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)
You're The One
John Lennon Lyrics
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Rivers may run
But you make me be myself
You make me be
How do I tell you?
How do I tell
You're the one?
Time may run
But you make me free myself
You make me free
How do I tell you?
How do I tell
You're the one
You're the one?
In the world's eye
We were Laurel and Hardy
In our minds
We were Heathcliff and Cathy
In a moment of wisdom
We were a wizard and a witch
In a moment of freedom
We were Don Quixote and Sancho
In reality
We were just a boy and a girl
Who never looked back
How do I tell you? [Repeat: x6]
How can I tell you?
How could I tell you
You're the one [Repeat: x4]
The first verse of "You're The One" by John Lennon and Yoko Ono speaks about how even though things may change and life may go on, the person they are singing to has the power to make them feel like themselves. The lyrics "But you make me be myself, You make me be" show that they have found someone who accepts them for who they are and allows them to be their true selves. The chorus asks the question "How do I tell you?" repeatedly, trying to find the words to express that this person is the one for them.
The second verse speaks about how this person not only allows them to be themselves, but also makes them feel free. The lyrics "But you make me free myself, You make me free" show that this person gives them the space to express themselves without feeling restricted. The chorus repeats again, asking how they can express that this person is the one for them.
In the bridge, the lyrics describe the various roles they have played in their relationship. They compare themselves to famous literary and pop culture characters such as Heathcliff and Cathy from Wuthering Heights and Don Quixote and Sancho. They acknowledge that in the eyes of the world, they may not seem important, but to each other, they are everything. The chorus repeats one final time, emphasizing the importance of expressing their love for this person.
Line by Line Meaning
Mountains may move
Although something as grand and permanent as a mountain can change, you have an even greater impact and influence on me.
Rivers may run
Even a powerful force as unyielding as a river can alter its course, but you have a greater ability to shape who I am.
But you make me be myself
You empower me to be who I truly am and not just who society expects me to be.
You make me be
In your presence, I feel more alive and able to express myself in ways I cannot on my own.
How do I tell you?
I struggle to articulate the depth of my feelings for you.
How do I tell
I am unsure of how to express the love I feel for you fully.
You're the one?
Are you the person who completes me and makes me whole?
Stars may move
Even the steady presence of the stars in the sky can shift and change, but the love and acceptance you offer me remain constant.
Time may run
Time is finite and passes quickly, but your influence on me persists beyond it.
But you make me free myself
Your love imbues me with a sense of liberation and the feeling that I can be my true self, unencumbered by others' expectations.
You make me free
Your love gives me a sense of inner freedom and allows me to shed the constraints of societal norms.
In the world's eye
To society at large, we were perceived as a mismatched, humorous duo (Laurel and Hardy).
We were Laurel and Hardy
Our public personas were comedic and did not reflect the depth and meaning of our relationship.
In our minds
To us, our love was as intense and passionate as that of Heathcliff and Cathy from the novel 'Wuthering Heights.'
We were Heathcliff and Cathy
Our relationship transcended societal expectations and was as profound as that of the iconic literary couple.
In a moment of wisdom
During a rare instance of clarity and insight, we recognized our relationship as magical and powerful.
We were a wizard and a witch
We compared our love to the magical world of Harry Potter, highlighting its indescribable and otherworldly nature.
In a moment of freedom
During moments of liberation and independence, we saw our relationship as fearless and adventurous.
We were Don Quixote and Sancho
We likened ourselves to the titular characters of the classic novel 'Don Quixote,' who embarked on wild quests and adventures together.
In reality
Despite these comparisons, we were simply two individuals in love.
We were just a boy and a girl
We were nothing more and nothing less than two people who had shared a deep emotional connection and affection for one another.
Who never looked back
We never regretted our love or doubted its worth, no matter what society or others thought of us.
How can I tell you?
It remains challenging to convey the depth and intensity of my love to you.
How could I tell you
The emotion I feel is so profound that finding the words to express it fully is difficult and overwhelming.
You're the one
You are the person who completes me, inspires me, and allows me to be my true self.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: YOKO ONO, JOHN LENNON
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