Hey Jude
The Overton Berry Trio 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 Overton Berry Trio's version of Hey Jude borrows the lyrics and melody from The Beatles' iconic song, but adds their own jazzy spin to it. The lyrics themselves offer advice and encouragement for someone who is going through a tough time. Hey Jude, who is addressed in the song, is urged not to make things worse for himself and to take a "sad song" and make it better. He is also asked to let someone special into his heart, so that he can start to heal and move forward. The song acknowledges that life can be painful and difficult, but encourages Hey Jude to not let it get the best of him.
The repetition of "hey Jude" throughout the song serves as a reminder that this message is meant specifically for him, and that he is not alone in his struggles. The use of "na na na na" at the end of the song, which is not present in The Beatles' version, adds to the upbeat and optimistic tone of the song.
Overall, The Overton Berry Trio's version of Hey Jude offers a fresh take on a beloved classic, while still retaining the message of hope and encouragement for anyone who might be going through a tough time.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey Jude, don't make it bad
Don't make the situation worse than it is, Hey Jude
Take a sad song and make it better
Try to transform the situation into a better one even if it's sad, Hey Jude
Remember to let her into your heart
Be receptive to the possibility of having a positive change, Hey Jude
Then you can start to make it better
Only then can you try to improve it, Hey Jude
Hey Jude, don't be afraid
Don't let fear stop you, Hey Jude
You were made to go out and get her
You have a purpose, which is to pursue what you want, Hey Jude
The minute you let her under your skin
As soon as you allow it to affect you personally, Hey Jude
Then you begin to make it better
Then you can start to improve the situation, Hey Jude
And anytime you feel the pain, hey Jude, refrain
Whenever you feel the pain, try to control yourself and not worsen the situation, Hey Jude
Don't carry the world upon your shoulders
Don't take it upon yourself to solve everything, Hey Jude
For well you know that it's a fool who plays it cool
It's foolish to act like everything is fine when it's not, Hey Jude
By making his world a little colder
By avoiding the problem, you're making the situation worse, Hey Jude
Hey Jude, don't let me down
Don't disappoint me, Hey Jude
You have found her, now go and get her
You've already identified what you want, now pursue it, Hey Jude
So let it out and let it in, hey Jude, begin
Express your feelings and allow yourself to experience new things, Hey Jude
You're waiting for someone to perform with
You're looking for someone to share your experience with, Hey Jude
And don't you know that it's just you, hey Jude, you'll do
You don't need someone to experience things with, you can do it alone, Hey Jude
The movement you need is on your shoulder
You hold the power to make a change, Hey Jude
Hey Jude, don't make it bad
Don't make the situation worse than it is, Hey Jude
Take a sad song and make it better
Try to transform the situation into a better one even if it's sad, Hey Jude
Remember to let her under your skin
Be receptive to the possibility of having a positive change, Hey Jude
Then you'll begin to make it Better better better better better better, oh
Then you can start to significantly improve the situation, Hey Jude
Na na na nananana, nannana, hey Jude
Just some nonsensical ending to the song, Hey Jude
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: John Lennon, Paul McCartney
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