We'Re All Water
John Lennon & Yoko Ono Lyrics


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There may not be much difference
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
There may not be much difference
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?

Overall Meaning

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.




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Written by: YOKO ONO

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@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)



All comments from YouTube:

@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

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@seaserpent9173

that was not my intention

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@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.

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