The Word
The Beatles
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Say the word and you'll be free Say the word and be like me Say the word I'm thinking of Have you heard the word is love? It's so fine, it's sunshine It's the word, love In the beginning I misunderstood But now I've got it, the word is good Spread the word and you'll be free Spread the word and be like me Spread the word I'm thinking of Have you heard the word is love? It's so fine, it's sunshine It's the word, love Every where I go I hear it said In the good and bad books that I have read Say the word and you'll be free Say the word and be like me Say the word I'm thinking of Have you heard the word is love? It's so fine, it's sunshine It's the word, love Now that I know what I feel must be right I'm here to show everybody the light Give the word a chance to say That the word is just the way It's the word I'm thinking of And the only word is love It's so fine, it's sunshine It's the word, love Say the word love Say the word love Say the word love Say the word love
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Written by: John Winston Lennon, Paul James McCartney
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15 facts about this song
Band Composition"The Word" is a song by the English rock band "The Beatles". The band consists of members John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr.
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Album InclusionThe song is included in their 1965 studio album titled "Rubber Soul."
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Song Theme"The Word" is a departure from The Beatles' earlier pop hits. The song is a psychedelic and soul-inspired tune about the power of love.
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Song CompositionPaul McCartney and John Lennon primarily wrote "The Word". However, it is credited to the Lennon–McCartney partnership, as was customary for all the Beatles songs composed by them.
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Unique Introduction"The Word" starts with a fade-in, rather than the traditional 'count-in' that was common in music of the time. This was a fairly novel technique in the 1960s.
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Music StructureThe song's structure doesn't follow a typical verse-chorus-verse pattern, instead, it uses varied sequence of chords and melodies, showcasing the group's songwriting maturity.
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Harmonic Progression"The Word" demonstrates The Beatles' increasing use of unconventional harmonic progressions and chord structures.
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Backing VocalsAll four members of The Beatles performed the backing vocals for this song, giving it a richer, layered effect.
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Lyrics MeaningThe lyrics express the theme of universal love, which was a recurring feature in their later works.
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Cultural ImpactThis song is believed to foreshadow the peace-and-love mantra of the late '60s counter-culture movements.
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Recording Session"The Word" was recorded in a single day on October 10, 1965.
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Musical InfluenceAccording to some reports, "The Word" was influenced by Motown and Soul music, which The Beatles were listening to a great deal during that period.
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InstrumentationIn addition to their regular instruments, a maraca and a harmonium were used by the band in the recording of this song.
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Critical ReceptionAlthough not a hit single, "The Word" has received widespread acclaim from critics and fans for its innovative sound and profound lyrics.
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LegacyThis song holds an important place in The Beatles' discography, marking their transition from pop heartthrobs to serious, boundary-pushing artists.
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