Mind Games
Flux Fiddlers/John Lennon/Plastic Ono Band Lyrics


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We're playing those mind games together
Pushing the barrier, planting seed
Playing the mind guerrilla
Chanting the Mantra "peace on earth"
We all been playing those mind games forever
Some kinda druid dude lifting the veil
Doing the mind guerrilla
Some call it magic, the search for the grail

Love is the answer and you know that for sure
Love is a flower
You got to let it, you gotta let it grow

So keep on playing those mind games together
Faith in the future, out of the now
You just can't beat on those mind guerrillas
Absolute elsewhere in the stones of your mind
Yeah, we're playing those mind games forever
Projecting our images in space and in time

Yes is the answer and you know that for sure
Yes is surrender
You got to let it, you gotta let it go

So keep on playing those mind games together
Doing the ritual dance in the sun
Millions of mind guerrillas
Putting their soul power to the karmic wheel
Keep on playing those mind games forever
Raising the spirit of peace and love
Love




I want you to make love, not war
I know you've heard it before

Overall Meaning

The song "Mind Games" by John Lennon and the Plastic Ono Band talks about the concept of playing mind games, which means pushing the boundaries and planting seeds in one's mind. The song encourages playing "mind guerrilla," which is like a chant or a mantra for peace on earth. The lyrics bring up the topic of love being the answer to all the problems in the world and encouraging people to let love grow like a flower. The song talks about projecting images in space and time and doing the ritual dance in the sun, all contributing to the spirit of peace and love.


The concept of playing mind games is reflected in the way the song is written, with the lyrics engaging in a kind of call and response pattern. The structure of the song uses repetition as a way to reinforce the message of peace and love. The song encourages listeners to keep playing these mind games, which is synonymous with maintaining faith in the future and working towards greater peace.


Line by Line Meaning

We're playing those mind games together
We are engaging in games of the mind as a collective


Pushing the barrier, planting seed
We are pushing past boundaries and creating new possibilities


Playing the mind guerrilla
We are engaging in unconventional, strategic thinking


Chanting the Mantra "peace on earth"
We are advocating for peace on Earth through continuous repetition


We all been playing those mind games forever
We have always been engaging in these games of the mind as humans


Some kinda druid dude lifting the veil
A wise, mystical figure is helping us to see beyond what is visible


Doing the mind guerrilla
We are using unconventional, strategic thinking to create change


Some call it magic, the search for the grail
Some see this process as mystical and liken it to the search for a holy grail


Love is the answer and you know that for sure
Love is the solution to our problems and we are certain of this


Love is a flower
Love is a living entity that grows and blooms


You got to let it, you gotta let it grow
We must allow love to flourish and not hinder its growth


So keep on playing those mind games together
We must continue to engage in these games of the mind as a collective


Faith in the future, out of the now
We have confidence in what is to come based on our present actions


You just can't beat on those mind guerrillas
Those who use unconventional, strategic thinking are unbeatable


Absolute elsewhere in the stones of your mind
There is an alternate reality within our minds waiting to be discovered


Yeah, we're playing those mind games forever
We will always engage in games of the mind as humans


Projecting our images in space and in time
We are creating and projecting our thoughts and ideas into the world


Yes is the answer and you know that for sure
The answer to our problems is affirmative and we are certain of this


Yes is surrender
Saying 'yes' requires letting go of control and surrendering to what is


You got to let it, you gotta let it go
We must release our desire for control and allow things to unfold naturally


So keep on playing those mind games together
We must continue to engage in these games of the mind as a collective


Doing the ritual dance in the sun
We are performing a ritualistic dance in celebration of our lives


Millions of mind guerrillas
There are many using unconventional, strategic thinking


Putting their soul power to the karmic wheel
They are using their spiritual energy to create change


Keep on playing those mind games forever
We must continue to engage in games of the mind as humans


Raising the spirit of peace and love
We are lifting the energy of peace and love around us


Love
Love is the most important force in the universe


I want you to make love, not war
We should prioritize love and connection over conflict


I know you've heard it before
This message is not a new one, but it is still important




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Written by: John Lennon

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@BrianCarnevaleB26

All the games are from her
We kept it real and have no ill will towards anyone unless they come at me with their fake shit.
We found the grail, that elusive happiness and contentment through sobriety and decency

But we will become a rabid dog if provoked

Only fair I think

TreT others how you wish to be treated

Then you have a very small fraction of the population that only wish to start trouble or stir up shit

To those it will come back to you

Wait and see.
Ya!



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May John forever walk the city on a sunny fall day with a smile.

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And know he was loved.

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Life is very strange. I m here in 2021, with 24 years old, loving a song from 73, of a man who has already passed away. Mom was only 5 when it was dropped... His songs travel through the ages.

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Yes... it's interesting, no?

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Welcome to the matrix !

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