I'm looking through you,
Where did you go?
I thought I knew you,
What did I know?
You don't look different, but you have changed.
I'm looking through you, you're not the same.

Your lips are moving,
I cannot hear.
Your voice is soothing,
But the words aren't clear.
You don't sound different,
I've learned the game.
I'm looking through you,
You're not the same.

Why, tell me why, did you not treat me right?
Love has a nasty habit of disappearing overnight.

You're thinking of me,
The same old way.
You were above me,
But not today.
The only difference is you're down there.
I'm looking through you,
Any other way.

Why, tell me why did you not treat me right?
Love has a nasty habit of disappearing overnight.

I'm looking through you,
Where did you go?
I thought I knew you,
What did I know?
You don't look different,
But you have changed.
I'm looking through you,
You're not the same!



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Track duration: 02:21

"I'm Looking Through You" as written by John Winston Lennon, Paul James Mccartney

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    Song Meaning:It would take me forever to explain the other meaning to this song, so just read "The Present" at truthcontest.com, and it will be obvious. ;)
    Flagged Vincent720on February 19, 2013   Link
  • 0
    General Comment:This song has been confirmed by Paul as being thinly veiled as being directed towards Jane Asher, who was away all the time, thus the line, "I'm looking through you, and you're no where!"
    Flag izzykon July 29, 2010   Link
  • 0
    General Comment:it's so wierd but there are a couple songs that remind me of my ex-girl from her view.
    this song
    I want you(she's so heavy)
    I'm a loser
    don't let me down.

    but never the less i love this song.
    Flag OneVisionon January 11, 2010   Link
  • 0
    General Comment:yet another amazing beatles song i can strongly relate to.

    Why, tell me why did you not treat me right?
    Love has a nasty habit of disappearing overnight,
    You're thinking of me the same old way,
    You were above me, but not today.

    I've learnt the game, pretty much(:

    Flag ihatelovingyouon August 02, 2009   Link
  • 0
    General Comment:I love the line "You don't sound different, I've learned the game"
    Flag HeLovesMusicon July 03, 2009   Link
  • 0
    General Comment:Frys gal it's probably cause your stoned... haha. Brilliant song.
    Flag petetheeliteon June 06, 2008   Link
  • 0
    General Comment:I think this is Paul singing to Jane Asher. I think he is saying that Marajuana has enlightened his perception and he can now "see though" Jane Asher and he realises he is not in love with her. Very bitter.
    Flag LindaRonstadton March 07, 2008   Link
  • 0
    General Comment:the guitar work makes me laugh.. no reason... it just does.. lol
    Flag Frys_Galon February 26, 2008   Link
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    General Comment:it may be surprising when feelings finally change after you've been treated badly. one day he woke up and felt complete different about the person who was driving him crazy the day before.
    she's changed in his eyes.
    Flag babyguurlon January 08, 2008   Link
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    General Comment:Rubber Soul, Amazing. I love the song Michelle especially because i know a Michelle.
    Flag WALRUS*on December 27, 2007   Link

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