You've Got To Hide Your Love Away
Beatles · Anthology 2
Turn my face to the wall
If she's gone I can't go on
Feeling two foot small
Everywhere people stare
each and every day
I can see them laugh at me
And I hear them say
Hey you've got to hide your love away
Hey you've got to hide your love away
How can I even try?
I can never win
Hearing them, seeing them
In the state I'm in
How could she say to me
Love will find a way?
Gather round all you clowns
Let me hear you say
Hey you've got to hide your love away
Hey you've got to hide your love away
You've Got To Hide Your Love Away
Released as part of The Beatles' Anthology 2 compilation, this track stands as a poignant example of the group's late-period songwriting, blending melancholic pop with a driving rhythm. The song reflects the band's evolution during the 1970s, showcasing John Lennon's lyrical focus on the complexities of romantic attachment and the necessity of restraint. While originally recorded earlier in their career, its inclusion in the Anthology series highlights its enduring appeal and significance within the band's broader discography. The recording captures the raw emotional intensity characteristic of The Beatles' later work, offering listeners a deeper insight into their musical journey and the personal struggles often explored in their catalog.