I Found Out
John Lennon
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I told you before stay away from my door Don't give me that brother, brother, brother, brother The freaks on the phone won't leave me alone So don't give me that brother, brother, brother, bROTHER I, I found out I, I found out Now that I showed you what I been through Don't take nobody's word what you can do There ain't no Jesus gonna come from the sky Now that I found out I know I can cry I, I found out I, I found out Some of you sitting there with your cock in your hand Don't get you nowhere, don't make you a man I heard something bout my ma and my pa They didn't want me so they made me a star I, I found out I, I found out Old hare Krishna got nothing on you Just keep you crazy with nothing to do Keep you occupied with pie in the sky There ain't no Guru who can see through your eyes I, I found out I, I found out I been through junkies, I been through it all I've seen religion from Jesus to Paul Don't let them fool you with dope and cocaine No one can't do you no harm you to feel your own pain I, I found out I, I found this out I, I found out
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Written by: John Winston Lennon
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10 facts about this song
Release Details"I Found Out" is a song by John Lennon from his first solo studio album, "John Lennon/Plastic Ono Band" which was released in 1970.
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Production TeamThe song was produced by John Lennon, Yoko Ono, and Phil Spector. Lennon was his own guitarist on the track.
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Unconventional PercussionThe recording includes use of a garbage can lid as percussive accompaniment which showcases Lennon's break from traditional pop aesthetics.
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LyricsThe song features candid, honest, and direct lyrics that were characteristic of Lennon's songwriting style at the time. It describes Lennon's disillusionment with his past, including his time as a member of The Beatles and his upbringing.
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InfluenceWritten during his time in primal therapy, "I Found Out" reflects Lennon’s disillusionment with his parents, religions, and other idols.
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FormationThis song was first demoed in 1969 when Lennon was still with The Beatles during the sessions for the album, "Let It Be."
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Testament of Lennon's AngerMany consider "I Found Out" to be a testament of Lennon's anger over the illusions he felt were presented to him throughout his life.
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Musical StyleIt is a hard rock song featuring a minimalistic sound with heavy use of guitars.
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Notable CoversPatti Smith and Red Hot Chili Peppers have both covered "I Found Out" in tribute to Lennon.
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Recognized by CriticsThe song is critically recognized as a track that helped set the stage for punk music with its raw and visceral sound.
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