Their music bridged the gaps between the socially and spiritually conscious folk music of Bob Dylan, the studio trickery of The Beach Boys, and the sardonic rock of The Beatles. Some of their trademark songs include pop versions of Bob Dylan's Mr. Tambourine Man and Pete Seeger’s Turn! Turn! Turn! (To Everything There Is a Season), and the originals I'll Feel a Whole Lot Better, and Eight Miles High. Throughout their career they helped forge such subgenres as folk rock, raga rock, psychedelic rock, jangle pop, and – on their 1968 classic Sweetheart of the Rodeo – country rock inviting Gram Parsons on rhythm guitar.
The original and most successful lineup consisted of Chris Hillman, David Crosby, Michael Clarke, Roger McGuinn and Gene Clark. After several line-up changes (with lead singer/guitarist McGuinn as the only consistent member), they broke up in 1973.
In 1991 they were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, and several band members launched successful solo careers after leaving the group. The most successful was David Crosby who was inducted again for his work with Crosby, Stills & Nash. Other than The Beatles, the only artist with all members inducted twice are, Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young.
We'll Meet Again
The Byrds Lyrics
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Don't know where don't know when
But I know we'll meet again some sunny day
Keep smiling through
Just like you always do
'Till the blue skies make the dark clouds fade away
Some sunny day hey hey hey
Some sunny day hey hey hey
We'll meet again don't know where don't know when
But I know we'll meet again some sunny day
Keep smiling through
Just like you always do
'Till the blue skies make the dark clouds fade away
Some sunny day hey hey hey
Some sunny day hey hey hey
Some sunny day hey hey hey
The lyrics to We'll Meet Again by The Byrds are a testament to hope, faith, and the inevitability of reunion. The song speaks to the powerful human desire to connect with others, even in the face of difficult circumstances or separation. The lyrics open with a note of uncertainty, as the singer acknowledges that they don't know when or where they will see their loved one again, but expresses confidence that they will "meet again some sunny day."
The following stanza encourages the listener to "keep smiling through" despite any hardships they may be facing, and to hold onto the hope that brighter days are ahead. The repetition of "just like you always do" reinforces the idea that the human spirit is resilient and capable of finding joy even in difficult times. The final line of the stanza offers a glimmer of hope, suggesting that the clouds will eventually give way to blue skies.
The chorus offers a final affirmation of the singer's faith in their eventual reunion with their loved one. The joyful repetition of "hey hey hey" gives the song a sense of playful optimism, even as it acknowledges the sadness of separation. Overall, the lyrics to We'll Meet Again by The Byrds offer a powerful reminder of the strength of human connection and the enduring hope for reunion, even in the face of difficult times.
Line by Line Meaning
We'll meet again
We will see each other again
Don't know where don't know when
I am uncertain about the details of our future reunion
But I know we'll meet again some sunny day
Despite my uncertainty, I am confident that we will reunite on a bright and happy day
Keep smiling through
Remain optimistic and joyful
Just like you always do
Continue to maintain a positive attitude as you have in the past
'Till the blue skies make the dark clouds fade away
Be patient and hopeful, as a brighter future will eventually come
Some sunny day hey hey hey
Again emphasizing the happy and positive reunion
We'll meet again don't know where don't know when
Repeating the same uncertainty as before
But I know we'll meet again some sunny day
Reiterating the confidence in a happy reunion
Some sunny day hey hey hey
Once again emphasizing the joyous future meeting
Some sunny day hey hey hey
Continuing to repeat this message of hope and positivity
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: HUGHIE CHARLES, ROSS PARKER
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Lyrics:
We’ll meet again
Don’t know where
Don’t know when
But I know we’ll meet again some sunny day
Keep smiling through
Just like you always do
Till the blue skies make the dark clouds fade away
Some sunny day-ay
(Hey, hey, hey)
Some sunny day-ay
(Hey, hey, hey)
Some sunny day-ay
(Hey, hey, hey)
We’ll meet again
Don’t know where
Don’t know when
But I know we’ll meet again some sunny day
Keep smiling through
Just like you always do
Till the blue skies make the dark clouds fade away
Some sunny day-ay
(Hey, hey, hey)
Some sunny day-ay
(Hey, hey, hey)
Some sunny day-ay
(Hey, hey, hey)
J F
I love the part when says ''some sunny day, hey hey hey''...and the pain involved in his singing. Wonderful track
Andrew j wheeler jr
beauuuuuuutiful sounding beauuuuuuutiful loving Byrds covers this great classic gem of a tune just beautifully and I love them so very much for it too God bless the Byrds peace everyone😞😞😞😞😞😞😞😞😞😞😞😞😞😞😞😞😞😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭.
David A Brown
The song I would like at my funeral, when that time comes. Love this version. GREAT !!! :-)
Lathan Wheeler
The Byrd’s are beautiful they sing with beautiful harmonies and beautiful rythms that are so precious and blessed to hear 👂 love ❤️ them all peace ☮️.
city zen
Originally sung during WWii by Vera Lynn.
Lee Goss
Dame Vera Lynn just passed away June 18, 2020 at age 103 !
Dan Schwartz
Yes. And that version (or a close facsimile) was used for the final scene of "Dr. Strangelove", with A-bombs going off in the background. That is probably what inspired the Byrds to do this song, but I didn't know anything about that when I first played the album this is on, I just liked the song.
Mike France
I fully enjoyed This album ! Talk about a blast in the past ! Wow !
Tony Downing
'twas on The Times They Are A'changin' EP in UK, 1966 - loved it.
James McIntyre
my first Byrd record...still have it