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)
One Of The Boys
John Lennon Lyrics
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Well, he's no longer le grasson vital
He's just one of the boys
You know they say that he's aged very well
Still he's just one of the boys
You know he stays at the exclusive hotels
Yet he's still one of the boys
It doesn't matter how old you are
You're as dumb as you feel right now
Dumb as you feel right now
It does not matter how old you are
Well, he's no longer le grasson vital
But he's still one of the boys
They said, they said that he's aged very well
Still he's just one of the boys
He stays at all the exclusive hotels
Yet he's still just one of the boys
It does not matter how old you are
You're as young as you feel right now
It does not matter how old you are
You're as dumb as you feel right now
Well, he's no longer do do do do do
Do do do do do do do
La la la la la la la la la la la la la la la
Down in the Caribbean, it's not a dream you see
Do do do do do do do do do do
He's just one of the boys
Do do do do do do do do do do
He's just one of the boys
Do do do do do do do
One of the boys
It does not matter how old you are
You're as young as you feel right now
It does not matter how old you are what!
It does not matter how old you are
It does not matter how old
It does not matter how old you are
Do do do
Do do do do do do do
Do do do do
Do do do do do do do
He's just one of the boys
The song "One of the Boys" by John Lennon is an interesting commentary on the topic of aging and the importance of staying current and connected, no matter how old you are. The lyrics describe someone who is no longer as young or vibrant as they once were (Le Grasson Vital), but who still manages to blend in and feel like they belong with a crowd of younger people. The repetition of the phrase "one of the boys" reinforces the idea that age is just a number and that it's possible to maintain a sense of youthfulness and relevance no matter how many years go by.
The line "It doesn't matter how old you are, you're as dumb as you feel right now" is particularly intriguing, as it suggests that our mental and emotional states are more important than our physical age. While aging is inevitable, the song encourages listeners to stay engaged with the world around them and to continue pursuing their passions and interests, no matter how old they get.
Overall, "One of the Boys" is a thoughtful, reflective song that offers a unique perspective on aging and the importance of staying connected with others. It's a reminder that no matter how old we get, we can still be active, engaged members of our communities and that our value and worth are not determined by our age.
Line by Line Meaning
Hello hello hello, hello hello hello. Got it wrong, take two, folk.
Starting off with a cheerful greeting, acknowledging that the first attempt was unsuccessful and trying again.
Well, he's no longer le grasson vital
He's just one of the boys
You know they say that he's aged very well
Still he's just one of the boys
You know he stays at the exclusive hotels
Yet he's still one of the boys
Despite being successful and well-known, he wants to be seen as a regular person and be part of a group, not above it. Age and wealth don't change that fact.
It doesn't matter how old you are
You're as dumb as you feel right now
Dumb as you feel right now
It does not matter how old you are
Age doesn't dictate intelligence, attitude does. Feeling foolish can happen to anyone regardless of age.
It does not matter how old you are
You're as young as you feel right now
It does not matter how old you are
You're as dumb as you feel right now
Reiterating that age doesn't matter and it's more important to focus on how you feel and view yourself in the present moment.
Well, he's no longer do do do do do
Do do do do do do do
La la la la la la la la la la la la la la la
Down in the Caribbean, it's not a dream you see
Do do do do do do do do do do
He's just one of the boys
Do do do do do do do do do do
He's just one of the boys
Do do do do do do do
One of the boys
Describing an island vacation as something achievable for anyone, including himself. Re-emphasizing the desire to be seen as part of a group and not special or above it.
Do do do
Do do do do do do do
Do do do do
Do do do do do do do
He's just one of the boys
Repeating the idea that he wants to be seen as a regular person, not anything more or less.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JOHN WINSTON LENNON
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