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.
You're The One
John Lennon & Yoko Ono Lyrics
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But you make me be myself, you make me be
How do I tell you, how do I tell
You're the one
But you make me free myself
But you make me free
How do I tell you, how do I tell
You're the one, you're the one
In the world's eye, we were Laurel and Hardy
In our minds, we were Heathcliff and Cathy
In a moment of wisdom
We were a wizard and a witch
In a moment of freedom
We were Don Quijote and Sancho
In reality, we were just a boy and a girl
Who never looked back
How do I tell you
How do I tell you
How do I tell you
How do I tell you
How do I tell you
How do I tell you
How can I tell you
How could I tell you
You're the one
You're the one
You're the one
You're the one
The lyrics to John Lennon & Yoko Ono's song "You're the One" are a beautiful expression of the power of love and its ability to bring out the best in people. The first two verses use the imagery of natural phenomenon such as mountains, rivers and stars to express the vastness and constancy of the world around us. But despite all of this, the person to whom the song is addressed has the ability to truly set the singer free and allowing them to express themselves. The chorus is a repeated refrain of "How do I tell you, you're the one?" - this line expresses the profound sense of gratitude and wonder that the singer feels towards this person who has brought so much into their life.
The second half of the song has some interesting references to famous couples from literature and movie history as well as legendary figures of freedom and imagination. This is a reminder of how love has the power to inspire us to greatness and to overcome even the most daunting obstacles. In the final stanza, the lyrics bring us back to the reality of the situation - just two people who have found each other and never looked back.
Overall, "You're the One" is a beautiful love song that celebrates the transformative and uplifting power of love, and reminds us that it is the simple yet profound moments of connection that make life worth living.
Line by Line Meaning
Mountains may move, river may run
No matter what changes happen in the world, you remain constant in making me feel like myself.
But you make me be myself, you make me be
Your presence brings out the truest version of myself.
How do I tell you, how do I tell
Expressing my feelings for you is difficult and I struggle to find the words to do so.
Stars may move, time may run
Even if time passes or our surroundings change, you allow me to feel free.
But you make me free myself
In your company, I feel free to express and explore myself without judgment.
You're the one, you're the one
You are the person who makes me feel this way.
In the world's eye, we were Laurel and Hardy
To the rest of the world, we may have appeared funny or odd as a couple.
In our minds, we were Heathcliff and Cathy
But to us, we felt like passionate and intense lovers like the characters in Wuthering Heights.
In a moment of wisdom
At times we both had moments of clarity and understanding.
We were a wizard and a witch
We also once thought of ourselves as magical beings with unique powers.
In a moment of freedom
Other times we felt free and unburdened by the world.
We were Don Quijote and Sancho
Similar to the characters of Don Quijote, we had moments of absurdity and adventure.
In reality, we were just a boy and a girl
Despite all of our imaginative thoughts, we were simply two people in love.
Who never looked back
We never regretted or questioned being together.
How can I tell you
Finding the right way to express my feelings for you is still a struggle.
How could I tell you
This feeling of love is so overwhelming that it's hard to express in words.
You're the one
But in my heart, I know that you are the person who has changed my life and made me feel complete.
You're the one
You are my soulmate and I could never imagine being without you.
You're the one
Simply put, you are the one I love.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: YOKO ONO, JOHN LENNON
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