Strawberry Fields Forever: The Beatles
"Strawberry Fields," immortalized by John Lennon, reflects his somber childhood in Liverpool. Raised by his strict Aunt Mimi after his mother's tragic death and father's absence, Lennon found solace in the gardens of the nearby Salvation Army orphanage, Strawberry Field. The song’s dreamy lyrics capture Lennon’s sense of abandonment and his escape into imagination. The line "No one I think is in my tree, I mean, it must be high or low" suggests Lennon’s contemplation on his own genius or foolishness, perhaps likening himself to the person under the tree and an angel above it.
The accompanying artwork features a vibrant composition with lush trees, a statue, and a cart filled with strawberries in a rural setting, bathed in warm, golden tones. Rows suggestive of agricultural fields and ethereal light rays add to its dreamlike quality.