Martha My Dear
The Beatles Lyrics
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Though I spend my days in conversation
Please, remember me
Martha, my love
Don't forget me
Martha, my dear
Hold your head up, you silly girl
When you find yourself in the thick of it
Help yourself to a bit of what is all around you
Silly girl
Take a good look around you
Take a good look you're bound to see
That you and me were meant to be
With each other
Silly girl
Hold your hand out, you silly girl
See what you've done
When you find yourself in the thick of it
Help yourself to a bit of what is all around you
Silly girl
Martha, my dear
You have always been my inspiration
Please, be good to me
Martha, my love
Don't forget me
Martha, my dear
The song "Martha My Dear" by The Beatles was written by Paul McCartney and is believed to be a tribute to his dog, Martha. The lyrics are filled with figurative language that can be interpreted in multiple ways. The song starts with the repeated phrase "Martha, my dear" which establishes who the song is directed towards. McCartney seems to be telling Martha to remember him and not forget about their love. He then proceeds to give advice to "silly girl" which could be interpreted as a message for Martha or a reference to a girl who may have hurt McCartney in the past. He tells the girl to take a good look at her surroundings and realize that she and McCartney were meant to be together.
The line "Hold your head up, you silly girl, look what you've done" could be interpreted in various ways. It could be McCartney telling Martha to look at the mess she has created or it could be McCartney addressing his own mistakes in the relationship. The line "Help yourself to a bit of what is all around you" could be interpreted as taking advantage of the good things in life or as advice for Martha to enjoy the love that McCartney is offering. The song ends with McCartney telling Martha that she has always been his inspiration and to "be good to me."
Overall, "Martha My Dear" is a song that leaves a lot up to interpretation. It could be interpreted as a love song to a partner or as a tribute to a beloved pet. McCartney's use of figurative language creates a complex and intricate message that is open to individual interpretation.
Line by Line Meaning
Martha, my dear
Addressing the person referred to as Martha, who is very dear to the singer
Though I spend my days in conversation
Although the singer spends most of his time talking to others
Please, remember me
Asking Martha to keep him in her thoughts
Martha, my love
Addressing Martha with a term of endearment
Don't forget me
Asking Martha not to forget the singer
Martha, my dear
Reiterating the singer's affection for Martha
Hold your head up, you silly girl
Encouraging Martha to be confident and proud
Look what you've done
Pointing out Martha's achievements
When you find yourself in the thick of it
When you're in a difficult situation
Help yourself to a bit of what is all around you
Use whatever resources are available to you to help yourself
Silly girl
Endearment term used to refer to Martha
Take a good look around you
Observe your surroundings
Take a good look you're bound to see
If you observe carefully, you'll realize
That you and me were meant to be
The singer and Martha are destined to be together
With each other
Together as a couple
Silly girl
Endearment term used to refer to Martha
Hold your hand out, you silly girl
Asking Martha to lend a hand
See what you've done
Acknowledge and appreciate the things you have accomplished
Martha, my dear
Reiterating the singer's affection for Martha
You have always been my inspiration
Martha has always inspired the singer
Please, be good to me
Asking Martha to treat the singer well
Martha, my love
Addressing Martha with a term of endearment
Don't forget me
Asking Martha not to forget the singer
Martha, my dear
Reiterating the singer's affection for Martha
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: John Lennon, Paul Mccartney
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