The Beatles need no introduction.
Temperament that it hits on: Phlegmatic
Let It Be is a very phlegmatic song. The very title suggests the tempermental theme of the rest of the song. Phlegmatics tend not to react very strongly, living peaceful, satisfied lives. This song seems to describe just that, with Mother Mary keeping the peace.
When this song came out in 1970, it sparked a major controversy as to whether it referred to Mother Mary in Heaven or some other woman on Earth. Paul McCartney, it turns out, was talking about his earthly mother. This is not only disappointing, but rather strange as well. Who refers to his mother by her first name, anyway?
