I Want to Hold Your Hand
The Beatles洀 Lyrics

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Oh yeah, I'll tell you somethin'
I think you'll understand
When I say that somethin'
I want to hold your hand
I want to hold your hand
I want to hold your hand

Oh please, say to me

You'll let me be your man
And please, say to me
You'll let me hold your hand
Now, let me hold your hand
I want to hold your hand

And when I touch you
I feel happy inside
It's such a feelin' that my love
I can't hide
I can't hide
I can't hide

Yeah, you got that somethin'
I think you'll understand
When I say that somethin'
I want to hold your hand
I want to hold your hand
I want to hold your hand

And when I touch you
I feel happy inside
It's such a feelin' that my love
I can't hide
I can't hide
I can't hide

Yeah, you got that somethin'
I think you'll understand
When I feel that somethin'
I want to hold your hand
I want to hold your hand

I want to hold your hand
I want to hold your hand

Overall Meaning

In "I Want to Hold Your Hand," The Beatles express their desire for physical closeness and emotional connection with their partner. The lyrics are straightforward and simple, as they straightforwardly state their desire to hold hands with their love interest. The use of repetition in the chorus emphasizes the importance of this desire, emphasizing the intensity of their emotions.

The opening lines suggest that The Beatles are about to reveal something important, that they think their partner will understand. The use of the word "somethin'" implies that this emotion cannot be adequately captured with language or words, and that it is a feeling that cannot be easily described. The repeated chorus emphasizes the importance of physical touch as an expression of their love, and how it leads to feelings of happiness and completeness. Overall, the song is a sweet and simple expression of love and affection.

Line by Line Meaning

Oh yeah, I'll tell you somethin'
I have something important to say to you

I think you'll understand
I believe you will comprehend the significance of my words

When I say that somethin'
The thing I am about to say is of great importance

I want to hold your hand
I desire physical contact with you, namely holding hands

Oh please, say to me
I am pleading with you to respond to me

You'll let me be your man
You will allow me to be your romantic partner

And please, say to me
I am urging you to express your feelings to me

You'll let me hold your hand
You will allow me to hold your hand as a symbol of our connection

Now, let me hold your hand
I am requesting immediate physical contact with you

And when I touch you
When I have physical contact with you

I feel happy inside
I experience great joy and contentment