You Won't See Me

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About You Won't See Me

"You Won't See Me" is a song by the English rock band the Beatles from their 1965 album Rubber Soul. It was written by Paul McCartney and credited to Lennon–McCartney. As with songs such as "We Can Work It Out" and "I'm Looking Through You" from the same period, the lyrics address McCartney's troubled relationship with Jane Asher and her desire to pursue her career as a stage and film actress. The Beatles recorded the song during what author Mark Lewisohn describes as a "marathon" final recording session for Rubber Soul, to ensure the album's pre-Christmas release. Canadian singer Anne Murray covered "You Won't See Me" in 1974. Her version was a top-ten hit in the United States and Canada. 


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1999
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When I call you up, your line's engaged
I have had enough, so act your age
We have lost the time that was so hard to find
And I will lose my mind
If you won't see me, you won't see me

I don't know why you should want to hide
But I can't get through, my hands are tied
I won't want to stay, I don't have much to say
But I get turned away
And you won't see me, you won't see me

Time after time you refuse to even listen
I wouldn't mind if I knew what I was missing
Though the days are few they're filled with tears
And since I lost you, it feels like years
Yes, it seems so long, girl, since you've been gone
And I just can't go on
If you won't see me, you won't see me

Time after time you refuse to even listen
I wouldn't mind if I knew what I was missing
Though the days are few they're filled with tears
And since I lost you, it feels like years
Yes, it seems so long, girl, since you've been gone
I just can't go on
If you won't see me, you won't see me

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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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12 facts about this song

Band Composition
"You Won't See Me" is a song by the English rock band The Beatles, composed by Paul McCartney and credited to the Lennon–McCartney partnership.
Album Inclusion
The song "You Won't See Me" is included on the Beatles' sixth album in the United Kingdom, "Rubber Soul."
Recordings and Release
The Beatles recorded this song on November 11, 1965, and it was released on the album on December 3, 1965.
Inspiration and Composition
"You Won't See Me" was inspired by McCartney's troubled relationship with Jane Asher, an English actress, who was away for a theater role, and McCartney was receiving the so-called 'silent treatment'.
Music Style
The song is based on standard C Major scale and is famous for its three-part harmonies and a key modulation to D Major for the final verse and choruses.
Duration
"You Won't See Me" is 3:22 minutes long, making it the longest track on the "Rubber Soul" album.
Cover Versions
Over the years, a number of different artists have covered the "You Won't See Me" song, including Anne Murray, The Four Seasons, and Bryan Ferry.
Chart Performance
Anne Murray's cover version of "You Won't See Me" was a number one hit in Canada and also reached the top 10 in the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart.
Melody Maker Poll
The song was voted as the 22nd best song by the Beatles in a poll of the nineteenth edition of the "Melody Maker's" annual poll.
Critique
The introspective lyrics of the song reflecting on a failed relationship were noted as a significant advancement in the Beatles' songwriting abilities by music critics.
Music Video
Unlike many other Beatles songs, there is no official music video for "You Won't See Me."
Unique Element
The lyrics “Ooh-la-la-la” in the song are sung by Lennon and Harrison, providing a distinct chorus that remains in the listener's memory.

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