Norwegian Wood (This Bird Has Flown)
The Beatles
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I once had a girl Or should I say she once had me She showed me her room Isn't it good Norwegian wood? She asked me to stay And she told me to sit anywhere So I looked around And I noticed there wasn't a chair I sat on a rug biding my time Drinking her wine We talked until two and then she said "It's time for bed" She told me she worked In the morning and started to laugh I told her I didn't And crawled off to sleep in the bath And when I awoke I was alone This bird had flown So I lit a fire Isn't it good Norwegian wood?
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Written by: John Lennon, Paul McCartney
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18 facts about this song
Beatles First"Norwegian Wood (This Bird Has Flown)" was the first song by The Beatles to incorporate a sitar, an Indian string instrument, played by George Harrison.
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Influence on MusicThis song is credited with helping to popularize the use of Indian instrumentation in Western pop music.
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Lyrics InfluenceJohn Lennon, the song's co-writer, admitted that the song was about an extramarital affair he had in London.
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Music AlbumThe song is featured on The Beatles' 1965 studio album "Rubber Soul".
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Continuous PopularityThe song, despite its age, continues to be celebrated as a defining example of 'world music' crossover.
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Variations in LyricsLennon and McCartney had slightly differing memories of their contributions to the song, adding a level of mystery to the song's creation.
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Unique Modest ToneWhile many Beatles songs were based on guitars and drums, "Norwegian Wood" is noted for its acoustic texture, mainly the result of George Harrison's sitar.
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Song DurationThe song is 2 minutes and 5 seconds long, a fairly short duration compared to most songs.
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Music GenreThe song is a prime example of raga rock, a genre of music that combines rock music with aspects of Indian classical music.
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Memorable Song LineOne of the most remembered lines from the song is "She once had me, yes, she showed me her room, isn't it good, Norwegian wood?"
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Official RecordingThe official recording of the song took place in October 1965 at the Abbey Road Studios in London.
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Song CoverOver the years, the song has been covered by numerous artists across several different music genres, showcasing its wide influence and enduring popularity.
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Metaphorical MeaningThe term "Norwegian Wood" is thought to be a metaphor for a cheap kind of pine, commonly used to make furniture. This was interpreted as a wry comment on the mundane nature of the character's secretive affair.
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Unique EndingThe song ends with the subject of the song burning down the woman's apartment, a drastic and somewhat dark twist that has prompted much debate among fans.
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Sitar InspirationGeorge Harrison's use of the sitar on this track was inspired by his burgeoning interest in Indian classical music, which later played a significant role in shaping the band's overall sound.
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Template for Future SongsMany consider "Norwegian Wood" to have set the template for future Beatles songs, serving as a stepping stone toward their more complex works in later years.
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Remastered ReleaseLike many Beatles tracks, "Norwegian Wood" has been remastered and re-released on several occasions, most recently as part of the 50th-anniversary edition of "Rubber Soul".
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Cinema ReferenceThe song's title was used as the name of a novel by Haruki Murakami, which was later adapted into a film.
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