John said this was one of his favorite songs, which is written (and played) largely by Paul. I have to admit I am sometimes a little bit prejudiced against Paul's songs, and it is true that most of my favorite Beatles' are indeed John's, but this one is really good. I am always on these stupids thoughts about which is the best Beatles' song, and who wrote it and etc... but it is the case that For No One qualifies among the best.
It is not only the beauty and elegance of the melody, but the lyrics are fantastic, something not that usual in Paul's, according to my taste. For No One's lyrics express so well how pathetic are the thoughts and feelings when not being loved anymore, the emptiness of every single detail in your life that otherwise was part of a whole, and so on...
It is obvious the influence of classical music in this particular song. I have read that Paul was really into listening various ways of music expression, including classics but also quite avant- garde kinds. John on the other hand was still more rock and roll and rhythm and blues staff. So sometimes I think what would have happened with John's compositions if he had been into classical staff as well, who knows...
