Across the Universe
The Beatles
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Words are flowing out like Endless rain into a paper cup They slither wildly as they slip away across the universe. Pools of sorrow waves of joy Are drifting through my opened mind Possessing and caressing me. Jai Guru Deva. Om Nothing's gonna change my world Nothing's gonna change my world Nothing's gonna change my world Nothing's gonna change my world Images of broken light, which Dance before me like a million eyes, They call me on and on across the universe. Thoughts meander like a Restless wind inside a letter box They tumble blindly as they make their way across the universe. Jai Guru Deva. Om Nothing's gonna change my world Nothing's gonna change my world Nothing's gonna change my world Nothing's gonna change my world Sounds of laughter, shades of life Are ringing through my opened ears Inciting and inviting me. Limitless undying love, which Shines around me like a million suns, It calls me on and on across the universe Jai Guru Deva, om. Nothing's gonna change my world Nothing's gonna change my world Nothing's gonna change my world Nothing's gonna change my world Jai Guru Deva Jai Guru Deva Jai Guru Deva Jai Guru Deva Jai Guru Deva
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Written by: John Lennon, Paul McCartney
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5 facts about this song
Recording Timeline1. "Across the Universe" was first recorded by The Beatles on February 4th and 8th, 1968.
2. The song was initially released as a charity record for the World Wildlife Fund on December 12, 1969, nearly two years after it was first recorded.
3. The Beatles went back and overdubbed orchestral arrangements and an additional choir part to the song on January 2nd, 1970.
4. The orchestral versions of the song were included in two of The Beatles' albums: "No One's Gonna Change Our World" and "Let It Be."
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Lyrics and Composition1. The phrase "Jai guru deva om" that repeats in the song is a mantra in Sanskrit. "Jai" means "praise" or "hail," "guru" means "teacher," "deva" means "god," and "Om" is the primal sound of the universe in Hinduism.
2. John Lennon claimed the lyrics came to him after being upset with his wife, Cynthia. The song was reportedly his attempt to convey feelings of peace and tranquility.
3. Paul McCartney was not present for the initial recording of "Across the Universe," resulting in Lennon and George Harrison singing the harmony vocals.
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Cover Versions and Soundtracks1. Many artists have covered "Across the Universe," including Fiona Apple, Rufus Wainwright, and David Bowie.
2. It was included in two Beatles film projects: the documentary "Let It Be," where the band can be seen performing the song, and the 2007 musical film "Across the Universe," named after the song.
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Reception and Rankings1. NME (New Musical Express) ranked "Across the Universe" at No. 5 in their list of the 100 Greatest Beatles Songs.
2. Rolling Stone magazine placed the song at number 22 in their ranking of the Beatles' 100 Greatest Songs.
3. Some critics argue that the song embodies some of John Lennon's most intricate and poignant lyrics.
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Trivia1. "Across the Universe" was one of the first songs sent into space by NASA. On February 4, 2008, NASA transmitted the song directly into space, aiming towards the North Star, Polaris.
2. Lennon considered "Across the Universe" as one of his favorite Beatles songs.
3. The lyrics are said to have been influenced by Lennon's interest in transcendental meditation.
4. None other than Mick Jagger is whispering in the background of the "No One's Gonna Change Our World" version of the song.
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