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)
Isolation
John Lennon Lyrics
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Don't they know we're so afraid
Isolation
We're afraid to be alone
Everybody got to have a home
Isolation
Just a boy and a little girl
Isolation
The world is just a little town
Everybody trying to put us down
Isolation
I don't expect you, to understand
After you caused so much pain
But then again, you're not to blame
You're just a human, a victim of the insane
We're afraid of everyone
Afraid of the sun
Isolation
The sun will never disappear
But the world may not have many years
Isolation
John Lennon's "Isolation" is a concise portrayal of the sense of loneliness that can consume a person, even when they are surrounded by other people. The first verse of the song highlights the perception that many people believe those who are successful in society would not experience fear or isolation. Lennon contradicts it with the realization that regardless of our status in society, we are all susceptible to feeling isolated. The chorus of the song emphasizes his point – we are always afraid to be alone, and everyone needs a home. The second verse contrasts the innocence and hopefulness of youth with the harsh reality of the world. Lennon highlights the world's cruelty, where everyone is attempting to bring others down. The lyrics highlight the difficulty in adapting to the world's harshness, leaving many feeling alone and isolated.
The bridge of the song touches upon personal pain and how it can lead to isolation. Lennon acknowledges the frustration that comes from trying to explain your pain and being met with a lack of understanding from others. He also recognizes that people who have caused him pain in the past are not solely responsible for the isolation he feels; instead, they are victims of the world's insanity, caught up in its madness. The final verse touches on a broader sense of isolation, where everyone is afraid of one another, and when exposed to the sun, can bring harm, the world of isolation is where we find ourselves.
Line by Line Meaning
People say we got it made
Despite appearing successful, people fail to grasp the fear that looms within us.
Don't they know we're so afraid
The fear of loneliness and alienation is real despite perception.
Isolation
The real issue that remains constant.
We're afraid to be alone
The fear of being left without anyone is a daunting reality.
Everybody got to have a home
The sense of belonging is crucial for everyone.
Isolation
The real issue that remains constant.
Just a boy and a little girl
The innocence of the youth and their struggle to make an impact.
Trying to change the whole wide world
Aspirations to bring about change that impacts the entire globe.
Isolation
The real issue that remains constant.
The world is just a little town
Despite the magnificent size of the world, it's a small place where everyone is aware of each other.
Everybody trying to put us down
Despite their aspirations, people mock them and destroy their dreams.
Isolation
The real issue that remains constant.
I don't expect you, to understand
No one can comprehend the pains that haunt us.
After you caused so much pain
The cause of pain may range from varied sources.
But then again, you're not to blame
Despite the proximate nature, the blame is not on them.
You're just a human, a victim of the insane
The source of the pain are inescapable; a result of dormant insanity and human nature.
We're afraid of everyone
The trust that is crucial in humanity has been lost.
Afraid of the sun
The fear that everything, including the reliable sun, may disappear anytime from now.
Isolation
The real issue that remains constant.
The sun will never disappear
The sun will always be there, inescapable, and guaranteed to shine.
But the world may not have many years
The stability of the world may be threatened, giving rise to doubt, chaos, and despair.
Isolation
The real issue that remains constant.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: John Lennon
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