Meaning of 'Maggie Mae'

by The Beatles

Interpretation

The song lyrics "Maggie Mae" by the Beatles are about a relationship that is not good for the singer. The lyrics describe how the singer meets Maggie and falls in love with her. He is attracted to her and is willing to do anything for her. He says "Oh Maggie, I couldn't have tried any more". He is even willing to leave his home to be with her and save her from loneliness. But then he realizes that Maggie has stolen his heart and that it hurts him.

The song lyrics also describe how Maggie is getting older and the singer becomes aware of it. But that doesn't bother him, because in his eyes she is still everything. He laughs at her jokes and is willing to do anything for her. But then he realizes that Maggie is just using him and wrecking his bed. He feels used and hurt by her. He says "You've stolen my soul and that's a pain I can do without".

The singer realizes that he actually just needed a friend to help him. But Maggie has turned into a lover and mother and has completely drained him. She has destroyed his bed and even kicked him in the morning. He feels betrayed and used. Yet he can't help but love Maggie, even though she has stolen his heart.

At the end of the song, the singer considers whether to go back to school or let his father play billiards to earn money. He also thinks about joining a rock band that needs help. But he says he never wants to see Maggie again. She has made him look like a fool, but he is so blind that he still loves her.

So, the song lyrics "Maggie Mae" are about a complicated relationship in which the singer feels used and betrayed. Yet he can't control his feelings for Maggie and remains trapped in this painful relationship.