You've Got to Hide Your Love Away

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About You've Got to Hide Your Love Away

"You've Got to Hide Your Love Away" is a song by English rock band the Beatles. It was written and sung by John Lennon (credited to Lennon–McCartney) and released on the album Help! in August 1965.


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Here I stand head in hand
Turn my face to the wall
If she's gone I can't go on
Feeling two foot small
Everywhere people stare
Each and every day
I can see them laugh at me
And I hear them say

Hey you've got to hide your love away
Hey you've got to hide your love away

How can I even try?
I can never win
Hearing them, seeing them
In the state I'm in
How could she say to me
"Love will find a way?"
Gather round all you clowns
Let me hear you say

Hey you've got to hide your love away
Hey you've got to hide your love away

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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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10 facts about this song

Release and Album Feature
"You've Got to Hide Your Love Away" was first released in the United Kingdom on the album "Help!" on August 6, 1965. It was the fifth track on the album.
Musical Influence
The song is often acknowledged as John Lennon's nod to Bob Dylan, as the lyrics meaning and musical styling strongly echo Dylan's work.
Lyrics Inspiration
Some theories suggest the song's lyrics were inspired by Beatles' manager Brian Epstein, who was gay and had to keep his love life a secret due to the social circumstances of the time.
Recording Details
The Beatles recorded the song on February 18, 1965, at Abbey Road studios. The final master, the second take, was completed with just five takes.
Unique Sound
This song was one of the first Beatles tracks to feature a non-Western instrument, the flute. This was indicative of their growing interest in varied instrumentation and genres.
Featured in Film
The song was prominently featured in the Beatles' film "Help!" and is performed in a scene where Lennon strums an acoustic guitar in a field.
Cover Versions
Numerous artists have covered "You've Got to Hide Your Love Away," including The Beach Boys, Eddie Vedder, and Elvis Costello.
Single Release
While it was not released as a single in the UK or US, it was presented as a single in several countries, including France and Australia.
Acoustic Touch
It is one of the few Beatles songs to rely entirely on acoustic instruments, standing out from their usual hallmark of electric guitar-driven composition.
Impact
The song is considered a significant milestone in the Beatles' maturation in terms of both music and lyrics. It represents their shift from a pop group to serious songwriters exploring complex emotions.

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