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.
Kiss Kiss Kiss
John Lennon & Yoko Ono Lyrics
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Just one kiss, kiss will do
Kiss, kiss kiss, kiss me love
Just one kiss, kiss will do
Why death?
Why life?
Warm hearts
Kiss, kiss, kiss, kiss me love
I'm bleeding inside
It's a long, long story to tell
And I can only show you my hell
Touch, touch, touch, touch me love
Just one touch, touch will do
Touch, touch, touch, touch me love
Just one touch, touch will do
Why me?
Why you?
Broken mirror
White terror
Touch, touch, touch, touch me love
I'm shaking inside
It's that faint, faint sound of the childhood bell
Ringing in my soul
Kiss, kiss, kiss, kiss me love
Just one kiss, kiss will do
"Kiss Kiss Kiss" is a song by John Lennon and Yoko Ono, released in their 1980 album "Double Fantasy". The song is a love song that addresses the couple's love and the intense passion they have for each other. The song starts with the suggestive chorus "Kiss, kiss, kiss, kiss me love, just one kiss will do", which sets the tone for the rest of the song. Throughout the rest of the song, Lennon and Ono focus on the theme of love and its complexities.
In the first stanza of the song, the couple questions the meaning of life and death and talks about the impact of warm hearts and cold darts. This can be seen as an allusion to their past experiences and how their love has transcended those moments of pain and darkness. The second stanza of the song talks about the fragility of life and how it can be shattered by love. They speak about a "broken mirror" and "white terror" which can be interpreted as a reflection of their life's experiences.
As the song progresses, the couple discusses the power of touch and how it can be just as strong as a kiss. They continue to muse on the ever-elusive meaning of life and death and how it is reflected within themselves. The song ends with the repetition of the chorus, emphasizing the power of a single kiss to convey the depth of their love.
Line by Line Meaning
Kiss, kiss, kiss, kiss me love
The singer, John Lennon, is calling out for an overwhelming amount of love and affection from his partner, Yoko Ono.
Just one kiss, kiss will do
Even though he asks for an overwhelming amount of affection, he knows that one kiss from Yoko Ono is enough to satisfy him.
Why death?
The singer is questioning the meaning and inevitability of death.
Why life?
The artist is questioning the purpose and significance of life.
Warm hearts
The artist is expressing a desire for love and compassion in the world.
Cold darts
The singer is expressing a feeling of pain and negativity in the world.
I'm bleeding inside
The singer is experiencing emotional pain and turmoil.
It's a long, long story to tell
The artist has a complex and difficult life story that cannot be easily explained.
And I can only show you my hell
The artist can only express his inner pain and struggle to his partner, Yoko Ono.
Touch, touch, touch, touch me love
The artist is now calling for physical touch and intimacy from his partner.
Just one touch, touch will do
The singer knows that even the slightest touch from Yoko Ono can provide immense comfort and love.
Why me?
The artist questioning why he and Yoko Ono were meant to be together.
Why you?
The singer questioning why Yoko Ono was the one meant to be with him.
Broken mirror
The singer is expressing a feeling of brokenness and fragmentation in himself or the world around him.
White terror
The singer is expressing a sense of fear and anxiety caused by oppressive or unknown forces.
I'm shaking inside
The artist is experiencing strong emotional or physical reactions to something.
It's that faint, faint sound of the childhood bell
The artist is reminiscing on a specific childhood memory that still affects him deeply.
Ringing in my soul
The childhood memory continues to impact the singer in a significant and profound way.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: YOKO ONO
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@hazureito04
“Daite” literally means “hold me”, and “make love to me” at the same time.
Being Japanese, I feel I’m listing to my mom saying it to my dad, making me quite uneasy.
@EmmAPestilenciA
"Motto Motto Motto!!!!"
@thewhiteelephant
I remember as a kid being traumatized when I first heard this b-side of the “Just Like Starting Over” single.
@ImInterestedInApathy808
I’ve just gone through the exact same experience that you have but now. Bought the single at a record shop, got home and listened to it, and yeah….
@bennievargas2673
@@ImInterestedInApathy808and here you are to relive the pain
@ImInterestedInApathy808
@@bennievargas2673 Well, no
@bennievargas2673
@@ImInterestedInApathy808 I guess its kind of there in your YouTube handle
@ImInterestedInApathy808
@@bennievargas2673 I suppose so, yes
@GunterandthePenguins
My spouse was looking at me so uncomfortably while I had this song going
@thewhiteelephant
Grounds for instant divorce.