“Maybe I’m Amazed” by Paul McCartney Lyrics Meaning

 “Maybe I’m Amazed” is a song written by Paul McCartney pertaining to his wife. It was written somewhere in 1969 during the time the world-renowned Beatles, which McCartney was a part of, were breaking up. This was of course a difficult time for McCartney. But he credits his wife, Linda, for seeing him through. And her commitment astounded him so much that he decided to memorialize his love and wonder of her in a hit song.

According to the track, Paul was experiencing loneliness and confusion during the time of its composition. However, there is someone in his life, Linda, who may be the only one who can aid him. To put it differently, he is looking for someone to help him understand what he is going through, and she proved to be that person.

Ultimately, McCartney expresses astonishment at certain qualities Linda possesses towards him. For instance, she is always by his side.  She is also supportive and assists him in making the right decisions. But at the end of the day, what astounds him the most is how he is totally dependent on her love.

Facts about “Maybe I’m Amazed”

• This rock genre track “Maybe I’m Amazed”, is from the album McCartney, which is McCartney’s first solo album.
• It was written by Paul McCartney in 1969.
• This song was released on the 17th of April, 1970, though it was initially recorded on the 22nd of February that year.
• This track, which McCartney dedicated to his wife (Linda) was recorded under the record label Apple and produced by McCartney himself.
• In 1976, a concert edition of this track was recorded. And in 1977 it was released as a solo by McCartney’s & Wings. The song reached number 10 in the US in April that year.
• This track featured on the soundtrack of the 2018 romantic drama film Fifty Shades Freed . In that film, actor Jamie Dornan performed his own version of this classic.
• In 2011, the song was ranked number 347 on the Rolling Stone magazine’s list of “500 Greatest Songs of All Time”.