Sexy Sadie
The Beatles Lyrics


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Sexy Sadie, what have you done
You made a fool of everyone
You made a fool of everyone
Sexy Sadie, ooh, what have you done

Sexy Sadie, you broke the rules
You laid it down for all to see
You laid it down for all to see
Sexy Sadie, ooh, you broke the rules

One sunny day the world was waiting for a lover
She came along and turned on everyone
Sexy Sadie, the greatest of them all

Sexy Sadie, how did you know
The world was waiting just for you
The world was waiting just for you
Sexy Sadie, ooh, how did you know

Sexy Sadie, you'll get yours yet
However big you think you are
However big you think you are
Sexy Sadie, ooh, you'll get yours yet

We gave her everything we owned just to sit at her table
Just a smile would lighten everything
Sexy Sadie, she's the latest and the greatest of them all

She made a fool of everyone
Sexy Sadie





However big you think you are
Sexy Sadie

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of the song Sexy Sadie by The Beatles have a bewilderment sound, which can be interpreted as a message to a woman who has captivated the attention of many people, and who has taken advantage of this to take advantage of them. The song was written by John Lennon, who was known to have an affair with the wife of his bandmate George Harrison, which might have led to his inspiration for this song. The lyrics accuse Sexy Sadie of being manipulative and deceitful, turning on everyone and making a fool of anyone who gets involved with her. The song also implies that she has broken some kind of code by her actions, and that she will face the consequences eventually.


The phrase "One sunny day the world was waiting for a lover" could be interpreted as a reference to the expectation of a savior figure or the ideal partner, but instead, Sexy Sadie appeared and polluted the expectations of others for a great relationship. The song's central idea of someone who was once loved and respected but betrayed everyone could be seen as a warning against putting too much trust or admiration in people who may not deserve it.


Line by Line Meaning

Sexy Sadie, what have you done
The singer is asking what the named person has done to make a fool of everybody.


You made a fool of everyone
The singer is accusing the named person of making a fool of everyone.


Sexy Sadie, ooh, what have you done
The singer is emphasizing the question of what the named person has done to disgrace everybody.


Sexy Sadie, you broke the rules
The artist is stating that the named person broke the rules that were set.


You laid it down for all to see
The artist is accusing the named person of displaying their infringement for everyone to see.


You laid it down for all to see
The singer is reiterating the point that the named person made their disregard apparent to everyone.


Sexy Sadie, ooh, you broke the rules
The singer is emphasizing that the named person committed an infraction by breaking the rules.


One sunny day the world was waiting for a lover
The lyric is setting the stage for when the named person arrived to make their mark on history.


She came along and turned on everyone
The artist is suggesting that the arrival of the named person caused a lot of people to get excited.


Sexy Sadie, the greatest of them all
The artist is giving credit to the named person by calling them the greatest of everybody.


Sexy Sadie, how did you know
The singer is curious and wants to know how the named person was able to predict their own rise to fame.


The world was waiting just for you
The artist is suggesting that the named person was able to perceive that the world was waiting for their arrival.


The world was waiting just for you
The singer is re-emphasizing the point that the world was anticipating and eager for the named person's arrival.


Sexy Sadie, ooh, how did you know
The singer is continuing to express their curiosity about how the named person was able to anticipate their own fame.


Sexy Sadie, you'll get yours yet
The singer is warning the named person that they will eventually get what they deserve.


However big you think you are
The artist is suggesting that the named person may be overestimating their own importance.


However big you think you are
The artist is restating that the named person may be overambitious and presumptuous.


Sexy Sadie, ooh, you'll get yours yet
The singer is reiterating the warning that the named person will be held accountable for their actions.


We gave her everything we owned just to sit at her table
The singer is explaining that everybody gave a lot of things to the named person just to be associated with them.


Just a smile would lighten everything
The artist is saying that the mere presence of the named person could make everything better.


Sexy Sadie, she's the latest and the greatest of them all
The artist is reiterating that the named person is considered by many to be the latest and greatest of everybody.


She made a fool of everyone
The artist is reiterating that the named person caused a lot of people to look foolish because of their actions.


Sexy Sadie
The singer is addressing the named person again, emphasizing their name.


However big you think you are
The artist is reminding the named person that they may be overestimating their own importance.




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Written by: John Lennon, Paul McCartney

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