Martha My Dear
The Beats Lyrics


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Martha, my dear
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
Look 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

Take a good look around you
Take a good look; you're bound to see
That you and me were meant to be
For 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 be
Martha, my love




Don't forget me
Martha, my dear

Overall Meaning

The Beatles’ “Martha My Dear” is a beautiful love song that carries emotional value. When reading the lyrics, the words express a fondness and yearning for someone in particular. The song seems to be written for a woman named Martha, who the singer had a meaningful relationship with. However, the lyrics also suggest that this relationship has ended, and it is evident that the singer still holds immense affection for Martha.


The song opens with the singer addressing Martha and asking her to remember him. It appears that he’s preoccupied with his conversations and what he’s doing, and he desires her to stay in his memory. In the chorus, he implores her again not to forget him at all. He informs Martha that she’s always been his inspiration, and he asks her to please be good to him.


As the song progresses, the singer offers a piece of advice to Martha. He asks her to hold her head up and reminds her that she is responsible for the mess she’s in. He suggests that she should take a more profound look at her surroundings and recognize that they were destined to be together. The lyrics suggest that the singer has high regard for Martha and perhaps hopes to restore the relationship.


Overall, the song’s lyrics express a desire to hold onto a fading relationship, which has an undertone of hope for the future.


Line by Line Meaning

Martha, my dear
Addressing someone beloved and close to the singer.


Though I spend my days in conversation, please
Even though the singer is busy all day with other things.


Remember me
Asking to be thought of and not forgotten.


Martha, my love
Re-emphasizing the artist's affection for Martha.


Don't forget me
A reminder not to be left behind or left out of Martha's life.


Martha, my dear
Repeating the affectionate address.


Hold your head up, you silly girl
Encouraging Martha to be confident and positive.


Look what you've done
Implying that Martha has accomplished something great.


When you find yourself in the thick of it
When life gets tough.


Help yourself to a bit of what is all around you
Take advantage of the resources and opportunities available.


Silly girl
A term of endearment or affection for Martha.


Take a good look around you
Encouraging Martha to observe and appreciate life.


Take a good look; you're bound to see
Implying that there is beauty and meaning in life that can be discovered.


That you and me were meant to be
A spiritual or emotional connection between the singer and Martha.


For each other
The connection is mutual and significant.


Hold your hand out, you silly girl
Using body language to express support and friendship.


See what you've done
Implying that Martha has accomplished or contributed something significant.


Martha, my dear
Reemphasizing the importance of Martha to the singer.


You have always been my inspiration, please
Grateful for Martha's role in their life and wishing to maintain that relationship.


Be good to me
Asking for kindness and support in return.


Martha, my love
Reaffirming the strength of the artist's affection for Martha.


Don't forget me
Asking to be thought of and remembered.


Martha, my dear
Closing with another affectionate address.




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