I Want To Hold Your Hand
The Beatles - 1988 - Past Masters Vol. 1 Lyrics


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Oh yeah I tell you somethin'
I think you'll understand
When I say that somethin'
I want to hold your hand
I want to hold your hand
I want to hold your hand

Oh please say to me
You'll let me be your man
And please say to me
You'll let me hold your hand
Now, let me hold your hand
I want to hold your hand

And when I touch you
I feel happy inside
It's such a feelin' that my love
I can't hide
I can't hide
I can't hide

Yeah, you got that somethin'
I think you'll understand
When I say that somethin'
I want to hold your hand
I want to hold your hand
I want to hold your hand

And when I touch you
I feel happy inside
It's such a feelin' that my love
I can't hide
I can't hide
I can't hide

Yeah, you got that somethin'
I think you'll understand
When I feel that somethin'
I want to hold your hand
I want to hold your hand




I want to hold your hand
I want to hold your hand

Overall Meaning

The Beatles "I Want to Hold Your Hand" is a classic love song with a simple yet powerful message of wanting to be close and connected with someone. The song is about expressing the excitement and desire to hold someone's hand as a symbol of love and affection. The lyrics are straightforward and direct, making it an accessible and relatable love song that has stood the test of time.


The opening lines of the song set the tone for the romantic sentiments that follow. The singer is expressing his desire to hold the hand of someone he cares about, and believes that they will understand his feelings. He asks the person to let him be their man and hold their hand, revealing his hope that she will reciprocate his affections.


The chorus of the song reinforces this message by repeating the desire to hold someone's hand. The lyrics express the happiness and joy that comes from physical touch and the connection it provides. The bridge of the song repeats the message of the chorus, highlighting the importance of the connection between two people and the desire to hold their hand.


Overall, "I Want to Hold Your Hand" is a sweet and simple love song that captures the excitement and joy of being in love.


Line by Line Meaning

Oh yeah I tell you somethin'
I have something important to tell you


I think you'll understand
I believe you will comprehend what I mean


When I say that somethin'
When I express that something


I want to hold your hand
I desire to grasp your hand with mine


Oh please say to me
Please confirm or deny for me


You'll let me be your man
You are willing to enter into a romantic relationship with me


And please say to me
Additionally, confirm or deny for me


You'll let me hold your hand
You are willing to let me physically hold your hand


Now, let me hold your hand
In this moment, please allow me to hold your hand


And when I touch you
When our skin comes into contact


I feel happy inside
I experience a feeling of joy within


It's such a feelin' that my love
It's a powerful emotion that my love for you causes me to experience


I can't hide
I am unable to conceal it


Yeah, you got that somethin'
Yes, there is something special about you


When I feel that somethin'
When I perceive that special quality


I want to hold your hand
I want to physically connect with you by holding hands


I want to hold your hand
I want to be close to you by holding your hand


I want to hold your hand
I have a strong desire to touch your hand and feel connected to you




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

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