Norwegian Wood (This Bird Has Flown)
The Beatles · Rubber Soul (Remastered) [2009]
Or should I say she once had me
She showed me her room
Isn't it good Norwegian wood?
She asked me to stay
And she told me to sit anywhere
So I looked around
And I noticed there wasn't a chair
I sat on a rug biding my time
drinking her wine
We talked until two and then she said
it's time for bed
She told me she worked
in the morning and started to laugh
I told her I didn't
and crawled off to sleep in the bath
And when I awoke I was alone
This bird had flown
So I lit a fire
Isn't it good Norwegian wood?
Norwegian Wood (This Bird Has Flown)
Released on The Beatles' 1965 album Rubber Soul, this track stands as a pivotal moment in the band's evolution from pop-rock to a more complex, psychedelic sound. Written by George Harrison, the song features one of the first prominent use of the sitar in Western pop music, blending Eastern instrumentation with the group's signature harmonies. The title references a poem by Vladimir Nabokov, while the lyrics explore themes of romantic longing and the fleeting nature of relationships. Its distinctive acoustic guitar intro and layered vocals helped define the mid-60s British Invasion aesthetic, influencing countless artists who followed. As a cornerstone of The Beatles' discography, it remains a definitive example of their artistic maturity during the Rubber Soul era.