I really want to know you.
(Krishna, Krishna).
We talk a lot about Lennon and McCartney, and rightfully so. But towards the later years of The Beatles, George Harrison had almost become an equal of theirs in terms of song writing. “My Sweet Lord” was the first hit for the Post-Beatles Beatles, and it belongs to Harrison.
George Harrison’s “My Sweet Lord” is a very religious song: just as much as “Spirit in the Sky” or “Lonely People”, which are two religious’ songs on this list. Both of those are more in the Judeo-Christian tradition, however; this is for the Hindu God Krishna. Harrison sings a song about wanting a personal relationship with Krishna.
Musically, the most notable aspect of “My Sweet Lord” is the slide guitar. At this point in his career, Harrison had perfected his style to the point where you could tell it is him playing. The choir is a nice piece of production by Phil Spector. Choirs are a great way to bring that somber or religious feeling to a song. They are a nice counterpoint to Harrison’s lead vocals. This is one of George’s best. It is great for its simplicity, and its ability to address a very personal issue with lyrics that are more universal– and thus relatable– to a greater audience.
My Sweet Lord Lyrics
My sweet Lord
Mmm, my Lord
Mmm, my Lord
I really wanna see you
Really wanna be with you
Really wanna see you, Lord
But it takes so long, my Lord
My sweet Lord
Mmm, my Lord
Mmm, my Lord
I really wanna know you
I’d really wanna go with you
I really wanna show you, Lord
That it won’t take long, my Lord
(Hallelujah)
My sweet Lord (Hallelujah)
Mmm, my Lord (Hallelujah)
My sweet Lord (Hallelujah)
I really wanna see you
Really wanna see you
Really wanna see you, Lord
Really wanna see you, Lord
But it takes so long, my Lord
[Chorus]
(Hallelujah)
My sweet Lord (Hallelujah)
Mmm, my Lord (Hallelujah)
My, my, my Lord (Hallelujah)
[Verse 2]
I really wanna know you (Hallelujah)
Really wanna go with you (Hallelujah)
I really wanna show you, Lord
That it won’t take long, my Lord
(Hallelujah)
Mmmmm (Hallelujah)
My sweet Lord (Hallelujah)
My, my Lord (Hallelujah)
written by George Harrison