The title is or includes an imperative – a direct command to do something.
13 of the 217 Beatles songs give a command in the title (6% of the catalogue).
Song count per year
% of each member's catalogue with this tag (by writing credit)
| # | Title | Year | Album | Lead Vocal(s) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Don't Bother Me | 1963 | With The Beatles | George | 'Don't bother me' is a direct command |
| 2 | Komm, Gib Mir Deine Hand | 1964 | Past Masters | John, Paul | 'Komm' and 'gib' are commands |
| 3 | You've Got to Hide Your Love Away | 1965 | Help! | John | – |
| 4 | Drive My Car | 1965 | Rubber Soul | Paul, John | – |
| 5 | I Want to Tell You | 1966 | Revolver | George | Title is a declarative 'I want', not a true imperative |
| 6 | Cry Baby Cry | 1968 | The Beatles (The White Album) | John | – |
| 7 | Don't Pass Me By | 1968 | The Beatles (The White Album) | Ringo | – |
| 8 | Get Back | 1969 | Let It Be | Paul | – |
| 9 | Don't Let Me Down | 1969 | Past Masters | John, Paul | – |
| 10 | Carry That Weight | 1969 | Abbey Road | Paul, John, George, Ringo | – |
| 11 | Come Together | 1969 | Abbey Road | John | – |
| 12 | Let It Be | 1970 | Let It Be | Paul | – |
'Don't bother me' is a direct command
'Komm' and 'gib' are commands
Title is a declarative 'I want', not a true imperative
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