Lady Madonna

This is about how amazing it is that single mothers can keep it together and make ends meet, jackass!

i dont think its about a prostitute, just a struggling single mom with no way to support her kids...

the refrences to the days are a way of emphasising how her life is a long, slow struggle.

Friday night srrives without a suitcase is just a refrence to how she has nothing

I love the music to this song-- One of the best. (in my opinion anyways).

"the Beatles released "Lady Madonna" as a classic rock n' roll track after releasing two albums full of studio tricks and lush overdubs. The tune is from a recording titled "Bad Penny Blues" by Humphrey Lyttelton, and bootlegs from this era reflect the frequent rehearsal of that song during "Lady Madonna" sessions. In an interview with the magazine Musician in 1986, Paul said the song was a celebration of motherhood, and the idea came from a photo in an African magazine." from www.smackbomb.com/beatles

it's not about a prostitute.

This song reminds me of my Mum - I was about six when it came out. She wasn't a single mum, but she had to cope with a lot, too many kids, not much money, and my Dad made her miserable.

Actually, it's a song for all mums everywhere, that work so hard to keep things together. I don't see that it refers to prostitution, rather each day comes and goes with something different, so chaotic it's hard to keep up.

Respect to all mums, especially single ones, and to prostitutes too, who are doing their best for their kids.

This song like many other Beatles, in my opinion, could have a double meaning if you look for it. Could be a whore, but definitely single mother. I like how they use "See how they'll run" to mean the stockings and the children. That is genius.

I think this song is about single mother on welfare.

Lady Madonna, children at your feet Wonder how you manage to make ends meet
Who find the money when you pay the rent She has no idea the money comes from Did you think that money was heaven sent the tax payers

Friday night arrives without a suitcase Another boy friend who is not going to stay Sunday morning creeping like a nun Going to church on sundays for more hand-out Monday's child has learned to tie his Her older children are getting street smart bootlegs See how they run they runing from the cops

Lady Madonna, baby at your breast Wonders how you manage to feed the rest she has no idea who is going to take care of Pa pa pa pa... her kids. See how they run

Lady Madonna lying on the bed This is the saturday, she is partying with the new Listen to the music playing in your head boy friend, lying in the bed, listening to the music, while she is giving head

Tuesday afternoon is never ending She is out of money, waiting inpatiently for her check

Wednesday morning papers didn't come The welfare check did not show up Thursday night you stocking needed No money, she has to do with what she has. mending See how they run

Lady Madonna, children at your feet Wonder how you manage to make ends meet

talking about Mary, and how did she always manage to look so goddamn holy even though she had a child and a life to lead. Maybe? I dont know...

IT IS ABOUT A PROSTITUTE.

I think Paul was being coy. The references to prostitution seem very clear to me.