Several of their later albums were released under the name The Plastic Ono Band, and often featured other musicians such as Eric Clapton, Klaus Voorman, and Alan White. The Plastic Ono Band's first album, Live Peace in Toronto 1969, was recorded during the Toronto Rock and Roll Revival Festival. The first half of their performance consisted of rock standards, and during the second half, Ono took the microphone and along with the band performed what may be one of the first expressions of the avant garde during a rock concert. The set ended with music that consisted mainly of feedback, while Ono screamed and sang.
Their fifth album together, Some Time in New York City, released in 1972, is fiercely motivated by political issues the couple found themselves confronted with upon moving to New York City in September, 1971. The album was highly controversial but is generally seen as the beginning of Ono's emergence as a songwriter with "Sisters O Sisters", "Born In A Prison", and "We're All Water"
With the birth of their son Sean in 1975, Lennon put his career on hold to raise the boy and rekindle his relationship with his older son Julian. In the summer of 1980, both Lennon and Ono felt ready to resume to work and began composing. They made the decision to release their impending songs together on the same album. Subtitled "A Heart Play", Double Fantasy would be a collection of songs whereby John and Yoko would be singing to each other.
Released in 1984, Milk and Honey is notable for being Lennon's first posthumous release of music, having been recorded in the last months of his life during and following the sessions for Double Fantasy. Though Lennon's death caused a temporary shelving of the project, Ono was later capable of returning to complete it.
John Lennon
John Lennon & Yoko Ono Lyrics
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(John lennon) yuh
I got 2 light skins back in my car revvin
(Vroom vroom) yuh
All I want is money more than John Lennon
(John Lennon) whoa
We the brand new Beatles for the new women
(New women) i need help but I can’t get it
All of my fame in the hotline
I got ice in my veins from my bloodline
All this money I’m a fan of it
Don’t need no Florida bitches I
Ain't no fan of em whoa
Let me see the truth i ain't dying soon
Let me enjoy the view
I love asian bitches call me John Lennon
(John lennon) yuh
I got 2 light skins back in my car revvin
(Vroom vroom) yuh
All I want is money more than John Lennon
(John Lennon) whoa
We the brand new Beatles for the new women
(New women)
I need help but I can’t get it
Waste your soul so you forget it
All of my fame in the hotline
I got ice in my veins from my bloodline
All this money I’m a fan of it
Don’t need no Florida bitches I
Ain't no fan of em whoa
Let me see the truth i ain't dying soon
Let me enjoy the view
Half of what I say is meaningless
What Id say for this or that
But when I make it out
Im never gonna look back
I love asian bitches call me John Lennon
(John lennon) yuh
I got 2 light skins back in my car revvin
(Vroom vroom) yuh
All I want is money more than John Lennon
(John Lennon) whoa
We the brand new Beatles for the new women
(New women)
The lyrics to "Jealous Guy" by John Lennon feat. The Plastic Ono Band & The Flux Fiddlers can be seen as a modern interpretation that incorporates themes of wealth, fame, and relationships. While the original song by John Lennon explores the feelings of jealousy and insecurity within a romantic relationship, this version takes a different direction.
In these lyrics, the artist refers to himself as John Lennon, a legendary musician and member of The Beatles, using his name as a symbol of fame and success. The phrase "I love asian bitches call me John Lennon" can be interpreted as a boastful proclamation of admiration for women and a desire for attention, aligning the persona with the idolization of John Lennon.
The references to "2 light skins back in my car revvin" and the desire for money more than John Lennon hint at a materialistic and hedonistic lifestyle. The artist sees themselves as the "brand new Beatles for the new women," suggesting a sense of being at the forefront of a new generation's desires and fantasies.
The repeated line "I need help but I can't get it" conveys a mixed sentiment of seeking assistance or guidance while also feeling trapped or incapable of receiving it. This could reflect the struggles that come with fame and the pressures that accompany success.
Overall, these lyrics serve to depict a persona who is preoccupied with wealth, fame, and women, showcasing a self-assured and confident attitude. However, despite the bravado, there is an underlying sense of longing for meaningful connection and understanding.
Line by Line Meaning
I love asian bitches call me John Lennon
I have a deep appreciation for Asian women and they affectionately refer to me as John Lennon
(John lennon) yuh
This is a vocal affirmation of my nickname, John Lennon
I got 2 light skins back in my car revvin
I have two light-skinned individuals in my car, eagerly waiting for our next adventure
(Vroom vroom) yuh
This represents the sound of my car engine revving with excitement
All I want is money more than John Lennon
My desire for wealth surpasses even the legendary musician, John Lennon
(John Lennon) whoa
Once again, emphasizing my connection to John Lennon
We the brand new Beatles for the new women
We, as a group, are the fresh and exciting version of The Beatles, catering to a new generation of women
(New women)
Acknowledging the importance of appealing to a contemporary audience
I need help but I can’t get it
Despite my longing for assistance, I find myself unable to obtain it
Waste your soul so you forget it
Engaging in destructive behavior to distract oneself from feeling helpless
All of my fame in the hotline
The source of my fame lies in the public's constant attention and interest
I got ice in my veins from my bloodline
My family heritage has instilled in me a sense of coldness and detachment
All this money I’m a fan of it
I greatly enjoy and appreciate the wealth that I have accumulated
Don’t need no Florida bitches I
I have no interest in engaging with women from Florida
Ain't no fan of em whoa
I do not admire or support them in any way
Let me see the truth i ain't dying soon
Allow me to experience reality as it is, for I still have much life left in me
Let me enjoy the view
Grant me the pleasure of appreciating the beauty around me
Half of what I say is meaningless
I admit that a significant portion of my words lack true significance or substance
What Id say for this or that
Many of my statements are merely empty remarks made for various reasons
But when I make it out
Once I achieve success or escape my current circumstances
Im never gonna look back
I will never dwell on the past or regret my choices
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Grunge
What did you think of John Lennon and Yoko Ono's relationship?
Crocus Sativus
She was his handler.
Robd1
She was well known to be into the occult. I honestly believe all jokes aside that she be-witched him. He became less intrested in the beatles work..stop writing books and basically became a slave to her
hippygrl
They were awesome and yoko the femist hippy Who won the freedom and the love she needed as well as lennon himself. Married and in peace Within our hearts❤
Julia Naylor
Lots of people thinks Yoko Ono broke up the Beatles, but it was just that all four were growing up and growing apart, as many people do. We all change as we age, so our relationships change too.
Flynn Taylor
There is a great doc video series understand mccartney and lennon which chronicles their relationship and I will just says nothing is as it seems.
John and Paul relationship was complicated, and had little to do with yoko.
Hilton Driver
It was after the meditation from India wh we re they set there lives look at jane asher video I think ts after a beatles song
Phil Blane
Yoko was John's exit strategy from the Beatles. Given the level of fame and adoration that he achieved, he obviously went slightly insane. Despite all of that, we got some great music out of him.
Michael Constatine
He was on heroin at the time they got married. Cold Turkey is about that.
Penny Parkin
@Michael Constatine It's not a surprise how their heroin use is minimized by most writers. If you know anything about the fallout from that kind of addiction, you can see the "breakup" as inevitable.