I don't think it fully denounces materialism. The Beatles were materialistic too, as is almost everyone to a certain extent. But they are denouncing in this song someone so obsessed with material things that they're blinded by it and neglect other things like simple human interaction ("You don't get me," you can't see me" etc.) Also, an interesting point- seeing as this is on Revolver, they probably were starting to not care about their public image and just focus on the music. This change in attitude is reflected in this song I think.
I don't think it fully denounces materialism. The Beatles were materialistic too, as is almost everyone to a certain extent. But they are denouncing in this song someone so obsessed with material things that they're blinded by it and neglect other things like simple human interaction ("You don't get me," you can't see me" etc.) Also, an interesting point- seeing as this is on Revolver, they probably were starting to not care about their public image and just focus on the music. This change in attitude is reflected in this song I think.
A great song denouncing materialism
I don't think it fully denounces materialism. The Beatles were materialistic too, as is almost everyone to a certain extent. But they are denouncing in this song someone so obsessed with material things that they're blinded by it and neglect other things like simple human interaction ("You don't get me," you can't see me" etc.) Also, an interesting point- seeing as this is on Revolver, they probably were starting to not care about their public image and just focus on the music. This change in attitude is reflected in this song I think.
I don't think it fully denounces materialism. The Beatles were materialistic too, as is almost everyone to a certain extent. But they are denouncing in this song someone so obsessed with material things that they're blinded by it and neglect other things like simple human interaction ("You don't get me," you can't see me" etc.) Also, an interesting point- seeing as this is on Revolver, they probably were starting to not care about their public image and just focus on the music. This change in attitude is reflected in this song I think.