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)
Money
John Lennon Lyrics
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But you can give it to the birds and bees
I want money, that's what I want
That's what I want, yeah, that's what I want
Money don't get everything, it's true
What it don't get, I can't use
Now, give me money, that's what I want
Your love give me such a thrill
But your love don't pay no bill
Now, give me money, that's what I want
That's what I want, yeah, that's what I want
Hey, now give me money
Whole lotta money
Lotsa money, give me money
That's what I want, want, yeah
That's what I want
Oh, now give me money
Whole lotta money
Yeah, give me money
Whole lotta money
That's what I want, yeah, that's what I want
The lyrics to John Lennon's song "Money" are a commentary on the nature of capitalism and consumerism. The chorus repeatedly emphasizes the desire for money and the assertion that this is what the singer wants most in life. This highlights the importance placed on material wealth in the modern world, and serves as a critique of those who prioritize it above all else.
The opening lines, however, suggest a contrast between the value of money and other things that cannot be bought. The assertion that "the best things in life are free" reinforces this idea - that there are intangible things that are more valuable than money. However, the singer then undercuts this sentiment by saying that you could "give it to the birds and bees" - implying that these things ultimately have no real value. Instead, what is desired above all else is money.
The second verse continues this theme, acknowledging that money is not everything, but also stating that the singer cannot use anything that money does not get them. This line is notable for its ambiguity - it could be read as a statement of resignation to the importance of material wealth, or as an admission that the singer is blinded by their desire for money and cannot see the value in anything else.
Overall, the lyrics to "Money" reveal a complicated relationship to wealth and material possessions. While the singer acknowledges that money is not everything, the chorus emphasizes the desire for it above all else, suggesting that the pull of capitalism and consumer culture is strong indeed.
Line by Line Meaning
The best things in life are free
Expensive material possessions are not the only things that bring joy and happiness
But you can give it to the birds and bees
Even though the best things in life are free, they are often taken for granted and ignored like how birds and bees use flowers without realizing their worth
I want money, that's what I want
Money is what I desire and need
That's what I want, yeah, that's what I want
There's no doubt about what I want, it's money
Money don't get everything, it's true
Money can't buy or provide for everything, it's a fact
What it don't get, I can't use
But if there is something that money can't provide for me, then it is of no use to me
Now, give me money, that's what I want
Despite its limitations, I still want and need money
That's what I want, yeah, that's what I want, oh
It's clear that money is what I truly desire
Your love give me such a thrill
The affection and attention you give me are very exciting and pleasurable
But your love don't pay no bill
However, as comforting and exhilarating as your love may be, it does not have any monetary value to help me pay my bills
Hey, now give me money
I am demanding for money now
Whole lotta money
A substantial amount of money is what I need and want
Lotsa money, give me money
I need lots of money, please give me some
That's what I want, want, yeah
I am very firm in saying that money is what I really want
Oh, now give me money
I am really desperate for money
Whole lotta money
Again, I am in need of a big amount of money
Yeah, give me money
Money is what I crave and need right now
That's what I want, yeah, that's what I want
There's no question about it, I only want money
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Royalty Network, Unison Rights S.L., Downtown Music Publishing, Songtrust Ave, CTM Publishing
Written by: Janie Bradford, Berry Gordy Jr.
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