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Edit Lyrics Let me take you down'Cause I'm going to Strawberry FieldsNothing is realAnd nothing to get hung aboutStrawberry Fields foreverLiving is easy with eyes closedMisunderstanding all you seeIt's getting hard to be someoneBut it all works outIt doesn't matter much to meLet me take you down'Cause I'm going to Strawberry FieldsNothing is realAnd nothing to get hung aboutStrawberry Fields foreverNo one I think is in my treeI mean it must be high or lowThat is you can't, you know, tune inBut it's all rightThat is I think it's not too badLet me take you down'Cause I'm going to Strawberry FieldsNothing is realAnd nothing to get hung aboutStrawberry Fields foreverAlways, no, sometimes think it's meBut you know I know when it's a dreamI think a "no" I mean a "yes"But it's all wrongThat is I think I disagreeLet me take you down'Cause I'm going to Strawberry FieldsNothing is realAnd nothing to get hung aboutStrawberry Fields foreverStrawberry Fields foreverStrawberry Fields forever New! Log in to start a snippet Song Info Copyright Lyrics © Sony/atv Music Publishing Llc, O/b/o Distrokid Writer John Lennon, Paul Mccartney Duration 4:08 Producer George Martin Release date Feb 17, 1967 Sentiment Positive Submitted by ice On Apr 27, 2001 More The Beatles Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds I Am the Walrus A Day in the Life Hey Jude Yellow Submarine Let me take you down 'Cause I'm going to Strawberry Fields Nothing is real And nothing to get hung about Strawberry Fields forever Living is easy with eyes closed Misunderstanding all you see It's getting hard to be someone But it all works out It doesn't matter much to me Let me take you down 'Cause I'm going to Strawberry Fields Nothing is real And nothing to get hung about Strawberry Fields forever No one I think is in my tree I mean it must be high or low That is you can't, you know, tune in But it's all right That is I think it's not too bad Let me take you down 'Cause I'm going to Strawberry Fields Nothing is real And nothing to get hung about Strawberry Fields forever Always, no, sometimes think it's me But you know I know when it's a dream I think a "no" I mean a "yes" But it's all wrong That is I think I disagree Let me take you down 'Cause I'm going to Strawberry Fields Nothing is real And nothing to get hung about Strawberry Fields forever Strawberry Fields forever Strawberry Fields forever Correcting wrong lyrics Fixing missing lines Removing extra lines Updating to official version Switching between clean/explicit (official) Fixing line breaks or spacing Correcting stanza/section order Removing unofficial annotations or brackets Correcting punctuation or capitalization Fixing spelling/typo errors Removing non-lyric content Standardizing formatting Other (explain below) Lyrics saved successfully! Thanks! These lyrics are currently locked and can only be edited by moderators and administrators. You must be logged in to edit lyrics. Unable to save lyrics. Please try again. Lyrics cannot contain links. Lyric edit submitted successfully and is pending approval. Approvals usually take 24 hours. Edit Cancel Editing Tips Keep it true to the song

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Revision History marclindsey 2016-01-06 19:43:37 eptakyrios 2013-06-24 11:00:33 Ryuhza 2013-05-14 01:15:51 arin3 2013-04-29 03:57:54 Ice Submitter 2001-04-27 01:56:20 211 Meanings

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It seems to me that John wrote this song as a representation of a place that he goes in his head to escape his troubles. When he was younger, he often took refuge in Strawberry Field. This song is using Strawberry Field as a metaphor for a place he mentally wanders to forget his stress.

It seems to me that John wrote this song as a representation of a place that he goes in his head to escape his troubles. When he was younger, he often took refuge in Strawberry Field. This song is using Strawberry Field as a metaphor for a place he mentally wanders to forget his stress. Reason: Edit Cancel ❤️ 💯 😂 🔥 😢 🤯 ❗ 🤔 +20 Users: Reply · 0 Share by Kenny5271957 15y ago

The song opens with the chorus, "Let me take you down cos I'm going to, Strawberry Fields, nothing is real, and nothing to get hung-about. Strawberry Fields forever."

It was written during the time of the Beatles, and has both figurative and metaphorical representations. One, it is an actual place John went to visit often - Strawberry Fields being an orphanage near John's home in Liverpool where he went as a young boy to escape his troubles — And two, this song is also using Strawberry Fields symbolically - a place he mentally wanders to forget his stress - yearning for simpler times. He also is frustrated and disillusioned with those who go through life blind to things going on around them, and too there are indications of Lennon's own insecurities about his genius. John invites us to come on "down" and join him into a world where there is no fussing, fighting, or killing.

"Living is easy with eyes closed. Misunderstanding all you see.

This is so true when you deliberate about how easy life is when you accept things superficially and don't utilize research. However, John knew that living life shallowly is not really living at all.

"It's getting hard to be someone, but it all works out."

John finds seeing things as they really are is no easy task, but he trust that in the end it will all work out.

"It doesn't matter much to me."

And John figures if things don't work out "it doesn't matter much..." because there is no way he is turning back and giving up on the road less traveled.

The next verse begins, "No one I think is in my tree, I mean it must be high or low."

It's apparent John is struggling with the notion that maybe he is not a genius after all. There's a saying, "There's a fine line between genius and insanity," and John may, at that point in time, have questioned his sanity even for a brief time.

"That is you can't you know, tune in, but it's all right. That is I think it's not too bad."

John lets us know that the mental state he is in is not a place where many minds "tune in," "but it's alright." John's okay with knowing his psychic state is not for everyone, but hopes that there are enough intelligent and well-informed people to acknowledge brilliance and a greater message. Lennon tapped into primal emotions that never left his consciousness.

"Always, know sometimes, think it's me, but you know I know when it's a dream."

I don't have the facts here in front of me, but I'm guessing John's confused about who he is at times. He reassures us though that even when he may be in doubt and "thinks it's him," he is quite certain he "...know when it's a dream."

Before repeating the chorus one last time, John ends with, "I think I know I mean a yes, but it's all wrong. That is I think I disagree."

Again, the fine line of genius and insanity is gripping. John want's to agree with society, but he knows society is "all wrong," forcing him to disagree with it's direction and conditions. John felt mankind could build reality from it's dreams.

The song opens with the chorus, "Let me take you down cos I'm going to, Strawberry Fields, nothing is real, and nothing to get hung-about. Strawberry Fields forever." It was written during the time of the Beatles, and has both figurative and metaphorical representations. One, it is an actual place John went to visit often - Strawberry Fields being an orphanage near John's home in Liverpool where he went as a young boy to escape his troubles — And two, this song is also using Strawberry Fields symbolically - a place he mentally wanders to forget his stress - yearning for simpler times. He also is frustrated and disillusioned with those who go through life blind to things going on around them, and too there are indications of Lennon's own insecurities about his genius. John invites us to come on "down" and join him into a world where there is no fussing, fighting, or killing. "Living is easy with eyes closed. Misunderstanding all you see. This is so true when you deliberate about how easy life is when you accept things superficially and don't utilize research. However, John knew that living life shallowly is not really living at all. "It's getting hard to be someone, but it all works out." John finds seeing things as they really are is no easy task, but he trust that in the end it will all work out. "It doesn't matter much to me." And John figures if things don't work out "it doesn't matter much..." because there is no way he is turning back and giving up on the road less traveled. The next verse begins, "No one I think is in my tree, I mean it must be high or low." It's apparent John is struggling with the notion that maybe he is not a genius after all. There's a saying, "There's a fine line between genius and insanity," and John may, at that point in time, have questioned his sanity even for a brief time. "That is you can't you know, tune in, but it's all right. That is I think it's not too bad." John lets us know that the mental state he is in is not a place where many minds "tune in," "but it's alright." John's okay with knowing his psychic state is not for everyone, but hopes that there are enough intelligent and well-informed people to acknowledge brilliance and a greater message. Lennon tapped into primal emotions that never left his consciousness. "Always, know sometimes, think it's me, but you know I know when it's a dream." I don't have the facts here in front of me, but I'm guessing John's confused about who he is at times. He reassures us though that even when he may be in doubt and "thinks it's him," he is quite certain he "...know when it's a dream." Before repeating the chorus one last time, John ends with, "I think I know I mean a yes, but it's all wrong. That is I think I disagree." Again, the fine line of genius and insanity is gripping. John want's to agree with society, but he knows society is "all wrong," forcing him to disagree with it's direction and conditions. John felt mankind could build reality from it's dreams. Reason: Edit Cancel ❤️ 💯 😂 🔥 😢 🤯 ❗ 🤔 +15 Users: Reply · 3 Share by madgirl86 13y ago

Great explanation :)

Great explanation :)

Great explanation :) Reason: Edit Cancel by rsaffir74 10y ago

Just another idea:'it doesn't matter much to me' a bit amotivational"? And "I know when it's a dream' may mean recognize hallucinations or illusions as what they are figments of his imagination, projections.

Just another idea:'it doesn't matter much to me' a bit amotivational"? And "I know when it's a dream' may mean recognize hallucinations or illusions as what they are figments of his imagination, projections.

Just another idea:'it doesn't matter much to me' a bit amotivational"? And "I know when it's a dream' may mean recognize hallucinations or illusions as what they are figments of his imagination, projections. Reason: Edit Cancel by Hartyhar 2y ago

@Kenny5271957 I think you have a good interpretation. Not sure Lennon ever thought he was a genius though. I'm more inclined to think he found it amusing that people thought he was a genius, but I didn't know the man so that's just speculation. I wonder also, who's to say that living superficially isn't really living? It's living differently than taking the time and effort to care about others that are suffering, for instance, but is that not living?

@Kenny5271957 I think you have a good interpretation. Not sure Lennon ever thought he was a genius though. I'm more inclined to think he found it amusing that people thought he was a genius, but I didn't know the man so that's just speculation. I wonder also, who's to say that living superficially isn't really living? It's living differently than taking the time and effort to care about others that are suffering, for instance, but is that not living?

@[Kenny5271957:48853] I think you have a good interpretation. Not sure Lennon ever thought he was a genius though. I'm more inclined to think he found it amusing that people thought he was a genius, but I didn't know the man so that's just speculation. I wonder also, who's to say that living superficially isn't really living? It's living differently than taking the time and effort to care about others that are suffering, for instance, but is that not living? Reason: Edit Cancel by wriggi 24y ago

Living is easy with eyes closed Misunderstanding all you see You won't find any better lyrics! John Lennon was a Genius!

Living is easy with eyes closed Misunderstanding all you see You won't find any better lyrics! John Lennon was a Genius! Reason: Edit Cancel ❤️ 💯 😂 🔥 😢 🤯 ❗ 🤔 +8 Users: Reply · 0 Share by wesn 16y ago

poor john was never truly satisfied

poor john was never truly satisfied Reason: Edit Cancel ❤️ 💯 😂 🔥 😢 🤯 ❗ 🤔 +5 Users: Reply · 0 Share by nancy_smith 23y ago

Um, you guys know that "strawberry fields" is a slang term for acid, right? You know, LSD?

Um, you guys know that "strawberry fields" is a slang term for acid, right? You know, LSD? Reason: Edit Cancel ❤️ 💯 😂 🔥 😢 🤯 ❗ 🤔 +4 Users: Reply · 2 Share by kathy10154 9y ago

@nancy_smith Um, not at the time.

@nancy_smith Um, not at the time.

@[nancy_smith:17307] Um, not at the time. Reason: Edit Cancel by coffeeday 8y ago

@nancy_smith i think that came from this song...

@nancy_smith i think that came from this song...

@[nancy_smith:25790] i think that came from this song... Reason: Edit Cancel by wyguy 14y ago

Take a good dose of lsd and listen to this and all will become clear.

Take a good dose of lsd and listen to this and all will become clear. Reason: Edit Cancel ❤️ 💯 😂 🔥 😢 🤯 ❗ 🤔 +4 Users: Reply · 1 Share by LOA18 13y ago

:)

:)

:) Reason: Edit Cancel by SV 24y ago

Great Lyric...I think this song speaks of yearning for simpler times and frustration/diillusionmeet with those who go through life blind to things going on around them. There is also an indication of Lennon's own insecurities.

Great Lyric...I think this song speaks of yearning for simpler times and frustration/diillusionmeet with those who go through life blind to things going on around them. There is also an indication of Lennon's own insecurities. Reason: Edit Cancel ❤️ 💯 😂 🔥 😢 🤯 ❗ 🤔 +2 Users: Reply · 2 Share by iamtherealwalrus 18y ago

I think SV here is close to the meaning of the song. But John was really writing about the Vietnam War that was going on around the time of Magical Mystery Tour. John actually wrote this song while he was on the set in the movie "How I Won the War."

I think SV here is close to the meaning of the song. But John was really writing about the Vietnam War that was going on around the time of Magical Mystery Tour. John actually wrote this song while he was on the set in the movie "How I Won the War."

I think SV here is close to the meaning of the song. But John was really writing about the Vietnam War that was going on around the time of Magical Mystery Tour. John actually wrote this song while he was on the set in the movie "How I Won the War." Reason: Edit Cancel by shishipshiyo 14y ago

If speaking in general, I would want to go with this interpretation as well.

If speaking in general, I would want to go with this interpretation as well.

If speaking in general, I would want to go with this interpretation as well. Reason: Edit Cancel by mart101 9y ago

There is no metaphors and stuff, Lennons method was to right a straight prose then mix it up randomly so it would not seem trite and obvious, and make him look deep like Dylan. if he didn't know there was no heaven he would be up there laughing at us all trying to sort out meanings that aren't there and bullshitting each other.

There is no metaphors and stuff, Lennons method was to right a straight prose then mix it up randomly so it would not seem trite and obvious, and make him look deep like Dylan. if he didn't know there was no heaven he would be up there laughing at us all trying to sort out meanings that aren't there and bullshitting each other. Reason: Edit Cancel ❤️ 💯 😂 🔥 😢 🤯 ❗ 🤔 +2 Users: Reply · 1 Share by Hartyhar 2y ago

@mart101 Now that sounds like Lennon for sure!

@mart101 Now that sounds like Lennon for sure!

@[mart101:48854] Now that sounds like Lennon for sure! Reason: Edit Cancel by song4julia 24y ago

Strawberry Fields was an orphanage near John's home in Liverpool. He went there alot as a young boy.

Strawberry Fields was an orphanage near John's home in Liverpool. He went there alot as a young boy. Reason: Edit Cancel ❤️ 💯 😂 🔥 😢 🤯 ❗ 🤔 +1 Users: Reply · 1 Share by Moonberries 17y ago

it was the orphanage he stayed in

it was the orphanage he stayed in

it was the orphanage he stayed in Reason: Edit Cancel by smashingrocker 23y ago

this song is very deep and a classic beatle favorite. its one of those songs that john wrote that make you think, wow he WAS a genius. i really enjoy the orchestration and arrangement of sounds in this masterpiece. no matter what meaning it supposedly had in real life, it can mean many cool things depending how you want to see it. thats why it rocks so much

this song is very deep and a classic beatle favorite. its one of those songs that john wrote that make you think, wow he WAS a genius. i really enjoy the orchestration and arrangement of sounds in this masterpiece. no matter what meaning it supposedly had in real life, it can mean many cool things depending how you want to see it. thats why it rocks so much Reason: Edit Cancel ❤️ 💯 😂 🔥 😢 🤯 ❗ 🤔 +1 Users: Reply · 0 Share 123...2122Next »

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