Well
Yoko Ono Lyrics


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Two, three, four

You know I love you, baby, please don't go, well, well
Know I love you, baby, please don't go, well, well
You know I love you, honey child
There's nothing that I wouldn't do for you right now
You know I love you, baby, please don't go, well
Know I need you, baby, please don't go
You know I love you, baby, please don't go, well
You know I love you, honey child
Nothing that I wouldn't do for you right now
Know I love you, baby, please don't go, well

You know I want you, baby, please don't go, well, well
Know I want you, baby, please don't go
You know I love you, honey child
There's nothing that I wouldn't do for you right now
You know I want, baby, please don't go, well

You know I love you, baby, please don't go, well
You know I love you, baby, please don't go
You know I love you, honey child




Nothing that I wouldn't do for you right now
I know I love you, baby, please don't go, well, hey

Overall Meaning

This song, "Well" by Yoko Ono and John Lennon, is a simple but passionate plea to a loved one not to leave. The lyrics repeat variations of "You know I love you, baby, please don't go" and "There's nothing that I wouldn't do for you right now." The repetition of these lines, along with the driving rhythm of the song, creates a sense of urgency and desperation.


The simplicity of the lyrics and melody suggest that the emotions behind the words are raw and unfiltered. The use of the word "child" in the chorus ("You know I love you, honey child") adds another layer of tenderness and vulnerability to the song, while the repeated "well, well" at the end of each line creates a sense of finality and resignation.


Overall, "Well" is a powerful expression of love and the fear of losing someone important, distilled into a few simple lines and a catchy tune.


Line by Line Meaning

Two, three, four
Counting off the beginning of the song


You know I love you, baby, please don't go, well, well
Addressing a loved one and begging them not to leave


Know I love you, baby, please don't go, well, well
Repeating the plea for emphasis


You know I love you, honey child
Showing affection with a term of endearment


There's nothing that I wouldn't do for you right now
Expressing willingness to go to great lengths to keep the loved one from leaving


Know I love you, baby, please don't go, well
Repeating the plea once more


Know I need you, baby, please don't go
Stressing the importance of the loved one in their life


You know I want you, baby, please don't go, well, well
Desiring to keep the loved one close


You know I want you, baby, please don't go
Repeating the desire for emphasis


I know I love you, baby, please don't go, well, hey
Asserting the strength of their feelings and urging the loved one to stay




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