Never Without You
The Beatles Lyrics


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We were talking, about the space between us all
And the people, who hide themselves behind a wall of illusion
Never glimpse the truth, then it's far too late when they pass away

We were talking, about the love we all could share
When we find it, to try our best to hold it there, with our love
With our love we could save the world, if they only knew
Try to realize it's all within yourself, no-one else can make you change
And to see you're really only very small
And life flows on within you and without you

We were talking, about the love that's gone so cold
And the people who gain the world and lose their soul
They don't know, they can't see, are you one of them?

When you've seen beyond yourself
Then you may find peace of mind is waiting there




And the time will come when you see we're all one
And life flows on within you and without you

Overall Meaning

The Beatles' Within You Without You /Tomorrow Never Knows depicts the themes of human consciousness and spirituality. The song is a psychedelically-influenced track that merges Harrison's interest in Eastern philosophy and music with Lennon's LSD fueled exploration into the subconscious. The verse and choruses alternate with the former describing the shared distance between people and the latter discussing the power of the individual to change their fate.


The first verse discusses the barrier between humans and how the people who choose to hide behind them never see the truth, which then causes regret when they pass away. This emphasizes the importance of breaking down metaphorical walls and striving to find the common bonds and truths that bring humans together. The second verse touches on the concept of love, which is a universal feeling that could be shared among all people. The chorus emphasizes that the power to change one's life is within oneself, and only one's self. It highlights how individuals can help change the course of humanity through their actions with love. The bridge emphasizes that the love that one gives is capable of saving the entire world.


The third verse juxtaposes personal success with the loss of one’s soul. The lyrics ask if one is among the people who gain the world only to lose sight of themselves. The bridge illustrates how personal growth and self-awareness can grant peace of mind. Finally, the last part of the song emphasizes that all living things are one even if humans feel disconnected.


Line by Line Meaning

We were talking, about the space between us all
We were discussing the divisions and separations that exist among us.


And the people, who hide themselves behind a wall of illusion
Some individuals put walls around themselves and are unwilling to confront the truth.


Never glimpse the truth, then it's far too late when they pass away
Some people live their entire lives never seeing the truth of things and they realize it far too late.


We were talking, about the love we all could share
We were discussing how love has the power to unite us all.


When we find it, to try our best to hold it there, with our love
Once we find love, we should make every effort to keep it in our lives with our own love.


With our love we could save the world, if they only knew
If everyone understood the power of love, we could save the world.


Try to realize it's all within yourself, no-one else can make you change
You must come to the realization that change starts from within you, and no one else can force you to change.


And to see you're really only very small
You must also acknowledge your own smallness in the world and the grand scheme of things.


And life flows on within you and without you
Life is a continuous cycle that exists both within ourselves and outside of us, and we are all a part of it.


We were talking, about the love that's gone so cold
We were discussing how love can sometimes become cold or distant over time.


And the people who gain the world and lose their soul
Some individuals sacrifice their own integrity and values in pursuit of material success or status.


They don't know, they can't see, are you one of them?
Some people are so caught up in their pursuit of worldly success that they can't see the harm they're doing to themselves or others.


When you've seen beyond yourself
Once you've gained the ability to see beyond your own desires and needs


Then you may find peace of mind is waiting there
You may be able to discover a sense of peace that you didn't know existed.


And the time will come when you see we're all one
Eventually, you may come to recognize that we are all interconnected and part of a larger whole.


And life flows on within you and without you
The cycle of life continues both within and without us, and we are all part of it.




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

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@potteryplayground9875

Ringo is one of the most underrated musicians today.
This song, like most of Ringo’s songs, is phenomenal!
He is just as talented as his brothers — John, Paul & George.
He has always been a tremendous wordsmith. Many Beatles songs came about becuz of him — A Hard Days Night is a great example.
The boys often credited his great wit & words.
He’s the greatest drummer ever & quite the song writer!
He also plays a multitude of instruments!
He was the most affable Beatle & that has been his strength & weakness coz people didn’t take him as seriously as they did the others.
He’s now in his 80s & is as physically active as a man in his 50s!
His voice is still strong & clear, where many aging rock stars can’t sing anymore.
Sadly, Paul has lost a good bit of his once incredible voice. Ringo, however, kicks a$$ as strongly today as he did in the 1960s!
Peace & Love, Ringo!



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@jamesschneider4437

I love Ringo's voice, he is a very underrated performer

@bruhmoment11111

IDK man I wouldn't say he's underrated. He was 25% of the Beattles, one of the most celebrated bands of all time.

@notthespaghetti1997

Well he was the drummer but without his beats the music of the beatles would be rather diffrent

@revrotunda3206

I don’t think he’s under-rated as he’s proven himself greatly in his solo career with his All Star Band. Although he hasn’t written the amount of songs the other Beatles have, he is still a great entertainer in his own right as everyone can’t be a carbon copy of each other as all 4 Beatles have demonstrated in their solo careers. When the Beatles broke up, John Lennon was worried about how Ringo would fare, but as time went on he became confident that Ringo would be alright.

@nuboyhere

@@revrotunda3206
I'm glad to learn that John cared and was concerned about his friend.

@RiXFortuna

He is not underrated he is the best, I mean, Starr, not best. Oh u get it don’t u? Lol

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@roybiedrycki4003

Ringo and George were best friends you can tell Ringo misses him

@tieukhavu8832

.George and John even played on Ringos song "I'm the Greatest" (Words and Music by John)

@wilsmith6551

@@tieukhavu8832 GH wrote It dont come easy also

@Fed-np9ez

The fact that he's playing alone in a suit in an empty stage and stadium brings an even deeper sadness to this. Ringo used to talk about how he always had vivid memories when he hears their old songs, him on the stage, the whole world in front of them, and the backs of his brothers. As the lead singers and guitarists are always facing forward, it was a unique view that only him as the drummer ever gets to witness. Can't imagine what must've gone through his head in this moment. This time when the song is over, there is nobody who turns back and smiles at him anymore.

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