About The Song
The Beatles' "She Said She Said," featured on their groundbreaking 1966 album "Revolver," stands as a testament to the band's creative evolution and experimentation with psychedelic rock. Penned by John Lennon, the song captures the sonic and thematic innovations of the mid-1960s, a period when The Beatles were pushing the boundaries of conventional pop music. The lyrics of "She Said She Said" are reputedly inspired by an unsettling conversation Lennon had with actor Peter Fonda during an LSD-fueled party, adding a layer of introspection to the song's psychedelic narrative.
The musical landscape of "She Said She Said" reflects The Beatles' immersion in the psychedelic genre. The track is characterized by swirling, kaleidoscopic sounds, featuring George Harrison's distorted guitar riffs and Ringo Starr's inventive drumming. The incorporation of backward guitar loops, a technique that was innovative at the time, contributes to the song's dreamlike quality. The experimental production, helmed by George Martin, captures the essence of the psychedelic era, marking a departure from The Beatles' earlier, more straightforward sound.
Lennon's vocals on "She Said She Said" convey a sense of urgency and intensity, reflecting the emotional turmoil embedded in the lyrics. The recurring refrain, "I know what it's like to be dead," adds a haunting dimension to the song, alluding to Lennon's fascination with mortality and the existential questions that pervaded his lyrical themes. The juxtaposition of the upbeat musical arrangement with the darker undertones of the lyrics creates a sonic tension that defines the song's distinctive character.
The song's structure is unconventional, featuring abrupt shifts in tempo and rhythm that contribute to its avant-garde nature. The lyrical content, marked by fragmented and introspective phrases, reflects the influence of LSD-induced introspection prevalent in the counterculture of the 1960s. "She Said She Said" stands as a testament to The Beatles' ability to transcend traditional songwriting boundaries, embracing the spirit of experimentation that characterized their mid-career evolution. As a cornerstone of the "Revolver" album, the track remains an enduring example of The Beatles' artistic daring and their impact on the evolution of popular music.
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Lyrics
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She said, "I know what it's like to be dead.
I know what it is to be sad."
And she's making me feel like I've never been born
I said, "Who put all those things in your head?
Things that make me feel that I'm mad.
And you're making me feel like I've never been born."
She said, "You don't understand what I said."
I said, "No, no, no, you're wrong.
When I was a boy everything was right,
Everything was right."
I said, "Even though you know what you know,
I know that I'm ready to leave
'Cause you're making me feel like I've never been born."
She said, "You don't understand what I said."
I said, "No, no, no, you're wrong.
When I was a boy everything was right,
Everything was right."
I said, "Even though you know what you know,
I know that I'm ready to leave
'Cause you're making me feel like I've never been born."
She said, "I know what it's like to be dead.
I know what it is to be sad.
I know what it's like to be dead..."