Give me Something
Yoko Ono Lyrics


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The food is cold
Your eyes are cold
The window's cold
The bed's cold

Give me something that's not cold, come on, come on
Give me something that's not cold, come on, come on
Give me something that's not cold, come on, come on
Give me, give me, give me

The chair's hard
Your voice is hard
The money's hard
The living's hard

Give me something that's not hard, come on, come on
Give me something that's not hard, come on, come on
Give me something that's not hard, come on, come on
Give me, give me, give me

I'll give you my heartbeat
And a bit of tear and flesh




It's not very much but while it's there
You can have it, you can have it

Overall Meaning

In Yoko Ono's song "Give Me Something," the singer is expressing a deep longing for something warm and tender amidst a world that feels cold and difficult. The first stanza paints a picture of the singer's environment, filled with coldness, from the food to the people around her. This image of being surrounded by cold things and people represents a larger feeling of isolation and loneliness. The singer's desperate plea for something warm and comforting illustrates the human need for connection and love.


In the second stanza, the singer continues to express her desires, this time asking for something that's not hard. The chair's hardness represents discomfort and pain, and the money's hardness implies the tenacity and difficulty of financial struggles. The plea for something softer and easier suggests a yearning for a simpler or more gentle way of life. The culmination of the song, where the singer offers her heartbeat and a bit of flesh, is a poignant gesture, showing that any small amount of vulnerability and love is worth giving, even if it may not be much.


Overall, "Give Me Something" is a powerful song that reflects universal human needs for warmth, connection, and love. By using vivid imagery and simple lyrics, Yoko Ono effectively communicates her message, inviting listeners to feel and empathize with her emotions.


Line by Line Meaning

The food is cold
Everything around is lifeless and uninviting.


Your eyes are cold
You seem distant and detached.


The window's cold
Even nature seems unwelcoming and unappealing.


The bed's cold
There's no warmth or comfort here; it's lonely and depressing.


Give me something that's not cold, come on, come on
I'm desperate for any sign of life or hope; give me something to hold onto.


The chair's hard
There's no relaxation or ease; everything is uncomfortable.


Your voice is hard
Your words feel sharp and unkind, adding to the harshness of everything else.


The money's hard
The world is callous and unyielding, with no room for compassion.


The living's hard
Everyday existence is difficult and overwhelming.


Give me something that's not hard, come on, come on
I'm pleading for anything that can offer some relief or tenderness.


I'll give you my heartbeat
I'll share the most intimate part of myself with you.


And a bit of tear and flesh
I'll offer my vulnerability and humanity, no matter how small.


It's not very much but while it's there
This is all I have to give, but it's all I can offer in hopes of finding connection.


You can have it, you can have it
I'm giving everything I have to find meaning and love in a world that feels so cold and hard.




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Written by: Yoko Ono

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