Life Begins at 40
John Lennon
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They say life begins at forty Age is just a state of mind If all that's true You know that I've been dead for thirty-nine And if life begins at forty Well, I hope it ain't the same It's been tough enough without that stuff I don't wanna to be born again Well, I tried to sweep the slate clean With a new broom every day If that don't work I'll jerk around until my next birthday Yeah, life begins at forty Age is just a state of mind Well, if all that's true You know that I've been dead for thirty-nine
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10 facts about this song
Musical Composition"Life Begins at 40" was written but not professionally recorded by John Lennon, a member of the legendary rock band The Beatles.
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Personal SignificanceLennon was nearing his 40th birthday when he wrote the song, reflecting his personal experiences and thoughts on reaching that milestone.
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Unfinished WorkThe song was left unfinished and never officially released due to Lennon's untimely death in December 1980, just a few months after he turned 40.
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PopularisationThough John Lennon's version was never officially released, the song was popularised when Ringo Starr, Lennon's former Beatles bandmate, performed it during a tribute to Lennon.
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Lyrics ContentThe song's lyrics are believed to be in part about Lennon's thoughts on his life post-Beatles and his hope for the future, with an overall message of positivity and looking forward.
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Posthumous ReleaseA home demo of "Life Begins at 40" was later released posthumously in compilation albums and Lennon tribute collections.
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RumoursThere are rumours, albeit unsubstantiated, that John Lennon intended the song as a gift for Ringo Starr's 40th birthday.
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Controversial ParodySome remember the song as a controversial parody made by radio DJ Neil Rogers after Lennon's death, in which he altered the lyrics to reference Lennon's murder.
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Recording HistoryThe song was reportedly recorded on a cassette in Lennon's home studio at The Dakota in New York City.
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Bittersweet LegacyFor many fans and followers of Lennon's career, "Life Begins at 40" symbolizes a bittersweet turning point - the beginning of a new stage of Lennon's life and music career, which was cut tragically short.
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