“Strawberry Fields Forever” is a song by the legendary British rock band The Beatles. It was written by John Lennon and originally released as a double A-side single with “Penny Lane” in February 1967. The song is known for its innovative and psychedelic sound, featuring complex arrangements and production techniques.
“Strawberry Fields Forever” was inspired by Lennon’s childhood memories of playing in the garden of Strawberry Field, a Salvation Army children’s home near his childhood home in Liverpool, England. The song’s lyrics reflect a sense of nostalgia and longing for a time gone by.
The recording of “Strawberry Fields Forever” was notable for its use of studio experimentation, including tape manipulation and varispeed techniques. The result was a dreamlike and surreal sound that pushed the boundaries of what was possible in popular music at the time.
The song has since become a classic and is considered one of The Beatles’ greatest achievements. It has been covered by numerous artists and remains a beloved and influential piece of music history.
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Lyrics
Let me take you down, ’cause I’m going to Strawberry Fields
Nothing is real and nothing to get hung about
Strawberry Fields foreverLiving 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 Strawberry Fields
Nothing is real and nothing to get hung about
Strawberry Fields foreverNo one I think is in my tree
I mean it must be high or low
That is you can’t 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 Strawberry Fields
Nothing is real and nothing to get hung about
Strawberry Fields foreverAlways know, sometimes think it’s me
But you know, I know when it’s a dream
I think a “No,” I mean a “Yes”
But it’s all wrong
That is, I think I disagreeLet me take you down, cause I’m going to Strawberry Fields
Nothing is real and nothing to get hung about
Strawberry Fields forever
Strawberry Fields forever
Strawberry Fields forever