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.
Well
John Lennon & Yoko Ono Lyrics
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You know I love you, baby, please don't go, well, well
Know I love you, baby, please don't go, well, well
You know I love you, honey child
There's nothing that I wouldn't do for you right now
You know I love you, baby, please don't go, well
You know I love you, baby, please don't go, well
You know I love you, honey child
Nothing that I wouldn't do for you right now
Know I love you, baby, please don't go, well
You know I want you, baby, please don't go, well, well
Know I want you, baby, please don't go
You know I love you, honey child
There's nothing that I wouldn't do for you right now
You know I want, baby, please don't go, well
You know I love you, baby, please don't go, well
You know I love you, baby, please don't go
You know I love you, honey child
Nothing that I wouldn't do for you right now
I know I love you, baby, please don't go, well, hey
The lyrics to John Lennon and Yoko Ono's song "Well" are a plea for a lover not to leave. Lennon expresses his love and need for his partner, stating that there is nothing he would not do for them in this moment. The repetition of "please don't go" and "you know I love you" emphasize the desperation and sincerity of his emotions.
The song's simple and repetitive structure reflects the rawness of Lennon's emotions, almost like a plea or chant. The use of "baby" and "honey child" gives an endearing and intimate feel to the lyrics. The use of "well" as a sort of punctuation to each phrase adds to the song's rhythm.
Overall, "Well" is a poignant and heartfelt love song, showcasing Lennon's vulnerable and emotional side.
Line by Line Meaning
You know I love you, baby, please don't go, well, well
I love you and I'm pleading with you not to leave me.
Know I love you, baby, please don't go, well, well
I want to make sure you understand how deeply I love you and how much I need you.
You know I love you, honey child
You know how much I care for you and how important you are to me.
There's nothing that I wouldn't do for you right now
I'm willing to make any sacrifice or do anything to prove my dedication to you.
Know I need you, baby, please don't go
I rely on you and I can't bear to lose you.
You know I want you, baby, please don't go, well, well
My desire for you is strong and I don't want you to leave me.
I know I love you, baby, please don't go, well, hey
I'm confident in my love for you and I'm calling out to you to stay with me.
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