Song Meanings and Facts

Song Meanings and Facts

Tagged: John Lennon

Yesterday

The Beatles

The Beatles’ “Yesterday” Lyrics Meaning

For the most part, “Yesterday” is interpreted as a song about a doomed romance. This understanding of the tune is based specifically on its chorus.  The singer lets us know that a female (who would...

Come Together

The Beatles

“Come Together” by The Beatles

John Lennon got the inspiration to write The Beatles’ classic hit “Come Together” from a psychologist/politician named Timothy Leary (1920-1996) whom he was associated with. Leary was running for Governor of California under the campaign...

Edge of Seventeen

Stevie Nicks

“Edge of Seventeen” by Stevie Nicks

The lyrics of Stevie Nicks’ “Edge of Seventeen” may seem as if they go off on metaphorical tangents at times. However, they all point to a very-distinct period in Nicks’ life. Within a matter of weeks during December...

John Lennon

John Lennon

John Lennon’s “Imagine” Lyrics Meaning

As the title implies, “Imagine” is a song where John Lennon challenges listeners to do some creative thinking. He paints a general yet vivid picture of what exactly he wants them to visualize. The song centers around a...

The Beatles

Meaning of “Hey Jude” by the Beatles

“Hey Jude” is a song by the iconic British rock band The Beatles. This song, which is widely regarded as the ultimate comfort song, was written for a very young boy whose parents were...