Paul writing, for first time, about the first edges of an affective relationship: Things We Said Today, AHDN album, 1964.The lyrics of the song depict the singer affirming his love for his girl even though they are separated for long periods of time. The singer is comforted by her assurance that she will l⁰ framework of the song as a backdrop. Since this song was an ambiguous reference to Paul and Jane Asher’s life at the time, the saddened feel of the song could be viewed in retrospect as a pre-indication of their eventual breakup. His admission that they “may be blind” admits a little uncertainty about how grounded their relationship was, especially with Paul’s admitted philandering during The Beatle years.Now, enjoy that great gem with John’s rhythmic fanfare (“da-da-dum”) creating an anticipatory tension in an otherwise relaxed minor key. John used his 1962 Gibson J160E guitar
