Two, three
Yes I’m lonely wanna die
Yes I’m lonely wanna die
If I ain’t dead already
Ooh girl you know the reason why
In the morning wanna die
In the evening wanna die
If I ain’t dead already
Ooh girl you know the reason why
My mother was of the sky
My father was of the earth
But I am of the universe
And you know what it’s worth
I’m lonely wanna die
If I ain’t dead already
Ooh girl you know the reason why
The eagle picks my eye
The worm he licks my bone
I feel so suicidal
Just like Dylan’s Mr. Jones
Lonely wanna die
If I ain’t dead already
Ooh girl you know the reason why
Black cloud crossed my mind
Blue mist ’round my soul
Feel so suicidal
Even hate my rock ‘n’ roll
Wanna die yeah wanna die
If I ain’t dead already
Ooh girl you know the reason why
Wanna die
Yes, I’m lonely
Wanna die
The only reason why
Wanna die
Raw Emotion and Existential Despair
“Yer Blues” by The Beatles stands out as one of the band’s most emotionally intense tracks. Written by John Lennon, the lyrics expose a deep sense of loneliness and despair, expressing the desire to die as a recurring theme. The song’s raw language and repetition of “wanna die” convey a feeling of desperation that is both personal and universal, reflecting Lennon’s struggles with isolation during the band’s time in India. The allusions to his parents and references to Dylan’s Mr. Jones add layers of meaning, highlighting feelings of not belonging and the search for identity.
Dark Imagery and Honest Vulnerability
The song is filled with stark imagery—eagles picking at eyes, worms licking bones, and clouds of depression—painting a vivid portrait of a troubled mind. Even music itself, usually a source of comfort, is rejected in the line “Even hate my rock ‘n’ roll.” This brutal honesty sets “Yer Blues” apart, making it a powerful expression of vulnerability rarely heard in The Beatles’ catalog.
Song Credits
- Songwriters: John Lennon, Paul McCartney
- Release Year: 1968
- Label: Apple Records