I'm So Tired
The Beatles
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I'm so tired, I haven't slept a wink I'm so tired, my mind is on the blink I wonder should I get up and fix myself a drink No, no, no I'm so tired, I don't know what to do I'm so tired, my mind is set on you I wonder should I call you but I know what you would do You'd say I'm putting you on But it's no joke, it's doing me harm You know I can't sleep, I can't stop my brain You know it's three weeks, I'm going insane You know I'd give you everything I've got For a little peace of mind I'm so tired, I'm feeling so upset Although I'm so tired, I'll have another cigarette And curse Sir Walter Raleigh He was such a stupid get You'd say I'm putting you on But it's no joke, it's doing me harm You know I can't sleep, I can't stop my brain You know it's three weeks, I'm going insane You know I'd give you everything I've got For a little peace of mind I'd give you everything I've got For a little peace of mind I'd give you everything I've got For a little peace of mind
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Written by: John Lennon, Paul Mccartney
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12 facts about this song
Album Appearance"I'm So Tired" is a song by The Beatles from their 1968 double album, "The Beatles", also known as the "White Album".
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Song CompositionJohn Lennon is the principal writer of this song although it is credited to Lennon-McCartney. His sleeplessness and frustration during the sessions in India are reflected in the lyrics.
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InspirationThe song was written and performed by John Lennon. It was conceived in India, during the group's visit to Maharishi Mahesh Yogi's ashram in Rishikesh.
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Recording HistoryThe Beatles recorded the track in London's EMI Studios in October 1968. It took them two days to complete.
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Link to Another SongIf you listen carefully, at the end of the song, there's a mumbling of words which, when played backwards, sounds like "Paul is a dead man, miss him, miss him".
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Unique FeatureThe song features three verses and no chorus with vocals starting with the song title which is quite unusual.
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Signature Emotions"I'm So Tired" is commonly considered an insight into the state of mind Lennon was experiencing - a combination of physical and emotional exhaustion.
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Music StyleThe song has a bluesy feel, with its repeated guitar riff and Lennon’s weary, nearly hoarse vocals conveying an earnest sense of frustration and desperation.
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Shout OutIn the lyrics, Lennon makes a direct reference to Sir Walter Raleigh (a writer in Elizabethan Era) as a "stupid git" for supposedly introducing smoking to Europe.
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PerformanceDespite its popularity, the song was never played live by The Beatles, reflecting its deeply personal and introspective nature.
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Paul McCartney's InvolvementThough the song is primarily a Lennon piece, McCartney helped with some musical arrangements, particularly the bassline.
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Critical Reception"I'm So Tired" is often overlooked but it holds its own among other great tracks on the famous 'White Album' and enjoys a significant fan base.
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