Crippled Inside
John Lennon
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You can shine your shoes and wear a suit You can comb your hair and look quite cute You can hide your face behind a smile One thing you can't hide Is when you're crippled inside You can wear a mask and paint your face You can call yourself the human race You can wear a collar and a tie One thing you can't hide Is when you're crippled inside Well now you know that your Cat has nine lives Nine lives to itself But you only got one And a dog's life ain't fun Momma take a look outside You can go to church and sing a hymn You can judge me by the color of my skin You can live a lie until you die One thing you can't hide Is when you're crippled inside Well now you know that your Cat has nine lives Nine lives to itself But you only got one And a dog's life ain't fun Momma take a look outside You can go to church and sing a hymn Judge me by the color of my skin You can live a lie until you die One thing you can't hide Is when you're crippled inside One thing you can't hide Is when you're crippled inside One thing you can't hide Is when you're crippled inside
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Written by: John Winston Lennon
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12 facts about this song
Album"Crippled Inside" is the second track from John Lennon's 1971 studio album, "Imagine."
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Song StyleThe song exhibits a strong country and folk influence, distinguishing it from much of Lennon's other work.
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InceptionHe wrote it during his "primal scream therapy" with Dr. Arthur Janov, reflecting on his emotional pain from his upbringing.
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Lyrics meaning"Crippled Inside" carries a socio-psychological message, suggesting that no matter how much someone appears to be okay on the outside, they can still be "crippled inside" due to internal struggles and pain.
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PlaytimeIt runs for approximately 3 minutes and 47 seconds.
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YouTube viewsThe official music video of "Crippled Inside" on YouTube has over 650,000 views.
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MusiciansThe song features John Lennon on vocals and guitar, and is backed by an ensemble of musicians, including, among others, Teddy Irwin on the second guitar and Klaus Voorman on bass.
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BillboardsAlthough it was not a single release itself, the song shares its fame with the title track of the album, "Imagine," which reached number 3 on the Billboard Hot 100.
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ProducerThe song, like the whole album, was produced by John Lennon, Yoko Ono, and Phil Spector.
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Lyrics OriginThe lyrics were shaped during Lennon's therapy sessions where he was encouraged to uncover and confront the traumas he faced in his past.
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Album ArtworkThe picture on the "Imagine" album cover, home of "Crippled Inside," was taken at Tittenhurst Park, Lennon's home at the time.
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Contrasting soundsEven though the song has a cheerful tune with a country feel, the lyrics have a significant depth and discuss deep and serious emotional issues.
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