This Boy
Beatles · Past Masters Volume One
He'll regret it someday,
But this boy wants you back again.
That boy isn't good for you.
Though he may want you too,
This boy wants you back again.
Oh, and this boy
Would be happy
Just to love you,
But oh, my, that boy
Won't be happy
'Til he's seen you cry.
This boy wouldn't mind the pain;
Would always feel the same
If this boy gets you back again.
This boy.
This Boy - Beatles
Released on the 1988 compilation Past Masters Volume One, 'This Boy' stands as a poignant example of The Beatles' late-period songwriting and vocal delivery. Recorded during the band's final years, the track reflects the group's evolving musical style, blending melodic pop structures with a more introspective emotional tone characteristic of their later work. The song showcases John Lennon's lyrical focus on personal relationships and the passage of time, delivered with the distinctive harmonies that defined the Liverpool quartet's legacy. As part of their extensive discography, the recording captures the raw energy and artistic maturity of The Beatles in their final years, serving as a testament to their enduring influence on rock music. The inclusion of such tracks on archival releases highlights the significance of these recordings in understanding the band's complete body of work.