The Beatles' music has withstood the test of time, not only because of their unique sound, but because of their universal, relatable lyrics that have kept audiences around the world listening for decades after they stopped making new songs.
Here are ten times The Beatles taught us some real lessons about what it means to be human.
1. "Don't carry the world upon your shoulders."
We can control our thoughts, words, and actions. As much as we would love to be able to control the world, there are just some things that are out of reach. We can all contribute something unique to make the world a better place, but we cannot allow the burdens of the world to weigh us down.
2. "And in the end, the love you take is equal to the love you make."
The type of energy you put into the world is precisely the type of energy you get out of it. That lyric was one of the concluding tunes on The Beatles' last album. It was an effective closing statement to their career. If anyone brought love and happiness into the lives of others, it was The Beatles.
3. "Living is easy with eyes closed, misunderstanding all you see."
Those who live with eyes closed willingly misunderstand the world around them. Life is easy for those who choose to be indifferent and go through life without ever thinking deeper than the surface.
4. "Life is very short, and there's no time, for fussing and fighting my friend."
Life is too short to spend your time spreading negative energy. When you fight with the people around you and indulge in drama, you're only hurting yourself.
5. "Love has a nasty habit of disappearing overnight."
The people we love can disappear unexpectedly in what feels like the blink of an eye. It's important to treat the people we love right while we still can.
6. "Here comes the sun, it's alright."
Sometimes, telling yourself that everything will turn out alright is half of the battle. Close your eyes. Feel the warmth of the sunlight on your skin. Better times are coming.
7. "I don't care too much for money, money can't buy me love."
Money can buy a lot of things, but love isn't one of them. Don't chase the money; chase the people and experiences that make you feel loved. The money will run out. The love will only run out if you let it.
8. "It's getting hard to be someone, but it all works out."
There is so much pressure put on people at such a young age to decide what they want to do with their lives. Even though that may appear terrifying at first, it is freeing to know that you are in control of your future. Do the things you love and see where life takes you from there.
9. "I get by with a little help from my friends."
They say that laughter is the best medicine. I say that friendship is the best medicine. Never underestimate how much a good group of friends can help you during your darkest times.
10. "All these places have their moments with lovers and friends, I still can recall. Some are dead and some are living. In my life, I’ve loved them all."
When you look back at your life, you will only be able to measure your success by how many people you've had the pleasure of loving, how many hearts you've touched, and how many lives you've changed for the better.
