Don't Bother Me
The Beatles
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Since she's been gone I want no one to talk to me. It's not the same but I'm to blame, it's plain to see. So go away, leave me alone, don't bother me. I can't believe that she would leave me on my own. It's just not right when every night I'm all alone. I've got no time for you right now, don't bother me. I know I'll never be the same if I don't get her back again. Because I know she'll always be the only girl for me. But 'till she's here please don't come near, just stay away. I'll let you know when she's come home. Until that day Don't come around, leave me alone, don't bother me. I've got no time for you right now, don't bother me. I know I'll never be the same if I don't get her back again. Because I know she'll always be the only girl for me. But 'till she's here please don't come near, just stay away. I'll let you know when she's come home. Until that day Don't come around, leave me alone, don't bother me. Don't bother me. Don't bother me. Don't bother me. Don't bother me.
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Written by: George Harrison
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10 facts about this song
Song Authorship"Don't Bother Me" is notable because it is the first song written entirely by George Harrison to be included on a Beatles album.
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Album DetailsThe song features on the Beatles' second UK studio album, "With The Beatles," released in 1963. In the U.S, it appeared on the album ‘Meet The Beatles!’ in 1964.
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Song InspirationReportedly, Harrison wrote "Don't Bother Me" while he was ill in bed at a hotel room in Bournemouth, England, during the Beatles's summer tour in 1963.
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Song CharacterThe song is known for its somewhat moody, introspective lyrics, which were a contrast to the generally cheerful tone of most Beatles songs from this period.
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Composition AspectsUnlike most early Beatles songs, "Don't Bother Me" is played in minor keys, contributing to its darker tonality. It also makes use of the flamenco guitar sound, introducing Spanish motifs.
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Musical ArrangementThe song features a distinctive double-track vocal from Harrison, and also showcases an extremely catchy, Latin-flavored instrumental riff, played by Harrison and Lennon on their guitars.
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Performance Facts"Don't Bother Me" was never performed live by The Beatles. However, in 1984, Harrison played an instrumental version of this song during his guest appearance on the TV show ‘Saturday Night Live.’
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Reception DetailsDespite being often overlooked in favor of the Lennon-McCartney compositions, "Don't Bother Me" is generally regarded by critics as a solid early effort at songwriting by Harrison and a sign of his future potential.
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Song ThemesAlthough the song's title might hint at an 'anti-social' message, Harrison reportedly clarified that the lyrics were not a personal statement and were merely inspired by a mood he found himself in due to his sickness.
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SignificanceBeing the first song entirely authored by Harrison that appeared in a Beatles album, "Don't Bother Me" marked the start of Harrison's songwriting journey which later gave us classics like "Something" and "Here Comes The Sun.".
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