Blue Jay Way

The Beatles · Love [2006]

There's a fog upon L. A.

And my friends have lost their way.

"We'll be over soon," they said.

Now, they've lost themselves instead.

Please don't be long.

Please don't you be very long.

Please don't be long

For I may be asleep.

Well, it only goes to show

And I told them where to go.

Ask a p'liceman on the street.

There's so many there to meet.

Please don't be long. (Don't be long.)

Please don't you be very long. (Don't be long.)

Please don't be long

For I may be asleep.

Now, it's past my bed, I know, (Know..)

And I'd really like to go. (Go..)

Soon will be the break of day (Day..)

Sitting here in Blue Jay Way. (Way..)

Please don't be long. (Don't be long.)

Please don't you be very long. (Don't be long.)

Please don't be long

For I may be asleep.

Please don't be long.

Please don't you be very long.

Please don't be long.

Please don't you be very long.

Please don't be long.

Please don't be long.

Please don't you be very long.

Please don't be long.

Don't be long.

Don't be long.

Don't be long.

Don't be long.

Don't be long.

Don't be long.

Don't be long.

Blue Jay Way

Released on the 2006 remastered compilation Love, "Blue Jay Way" stands as a poignant example of The Beatles' late-period songwriting, blending folk influences with the band's signature pop sensibility. Recorded during the group's final years, the track reflects the melancholic tone characteristic of works like "Norwegian Wood" and "Lady Madonna," utilizing a simple yet effective arrangement that highlights John Lennon's lyrical vulnerability. The song's title and subject matter evoke a sense of quiet resignation, fitting within the broader context of the band's exploration of personal and social themes in their later catalog. As part of the remastered series, the recording showcases the polished sound of the era while maintaining the organic feel of their studio craftsmanship.