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Paperback Writer

The Beatles

Paperback writer (paperback writer)

Dear Sir or Madam will you read my book

It took me years to write, will you take a look

It's based on a novel by a man named Lear

And I need a job so want to be a paperback writer

Paperback writer

It's a dirty story of a dirty man

And his clinging wife doesn't understand

His son is working for the Daily Mail

It's a steady job but he wants to be a paperback writer

Paperback writer

Paperback writer (paperback writer)

It's a thousand pages, give or take a few

I'll be writing more in a week or two

I could make it longer if you like the style

I can change it round and I want to be a paperback writer

Paperback writer

If you really like it you can have the rights

It could make a million for you overnight

If you must return it you can send it here

But I need a break and I want to be a paperback writer

Paperback writer

Paperback writer (paperback writer)...

LanguageEnglish
Translated byAllen Morningstar

About this Song

Paperback Writer by The Beatles is a catchy and upbeat tune that tells the story of an aspiring author who dreams of seeing his work published. The song's protagonist is pleading with a publisher to consider his novel, which he's convinced has potential to be a bestseller. Key themes include ambition, the pursuit of creative dreams, and the desire for recognition. A particularly poignant moment in the song is when the writer describes his persistence and willingness to do whatever it takes to achieve his dream, reflecting the universal struggle of artists seeking to break through.

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