Eleanor Rigby, by The Beatles, is a song released in 1966. It tells the story of two lonely individuals, Eleanor Rigby and Father McKenzie, who both lead isolated lives. The song highlights themes of loneliness and the human need for connection.
Did You Know
- Eleanor Rigby was released in 1966 as a part of The Beatles’ album “Revolver”.
- The song was predominantly written by Paul McCartney and features vocals by him and John Lennon.
- “Eleanor Rigby” is a departure from The Beatles’ typical rock ‘n’ roll sound, as it is characterized by its somber lyrics and classical-inspired instrumentation.
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Lyrics
Ah, look at all the lonely people
Ah, look at all the lonely people
Eleanor Rigby picks up the rice in the church where a wedding has been
Lives in a dream
Waits at the window, wearing the face that she keeps in a jar by the door
Who is it for?
All the lonely people
Where do they all come from?
All the lonely people
Where do they all belong?
Father McKenzie writing the words of a sermon that no one will hear
No one comes near
Look at him working, darning his socks in the night when there’s nobody there
What does he care?
All the lonely people
Where do they all come from?
All the lonely people
Where do they all belong?
Ah, look at all the lonely people
Ah, look at all the lonely people
Eleanor Rigby died in the church and was buried along with her name
Nobody came
Father McKenzie wiping the dirt from his hands as he walks from the grave
No one was saved
All the lonely people
(Ah, look at all the lonely people)
Where do they all come from?
All the lonely people
(Ah, look at all the lonely people)
Where do they all belong?
Barbara Desetto