The Classic Beatles Song That Paul McCartney Wrote Right After an Argument
Many factors go into what it takes to write a fantastic song. One underrated aspect of it all: timing. When is the perfect time to sit down and create, relative to the events that might have inspired the song you’re planning to write? One day in 1965, Paul McCartney needed to immediately get something off his chest following a romantic argument. He quickly spewed forth with the bulk of “We Can Work It Out”, one of The Beatles’ most beloved singles.
For much of the time when The Beatles were at their most popular, Paul McCartney was involved in a romantic relationship with British actress Jane Asher. This relationship endured its share of ups and downs. Check out the volatility of the songs about love that McCartney wrote during that stretch.
Some, such as “Here, There And Everywhere”, clearly came from periods where the young couple’s future seemed infinite. And others, like “You Won’t See Me”, showed simmering tension coming to the surface.
“We Can Work It Out” by The Beatles sort of splits the middle between those two extremes. While McCartney wrote it after an argument, he takes a hopeful tone that they can rectify the situation quickly. John Lennon wrote the bridge, which is a little bit more pessimistic (as Lennon tended to be). But it also pushes for reconciliation.
Source: americansongwriter.com/Jim Beviglia
