For No One
The Beatles
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Your day breaks, your mind aches You find that all the words of kindness linger on When she no longer needs you She wakes up, she makes up She takes her time and doesn't feel she has to hurry She no longer needs you And in her eyes you see nothing No sign of love behind the tears Cried for no one A love that should have lasted years! You want her, you need her And yet you don't believe her when she said her love is dead You think she needs you And in her eyes you see nothing No sign of love behind the tears Cried for no one A love that should have lasted years! You stay home, she goes out She says that long ago she knew someone but now he's gone She doesn't need him Your day breaks, your mind aches There will be time when all the things she said will fil your head You won't forget her And in her eyes you see nothing No sign of love behind the tears Cried for no one A love that should have lasted years!
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Written by: John Lennon, Paul McCartney
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16 facts about this song
Song Creation"For No One" is a song written by Paul McCartney, member of The Beatles and featured in the band’s seventh studio album "Revolver".
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Album AffiliationThe song was featured in the album "Revolver", released on 5 August 1966.
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VocalistPaul McCartney is the lead vocalist on "For No One".
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Recording Year and LocationThe majority of the song was tracked over two days in May 1966 in the historic Abbey Road Studios.
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InstrumentationThis song prominently features a clavichord, an instrument similar to a piano, but with a brighter, more metallic sound.
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Lyric InspirationThe song was inspired by the ending of Paul McCartney's high-profile relationship with the actress, Jane Asher.
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Basic Structure"For No One" is a ballad that follows the breakup of a love relationship. Paul McCartney along with his bandmates John Lennon, George Harrison and Ringo Starr built the song on a two-part structure of a verse followed by a bridge.
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Unusual InstrumentationInterestingly, the song features a french horn solo, played by Alan Civil, which is unusual for a pop song.
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Song EvolutionMcCartney reportedly fine-tuned the song while on a skiing holiday in Switzerland.
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Song Duration"For No One" is one of the band's shortest songs, clocking in at just under two minutes long.
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Critical AcclaimThe song has been praised by music critics for its depth and maturity. Rolling Stone magazine described it as “one of The Beatles' most beautiful songs”.
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Cover VersionsThe song has been covered numerous times by artists such as Emmylou Harris, Rick Danko, and the Bee Gees.
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Song ThemeThe song is about accepting the end of a relationship. It outlines the feelings of loss and disappointment that often follow a breakup.
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Signature FeatureThe melancholic french horn solo in the final refrain is a defining feature of the song.
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Notable Achievement"For No One" was hailed by music critic Ian MacDonald as "the masterpiece" of the Revolver album.
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Personal ReflectionIn a later interview, Paul McCartney described "For No One" as "one of my favourite pieces" suggesting he felt a personal connection to it.
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