If you wear red tonight
Remember what I said tonight
For red is the color that my baby wore
And what’s more it’s true
Yes, it is
Scarlet were the clothes she wore
Everybody knows I’m sure
I would remember all the things we planned
Understand, it’s true
Yes, it is, it’s true
Yes, it is
I could be happy with you by my side
If I could forget her, but it’s my pride
Yes, it is, yes, it is
Oh, yes it is, yeah
Please don’t wear red tonight
This is what I said tonight
For red is the color that will make me blue
In spite of you, it’s true
Yes, it is, it’s true
Yes, it is
I could be happy with you by my side
If I could forget her, but it’s my pride
Yes, it is, yes, it is
Oh, yes, it is, yeah
Please don’t wear red tonight
This is what I said tonight
For red is the color that will make me blue
In spite of you, it’s true
Yes, it is, it’s true
Yes, it is, it’s true
Exploring Emotional Resonance in “Yes It Is”
“Yes It Is” by The Beatles is an evocative ballad that delves into the pain of lingering memories and unhealed wounds of love. The color red becomes a powerful symbol of loss, representing the affection the narrator once shared with a former lover. Each request for the new companion not to wear red reveals the depth of his struggle to move on, as the color itself acts as a reminder of what he has lost. The song’s gentle harmonies and plaintive lyrics capture a sense of vulnerability, reflecting how the past can color our present emotions. Ultimately, “Yes It Is” stands as a testament to the challenges of letting go and the bittersweet nature of remembrance.
Song Credits
- Songwriters: John Lennon and Paul McCartney
- Release Year: 1965
- Label: Parlophone