I Want To Hold Your Hand

The Beatles · Past Masters (Remastered) [2009]

Oh yeah, I'll tell you something

I think you'll understand

When I say that something

I wanna hold your hand

I wanna hold your hand

I wanna hold your hand

Oh, please, say to me

You'll let me be your man

and please, say to me

You'll let me hold your hand

Now let me hold your hand

I wanna hold your hand

And when I touch you i feel happy, inside

It's such a feeling

That my love

I can't hide

I can't hide

I can't hide

Yeah you, got that something

I think you'll understand

When I say that something

I wanna hold your hand

I wanna hold your hand

I wanna hold your hand

And when I touch you I feel happy, inside

It's such a feeling

That my love

I can't hide

I can't hide

I can't hide

Yeah you, got that something

I think you'll understand

When I say that something

I wanna hold your hand

I wanna hold your hand

I wanna hold your hand

I wanna hold your ha-a-a-a-a-a-and

I Want To Hold Your Hand

Released in 1958, "I Want To Hold Your Hand" stands as a pivotal moment in The Beatles' early career, marking their transition from skiffle revivalists to polished pop innovators. Originally recorded in Hamburg, the track captures the band's raw energy and tight harmonies that would soon define the British Invasion. The song's structure, featuring a distinctive bridge and driving rhythm, showcased the group's growing songwriting prowess, particularly the collaborative efforts between John Lennon and Paul McCartney. While initially a minor hit in the UK, it became a global phenomenon upon its 1960 US release, propelling The Beatles to international stardom. The recording on the 2009 remastered edition highlights the band's youthful exuberance and the foundational sound that influenced countless artists across genres. It remains a cornerstone of their discography, embodying the spirit of the era and the band's enduring legacy in popular music.