The song is more about Lennon's insecurities and his tough childhood. The title of the song refers to the Salvation Army-ran girl's orphanage – dreamily called “Strawberry Field” – that Lennon lived near growing up in Liverpool. ... John Lennon's childhood wasn't particularly happy.

What was Strawberry Fields written about?

Lennon based the song on his childhood memories of playing in the garden of Strawberry Field, a Salvation Army children's home in Liverpool. Starting in November 1966, the band spent 45 hours in the studio, spread over five weeks, creating three versions of the track.

What is Strawberry Fields a metaphor for?

Strawberry Fields symbolize the immense potential each and every one of us has, which is ever-present, but of which we are not always aware. Strawberry Fields symbolize the unbelievably powerful internal capacities with which you can achieve your goals and find the best possible place for you.