The song is inspired by the civil rights movement in the Southern United States.

When the Beatles first came to America,  they refused to perform in any venue that had segregated audiences,  people listened to them because they were so sought after, this was in the 60s, i have so much respect for them because of that,

The Beatles are the greatest ever. This isn't even the tip of the iceberg yet. ~12 albums is less than a decade. ~200 songs in the same period. Pioneers. Innovators. The GOATs.

It’s written as a tribute to black women in USA and how they struggled so much through the civil rights movement back then. Even Paul McCartney was aware…Beatle ended segregated audiences in the 60s and it never happened again.

“I just want Beatles in my life” We’re with you ❤

You picked a treasure trove filled rabbit hole to go down with The Beatles, Enjoy your journey!

Loved your thoughtful reaction to this simply beautiful Beatles classic. This song always brings tears to my eyes...tears of joy.

My Dad used to sing this song to my brother, sister and I when we were young.

Paul wrote this song specifically as a dedication to our black brothers and sisters who were struggling, and continue to struggle, against hatred and discrimination. Off of the Beatles' 1968 double album commonly referred to as the White Album, Paul is the only performer in this song, doing the lead and backing vocals, acoustic guitar, tape loops, and foot tapping.

This song means different things for different people. For me, it is about overcoming whatever is holding you back. It is a song of triumph over oppression

I've loved this song since hearing it when the album was first released.....but knowing the meaning behind it makes it even more heartfelt❣

They stood for so much that needed to be addressed!!

Beatles have been part of the soundtrack of my life since early teens. This song is one I need to hear now and then. It is easy to learn and sing to myself, too. I have definitely felt broken and needed to make this song part of my attitude.

It's wonderful to see someone have a genuine reaction to something they've never heard and really seem to like it.  Yes, more Beatles.

Joanne, I just love the emotion you display in your reactions. All heart, right out there on your sleeve!  Keep up the great work. I’ve become a fan.

Joanne - you might be interested in the the experience of Dr. Kitty Oliver. As a teenage girl she attended Beatles 1964/Jacksonville Florida concert.  She was anxious because she, nor the crowd, were not used to unsegregated events. (As The Beatles had demanded) She went by herself and the experience was life-changing for her.
Decades later Kitty met McCartney and Ringo.

Your huge heart and wonderful spirit shines through in your reaction. As others have written, it’s inspiration makes it much better

There’s so, so much to discover about that incredible band!  Enjoy!

The greatest band of all time...
Just to get you started,i recommend you
-Something
-Here Comes The Sun
-I Should Have Known Better
-If I Fell
-Got To Get You Into My Life
-While My Guitar Gently Weeps
-Hey Jude
-Across The Universe
-Ticket To Ride
-In My Life
-Nowhere Man
-Let It Be
-Because
-Strawberry Fields Forever
-All You Need Is Love
-A Day In The Life
-Hey Bulldog
-Golden Slumbers/Carry That Weight/The End (3 songs in one)
-Penny Lane
-It's Only Love
-You've Got To Hide Your Love Away
-And Your Bird Can Sing
-I'll Be Back
Greetings from Argentina 🖐🏻

the beauty of crying for freedom was heard round the world. Was there and joined with Martin Luther King movement that all men are born free.