This happened once before
When I came to your door
No reply
They said it wasn’t you
But I saw you peep through your window
I saw the light, I saw the light
I know that you saw me
As I looked up to see your face
I tried to telephone
They said you were not home
That’s a lie
‘Cause I know where you’ve been
I saw you walk in your door
I nearly died, I nearly died
‘Cause you walked hand in hand
With another man in my place
If I were you I’d realize that I
Love you more than any other guy
And I’ll forgive the lies that I
Heard before when you gave me no reply
I’ve tried to telephone
They said you were not home
That’s a lie
‘Cause I know where you’ve been
I saw you walk in your door
I nearly died, I nearly died
‘Cause you walked hand in hand
With another man in my place
No reply, no reply
Heartbreak Behind Closed Doors
“No Reply” by The Beatles captures the raw emotion of unrequited love and betrayal. The song’s narrator faces the painful reality of being ignored and deceived by someone they care for deeply. Vivid imagery, like peering through a window and witnessing a loved one with another, intensifies the sense of heartbreak. The repeated attempts to connect—met with denial and lies—reflect universal feelings of longing and rejection. The Beatles artfully convey vulnerability, as the protagonist struggles between forgiveness and devastation, making this track resonate with anyone who has experienced love lost or trust broken.
Song Credits
- Songwriters: John Lennon, Paul McCartney
- Release Year: 1964
- Label: Parlophone