Hard Times Are Over
John Lennon Lyrics


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It's been very hard
It's getting easier now
Hard times are over
Over for a while

The leaves are shining in the sun
And smiling inside
You and I watching each other on a street corner
Cars and buses and planes and people go by

But we don't care
We want to know
Want to know in each other's eyes
That hard times are over
Over for sometime

Hard times are over
Hard times are over
Hard times are over, over for a while

It's been very rough
It's getting easier now
Hard times are over, over for a while

The streams are twinkling in the sun
And I'm smiling inside
You and I walking together 'round the street corner

Hard times are over
Hard times are over
Hard times are over, over for a while

Hard times are over
Hard times are over
Hard times are over, over for a while

Hard times are over
Hard times are over
Hard times are over, over for a while





Hard times are over

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "Hard Times Are Over" by John Lennon and Yoko Ono convey a message of hope and resilience in the face of difficult times. The opening line acknowledges the struggles of the past but quickly shifts to the present, indicating that things are beginning to improve. The refrain of "hard times are over" is repeated several times throughout the song, emphasizing the idea that the worst is behind them, at least for a while.


The second verse describes the couple standing on a street corner, watching the world go by, but being solely focused on each other. The imagery of the shining leaves and twinkling streams adds to the overall feeling of positivity and provides a visual representation of the renewed hope the couple is experiencing. The song concludes with a repetition of the chorus, emphasizing once again that the hard times are truly over.


Overall, the song can be interpreted as a message of perseverance and the belief that, no matter how difficult things may seem, there is always hope for a better future. By focusing on each other and staying positive, the couple is able to overcome the challenges they face, at least for a little while.


Line by Line Meaning

It's been very hard
Life has been difficult and challenging


It's getting easier now
Things are starting to improve


Hard times are over
The challenging times have come to an end


Over for a while
Although things have improved, there may be more hard times in the future


The leaves are shining in the sun
Nature is beautiful and vibrant


And smiling inside
It's a joyful and optimistic moment


You and I watching each other on a street corner
We are happy and content together


Cars and buses and planes and people go by
Life is happening around us


But we don't care
We are focused on our happiness together


We want to know
We seek assurance and confirmation


Want to know in each other's eyes
We want to see it in each other's gaze


That hard times are over
That we have left the hard times behind us


Over for sometime
We hope to stay happy for as long as possible


The streams are twinkling in the sun
Nature continues to be beautiful


And I'm smiling inside
I am filled with joy and positivity


You and I walking together 'round the street corner
We are together and happy


Hard times are over
We keep affirming the end of the hard times


Hard times are over
We keep affirming the end of the hard times


Hard times are over, over for a while
We know that there may be more hard times to come, but we remain optimistic for now




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: YOKO ONO

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