Hey Jude
The Love Me Do's Lyrics
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Take a sad song and make it better
Remember to let her into your heart
Then you can start to make it better
Hey Jude, don't be afraid
You were made to go out and get her
The minute you let her under your skin
And anytime you feel the pain, hey Jude, refrain
Don't carry the world upon your shoulders
For well you know that it's a fool who plays it cool
By making his world a little colder
Hey Jude, don't let me down
You have found her, now go and get her
Remember to let her into your heart
Then you can start to make it better
So let it out and let it in, hey Jude, begin
You're waiting for someone to perform with
And don't you know that it's just you, hey Jude, you'll do
The movement you need is on your shoulder
Hey Jude, don't make it bad
Take a sad song and make it better
Remember to let her under your skin
Then you'll begin to make it
Better better better better better better, oh
Na na na nananana, nannana, hey Jude
The song "Hey Jude" by The Love Me Do's is a classic track that has been interpreted in various ways by listeners over the years. The song is believed to be written by Paul McCartney as a way of comforting John Lennon's son Julian in the wake of his parents' separation. The lyrics focus on encouraging someone to keep going and not be afraid to let someone into their life.
The first verse of the song tells the person not to make their situation worse by dwelling on their sadness. Instead, they are encouraged to take a sad situation and turn it into something positive by letting someone into their heart. The second verse tells the person not to be afraid to go after the person they want, and to let them in as soon as possible. The chorus reminds the subject that they do not have to carry their pain alone and that it is foolish to pretend otherwise.
The bridge of the song goes deeper into the subject's psyche, suggesting that they are waiting for something to happen when it is up to them to create change. The lyrics "the movement you need is on your shoulder" implies that it is all up to the individual and that they need to take action to "make it better." The song ends with a repetition of the chorus and a catchy "na na na" refrain.
Overall, "Hey Jude" is an uplifting song that emphasizes the importance of taking action and not giving up hope. It is a powerful reminder that we all have the ability to make a positive change in our lives if we are willing to take the first steps.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey Jude, don't make it bad
Hey Jude, don't make the situation worse than it already is
Take a sad song and make it better
Use the sorrowful mood to create something beautiful out of it
Remember to let her into your heart
Be open and accepting of love into your life
Then you can start to make it better
Once you let love in, you can improve upon your situation
Hey Jude, don't be afraid
Hey Jude, don't let fear hold you back
You were made to go out and get her
You were meant to pursue love and claim it as your own
The minute you let her under your skin
Once you fully accept love, it becomes a part of you
Then you begin to make it better
Allowing love into your life leads to positive change and improvement
And anytime you feel the pain, hey Jude, refrain
If you feel hurt, take a break and calm down before continuing forward
Don't carry the world upon your shoulders
Don't take on more burden than you can handle
For well you know that it's a fool who plays it cool
It's foolish to pretend everything is okay when really it's not
By making his world a little colder
By avoiding emotions, one can make life more difficult and unpleasant
Hey Jude, don't let me down
Hey Jude, don't disappoint me now that you've found love
You have found her, now go and get her
You've found love, so pursue it with all your heart
Remember to let her into your heart
Don't forget to fully embrace love and let it become a part of you
So let it out and let it in, hey Jude, begin
Express your emotions and let love into your life, and start improving upon your situation
You're waiting for someone to perform with
You're waiting for the right person to experience life and love with
And don't you know that it's just you, hey Jude, you'll do
You don't need anyone else to experience life and love, you can do it on your own
The movement you need is on your shoulder
The power and ability to improve upon your situation and pursue love is all within you
Better better better better better better, oh
With love and positive change, things will continue to get better
Na na na nananana, nannana, hey Jude
A simple, uplifting melody to reinforce the message of the song
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JOHN LENNON, JOHN WINSTON LENNON, PAUL MCCARTNEY, PAUL JAMES MCCARTNEY
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