
Asking the listener if they would leave because of his bad singing
Lend me your ears and I'll sing you a song,
If the listener would let him, the singer would sing a melody
And I'll try not to sing out of key.
He promises to attempt to sing the song in the right pitch
I get by with a little help from my friends,
The support of his friends helps him survive
I get high with a little help from my friends,
His friends help him achieve a feeling of euphoria
Going to try with a little help from my friends.
The assistance of his friends would enable him to attempt something
What do I do when my love is away.
Questioning himself about how to cope when he's heartbroken
(Does it worry you to be alone)
Asking if being by oneself is a concern for the listener
How do I feel by the end of the day
Asking himself how he feels after being alone all day
(Are you sad because you're on your own)
Asking the listener if they're unhappy being alone
No I get by with a little help from my friends,
The assistance of his friends helps him avoid sorrow
Do you need anybody,
Asking the listener if they require someone
I need somebody to love.
The singer acknowledges that he requires a romantic counterpart
Could it be anybody
Asking himself if anyone could be the object of his affection
I want somebody to love.
The singer expresses his desire for a love interest
Would you believe in a love at first sight,
Asking the listener if they believe in love at first sight
Yes I'm certain that it happens all the time.
The singer believes love at first sight is a common occurrence
What do you see when you turn out the light,
Asking the listener what comes to mind when they turn off the lights
I can't tell you, but I know it's mine.
The singer can't express what he sees but knows it's personal to him
Oh I get by with a little help from my friends,
Again acknowledging that having supportive friends makes life easier
Do you need anybody,
Repeating the question of whether or not the listener requires someone
I just need somebody to love,
Reiterating the singer's need for a romantic partner
Could it be anybody,
Asking himself if anyone could fulfill that role
I want somebody to love.
Emphasizing his desire for companionship
I get by with a little help from my friends,
Once again noting the importance of his friends' assistance
Yes I get by with a little help from my friends,
Affirming that his friends' aid is a vital part of his life
With a little help from my friends.
Concluding the song by again emphasizing the value of his friends' support
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JOHN LENNON, JOHN WINSTON LENNON, PAUL MCCARTNEY, PAUL JAMES MCCARTNEY
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