I once had a girl, or should I say, she once had me.

She showed me her room, isn't it good, Norwegian wood

She asked me to stay and she told me to sit anywhere,

So I looked around and I noticed there wasn't a chair.

I sat on a rug, biding my time, drinking her wine.

We talked until two and then she said, It's time for bed .

She told me she worked in the morning and started to laugh.

I told her I didn't and crawled off to sleep in the bath.

And when I awoke I was alone, this bird had flown.

So I lit a fire, isn't it good, Norwegian wood

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Translated byAli Khaky-Kazzazy

About this Song

Norwegian Wood (This Bird Has Flown) by The Beatles tells the story of a fleeting romantic encounter that ultimately leads to disappointment. The protagonist spends the night at a woman's apartment but wakes up to find that she is gone. The key themes include love, longing, and the transient nature of relationships. A particularly poignant moment is when the protagonist reflects on the simplicity and beauty of the woman's home, yet ends up alone. This contrast highlights the often fleeting and unfulfilled nature of desires.