Things We Said Today

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About Things We Said Today

"Things We Said Today" is a song by English rock band the Beatles written by Paul McCartney and credited to Lennon–McCartney. It was composed for the film A Hard Day's Night but was eventually not included. It does appear on the soundtrack album. It was also released as the B-side of the single "A Hard Day's Night" in the UK.


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1964
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You say you will love me
If I have to go
You'll be thinking of me
Somehow I will know

Someday when I'm lonely
Wishing you weren't so far away
Then I will remember
The things we said today

You say you'll be mine, girl
'Til the end of time
These days such a kind girl
Seems so hard to find

Someday when we're dreaming
Deep in love, not a lot to say
Then we will remember
The things we said today

Me, I'm just the lucky kind
Love to hear you say that love is luck
And, though we may be blind
Love is here to stay
And that's enough
To make you mine, girl
Be the only one
Love me all the time, girl
We'll go on and on

Someday when we're dreaming
Deep in love, not a lot to say
Then we will remember
Things we said today

Me, I'm just the lucky kind
Love to hear you say that love is luck
And, though we may be blind
Love is here to stay
And that's enough
To make you mine, girl
Be the only one
Love me all the time, girl
We'll go on and on

Someday when we're dreaming
Deep in love, not a lot to say
Then we will remember
The things we said today

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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 Winston Lennon, Paul James McCartney

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10 facts about this song

Origin & Songwriting
"Things We Said Today" was written by Paul McCartney during a cruise with his girlfriend Jane Asher in the Caribbean in late March-April 1964. McCartney has referred to the song as a “future nostalgia ballad” because it discusses the future from a perspective of looking back on it nostalgically.
Recordings
The song was initially recorded by The Beatles on 2nd June 1964 in the EMI Studios. The band took three takes to perfect the rhythm track, followed by the addition of vocals and handclaps.
Album Inclusion
"Things We Said Today" appears on two of The Beatles' albums, "A Hard Day's Night" in the UK and "Something New" in the US, both released in 1964.
Performances
Most notably, The Beatles performed "Things We Said Today" as part of their set for "Around The Beatles," a television special that aired in the UK on 6th May 1964 and later in the US.
Music Composition
The song is known for its unique structure, with McCartney’s vocals moving between soft and hard, and the rhythm that switches between a ballad in the verses and more upbeat in the bridges.
Time Signatures
"Things We Said Today" is one of the few Beatles songs that use mixed meter, where the time signature changes within the song. The verses are in 4/4 time and the bridges are in 3/4 time, giving the song a distinctive rhythmical feel.
Impact & Influence
The song is often regarded as one of McCartney's masterpieces with The Beatles, displaying his musical range and inventive songwriting. Artists like Bob Dylan and Elvis Costello have cited the song as an influence.
Cover Versions
Many artists have covered "Things We Said Today," including a charming interpretation by jazz singer Ella Fitzgerald in 1980, and popular renditions by Peter & Gordon and Bob Dylan.
Live Performance by Paul McCartney
Decades after its release, Paul McCartney began performing "Things We Said Today" live during his 2002 "Driving USA" tour and it has since become a semi-regular part of his concert setlists.
Song Reviews & Rankings
The song has received praise from critics over the years and has been included in several lists of the best Beatles songs. Rolling Stone ranked "Things We Said Today" at number 66 in their list of "The 100 Best Beatles Songs" in 2021.

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