The Beatles' work often delves into themes of escapism and community, and this particular song epitomizes these motifs through its whimsical narrative. The lyrics describe an idyllic, fantastical voyage beneath the waves in a yellow submarine, symbolizing a retreat from the mundane into a utopian world of harmony and simplicity. The recurring chorus emphasizes collective experience and unity, suggesting that this journey is shared by all who seek solace and camaraderie. Furthermore, the vibrant imagery of "a sea of green" and "sky of blue" enhances the sense of an otherworldly paradise. In essence, the song serves as an allegory for finding peace and contentment in togetherness and imagination, away from the complexities of everyday life.
Yellow Submarine
Lyrics
In the town where I was born
Lived a man who sailed to sea
And he told us of his life
In the land of submarines
So we sailed on to the sun
'Til we found a sea of green
And we lived beneath the waves
In our yellow submarine
We all live in a yellow submarine
Yellow submarine, yellow submarine
We all live in a yellow submarine
Yellow submarine, yellow submarine
And our friends are all aboard
Many more of them live next door
And the band begins to play
We all live in a yellow submarine
Yellow submarine, yellow submarine
We all live in a yellow submarine
Yellow submarine, yellow submarine
Full steam ahead, Mister Boatswain, full steam ahead
Full steam ahead it is, Sergeant
(Cut the cable, drop the cable)
Aye-aye, sir, aye-aye
Captain, captain
As we live a life of ease (a life of ease)
Every one of us (every one of us)
Has all we need (has all we need)
Sky of blue (sky of blue)
And sea of green (sea of green)
In our yellow (in our yellow)
Submarine (submarine, aha)
We all live in a yellow submarine
A yellow submarine, yellow submarine
We all live in a yellow submarine
A yellow submarine, yellow submarine
We all live in a yellow submarine
Yellow submarine, yellow submarine
We all live in a yellow submarine
Yellow submarine, yellow submarine
Writer(s): John Lennon, Paul McCartney
Copyright(s): Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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