Hey Jude
Tom Jones 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,
Then you begin to make it better.
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.
Da da da da da da, da da da, hey Jude
The song "Hey Jude" by Tom Jones is a beautiful ballad that provides words of comfort, encouragement, and advice to someone going through a tough time. The singer addresses someone named "Jude" and tells them not to make things worse by dwelling on the bad things. He encourages Jude to take a sad song and make it better by letting the person they care about into their heart, as that is the first step into making things better. Then, the singer assures Jude that they were made to go out and pursue the person they care about, confident that it will make things better.
The lyrics reinforce the singer's advice of not carrying the world upon one's shoulders by encouraging Jude to not be afraid of letting someone into their life. The song tells Jude that the pain will always be there, but they can keep it at bay and not let it wear them down. Towards the end, the singer reminds Jude that the only person they truly need to depend on is themselves, and not to wait around for someone to solve their problems for them. They are capable of taking the movement on their own shoulders, making a change, and making things better.
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 pain as fuel to create something beautiful.
Remember to let her into your heart,
Then you can start to make it better.
Forgive and open your heart to love, and only then can you move on and improve your situation.
Hey Jude, don't be afraid.
Don't let fear hold you back from pursuing what you want.
You were made to go out and get her.
You have the strength and ability to go after what you desire.
The minute you let her under your skin,
Then you begin to make it better.
Let yourself truly feel and be vulnerable, and only then can you heal and move forward.
And anytime you feel the pain, hey Jude, refrain,
Don't carry the world upon your shoulders.
When you feel overwhelmed, take a step back and don't carry the burden of the world on your shoulders.
For well you know that it's a fool who plays it cool
By making his world a little colder.
It's foolish to put up a front and shut yourself off from the world to avoid getting hurt, as it ultimately only makes things worse.
Hey Jude, don't let me down.
You have found her, now go and get her.
Don't disappoint yourself or give up now that you've found what you were looking for - go after it.
So let it out and let it in, hey Jude, begin,
You're waiting for someone to perform with.
Express yourself fully and openly, and you may attract someone who shares your passions.
And don't you know that it's just you, hey Jude, you'll do,
The movement you need is on your shoulder.
You don't need anyone else to make your dreams a reality - you have the power within you to do it yourself.
Hey Jude, don't make it bad.
Take a sad song and make it better.
Reiterate the fact that even in difficult times, it's possible to improve your situation and create something beautiful.
Remember to let her under your skin,
Then you'll begin to make it
Better better better better better better, oh.
Emphasize again that letting yourself be vulnerable is the key to healing and improving, leading to endless possibilities for growth and improvement.
Da da da da da da, da da da, hey Jude
Reiteration of the song's hook, emphasizing the central message of the song.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Unison Rights S.L.
Written by: John Lennon, Paul McCartney
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