Walking through central park all I could think about was John Lennon. So much footage was taken of him there, of course because he lived near by. Walking through Strawberry Fields as a music fan. You feel this tug on the heart string . No matter how many times I go there. There is this feeling of " what if " that washes over me. I know I'm not alone in this sentiment. We all know John Lennon was a flawed human as we all are. Though he inspired many generations to create, use there voice. Open your mind to peace. Music is one of those things that can touch your soul. As I walk through these couple months. Life surprised me in a good way. Somehow part of me wants to curl up in the complacency of "normal". When I know that even though change is sometime uncomfortable it's part of growing. I always have a song that seems to guide me through the change. I'm so honored that it is John Lennon. Do you have a song or artist, that has somehow helped you move through moments in your life? Ive posted the song lyrics along with pics.
Strange Days Indeed , Most peculiar MAMA whoa * sings *
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| Everybody's talking and no one says a word Everybody's making love and no one really cares There's nazis in the bathroom just below the stairs. Always something happening and nothing going on There's always something happening cooking and nothing in the pot They're starving back in China so finish what you got. They're starving back in China so finish what you got.  Nobody told me there'd be days like these Nobody told me there'd be days like these Strange days indeed strange days indeed.  Everyone's a winner and no one seems to lose. There's a little yellow idol to the north of Katmandu. Everybody's flying and no one leaves the ground Everybody's crying and no one makes a sound. There's a place for us in movies you just gotta stay around. |
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| Everybody's smoking and no one's getting high Everybody's flying and never touch the sky There's Ufo's over New York and I ain't too surprised.  Nobody told me there'd be days like these Nobody told me there'd be days like these .Most peculiar MAMA whoa |
listened to the songs and knew the lyrics long ago
ReplyDeleteand again at a bad moment when the words held wisdom, especially Let It Be
That is an excellent post, Tracey. Like you alluded to, I've always loved how John could comfortably hypocritize himself. He believed in peace but could get very abrasive when dealing with something or someone he felt was stupid...including Paul there for a time.
ReplyDeleteAnd this song was indeed inspired in part by Lennon's own UFO sighting. :)