The Beatles – Norwegian Wood
Did You Know
“Norwegian Wood (This Bird Has Flown)” is a song by the English rock band the Beatles from their 1965 album Rubber Soul. It was written mainly by John Lennon, with lyrical contributions from Paul McCartney, and credited to the Lennon–McCartney songwriting partnership. Influenced by the introspective lyrics of Bob Dylan, the song is considered a milestone in the Beatles’ development as songwriters.
The song’s lyrics tell the story of a casual relationship between the narrator and a woman. The narrator describes how they spent a night together in her “Norwegian wood” apartment, but the relationship ended badly and the woman has since moved on. The song’s imagery is vivid and evocative, and its lyrics are both sensual and melancholic.
“Norwegian Wood” is one of the Beatles’ most popular and critically acclaimed songs. It has been covered by many artists over the years, including David Bowie, Tori Amos, and Radiohead. In 2004, Rolling Stone ranked it number 83 on its list of the “500 Greatest Songs of All Time.”
The song’s title has been the subject of much speculation. Lennon himself claimed that he didn’t know where it came from, but McCartney has said that it was inspired by the Norwegian wood paneling in the home of Jane Asher, his girlfriend at the time.
“Norwegian Wood” is a classic Beatles song that showcases the band’s songwriting and musical skills at their peak. It is a song that continues to be enjoyed by listeners of all ages around the world.
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Lyrics
“Norwegian Wood (This Bird Has Flown)”
I once had a girl
Or should I say
She once had meShe showed me her room
Isn’t it good
Norwegian woodShe asked me to stay
And she told me to sit anywhere
So I looked around
And I noticed there wasn’t a chairI sat on a rug
Biding my time
Drinking her wineWe talked until two
And then she said
“It’s time for bed”She told me she worked in the morning
And started to laugh
I told her I didn’t
And crawled off to sleep in the bathAnd when I awoke
I was alone
This bird had flownSo I lit a fire
Isn’t it good
Norwegian wood
