Some songs feel less like compositions and more like revelations, and “Something” is exactly that. Written by George Harrison for The Beatles’ 1969 Abbey Road album, it is often regarded as one of the most beautiful love songs ever recorded — tender, timeless, and deeply personal.
From the first gentle notes of the guitar, the song carries a sense of quiet devotion. George’s voice, soft yet steady, doesn’t overwhelm; instead, it whispers truths that feel eternal. There’s no pretense, no grand declaration — only honesty. He sings of love not as infatuation, but as a mysterious force that draws two souls together in ways words can barely explain.
The lyrics themselves are deceptively simple: “Something in the way she moves, attracts me like no other lover.” It’s a line that captures love in its purest form — not logical, not forced, but instinctive and undeniable. George doesn’t try to define love; he allows its mystery to remain intact, giving the song a depth that grows each time you listen.
Musically, the track is equally powerful. Paul McCartney’s bass lines glide with melodic grace, Ringo Starr’s drumming is subtle and supportive, and George’s own guitar solo is one of the most heartfelt in Beatles history — a solo that feels like a continuation of his voice, speaking the words he cannot sing. Even Frank Sinatra once called it “the greatest love song of the past fifty years.”
At its heart, “Something” is not about possession or desire, but about reverence. It is love seen with awe — the kind that humbles you, changes you, and stays with you long after the moment has passed.
Decades later, the song still resonates because it touches something universal. We all know the feeling of being moved by someone in a way we can’t fully explain. And George Harrison, with quiet sincerity, gave us the soundtrack to that truth.