The Secret Meanings Hidden Inside the Beatles’ Biggest Songs

The Beatles made history, but they didn't sing about it much. Even when they did, usually it was an oblique reference to a current event – something that for them was contemporary, but which has since gone into the history books. In this way, larger historical currents did make their way into the band's lyrics – albeit often metaphorically, or as quick one-liners. Here's a sampling of the rare and subtle ways the Beatles commented on the world at large, and its past.