Topic > Song Analysis Eight Days a Week - 1154

A great example of this is the use of the plagal cadence that is sung at the beginning of the first verse. This plagal cadence supports the opening lyrics of “Ooh, I need your love, baby” as well as the lively feeling that is also given off by the lyrics. The plagal cadence draws the listener in, as stated above, and is similar to an introductory line to a story, in that it entices the listener to hear more of the story. The high-pitched "Ooh" at the beginning of the first line of the first verse is meant to excite the listener and initiate the feeling of liveliness and happiness throughout the song, which is supported by the song's rhythm. The structure of the song allows the bridge to become a prominent part of the single and emphasizes the lively vibe I associate with the song. The structural difference between this song and "And I Love Her" shows the Beatles' growth as musicians and their willingness to experiment with their music as they achieved a new level of mastery in their music. Lines like “Eight days a week/I love you/Eight days a week/It's not enough to show that I care” provide an image of a man who doesn't have much but is willing to continually love his girlfriend. . His potential to love is unlimited, even if it does not manifest itself in the amount of things he possesses. This made the song recognizable as the Beatles were just four members of the working class