John Lennon said of the song, "One of my favourites of his - a nice piece of work."
McCartney recalls writing "For No One" in the bathroom of a ski resort in the Swiss Alps. He said, "I suspect it was about another argument." The song's working title was "Why Did It Die".
The song was recorded on May 9, 16 and 19, 1966. McCartney sang, played clavichord (rented from George Martin's AIR company), piano, and bass, while Ringo Starr played drums and tambourine. Lennon and George Harrison did not contribute to the recording.
The French-horn solo was by Alan Civil, a British horn player. Prior to the session, Civil thought he was playing for a classical album, mistaking the words "For No One" on a lead sheet as "For No. One", an abbreviation for "Symphony Number One". During the session, McCartney pushed Civil to play a note that was beyond the usual range of the instrument (pitched on an F horn, it is a Super-D sharp, that is, an octave above the standard 'high D#'). The result was the "performance of his life," high praise for someone who was known as the best French horn player in London at the time.
For No-one
The Beatles Lyrics
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You find that all the words of kindness linger on
When she no longer needs you
She wakes up, she makes up
She takes her time and doesn't feel she has to hurry
She no longer needs you
No sign of love behind the tears
Cried for no one
A love that should have lasted years!
You want her, you need her
And yet you don't believe her when she says her love is dead
You think she needs you
And in her eyes you see nothing
No sign of love behind the tears
Cried for no one
A love that should have lasted years!
You stay home, she goes out
She says that long ago she knew someone but now he's gone
She doesn't need him
Your day breaks, your mind aches
There will be times when all the things she said will fill your head
You won't forget her
And in her eyes you see nothing
No sign of love behind the tears
Cried for no one
A love that should have lasted years!
The Beatles’ song For No One delves into the pain of a breakup and the emotions associated with it. The opening lines describe the aftermath of a relationship where one person is left with feelings of kindness, while the other person no longer needs them. The second verse shows the contrast and how the person who left takes their time and doesn’t feel rushed. The chorus illustrates the feeling of heartbreak with words like “no sign of love behind the tears” and “a love that should have lasted years.” It highlights the struggle of wanting someone who no longer wants the same thing.
The third verse continues to express the struggle of not wanting to let go of the other person's love. The fourth verse talks about how the other person has moved on and how they do not need the singer anymore. The song closes with the singer accepting that the relationship is over and that memories of his former lover will stay with him, even if she has moved on.
Line by Line Meaning
Your day breaks, your mind aches
You wake up feeling disheartened and your mind is troubled, full of thoughts about your recent break up.
You find that all the words of kindness linger on
Despite the break up, all the good things your former partner said to you still resonate deeply within you.
When she no longer needs you
Your partner has moved on and no longer requires your presence or affection.
She wakes up, she makes up
Your former partner has moved on and resumed her daily routine without you.
She takes her time and doesn't feel she has to hurry
Your former partner feels no urgency to find someone new and is comfortable taking her time to make any decisions regarding love.
She no longer needs you
Your former partner has found a way to move on without your support, which causes you pain.
And in her eyes you see nothing
When you look into her eyes, you see a blankness where there was once love.
No sign of love behind the tears
Even though she may be crying, it is not due to love for you, but rather the sadness of the situation.
Cried for no one
Your former partner is crying for no one but herself and her broken dreams.
A love that should have lasted years!
You are lamenting the loss of a relationship that you thought had great potential and could have lasted a long time.
You want her, you need her
Despite the break up, you still desire and yearn for your former partner.
And yet you don't believe her when she says her love is dead
Your former partner has explicitly told you that the love between you two is gone, yet you find it difficult to accept that reality.
You think she needs you
Due to your inability to let go, you are convinced that your former partner still requires your presence in her life.
You stay home, she goes out
You are left alone at home, while your former partner is out enjoying life without you.
She says that long ago she knew someone but now he's gone
Your former partner is reminiscing about a past relationship that has ended, further emphasizing the finality of your own breakup.
There will be times when all the things she said will fill your head
Memories of the things your former partner said to you will come back to haunt you at certain times, causing feelings of sadness and loss.
You won't forget her
Despite your pain and suffering, your love for your former partner will not allow you to forget her.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: John Lennon, Paul McCartney
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@AqueleRod
Your day breaks, your mind aches
You find that all her words of kindness linger on
When she no longer needs you
She wakes up, she makes up
She takes her time and doesn't feel she has to hurry
She no longer needs you
And in her eyes, you see nothing
No sign of love behind the tears
Cried for no one
A love that should have lasted years
You want her, you need her
And yet you don't believe her
When she says her love is dead
You think she needs you
And in her eyes, you see nothing
No sign of love behind the tears
Cried for no one
A love that should have lasted years
You stay home, she goes out
She says that long ago she knew someone
But now he's gone, she doesn't need him
Your day breaks, your mind aches
There will be times when all the things she said will fill your head
You won't forget her
And in her eyes, you see nothing
No sign of love behind the tears
Cried for no one
A love that should have lasted years
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@chamomile08
Lyrics
[Verse 1]
Your day breaks, your mind aches
You find that all her words of kindness linger on
When she no longer needs you
[Verse 2]
She wakes up, she makes up
She takes her time and doesn't feel
She has to hurry
She no longer needs you
[Bridge]
And in her eyes, you see nothing
No sign of love behind the tears
Cried for no one
A love that should have lasted years
[Verse 3]
You want her, you need her
And yet you don't believe her when she says
Her love is dead
You think she needs you
[French Horn Solo: Alan Civil]
[Bridge]
And in her eyes, you see nothing
No sign of love behind the tears
Cried for no one
A love that should have lasted years
[Verse 4]
You stay home, she goes out
She says that long ago she knew someone
But now he's gone, she doesn't need him
[Verse 5]
Your day breaks, your mind aches
There will be times when all the things she said
Will fill your head
You won't forget her
[Bridge]
And in her eyes, you see nothing
No sign of love behind the tears
Cried for no one
A love that should have lasted years
@rtrepsas
hey, Wikipedia’s got something to say – “"For No One" is a song by the English rock band the Beatles from their 1966 album Revolver. It was written by Paul McCartney, and credited to Lennon–McCartney. An early example of baroque pop[1][2][3] drawing on both baroque music and nineteenth-century art song,[4] it describes the end of a romantic relationship. Mostly performed by the composer, the track is distinguished by its French horn line performed by Alan Civil, played first as a solo and then as counterpoint in the final verse. It was considered one of McCartney's most mature compositions to date on its release.[5]
"For No One"
Cover of the Northern Songs sheet music (licensed to Sonora Musikförlag)
Song by the Beatles
from the album Revolver
Released
5 August 1966
Recorded
9, 16 and 19 May 1966
Studio
EMI, London
Genre
Baroque pop
Length
2:01
Label
Parlophone
Songwriter(s)
Lennon–McCartney
Producer(s)
George Martin
Writing and recording
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McCartney recalls writing "For No One" in the bathroom of a ski resort in the Swiss Alps[6] while on holiday with his then girlfriend Jane Asher; "I suspect it was about another argument," he later recalled.[7] The lyrics end enigmatically with the line "A love that should have lasted years". The song's working title was "Why Did It Die?"[8] The composition is built on a descending scale progression in B major with a refrain that modulates to C-sharp minor.[4]
The song was recorded on 9, 16 and 19 May 1966. McCartney sang and played clavichord (rented from George Martin's AIR company), piano and bass guitar, while Ringo Starr played drums, tambourine and maracas.[9][10] Neither John Lennon nor George Harrison contributed to the recording.[11]
The French horn solo was by Alan Civil, a British horn player described by recording engineer Geoff Emerick as the "best horn player in London".[12] During the session, McCartney pushed Civil to play a note that was beyond the usual range of the instrument. According to Emerick, the result was the "performance of his life".[12] Civil said that the song was "recorded in rather bad musical style, in that it was 'in the cracks' [not in concert pitch], neither B-flat nor B-major. This posed a certain difficulty in tuning my instrument."[13] Civil is one of the few session musicians to receive credit on a Beatles album.[14]”
@chronodiem
Absolutely one of the best break-up songs ever written.
@lmolmud
With a boss French Horn solo, too!
@bingbongvo7287
Taylor Swift has nothing on this
@thejonegcle7759
great lyrics for when THE reality sets in
@andrebarbosa2569
I totally agree!
@MournfulWhispers
Taylor Swift is better
@ryanspratt4161
“You think she needs you.” Legitimately one of the hardest emotions someone can experience
@dontshootimfri3ndly853
Stop trying to sound deep.
@ryanspratt4161
@@dontshootimfri3ndly853 Aw thank you ☺️ what a true fellow fan you are! We need more people like you in this world spreading love like the Beatles wanted ❤️
@dontshootimfri3ndly853
@@ryanspratt4161 How was your generic message in any way "spreading love"?