Despite McCartney's later comments—"I seem to remember it as mine... Not awfully memorable"[1]—"Tell Me What You See" shows the musical growth of The Beatles since Please Please Me, and foreshadows their further exploration on Rubber Soul and Revolver. Following each repetition of the title phrase, there is a short, accompanied riff on a Hohner Pianet electric piano. This same instrument is featured on a number of tracks from Help!, including "You Like Me Too Much" and "The Night Before", both recorded the day before "Tell Me What You See." Also, Starr's drumming on this track is augmented with a trio of percussion instruments; a güiro, a tambourine, and a pair of claves. Although The Beatles had been using additional percussion instruments to beef up their recordings as early as "Don't Bother Me" in 1963, they had rarely been featured this prominently in the mix.
Compositionally, the song is evidence of the group's growing interest in folk music, with lyrics that are somewhat more mature and reflective than most of their earlier output. Lennon's "You've Got to Hide Your Love Away" and "Help!" are two other fine examples of this growth. Although the guitar on the recording appears to be an electric, it is strummed more like an acoustic, the choice instrument of folk musicians. This effect is achieved by strumming the chord before each stanza from the bottom string to the top (high to low), then down, then up again.
Tell Me What You See
The Beatles Lyrics
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We will never be apart, if I'm part of you
Open up your eyes now, tell me what you see
It is no surprise now, what you see is me
Big and black the clouds may be, time will pass away
If you put your trust in me, I'll make bright your day
Look into these eyes now, tell me what you seeDon't you realize now, what you see is me
Tell me what you see
Listen to me one more time, how can I get through?
Can't you try to see that I'm, trying to get to you?
Open up your eyes now, tell me what you see
It is no surprise now, what you see is me
Tell me what you see
Listen to me one more time, how can I get through?
Can't you try to see that I'm, trying to get to you?
Open up your eyes now, tell me what you see
It is no surprise now, what you see is me
Mmm mmm mmm mmm mmm
In the song "Tell Me What You See" by the Beatles, the singer is trying to convince his love interest to give him her heart and trust him. He promises that they will never be apart if she lets him in. Throughout the song, he implores her to open her eyes and really see him. He believes that if she looks into his eyes, she will realize that they belong together. Despite his efforts, he gets the sense that he is not being heard, and he asks for another chance to convince her.
The lyrics of the song are straightforward, but the message is clear. The singer is desperate to make a connection with the woman he loves, and he believes that he is the missing piece in her life. He offers to be her support system, promising to make her days brighter and to never let her down. The repetition of the phrase "tell me what you see" drives home the point that the singer longs for the woman to truly see him for who he is.
Overall, the song is a sweet and romantic plea for love and acceptance. It taps into the universal desire for connection and the fear of rejection, which makes it relatable to listeners of all ages and backgrounds.
Line by Line Meaning
If you let me take your heart, I will prove to you
If you allow me to enter your life, I will show you my true intentions.
We will never be apart, if I'm part of you
We will always be together if I hold a place in your heart.
Open up your eyes now, tell me what you see
Take a closer look at me, and tell me what I mean to you.
It is no surprise now, what you see is me
It's no shocker that my presence is what you're seeing in front of you.
Big and black the clouds may be, time will pass away
No matter how large and gloomy the obstacles may seem, they will eventually dissolve with time.
If you put your trust in me, I'll make bright your day
If you have faith in me, I'll make every moment of your life an exhilarating one.
Look into these eyes now, tell me what you see
Gaze into my eyes, and tell me what you interpret from them.
Don't you realize now, what you see is me
Don't you understand that what you're seeing is solely me?
Listen to me one more time, how can I get through?
Hear me out once more, how can I make you comprehend my sincerity?
Can't you try to see that I'm, trying to get to you?
Can't you try to understand that I'm trying to establish a connection with you?
Mmm mmm mmm mmm mmm
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Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: John Lennon, Paul McCartney
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