Behind the Meaning of George Harrison's "When We Was Fab"
Towards the end of the Beatles’ career, it would’ve been hard to imagine George Harrison had much good to say about his time with the band. He, like his other bandmates, was burnt out to the point that calling one of the biggest bands of all time quits seemed like a good option. Nevertheless, he eventually looked back on his time being “fab” with softer eyes. Uncover the meaning behind “When We Was Fab,” below.
Back then long time ago when grass was green
Woke up in a daze
Arrived like strangers in the night
Harrison released this track in the late ’80s, delighting many Beatles fans for the mention–even if it was slightly covert. Harrison recalls his time with the band and likens it to the idealist view of grass being greener on the other side. Though Harrison’s music career was still up and running, it didn’t evoke the exact same mystique that the Fab Four did.
And while you’re in this world
The fuzz gonna come and claim you
But you mo’ better wise
When the buzz gonna come and take you away
Take you away, take you away
Overall, this song has a positive tone to it. Though it’s a bit tongue-in-cheek, Harrison has a much better view on his stint with the foursome than he would’ve in the wake of their breakup.
Source: Alex Hopper/americansongwriter.com
