The Beatles – Hey Jude

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  General Comment:This is one of my favorites by the Beatles :D
  I can't help but sing along every time I listen to it, even if I do suck at singing. That's how good it is.

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  General Comment:Jude = Julian Lennon, John's first son. At the time, Paul visited Cynthia when she was divorcing John. John was barely around to see Julian grow up, and his relationship was strained b/c of his own issues and Yoko. Paul wrote this song to Julian (originally titled Hey Jules) to make him feel better.

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  General Comment:The song is about Julian Lennon and Paul's relationship with when Yoko came on the scene.

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  My Interpretation:For me, too, this song is about someone who is struggling to take the leap towards a girl whom he has found interest in. He is afraid to make that step to tell her: he loves her. He is fear of her rejection. He perhaps thinks too much and concern of facing her. He has too little confidence. This someone in fact is myself. Thus this song touches me in this way.

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    In addition to this, I think it can be about dealing with the pain of separation. Maybe you really wanna be with this "girl", but maybe its out of your hands for right now. You may be on the verge of giving up, but knowing how beautiful this girl is this song calms you down. It reminds you to keep going and to Not to give into your doubts.

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  My Interpretation:For me, too, this song is about someone who is struggling to take the leap towards a girl whom he has found interest in. He is afraid to make that step to tell her: he loves her. He is fear of her rejection. He perhaps thinks too much and concern of facing her. He has too little confidence. This someone in fact is myself. Thus this song touches me in this way.

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  My Interpretation:For me, too, this song is about someone who is struggling to take the leap towards a girl whom he has found interest in. He is afraid to make that step to tell her: he loves her. He is fear of her rejection. He perhaps thinks too much and concern of facing her. He has too little confidence. This someone in fact is myself. Thus this song touches me in this way.

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  My Interpretation:To me it seems like Jude is someone who suffers from depression and anxiety, and lets these things get in the way of being with the person he loves. I think this song is trying to tell him that cutting things out of his life will not help him. Rather, the only way things can start to get better, is by letting this person into his heart (remember to let her into your heart / then you can start to make it better).
  The song seems to me to serve as a general reminder to not let this person (Jude) dwell on their sadness (And anytime you feel the pain, hey Jude, refrain / Don't carry the world upon your shoulders).

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  General Comment:I haven't read all about the meaning of this song but still sound good.
  A subject to meditation probably about life meaning but in a playing way.
  
  the ingredients: some time is white... about experience of voluptuousness to absolute.
  life as a game because escaping routs probably. Up on as.
  
  And don't you know that it's just you, hey Jude, you'll do
  
  

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  My Interpretation:For me this song is about someone, whos struggling to take the leap towards the life he wants to live and hes made for. He found a girl that he desperately wants to be with and he is afraid to make that step towards her. For he always worries about too many things, he carries the world on his shoulders even tho he is not responsible for every problem in the world. I think hes making things too complicated by thinking too much about them. He is adviced to be himself and not act cool in order to win the girl's heart. Also the change towards the desired life is all on his shoulders, saying he alone has the power to get what he seeks. He just has to take that leap.
  This is what this song means to me, not what McCartney or anybody said what it is about.

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    I absolutely think you are highlighting some great points. About 90-95% of these comments highlight how this is related to divorce or family issues and drugs. While McCartney may have been influenced emotionally by these factors, I think this song was made for a different purposes. And Some people care about the tune (yes it may be catchy of course, but that's not the only thing that matters).
    
    Yes the tune is an iconic one and this song will be forever a historic piece.
    
    But if you look closely at this song, it can have a pretty powerful message. Especially for those who relate to it most. In a smiple straightforward way- Linewalker put it in good words. It is about making steps forward in your own life and letting the strong Love you have potentially found mold you into becoming a stronger person. Being lonely and stuck can be the worst feeling, but using a desire a motivation can be a great thing. Especially if you are lucky enough to find a very special woman/girl. One you would undeniably crave to perform with. One who sticks with you even if you haven't gotten to know her too well. It could be like having a lightbulb through the haze. She might be original (which can be very attractive), may be sharp, creative, calm/peaceful, a free-spirit, loyal, have a lot of depth or (any of these special kind of traits) and sometimes that is what us people truly look for. Companionships are harder to come across these days.
    

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    And sometimes you have to go on your own personal journey to reach a companionship of some kind.

    Flag lightspeedon December 09, 2012  
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  General Comment:Everyone the meaning is very obvious. I don't understand why so many people ignore the facts. It is about a guy finding a girl that has changed his life. Not neccesarily because of great attraction, but because of a great connection they have. The girl is distant at first, but the guy can't deny he has strong feelings.
  
  You have found her now go and get her: You've met her. Possibly you might not have spoken much with her, but something caught your eye. You saw something special. You might not notice right away, but it bothers you in the back of your mind. Once it hits you more, you'll realize. You see how caring and nuturing this girl is.
  
  You were made to go out and get her: Meaning you have some of the best qualities that would truly win over this girls heart. The girl is the one you know is a soulmate of somekind, but the tension of being so alike makes a challenge. Therefore you got to work for her and never give up.
  
  Any time you feel the pain refrain: There will be times when you are probably turned down by her because she is busy and you met her so randomly. There are times when you probably won't get what you need. There are going to be times where you a really frustrated and want to throw all your anger on her. You may be lonely and be spereated from her for long periods of time. You can't be negative.
  
  Don't Carry the World Upon your Shoulders: Be patient. You may be in love, but this is going to take time. You may feel like you have met your best friend ever, but theres only so much you can do about it. Be smart.
  
  Don't be Afraid/Take a sad song and make it better: This can be a common issue. It is hard to not be afraid. You are possibly facing unrequited love, but if you are too weak about it how could you ever make progress.
  
  

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