Do you like the meaning that I see in an old Beatles Song?

Asked by gondwanalon (23156

) October 18th, 2016

Have you ever wondered what that old Beetles song “Strawberry Fields Forever” is all about? It was probably written with nothing important in mind. But while listening to that song on the air plane a twisted meaning suddenly hit me. Just substitute Political Debates for Strawberry Fields.

This song reflex how I think about this bizarre Presidential election. I see zealots on the right and shills on the left. I can’t believe anything or anyone.

Am I all alone? Is anyone else out their like me (in my tree)?

Let me take you down
‘Cause I’m going to Political Debates
Nothing is real
And nothing to get hung about
Political Debates forever

Living is easy with eyes closed
Misunderstanding all you see
It’s getting hard to be someone
But it all works out
It doesn’t matter much to me

Let me take you down
‘Cause I’m going to Political Debates
Nothing is real
No one I think is in my tree
I mean it must be high or low
That is the catch you know
Tune in but it’s all right
That is I think it’s not too bad

Let me take you down
‘Cause I’m going to Political Debates
Nothing is real
And nothing to get hung about
Political Debates forever

Always know sometimes it’s me
But you know I know when it’s a dream
I think I know I mean a “Yes”
But it’s all wrong
That is I think I disagree

Let me take you down

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6 Answers

“Penny Lane” and “Strawberry Fields Forever” were released at the same time. They both refer to places in suburban Liverpool, between Lennon’s childhood home and McCartney’s home. As for your question about this toxic, disgusting election campaign, i have no opinion.

Setanta (1680

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Yeah Strawberry Field was an orphanage in Liverpool near where Lennon grew up as a kid.
He would play in the gardens & the line in the song ”nothing to get hung about” refers to the time his aunt warned him he should not play on the grounds, to which Lennon replied…
”they can’t hang you for it”

ucme (50047

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As @ucme has said, Strawberry Field was an orphanage. Lennon used to play there with the kids in care. The gates are still there. And someone has put an old guitar there. It’s a bit of a shrine.

Penny Lane is also a place in Liverpool. The barber shop is there, the bank, the bus stop. I’ve been there. If I can find them, I’ll post some photos. I’ve sat in the chair in the barber shop.

Earthbound_Misfit (13177

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If I remember correctly, unlike “Penny Lane”, “Strawberry Fields” was a thinly disguised return tour of a childhood haunt while “under the influence” of some “happy substance”.

stanleybmanly (24153

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@Earthbound_Misfit You maybe should’ve asked for a haircut, a mop top may well have suited you ;-}

ucme (50047

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FYI: I didn’t ask fort the original meaning or history of the song. I’d like to know what you think of my interpretation of it.

Oh well, forgetaboutit.

gondwanalon (23156

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