Born in Liverpool, Lennon became involved in the skiffle craze as a teenager. In 1956, he formed The Quarrymen, which evolved into the Beatles in 1960. Sometimes called "the smart Beatle", Lennon initially was the group's de facto leader, a role he gradually ceded to McCartney. Through his songwriting in the Beatles, he embraced myriad musical influences, initially writing and co-writing rock and pop-oriented hit songs in the band's early years, then later incorporating experimental elements into his compositions in the latter half of the Beatles' career as his songs became known for their increasing innovation. Lennon soon expanded his work into other media by participating in numerous films, including How I Won the War, and authoring In His Own Write and A Spaniard in the Works, both collections of nonsense writings and line drawings. Starting with "All You Need Is Love", his songs were adopted as anthems by the anti-war movement and the larger counterculture of the 1960s. In 1969, he started the Plastic Ono Band with his second wife, multimedia artist Yoko Ono, held the two-week-long anti-war demonstration Bed-ins for Peace and left the Beatles to embark on a solo career.
Between 1968 and 1972, Lennon and Ono collaborated on many works, including a trilogy of avant-garde albums, several more films, his solo debut John Lennon/Plastic Ono Band and the international top-10 singles "Give Peace a Chance", "Instant Karma!", "Imagine", and "Happy Xmas (War Is Over)". Moving to New York City in 1971, his criticism of the Vietnam War resulted in a three-year deportation attempt by the Nixon administration. Lennon and Ono separated from 1973 to 1975, during which time he produced Harry Nilsson's album Pussy Cats. He also had chart-topping collaborations with Elton John ("Whatever Gets You thru the Night") and David Bowie ("Fame"). Following a five-year hiatus, Lennon returned to music in 1980 with the Ono collaboration Double Fantasy. He was murdered by a Beatles fan, Mark David Chapman, three weeks after the album's release.
As a performer, writer or co-writer, Lennon had 25 number-one singles in the Billboard Hot 100 chart. Double Fantasy, his best-selling album, won the 1981 Grammy Award for Album of the Year. That year, he won the Brit Award for Outstanding Contribution to Music. In 2002, Lennon was voted eighth in a BBC history poll of the 100 Greatest Britons. Rolling Stone ranked him the fifth-greatest singer and 38th greatest artist of all time. He was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame (in 1997) and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (twice, as a member of the Beatles in 1988 and as a solo artist in 1994).
Studio albums
John Lennon/Plastic Ono Band (1970)
Imagine (1971)
Some Time in New York City (with Yoko Ono, 1972)
Mind Games (1973)
Walls and Bridges (1974)
Rock 'n' Roll (1975)
Double Fantasy (with Yoko Ono, 1980)
Milk and Honey (Posthumous with Yoko Ono, 1984)
Experimental studio albums with Yoko Ono
Unfinished Music No. 1: Two Virgins (1968)
Unfinished Music No. 2: Life with the Lions (1969)
Wedding Album (1969)
Intuition
John Lennon Lyrics
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Alright
Hey, hey, hey
Alright
My intentions are good, I use my intuition
It takes me for a ride
But I never understood other people's superstition
As I play the game of life
I try to make it better each and every day
And when I struggle in the night
The magic of the music seems to light the way
Intuition takes me there
Intuition takes me everywhere
Well, my instincts are fine
I had to learn to use them in order to survive
And time after time confirmed an old suspicion
It's good to be alive
And when I'm deep down and out and lose communication
With nothing left to say
It's then I realize it's only a condition
Of seeing things that way
Intuition takes me there
Intuition takes me anywhere
Takes me anywhere, alright
Intuition takes me there
Intuition takes me there
Intuition takes me there
Intuition takes me there
Intuition takes me there
Intuition takes me there
Intuition
In the song Intuition, John Lennon expresses his belief in trusting his intuition and instincts when faced with difficult decisions in life. He acknowledges that he may not always understand other people's beliefs and superstitions but remains steadfast in following his own path. Lennon suggests that by using his intuition, he is able to make his life better and ultimately appreciates the magic of music as it helps light his way during struggles.
The opening verse suggests that Lennon's intentions are pure, and he relies heavily on his intuition to steer him in the right direction. Despite the condemnation of other people's superstitious behavior, he finds solace in his intuition which he believes takes him for a ride. He continues to play the game of life every day, learning from his experiences and striving to be a better person. The magic of music serves as a source of light when he is struggling at night and helps him find his way back.
In the second verse, Lennon emphasizes the importance of instincts and how he had to learn to use them to survive. These instincts have reinforced his long-standing belief that being alive is a blessing, and he is grateful for them every day. Even when he loses communication and seems to have nothing left to say, he realizes that his perspective is just a temporary condition. Lennon reiterates that his intuition has taken him everywhere, and he believes it will continue to lead him in the right direction.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey, hey, hey
The song begins with a cheerful and lively tone.
Alright
The singer expresses a feeling of excitement and enthusiasm.
My intentions are good, I use my intuition
The singer describes his approach to life as motivated by good intentions and guided by intuition rather than logic or reason.
It takes me for a ride
The singer implies that his intuition puts him in a state of vulnerability, where he is riding the ups and downs of life.
But I never understood other people's superstition
The singer acknowledges that he does not subscribe to others' beliefs or ideas that are based on superstition, which he considers foolish or unwise.
It seemed like suicide
The singer suggests that following others' superstitions feels like a self-destructive act.
As I play the game of life
The singer compares life to a game that he is playing and trying to win.
I try to make it better each and every day
The singer strives to improve his life and the lives of those around him every day, no matter how small the change.
And when I struggle in the night
The singer alludes to facing challenging situations in life, possibly during a time of darkness or despair.
The magic of the music seems to light the way
The singer finds solace and guidance in music, believing it possesses an almost magical quality that illuminates his path.
Intuition takes me there
The singer repeats the song's central idea that his intuition leads him to where he needs to be in life.
Intuition takes me everywhere
The singer emphasizes that his intuition guides him in all aspects of life, not just in specific situations.
Well, my instincts are fine
The singer affirms that his instincts or gut feelings are sharp and reliable.
I had to learn to use them in order to survive
The singer suggests that he had to develop his instincts to adapt to life's challenges and overcome adversity.
And time after time confirmed an old suspicion
The singer suggests that his past experiences have repeatedly confirmed his intuition, a suspicion that he has had for a long time.
It's good to be alive
The singer expresses gratitude for being alive and suggests that trusting his intuition has played a role in his survival.
And when I'm deep down and out and lose communication
The singer describes a time of feeling hopeless and disconnected from others.
With nothing left to say
The singer implies that he lacks the words or ability to express himself during this dark time.
It's then I realize it's only a condition
The singer suggests that his negative feelings are temporary and not a permanent state of being.
Of seeing things that way
The singer implies that his perspective has a significant impact on how he feels.
Takes me anywhere, alright
The song concludes with a reaffirmation of the power of the singer's intuition to guide him wherever he needs to go in life.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: John Winston Lennon
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