Give Me Something

John Lennon

About Give Me Something

"Give Me Something" is a song by Yoko Ono, originally released in 1980 on John Lennon and Ono's duet album Double Fantasy. The song appeared in Ono's off-Broadway musical New York Rock and her compilation albums Walking on Thin Ice and Onobox. In 2010, the Junior Boys remix of the song was released as a free download on MySpace Music and RCRD LBL.


Year:
1980
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The food is cold
Your eyes are cold
The window's cold
The bed's cold 

Give me something that's not cold, come on, come on (come on!)
Give me something that's not cold, come on, come on (come on!)
Give me something that's not cold, come on, come on (come on!)
Give me, give me, give me 

The chair's hard
Your voice is hard
The money's hard
The living's hard 

Give me something that's not hard, come on, come on (come on!)
Give me something that's not hard, come on, come on (come on!)
Give me something that's not hard, come on, come on (come on!)
Give me, give me, give me 

I'll give you my heartbeat and a bit of tear and flesh
It's not very much but while it's there you can have it
You can have it

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John Lennon

John Ono Lennon MBE, born John Winston Lennon (9 October 1940 – 8 December 1980) was an English musician, singer and songwriter who rose to worldwide fame as a founder, and member of the Beatles, one of the most commercially successful and critically acclaimed acts in the history of popular music. Together with Paul McCartney, he formed one of the most celebrated songwriting partnerships of the 20th century. Lennon left the Beatles at the end of the sixties soon after meeting Yoko Ono. He formed the Plastic Ono Band and continued a succesful solo career recording until 1975, when his second child Sean Lennon was born. In 1980, with the release of the LP "Double Fantasy," Lennon was once more in the publice eye. Lennon passed away after being shot b… more »

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Written by: YOKO ONO

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11 facts about this song

Release and Reception
"Give Me Something" is one of the songs featured on the album "Double Fantasy," which was released by John Lennon and Yoko Ono in November 1980. The album received both critical acclaim and commercial success.
Song Composition
The song is predominantly rock with elements of new wave music and pop, providing a rich montage of sound that echoes the eclectic styles of both Lennon and Ono.
Inspiration
Much like the other songs in the album, "Give Me Something" reflects the artists' personal experiences and thoughts.
Collaboration
Both John and Yoko shared writing credits on "Give Me Something," showcasing their ability to merge their unique artistic visions into a cohesive and thought-provoking piece of music.
Time of Album Release
This song, along with the rest of the "Double Fantasy" album, marked Lennon's return to the music scene after a five-year hiatus spent raising his son Sean.
Tragic Background
The album, and by extension "Give Me Something," has a tragic backdrop as it was the last album released by Lennon before his assassination in December 1980.
Album Concept
The overall theme of the album revolves around Lennon and Ono expressing their feelings towards each other and the world around them. "Give Me Something" feeds into this concept perfectly.
Chart Performance
Although "Give Me Something" was not a single, the album "Double Fantasy" was an international success, hitting No. 1 in several countries including the United States and the United Kingdom.
Grammy Win
"Double Fantasy" won the Grammy Award for Album Of The Year in 1982. Although "Give Me Something" is not the most known song off the album, it contributed to its overall success.
Legacy
Despite its poignant context, "Give Me Something," like the rest of the album, is considered a significant part of John Lennon's legacy and his impact on popular music.
Copyright Ownership
This song, like many of Lennon's compositions, is owned by Northern Songs, a company originally established by The Beatles.

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