He’s a genius, but this song is awful.
Don’t go jumping waterfalls
Please, keep to the lake
People who jump waterfalls
Sometimes can make mistakes
And I need love
Yeah, I need love
Like a second needs an hour
Like a raindrop needs a shower
Yeah, I need love
Every minute of the day
And it wouldn’t be the same
If you ever should decide to go away
And I need love
Yeah, I need love
Like a castle needs a tower
Like a garden needs a flower
Yeah, I need love
Every minute of the day
And it wouldn’t be the same
If you ever should decide to go away
Don’t go chasing polar bears
In the great unknown
Some big friendly polar bear
Might want to take you home
And I need love
Yeah, I need love
Like a second needs an hour
Like a raindrop needs a shower
Yeah, I need love
Every minute of the day
And it wouldn’t be the same
If you ever should decide to go away
Don’t run after motor cars
Please, stay on the side
Someone’s glossy motor car
Might take you for a ride
And I need love
Yeah, I need love
Like a castle needs a tower
Like a garden needs a flower
Yeah, I need love
Said I need love
Every minute of the day
And it wouldn’t be the same
If you ever should decide to go away
Don’t go jumping waterfalls
Please, keep to the lake
If she’s dumb enough to chase polar bears, let her go. That’s always been my motto.
Dave Barry was once listing his favorite musicians. One was “Paul McCartney, before he was taken over by a pod person.”
Director: I need you to lean into “cute.”
Macca: Really?
Director: Yeah! It’ll be great.
[muffled laughter from boom mic operator]
Although often described as the cute Beatle, I would argue that McCartney was actually the annoyingly twee Beatle.