Across The Universe
Beatles · Past Masters Volume Two
endless rain into a paper cup
They slither while they pass
They slip away across the universe
Pools of sorrow waves of joy
are drifting thorough my open mind
Possessing and caressing me
Jai guru o deva om
Nothing's gonna change my world
Nothing's gonna change my world
Nothing's gonna change my world
Nothing's gonna change my world
Images of broken light which
dance before me like a million eyes
They call me on and on across the universe
Thoughts meander like a
restless wind inside a letter box
they stumble blindly as
they make their way across the universe
Jai guru deva om
Nothing's gonna change my world
Nothing's gonna change my world
Nothing's gonna change my world
Nothing's gonna change my world
Sounds of laughter shades of life
are ringing through my open ears
inciting and inviting me
Limitless undying love which
shines around me like a million suns
It calls me on and on across the universe
Jai guru o deva om
Nothing's gonna change my world
Nothing's gonna change my world
Nothing's gonna change my world
Nothing's gonna change my world
Jai guru deva
Jai guru deva
Across The Universe
Released on the Beatles' 1975 compilation Past Masters Volume Two, "Across The Universe" stands as a quintessential example of the group's late-period songwriting. Written by George Harrison, the track blends psychedelic rock with a soulful, R&B-inflected melody that became a signature of the band's final years. The song's distinctive production features a prominent organ and a driving rhythm section, creating an atmospheric soundscape that reflects the era's evolving musical landscape. While originally recorded during the 1968 sessions, its inclusion on the retrospective compilation highlights its enduring appeal and significance within the Beatles' discography. The composition has since become a staple of rock history, celebrated for its lyrical depth and melodic beauty.