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.
We'Re All Water
John Lennon & Yoko Ono Lyrics
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Between Chairman Mao and Richard Nixon
If we strip them naked
There may not be much difference
Between Marilyn Monroe and Lenny Bruce
If we check their coffins
Between White House and Hall of People
If we count their windows
There may not be much difference
Between Raquel Welch and Jerry Rubin
If we hear their heartbeat
We're all water from different rivers
That's why it's so easy to meet
We're all water in this vast, vast ocean
Someday we'll evaporate together
There may not be much difference
Between Eldrige Cleaver and Queen of England
If we bottle their tears
There may not be much difference
Between Manson and the Pope
If we press their smile
There may not be much difference
Between Rockefeller and you
If we hear you sing
There may not be much difference
Between you and me
If we show our dreams
We're all water from different rivers
That's why it's so easy to meet
We're all water in this vast, vast ocean
Someday we'll evaporate together
What's the difference?
What's the difference?
There's no difference!
There's no difference!
What's the difference?
The lyrics for John Lennon and Yoko Ono's song "We're All Water" emphasize the idea that individual people, no matter how different they may seem on the surface, are fundamentally the same at the core. The repeated line "We're all water from different rivers" emphasizes this idea, suggesting that people may seem separate or divided, but ultimately they are all part of the same vast, interconnected whole. The verses playfully juxtapose different iconic individuals, from politicians to celebrities to activists, suggesting that at the deepest level, there is little that separates these figures from one another.
The first verse compares Chairman Mao, the infamous Chinese Communist leader, to Richard Nixon, the American President who had very different political views from Mao. However, the lyrics suggest that if we "strip them naked" and look beyond their political ideologies, we may find that there is little difference between the two men. Similarly, Marilyn Monroe and Lenny Bruce are set against each other in the second verse, with the suggestion that even though one was a beloved movie star and the other a controversial comedian, they share a common humanity that transcends their differences.
In subsequent verses, the lyrics continue to draw these comparisons, emphasizing the idea that people are more similar than they may seem. The chorus repeats the idea that "We're all water from different rivers" and adds the line "Someday we'll evaporate together," suggesting that despite our differences, we are ultimately all part of the same cycle of life.
Overall, "We're All Water" presents a hopeful and optimistic vision of humanity, one in which our differences are acknowledged but ultimately seen as superficial. By emphasizing our interconnectedness and common humanity, the song encourages listeners to see past surface-level differences and recognize the fundamental similarities that unite us all.
Line by Line Meaning
There may not be much difference
Between Chairman Mao and Richard Nixon
If we strip them naked
If we remove their titles and power, both Mao and Nixon are just human beings, no inherently different from each other.
There may not be much difference
Between Marilyn Monroe and Lenny Bruce
If we check their coffins
Death makes everyone equal regardless of their celebrity status.
There may not be much difference
Between White House and Hall of People
If we count their windows
Both the official residence of the Chinese Premier and the White House have windows, which means they have something in common despite their differences in architectural styles and functions.
There may not be much difference
Between Raquel Welch and Jerry Rubin
If we hear their heartbeat
Both a Hollywood actress and an American social activist have a heartbeat, which is a vital sign shared by all humans.
We're all water from different rivers
That's why it's so easy to meet
We're all water in this vast, vast ocean
Someday we'll evaporate together
We come from different backgrounds, but we share a common humanity that unites us. Our lives are interconnected like rivers flowing into the ocean, and we will all eventually die and return to the same source.
There may not be much difference
Between Eldrige Cleaver and Queen of England
If we bottle their tears
Everyone experiences the same emotions, regardless of their social status. Tears are a universal expression of pain and sorrow.
There may not be much difference
Between Manson and the Pope
If we press their smile
Both a notorious criminal and the leader of the Catholic church have the ability to smile, which is a human expression of happiness and contentment.
There may not be much difference
Between Rockefeller and you
If we hear you sing
Everyone has a unique voice, but singing is a shared human experience that can bring people together.
There may not be much difference
Between you and me
If we show our dreams
Despite our differences in background, experiences, and aspirations, we all have dreams that reflect our shared humanity.
What's the difference?
What's the difference?
The repeated question challenges listeners to think about their own assumptions and biases that create false distinctions between people.
There's no difference!
There's no difference!
What's the difference?
The refrain highlights the theme of the song: we are all fundamentally the same, regardless of our external differences.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: YOKO ONO
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@bigdaddy-fk5bi
@@j.c7719 youre an idiot.. Which Beatle had the most number-one singles in the Billboard Hot-100?
Once again, McCartney leads the group with nine number-one charting singles.
‘Uncle Albert/Admiral Halsey’ – Ram (1971)
‘My Love’ – Red Rose Speedway (1973)
‘Band on the Run’ – Band on the Run (1974)
‘Listen to What the Man Said’ – Venus and Mars (1975)
‘Silly Love Songs’ – Wings at the Speed of Sound (1976)
‘With a Little Luck’ – London Town (1978)
‘Coming Up’ – Live at Glasgow (1980)
‘Ebony and Ivory’ (w/ Stevie Wonder) – Tug of War (1982)
‘Say Say Say’ (w/ Michael Jackson) – Pipes of Peace (1983)
Perhaps surprising to some is that George Harrison ranks second in the most amount of number-one singles as a solo Beatle.
As previously mentioned, Harrison was also the first Beatle to achieve a number-one single as a solo artist with the double-sided ‘My Sweet Lord/Isn’t it a Pity’.
‘My Sweet Lord’ – All Things Must Pass (1970-1971)
‘Give Me Love (Give Me Peace on Earth) – Living in the Material World (1973)
‘Got My Mind Set On You’ – Cloud Nine (1988) – Originally written by Rudy Clark
Ringo Starr had two number-one singles in the States.
‘Photograph’ – Ringo (1973)
‘You’re Sixteen’ – Ringo (1973)
John Lennon had two number-one singles in the States as well.
‘Whatever Gets You Thru the Night’ – Walls and Bridges (1974)
‘(Just Like) Starting Over’ – Double Fantasy (1980)
@seaserpent9173
ringo: shes awful
paul: shes terrible
george: she cant sing
john: i love her
@brandon2932
God bless Animaniacs!
@JackVox
ringo: why?
paul: why?
george: why?
john: Because she sucks a good dick!
@liverloop123
God John's more animated than he was in the last three years of the beatles....no matter how hard you tried johnny she was fucking awful
@RIARISSADJ
Alex Bernhardt n
@seaserpent9173
that was not my intention
@JohnSmith-su3ze
Yoko's singing is a miracle. My Dad has been paralyzed from the waist down for 17 years. When i played this song he said "enough" stood up, walked over, and turned it off. Thank you Yoko!
@Immortal.Dragon
😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 hahaha 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
@norapeterson6331
Lmao
@Insane4Twain
Physical therapists should pipe this in for the benefit of patients, eh? I know I'D run out to escape this.