Beatles: Paperback Writer Meaning
Song Released: 1966
Paperback Writer Lyrics
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 I want to be a paperback writer,
Paperback...
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#1 top rated interpretation:He is trying to publish a paperback novel about a guy who wants to publish a paperback novel.
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Considering he mentions "Lear," as in possible reference to King Lear by Shakespeare whom is based on the legend of Leir of Britian and considering the identity of Shakespeare is obscured from history, I believe he could be implying that he is a ghostwriter. Possibly?
That though the Beatles were already famous, they could assume a different name and become famous respectively. Correct? -
I was told that John Lennon was writing a fictional novel at the time and McCarthy wrote the song poking fun at him.
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hello!,I love your writing very a lot! tepcenrage we be in contact extra about your post on AOL? I need an expert in this space to unravel my problem. May be that is you! Taking a look forward to peer you.
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