Tomorrow Never Knows
The Beatles [ost MAD MEN] Lyrics
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It is not dying, it is not dying
Lay down all thoughts, surrender to the void,
It is shining, it is shining.
Yet you may see the meaning of within
It is being, it is being
Love is all and love is everyone
It is knowing, it is knowing
And ignorance and hate mourn the dead
It is believing, it is believing
But listen to the colour of your dreams
It is not leaving, it is not leaving
So play the game "Existence" to the end
Of the beginning, of the beginning
The Beatles' "Tomorrow Never Knows" is a poetic masterpiece that is both surreal and philosophical. The song serves as a psychedelic journey through the experiences of consciousness expansion and unlocking the mysteries of life. Its lyrics are open to interpretation, and listeners may interpret them differently based on their understanding of the human psyche.
The song urges the listener to "turn off your mind, relax and float downstream" and surrender to the void, reassuring them that they are not dying. This ties into the concept of ego death that is often experienced during moments of intense spiritual awakening or psychedelic experiences. The line "lay down all thoughts" encourages listeners to let go of their intellectual and rational mind and submit to the infinite abyss. The phrase "surrender to the void" is a reference to the Buddhist concept of "sunyata," meaning "emptiness" or the "void," which can be achieved through meditation or heightened states of consciousness.
The song concludes with the idea that love is the ultimate truth, and ignorance and hate only mourn the dead. It encourages listeners to "listen to the color of your dreams" and reminds them that existence is like a game that must be played until the end, signaling the beginning of a new cycle.
Line by Line Meaning
Turn off your mind relax and float down stream
Free your mind, let go of all worries and allow yourself to be carried by the flow of life.
It is not dying, it is not dying
There is no need to fear death, as it is simply a transition and not the end.
Lay down all thoughts, surrender to the void
Let go of all mental chatter and surrender to the emptiness of the present moment.
It is shining, it is shining
The void is not a dark and scary place, but rather a source of light and clarity.
Yet you may see the meaning of within
Through this surrender, you may gain deeper insight and understanding of the truth within yourself.
It is being, it is being
This truth is not something that can be grasped intellectually, but rather experienced as a state of being.
Love is all and love is everyone
Love is the ultimate truth and unites all beings on this earth.
It is knowing, it is knowing
This love is not just a feeling, but a deep and intuitive understanding of the interconnectedness of all things.
And ignorance and hate mourn the dead
Those who cannot see this truth are stuck in ignorance and hatred, causing them to suffer even in death.
It is believing, it is believing
Belief in this truth is essential to living a fulfilling and meaningful life.
But listen to the colour of your dreams
Pay attention to the messages from your subconscious mind and the symbols and metaphors in your dreams.
It is not leaving, it is not leaving
These messages are not something to be dismissed or ignored, as they can provide valuable insights into your subconscious beliefs and desires.
So play the game 'Existence' to the end
Life is a journey, and it should be embraced fully, with all of its ups and downs, rather than avoided or resisted.
Of the beginning, of the beginning
Every end is a new beginning, and every beginning is an opportunity to start fresh and grow.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JOHN LENNON, PAUL MCCARTNEY
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@paparazzidoax510
Turn off your mind
Relax and float down stream
It is not dying
It is not dying
Lay down all thoughts
Surrender to the void
It is shining
It is shining
That you may see
The meaning of within
It is being
It is being
That love is all
That love is everyone
It is knowing
It is knowing
That ignorance and hate
May mourn the dead
It is believing
It is believing
But listen to the colour of your dream
It is not living
It is not living
All play the game
Existence to the end
Of the beginning
Of the beginning
Of the beginning
Of the beginning
Of the beginning
Of the beginning
Of the beginning
@Arbes_
I don't think you or your children are ready for this, but your grandchildren will love it.
@axelh425
And this can go on for decades and generations...
@johnmarshall2722
Top comment!
@melchiorvonsternberg844
@@johnmarshall2722 Pretty clever stolen... What do you think, Doc Brown?
@thomasfisher5742
this was recorded then remixed at 1.74 JIGAWATTS LOL
@zaziou711
Marty McCartney
@Missjunebugfreak
The fact that this song is 56yrs old and it still sounds bold and inventive is a ridiculously impressive feat. It's like a prediction of what the future of music would be.
@pimposki6232
56, isn't it? i agree though; you can hear traces of the chemical brothers, radiohead, and countless other bands here, and all over revolver and the later albums. using the radiohead comparison, the first section of happiness is a warm gun and the john lennon bits of a day in the life basically sound like proto radiohead. not to mention she's so heavy predating black sabbath with an ending that's doomy as hell, or the distinctly psychedelic proto-indie/alt rock sounds of strawberry fields. i can't think of a single act which casts as long a shadow as the beatles. not even elvis, michael jackson, or anybody else. maybe miles davis?
@beatlecristian
@@pimposki6232 in one way or another, someone is directly or indirectly influenced by the Beatles.
Panther was influenced by Metallica, Metallica was influenced by Black Sabbath, Black Sabbath was influenced by The Beatles.
@Russ-gy7tx
June, 66 or 56 years old, we knew what you meant.