When I Get Home
The Beatles
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Whoa, ah, woah, ah I got a whole lot of things to tell her When I get home Come on, outta my way 'Cause I'ma gonna see my baby today I've got a whole lot of things I've gotta say To her Whoa, ah, woah, ah I got a whole lot of things to tell her When I get home Come on, if you please I've got no time for trivialities I've got a girl who's waiting home for me Tonight Whoa, ah, woah, ah I got a whole lot of things to tell her When I get home When I'm getting home tonight I'm gonna hold her tight I'm gonna love her till the cows come home I bet I'll love her more Till I walk out that door again Come on, let me through I got so many things I gotta do I got no business being here with you This way Whoa, ah, woah, ah I got a whole lot of things to tell her When I get home Yeah, I've got a whole lot of things to tell her When I get home
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Written by: JOHN LENNON, PAUL MCCARTNEY
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13 facts about this song
Song Creation"When I Get Home" is a song written by John Lennon and Paul McCartney of The Beatles and credited to Lennon–McCCartney.
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Album InformationThe song was recorded and released by the band in 1964 as part of their third album "A Hard Day's Night".
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Recording Details"When I Get Home" was recorded in a rushed session on 2 June 1964. Multiple takes were recorded and the best take was eventually released.
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Song LengthThe song length is 2 minutes and 18 seconds, which was typical of songs released during that era.
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Song ThemeThe song lyrically speaks about one man’s longing to return home to his beloved. This reflects the band's longing for simple pleasures amidst their burgeoning fame.
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Musical Style"When I Get Home" is executed in a fast-paced rock and roll style, which is a common style of The Beatles in the early years of their career.
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InfluenceThe song reflects strong influence from American rhythm and blues, which heavily shaped The Beatles' early sound.
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Backing vocalsThe song features repetitive backing vocals that were common in songs from The Beatles during this time.
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Critics' ViewDespite being part of a celebrated album, "When I Get Home" is not often singled out for praise. Some have called it a "filler" track, although others enjoy its upbeat tempo and harmonies.
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Song's ReceptionDespite being relatively overlooked in the band's massive catalog, "When I Get Home" holds a special place for many Beatles' fans for its irrepressible energy and lyrical wit.
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Song LyricsThe song ends with the word, "whoa-i, whoa-i," marking this out as one of the Beatles' early experiments in songwriting and structure.
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Beatles' ReflectionJohn Lennon later expressed some dissatisfaction with "When I Get Home", wishing they'd had more time to better develop some of their songs on "A Hard Day's Night".
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Live PerformancesThe Beatles never performed "When I Get Home" live, suggesting that it was not one of their preferred tracks.
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