For No One

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About For No One

"For No One" is a song by the English rock band the Beatles from their 1966 album Revolver. It was written by Paul McCartney, and credited to Lennon–McCartney. A baroque pop song about the end of a relationship, it was one of McCartney's most mature and poignant works upon its release. Mostly performed by the composer, the track is distinguished by its French horn solo, performed by Alan Civil and used as counterpoint in the final verse. John Lennon said of the song, "One of my favourites of his—a nice piece of work. " 


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1966
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Your day breaks, your mind aches
You find that all the words of kindness linger on
When she no longer needs you

She wakes up, she makes up
She takes her time and doesn't feel she has to hurry
She no longer needs you

And in her eyes you see nothing
No sign of love behind the tears
Cried for no one
A love that should have lasted years!

You want her, you need her
And yet you don't believe her when she says her love is dead
You think she needs you

And in her eyes you see nothing
No sign of love behind the tears
Cried for no one
A love that should have lasted years!

You stay home, she goes out
She says that long ago she knew someone but now he's gone
She doesn't need him

Your day breaks, your mind aches
There will be times when all the things she said will fill your head
You won't forget her

And in her eyes you see nothing
No sign of love behind the tears
Cried for no one
A love that should have lasted years!

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The Beatles

The Beatles were an English rock band formed in Liverpool in 1960. They became the most commercially successful and critically acclaimed act in the history of popular music. Their best-known lineup consisted of John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr. Rooted in skiffle and 1950s rock and roll, they later utilised several genres, ranging from pop ballads to psychedelic rock, often incorporating classical and other elements in innovative ways. In the early 1960s, their enormous popularity first emerged as "Beatlemania", but as their songwriting grew in sophistication, they came to be perceived by many fans and cultural observers as an embodiment of the ideals shared by the era's sociocultural revolutions. more »

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Written by: John Lennon, Paul McCartney

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16 facts about this song

Song Creation
"For No One" is a song written by Paul McCartney, member of The Beatles and featured in the band’s seventh studio album "Revolver".
Album Affiliation
The song was featured in the album "Revolver", released on 5 August 1966.
Vocalist
Paul McCartney is the lead vocalist on "For No One".
Recording Year and Location
The majority of the song was tracked over two days in May 1966 in the historic Abbey Road Studios.
Instrumentation
This song prominently features a clavichord, an instrument similar to a piano, but with a brighter, more metallic sound.
Lyric Inspiration
The song was inspired by the ending of Paul McCartney's high-profile relationship with the actress, Jane Asher.
Basic Structure
"For No One" is a ballad that follows the breakup of a love relationship. Paul McCartney along with his bandmates John Lennon, George Harrison and Ringo Starr built the song on a two-part structure of a verse followed by a bridge.
Unusual Instrumentation
Interestingly, the song features a french horn solo, played by Alan Civil, which is unusual for a pop song.
Song Evolution
McCartney reportedly fine-tuned the song while on a skiing holiday in Switzerland.
Song Duration
"For No One" is one of the band's shortest songs, clocking in at just under two minutes long.
Critical Acclaim
The song has been praised by music critics for its depth and maturity. Rolling Stone magazine described it as “one of The Beatles' most beautiful songs”.
Cover Versions
The song has been covered numerous times by artists such as Emmylou Harris, Rick Danko, and the Bee Gees.
Song Theme
The song is about accepting the end of a relationship. It outlines the feelings of loss and disappointment that often follow a breakup.
Signature Feature
The melancholic french horn solo in the final refrain is a defining feature of the song.
Notable Achievement
"For No One" was hailed by music critic Ian MacDonald as "the masterpiece" of the Revolver album.
Personal Reflection
In a later interview, Paul McCartney described "For No One" as "one of my favourite pieces" suggesting he felt a personal connection to it.

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