Cleanup Time
Yoko Ono, John Lennon
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Bubble, bubble Toil and- Moonlight on the water Sunlight on my face You and me together We are in our place The gods are in the heavens Angels treat us well Oracle has spoken We cast the perfect spell The queen is in the counting house Counting out the money The king is in the kitchen Making bread and honey No friends and yet no enemies Absolutely free No rats aboard the magic ship Of perfect harmony Now it begins Let it begin Cleanup time Hey, cleanup time Cleanup time Well, well, well However far we travel Wherever we may roam The center of the circle Will always be our home Yeah, yeah, yeah Yeah, cleanup time, yeah Cleanup time (cleanup, cleanup) Cleanup time (cleanup, cleanup) Cleanup time (cleanup, cleanup) Cleanup time (cleanup, cleanup) Cleanup time (cleanup, cleanup) Cleanup time (cleanup, cleanup)
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Composition"Cleanup Time" is a song written and illustrated by one of the world's greatest songwriters, John Lennon. The song was a part of John Lennon and Yoko Ono's joint album "Double Fantasy" which was released in 1980.
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Music StyleThe music style of "Cleanup Time" has a strong funk influence, with a driving bass line and a prominent brass section. This distinguished it from most of Lennon's earlier, more rock-oriented solo work.
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Lyrics InspirationThe lyrics of "Cleanup Time" reflects a desire for a fresh start, an expression of joy, and a celebration of domestic life. This change in tone was influenced by Lennon's five-year break from the music industry to focus on raising his son, Sean.
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Album SuccessThe album "Double Fantasy", which includes "Cleanup Time", won the Grammy Award for Album of the Year in 1981. Despite initial mixed reviews, the tragic death of Lennon shortly after its release saw the album's popularity increase dramatically.
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Personal Circumstances"Cleanup Time" was one of the songs Lennon recorded after his 'househusband' years, during which he took a hiatus to help raise his son Sean. It was during this period that he became more involved in domestic life, which is strongly reflected in this song.
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Recording ProcessThe song was recorded at The Hit Factory in New York City in August 1980. The recording process of "Cleanup Time" was marked by Lennon's insistence on achieving a live feel, with the entire band playing together in the studio.
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Re-Release"Cleanup Time" was re-released on the John Lennon Anthology box set in 1998. The box set includes home and studio demos of the song, showing how Lennon's ideas for the track developed over time.
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ReceptionUnlike other songs on the "Double Fantasy" album, "Cleanup Time" was not released as a single and therefore did not chart. However, it is still regarded as an important song in Lennon's catalogue and appreciated by fans for its optimistic tone and funk influence.
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CollaborationJohn and Yoko Ono co-produced "Cleanup Time" as well as the entirety of the "Double Fantasy" album. This was part of the couple's aim to create an album that portrayed a panoramic view of their relationship.
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Hidden MeaningSome interpret the song's lyrics and title as a metaphor for Lennon and Ono cleaning up their lives, suggesting a mature and personal take on finding happiness in simplicity and domesticity.
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