From Fluff to You
The Beatles Lyrics


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Yes?
Now, listen
Yes?
Are you singing?
Mmm
Do you have any particular idol that you've ever copied your singing style from?
What about my book?
John, go away
What about my
Used to be sort of influenced by Elvis in the old days, I think
Really?
Yeah, used to love him
What about my book, then?
Chuck Berry, Chuck Berry, Carl Perkins
And, eh, Marvin Gaye and things
Can't really sing like them, you know, I like them, though, love them




What about it?
Paul, what about singing "'Til There Was You"?

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to The Beatles’ “From Fluff to You” are a conversation between the members of the band, discussing their musical influences and idols. The song begins with a question from an unknown voice, asking if anyone is singing. The response is “Mmm,” implying that someone is singing or about to start singing. The conversation then turns to the topic of musical idols and influences on the band’s singing style.


John is asked if he has ever copied his singing style from a particular idol, but he responds with frustration and dismisses the question. The focus then turns to Elvis, whom John reveals he used to be influenced by in the old days. Paul chimes in with a list of other artists that have influenced their music, including Chuck Berry, Carl Perkins, and Marvin Gaye. However, they all agree that they cannot sing like their idols, but still love their music.


The song ends with Paul suggesting that they sing “'Til There Was You.” This conversation provides a glimpse into the band’s musical inspirations and how they incorporated different styles into their own music.


Line by Line Meaning

Yes?
The singer is checking if the audience is listening.


Now, listen
The singer is asking the audience to pay attention.


Yes?
The singer is again checking if the audience is listening.


Are you singing?
The artist is asking if the audience has any experience with singing.


Mmm
The artist is expressing a sound of affirmation.


Do you have any particular idol that you've ever copied your singing style from?
The singer is asking if the audience has ever modeled their singing after someone specific.


What about my book?
The singer is asking if the audience has read their book.


John, go away
The artist is asking John Lennon to leave the recording area.


What about my
The artist is again inquiring if the audience has read their book.


Used to be sort of influenced by Elvis in the old days, I think
The artist is admitting that they were influenced by Elvis Presley's music in their early days.


Really?
The singer is expressing surprise or disbelief.


Yeah, used to love him
The artist is confirming their love for Elvis Presley's music.


What about my book, then?
The singer is again asking if the audience has read their book.


Chuck Berry, Chuck Berry, Carl Perkins
The singer is listing musicians they admire, specifically Chuck Berry and Carl Perkins.


And, eh, Marvin Gaye and things
The singer is adding Marvin Gaye to their list of admired musicians.


Can't really sing like them, you know, I like them, though, love them
The artist is admitting that they cannot sing like the musicians they admire, but they still appreciate and admire them.


What about it?
The artist is asking for clarification on a topic that was previously mentioned.


Paul, what about singing ''Til There Was You''?
The singer is specifically asking Paul McCartney to sing the song ''Til There Was You'' and is likely a reference to the group's performance on The Ed Sullivan Show.




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