She Came In Through The Bathroom Window
The Beatles# Lyrics


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She came in through the bathroom window
Protected by a silver spoon
But now she sucks her thumb and wanders
By the banks of her own lagoon

Didn't anybody tell her?
Didn't anybody see?
Sunday's on the phone to Monday
Tuesday's on the phone to me

She said she'd always been a dancer
She worked at fifteen clubs a day
And though she thought I knew the answer
Well, I knew what I could not say

And so I quit the police department
And got myself a steady job
And though she tried her best to help me
She could steal but she could not rob

Didn't anybody tell her?
Didn't anybody see?
Sunday's on the phone to Monday,




Tuesday's on the phone to me
Oh yeah

Overall Meaning

The Beatles' song She Came in Through the Bathroom Window, written by Paul McCartney, is a story about a troubled girl. The first line talks about how she enters the house through the bathroom window, which is a clear indication that this girl is not welcome in the house. She comes from a privileged background, which is referenced through the second line "Protected by a silver spoon". However, now she is in a state of confusion and is lost in her own lagoon. The verse suggests that the girl is struggling to find her identity and purpose in life.


In the next verse, McCartney sings about how the girl used to be a dancer, working in fifteen clubs a day. This line paints a picture of the girl working in different clubs to make ends meet. McCartney admits that he knows more about her, but he can't say it out loud. McCartney doesn't want to reveal the secrets of the girl, which reflects his loyalty to her despite her struggles.


The chorus talks about how no one could help the girl, not even Sunday and Tuesday because they were always on the phone. The chorus suggests that the girl is alone and that even though she has a strong support system, she still feels lost and confused. The last verse suggests that McCartney left his job as a police officer to help the girl but, despite her trying to help him, she couldn't steal from others to provide for him.


Overall, the song tells a story of a girl who is lost and struggling, despite having a privileged background. McCartney's lyrics suggest that no matter how much help she receives, she's stuck in her own lagoon, and no one can help her escape it.


Line by Line Meaning

She came in through the bathroom window
She entered the house in an unexpected and unconventional way - through the bathroom window.


Protected by a silver spoon
She was born into a wealthy family and had many privileges and advantages in life.


But now she sucks her thumb and wanders
Despite her privileged upbringing, she now seems lost and unsure of herself, relying on comforting childish habits like sucking her thumb.


By the banks of her own lagoon
She seems to be living in her own world, disconnected from reality and pursuing her own interests and desires.


Didn't anybody tell her?
Did no one warn her of the risks and dangers of her behavior?


Didn't anybody see?
Did no one notice her struggles or offer to help her?


Sunday's on the phone to Monday
The days of the week blend together and she seems to have lost track of time.


Tuesday's on the phone to me
She is reaching out to me for support and connection, perhaps because she feels like she has no one else to turn to.


She said she'd always been a dancer
She claims to have previous experience and expertise in a particular field.


She worked at fifteen clubs a day
She put in a lot of effort and worked hard to pursue her passion, despite the challenges she faced.


And though she thought I knew the answer
She expected me to understand or have a solution to her problems, but I did not.


Well, I knew what I could not say
I was aware of her struggles and difficulties, but felt unable to offer any meaningful help or advice.


And so I quit the police department
I left my previous job or way of life, possibly to pursue a new path that would allow me to help others more directly.


And got myself a steady job
I found a new job that offered stability and security, perhaps in contrast to my previous career as a police officer.


And though she tried her best to help me
She made an effort to support me during a difficult time in my life.


She could steal but she could not rob
Although she may have had a history of criminal behavior or dishonesty, she was ultimately unable to rob me of my own self-worth or integrity.


Oh yeah
An exclamation of affirmation or agreement, possibly indicating a sense of closure or understanding about the situation described in the song.




Lyrics © EMI Music Publishing, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JOHN LENNON, PAUL MCCARTNEY

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