Hey Jude
The Beatles Lyrics


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What's that?
Camel sunshine

Hey, hey, he-he-he-hey

Hey Jude, don't make it bad
Take a sad song and make it better
Remember to let her into your heart
Then you can start to make it better

Hey Jude, don't be afraid
You were made to go out and get her
The minute you let her under your skin
Then you begin to make it better

Oh-oh-oh, and anytime you feel the pain
Hey Jude, refrain
Don't carry the world upon your shoulders
For well you know that it's a fool
Who plays it cool
By making his world a little colder

Na

Hey Jude, don't let me down
She has found you, now go and get her
Remember to let her into your heart
Then you can start to make it better
Better, better, better

So let it out and let it in
Hey Jude, begin
You're waiting for someone to perform with
And don't you know that it's just you
Hey Jude, you'll do
The movement you need is on your shoulder
La, la, la, la, la
La, la, la, la, mm

Hey Jude, don't make it bad
Take a sad song and make it better
The minute you let her into your heart
Then you can start to make it better
Better, better, better, better, better, whoa, yeah

Na, na, na-na-na, na
Na-na-na, na
Hey Jude, oh, Jude
Na, na, na, na-na-na, na
Na-na-na, na
Hey Jude, oh, Jude
You'll make it, Jude
Na, na, na, na-na-na, na
Oh, hey Jude
Na, na, na, na-na-na, na
Na-na-na, na
Sing it, Jude
Yeah, yeah
Na, na, na, na-na-na, na
Sing it, Judey-Jude
Na-na-na, na
Hey Jude
Yeah, yeah, yeah
Na-na-na, na
Oh, yeah
Na-na-na, na, na
Oh yeah, Jude
Sing it to me
Na, na, na, na-na-na, na
Na-na-na, oh yeah
Oh, ooh-ooh-ooh

Jude
Na, na, na, na-na-na, na
Na-na-na, na
Hey Jude
Na, na, na, na-na-na, na, oh-oh
Na-na-na, na
Hey Jude, Jude, Jude
Na, na, na, na-na-na, na
Sing it, Jude, sing it
Oh, oh, oh, whoa
Na, da-da, ah, la-di-di-da
Oh, whoa, whoa
Na, na, na





Na, na, na-na, na-na-na, na

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "Hey Jude" by the Beatles were written by Paul McCartney with the intention of comforting John Lennon's son Julian during his parents' divorce. The song begins with McCartney addressing Jude to not let life get to him and instead, take a sad song and make it better. He then encourages Jude to "let her into your heart," presumably referring to a new romantic interest. McCartney reminds Jude that he was made to go out and get the girl he desires, as well as not to carry the weight of the world on his shoulders. The chorus is used as a call to action to make things better.


Throughout the song, McCartney repeats the phrase "na-na-na-na-na-na-na-na," which has since become an iconic part of the track. The lyrics encourage listeners to sing along and release their emotions. The song then closes with McCartney urging Jude to keep going, as he has the necessary strength within to make everything better. The lyrics are poignant, yet uplifting, and have since become an iconic message of hope and perseverance.


Line by Line Meaning

Hey Jude, don't make it bad
Hey Jude, don't let any negativity get to you


Take a sad song and make it better
Take something negative and turn it into a positive


Remember to let her into your heart
Remember to let love in


Then you can start to make it better
Once you let love in, you can start to improve things


Hey Jude, don't be afraid
Hey Jude, don't be scared to chase after what you want


You were made to go out and get her
You were born to pursue what you desire


The minute you let her under your skin
As soon as you start to truly feel those emotions


Then you begin to make it better
Things will start to improve for you


Oh-oh-oh, and anytime you feel the pain
Whenever you experience hardship


Hey Jude, refrain
Hey Jude, hold back from letting that hardship control you


Don't carry the world upon your shoulders
Don't let the weight of the world burden you


For well you know that it's a fool
You know it's unwise


Who plays it cool
To act like you don't care


By making his world a little colder
By distancing himself from the warmth of love


Hey Jude, don't let me down
Hey Jude, don't disappoint me now that you have a chance at happiness


She has found you, now go and get her
The one you love is already here; go and win her over


So let it out and let it in
Allow your emotions to surface


Hey Jude, begin
Hey Jude, it's time to start


You're waiting for someone to perform with
You're waiting for someone to share your life with


And don't you know that it's just you
You should realize it's up to you


Hey Jude, you'll do
Hey Jude, you will find your way


The movement you need is on your shoulder
The power to change things is already within you


Hey Jude, oh, Jude
Hey Jude, my friend


You'll make it, Jude
You will succeed, Jude


Sing it, Judey-Jude
Sing it from your heart, Jude


Hey Jude
Hey Jude


Oh, whoa, whoa
Oh, oh, oh


Na, na, na
Na, na, na




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: John Lennon, Paul McCartney

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@user-hz1ey5jc3r

Hey Jude, don't make it bad
Take a sad song and make it better
Remember to let her into your heart
Then you can start to make it better
Hey Jude, don't be afraid
You were made to go out and get her
The minute you let her under your skin
Then you begin to make it better
And anytime you feel the pain, hey Jude, refrain
Don't carry the world upon your shoulders
For well you know that it's a fool who plays it cool
By making his world a little colder
Na na na, na na, na na na na
Hey Jude, don't let me down
You have found her, now go and get her
Remember to let her into your heart
Then you can start to make it better
So let it out and let it in, hey Jude, begin
You're waiting for someone to perform with
And don't you know that it's just you? Hey Jude, you'll do
The movement you need is on your shoulder
Na na na, na na, na na na na, yeah
Hey Jude, don't make it bad
Take a sad song and make it better
Remember to let her under your skin
Then you begin to make it better
Better, better, better, better, better, oh!
Na na na, na-na na na
Na-na na na, hey Jude
Na na na, na-na na na
Na-na na na, hey Jude
Na na na, na-na na na
Na-na na na, hey Jude
Na na na, na-na na na
Na-na na na, hey Jude
Na na na, na-na na na
Na-na na na, hey Jude
Na na na, na-na na na
Na-na na na, hey Jude



All comments from YouTube:

@RedSpecialArchive

Fun fact: The piano used in hey Jude is the same one Freddie Mercury used to record Bohemian Rhapsody.

@eleanorhernandez6682

Oh wow, I didn't know that! Cool.

@julenliantrehe6780

It has a very distinct sound. It's so nice and warm sounding. Perfect for songs like this.

@user-cm1cg5wo7e

wow lol

@adam-brawlstars2932

Goat of pianos

@philipperossel1888

I thought it was the piano from Imagine.

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@keiyakins

This is one of the best comfort songs ever written. It really nails that feeling of "yeah, sometimes things suck, but keep going and you can make it better". Not overly happy, which feels so fake when you're down, but not wallowing in the misery either.

@juanalejandromotatosoto1329

So accurate my friend

@davidw185

VERY WELL SAID.

@trudybengivenni4038

Best Comment!!

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