She Said She Said
The Beatles
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She said "I know what it's like to be dead I know what it is to be sad." And she's making me feel like I've never been born I said "Who put all those things in your hair Things that make me feel that I'm mad And you're making me feel like I've never been born." She said "You don't understand what I said." I said "No, no, no, you're wrong When I was a boy everything was right Everything was right." I said "Even though you know what you know I know that I'm ready to leave 'Cause you're making me feel like I've never been born." She said "You don't understand what I said." I said "No, no, no, you're wrong When I was a boy everything was right Everything was right." I said "Even though you know what you know I know that I'm ready to leave 'Cause you're making me feel like I've never been born." She said "I know what it's like to be dead I know what it is to be sad I know what it's like to be dead..."
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Written by: John Lennon, Paul McCartney
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10 facts about this song
Album Inclusion"She Said She Said" is a track from The Beatles' 1966 album, "Revolver," which is often considered by critics as one of the pioneering records in psychedelic music.
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Lennon's WorkThe song is solely credited to Lennon–McCartney but it was primarily written by John Lennon, making it one of his most significant contributions to the "Revolver" album.
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Unique TrackIt is the only Beatles song that completely excludes the participation of one of the band members. Paul McCartney did not contribute to this song due to an argument during the recording session.
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Source of InspirationThe song was inspired by a conversation John Lennon had with actor Peter Fonda while in Los Angeles. Fonda shared a near-death experience which then got translated into the lyrics of this song.
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Distinctive SignatureKnown for its unusual, constantly shifting time signatures - mostly alternating between 4/4 and 3/4 - which is unusual for pop music, "She Said She Said" showcased the experimental side of The Beatles' music.
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Recording DetailThis song was recorded in a single session on June 21, 1966. Despite the argument and the absence of Paul McCartney, The Beatles managed to complete this within a day, throwing light on the band’s proficiency.
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First Successful Attempt"She Said She Said" was The Beatles' first successful attempt at recording a track in one day. Normally, the band would spend days or even weeks perfecting a track.
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Ringo's MasterstrokeRingo Starr's drumming on "She Said She Said" has been praised for its complexity and inventiveness, highlighting the vital role he played in shaping The Beatles' sound.
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Emotional SpectrumLennon regarded "She Said She Said" as one of the songs deep-rooted in his personal life and emotion, unlike some Beatles' tracks that were penned for commercial success.
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Influence on Music styles"She Said She Said" is considered by musicologists as a vital sign of the evolution from pop to psychedelic rock music, marking a significant shift in The Beatles' musical styles and creative vision.
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