Yer Blues
The Beatles · The White Album (Remastered) [2009]
Yes I'm lonely wanna die
If I ain't dead already
Ooh, girl you know the reason why
In the morning wanna die
In the evening wanna die
If I ain't dead already
Ooh, girl you know the reason why
My mother was of the sky
My father was of the earth
But I am of the universe
And you know what it's worth
I'm lonely wanna die
If I ain't dead already
Ooh, girl you know the reason why
The eagle picks my eye
The worm he licks my bone
I feel so suicidal
Just like Dylan's Mr. Jones
I'm Lonely wanna die
If I ain't dead already
Ooh, girl you know the reason why
The black cloud crossed my mind
Blue mist round my soul
Feel so suicidal
Even hate my rock and roll wanna die
Yeah, wanna die
If I ain't dead already
Ooh, girl you know the reason why
Yes, I'm lonely wanna die
Yes, I'm lonely wanna die
If I ain't dead already
Ooh, girl you know the reason why
Yes, I'm lonely wanna die
Yer Blues
Released on The Beatles' 1968 double album, 'Yer Blues' stands as a pivotal moment in rock history, marking the band's transition from polished pop to raw, experimental art rock. The track features a distinctive, repetitive guitar riff that sets a hypnotic tone for the song's narrative about the frustration of waiting for a lover's return. With its blend of spoken-word verses and a driving, almost industrial rhythm, the recording exemplifies the group's willingness to deconstruct traditional song structures during the late 1960s. As a cornerstone of the White Album, 'Yer Blues' remains a definitive example of the band's evolution into a more complex and introspective musical voice, influencing countless artists who followed.