Across the Universe- The Beatles

Across the Universe- The Beatles

Words are flying out like 
endless rain into a paper cup 
They slither while they pass 
They slip away across the universe 
Pools of sorrow waves of joy 
are drifting thorough my open mind 
Possessing and caressing me 

Jai guru deva om 
Nothing's gonna change my world 
Nothing's gonna change my world 
Nothing's gonna change my world 
Nothing's gonna change my world 

Images of broken light which 
dance before me like a million eyes 
That call me on and on across the universe 
Thoughts meander like a 
restless wind inside a letter box 
they tumble blindly as 
they make their way across the universe 

Jai guru deva om 
Nothing's gonna change my world 
Nothing's gonna change my world 
Nothing's gonna change my world 
Nothing's gonna change my world 

Sounds of laughter shades of life 
are ringing through my open ears 
exciting and inviting me 
Limitless undying love which 
shines around me like a million suns 
It calls me on and on across the universe 

Jai guru deva om 
Nothing's gonna change my world 
Nothing's gonna change my world 
Nothing's gonna change my world 
Nothing's gonna change my world 
Jai guru deva 
Jai guru deva

The Beatles all over the world have been known for the amazing and creative music they have made during the 60's and 70's. With the release of the song "Across the Universe" in December 1969, the Beatles showed the world many poetic and creative devices. The band starts off by giving an allusion to one of their teachers by saying in the chorus "Jai guru deva om". The meaning in that line is saying "I give thanks to Guru Dev (heavenly teacher) om". The Beatles use a hyperbole, also in the chorus when they say "Nothing's gonna change my world". Imagery is used when it says:
"Images of broken light which 
dance before me like a million eyes"
Those two lines also use personification when it explains the broken light dancing and is also classified as a simile when it compares the broken light to a million eyes. Overall with the mood of the song, it is very persuasive and powerful. With all of these poetic devices inter grated into this song, it is obvious why the Beatles became so popular and shows why many peoples lives were touched by listening to this band and the genre of music they produced.