Within You, Without You
The Beatles · Love [2006]
We were talking about the space between us all
And the people who hide themselves behind a wall
Of illusion
Never glimpse the truth, then it's far too late
When they pass away
We were talking about the love we all could share
When we find it
To try our best to hold it there
With our love
With our love, we could save the world
If they only knew
Try to realize it's all within yourself
No one else can make you change
And to see you're really only very small
And life goes on within you and without you
We were talking about the love that's gone so cold
And the people who gain the world and lose their soul
They don't know - they can't see
Are you one of them?
When you've seen beyond yourself
Then you may find peace of mind is waiting there
And the time will come when you see we're all one
And life goes on within you and without you
And the people who hide themselves behind a wall
Of illusion
Never glimpse the truth, then it's far too late
When they pass away
We were talking about the love we all could share
When we find it
To try our best to hold it there
With our love
With our love, we could save the world
If they only knew
Try to realize it's all within yourself
No one else can make you change
And to see you're really only very small
And life goes on within you and without you
We were talking about the love that's gone so cold
And the people who gain the world and lose their soul
They don't know - they can't see
Are you one of them?
When you've seen beyond yourself
Then you may find peace of mind is waiting there
And the time will come when you see we're all one
And life goes on within you and without you
Within You, Without You
Released on The Beatles' 2006 remastered album Love, "Within You, Without You" stands as a pivotal track marking the group's final studio recordings. Composed by George Harrison, the song reflects the band's transition toward Indian classical influences, featuring sitar and tabla alongside their signature harmonies. Its ethereal sound and introspective lyrics capture the melancholy of the group's dissolution, serving as a poignant farewell to their earlier rock era. The recording exemplifies Harrison's exploration of Eastern music within a Western framework, creating a unique sonic landscape that resonates deeply with listeners seeking the band's spiritual and emotional depth.