John Winston Ono Lennon (born John Winston Lennon; 9 October 1940 – 8 Decem… Read Full Bio ↴John Winston Ono Lennon (born John Winston Lennon; 9 October 1940 – 8 December 1980) was an English singer, songwriter and musician who gained worldwide fame as the founder, co-songwriter, co-lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist of the Beatles. His work included music, writing, drawings and film. His songwriting partnership with Paul McCartney remains the most successful in history.

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)

TIGHT A$.
John Lennon Lyrics

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Well just as tight a$ you can make it
Hard and slow ain't hard enough
Just as tight a$ you can shake it girl
Git it on and do your stuff

Tight a$ you can get it
Tight a$ got it made
Uptight's alright but if you can't stand the heat

You better get back in the shade

Well just as tight a$ an Indian rope trick
Long and tough ain't hard enough
Just as tight a$ a dope fiend's fix my friend
Git it up and do your stuff

Tight a$ you can boogie
Tight a$ got it laid
Uptight's alright but if you can't stand the heat
You better get back in the shade

Well tight a$ you can make it
Hard and slow ain't hard enough
Just as tight a$ you can shake it girl
Git it on and do your stuff

Tight a$ you can get it
Tight a$ got it made
Uptight's alright but if you can't stand the heat
You better get back in the shade

Well tight a$ an Indian rope trick
Hard and long ain't hard enough
Just as tight a$ a dope fiend's fix my friend
Git it up and do your stuff

Tight a$ you can boogie
Tight a$ got it laid
Uptight's alright but if you can't stand the heat
You better get back in the shade

Well tight a$ got me cornered
Tight a$ got me laid
Tight a$ strut your stuff so tough
Just a sitting in the midnight shade

Tight a$ she can boogie
Tight a$ she got laid

Uptight's alright but if you can't stand the heat
You better get back in the shade

Overall Meaning

The song "Tight A$" is a classic rock track by John Lennon. It is a playful, upbeat song about sexual liberation and freedom. Lennon’s lyrics focus on encouraging listeners to let loose and enjoy the moment, using phrases like "Just as tight a$ you can shake it girl/Git it on and do your stuff" to convey the message. The use of the term "tight a$" reinforces the idea of sexual attraction and physical prowess, with the image of a body that is toned and well-maintained. The song’s message is reinforced by the upbeat tempo and guitar riffs that give it a celebratory feel.

Lennon's lyrics were highly suggestive, and they spoke to a generation that sought sexual liberation and freedom. The song's use of the term "tight a$" was considered risque during the time, and it added to the song’s appeal, with the radio playing explicit lyrics version. The song’s message inspired young people to let loose and have fun, and it became a staple at parties and clubs. "Tight A$" is a playful and energetic rock song that will continue to be enjoyed by generations to come.

Line by Line Meaning

Well just as tight a$ you can make it
Make it as tight as possible

Hard and slow ain't hard enough
Sex needs to be hard and fast

Just as tight a$ you can shake it girl
Shake your behind as tightly as you can

Git it on and do your stuff
Go ahead and perform sexually

Tight a$ you can get it
A tight behind is desirable

Tight a$ got it made
Having a tight behind ensures success

Uptight's alright but if you can't stand the heat
It's okay to be conservative, but if you can't handle the pressure, step back

You better get back in the shade
Stay out of the spotlight

Well just as tight a$ an Indian rope trick
Make it as tight as a difficult Indian rope trick

Long and tough ain't hard enough
Sex needs to be long and challenging

Just as tight a$ a dope fiend's fix my friend
Make it as tight as a drug addict's craving for a fix