You've Got to Hide Your Love Away
The Beatles
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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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Written by: John Lennon, Paul McCartney
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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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.
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Musical InfluenceThe song is often acknowledged as John Lennon's nod to Bob Dylan, as the lyrics meaning and musical styling strongly echo Dylan's work.
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Lyrics InspirationSome 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.
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Recording DetailsThe Beatles recorded the song on February 18, 1965, at Abbey Road studios. The final master, the second take, was completed with just five takes.
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Unique SoundThis 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.
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Featured in FilmThe song was prominently featured in the Beatles' film "Help!" and is performed in a scene where Lennon strums an acoustic guitar in a field.
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Cover VersionsNumerous artists have covered "You've Got to Hide Your Love Away," including The Beach Boys, Eddie Vedder, and Elvis Costello.
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Single ReleaseWhile 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.
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Acoustic TouchIt is one of the few Beatles songs to rely entirely on acoustic instruments, standing out from their usual hallmark of electric guitar-driven composition.
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ImpactThe 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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