Talking to the Universe
Ima, Yoko Ono
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Hey, Yoko, imagine a grapefruit and squeeze it on me Ah You say mustn't do this and that You say can't do this and that While you're losing your pants in a bullet proof car Losing your hair in a downtown bar Forget it, just forget it It's the curse, you're my curse, it could be worse I'm just talking to the universe I'm just talking to the universe I'm just talking to the universe I'm just talking to the universe, ooh, listen You say mustn't have this and that You say can't have this and that While you're losing your apple and squeezing our balls Losing your mind and crawling up the walls Forget it, just forget it It's the curse, you're my curse, it could be worse I'm just talking to the universe I'm just talking to the universe, ooh I'm just talking to the universe I'm just talking to the universe, ooh, listen Ooh, yeah, do you wanna touch me? Oh yeah Do you wanna break your mind, boy? You're a dildo, I'm a whore I'm a Barbie, you're a whore Living in a glass house, having fun Lying in a glass house watching the sun Forget it, just forget it It's the curse, you are my curse, it could be worse I'm just talking to the universe I'm just talking to the universe I'm just talking to the universe I'm just talking to the universe Ooh Ooh Ooh
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15 facts about this song
Song Type"Talking to the Universe" is a rock-pop song with an experimental twist typical to Yoko Ono’s songwriting style.
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Release DateThe song was released on July 14, 1995.
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AlbumThis masterpiece is a part of the album "Rising" which is the 13th studio album by Yoko Ono.
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ProducerIt was co-produced by Yoko Ono herself, along with her son Sean Lennon, and Rob Stevens.
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Critical AcclaimThe album, and by extension the song itself, were positively received by critics lauding its adventurous lyrical quality and musical experimentations.
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LyricsThe song's lyrics are a mix of English and Japanese words, demonstrating Yoko Ono's multicultural influence.
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GenreFalling under the alternative rock genre, it also showcases elements of avant-garde art which Yoko Ono is known for.
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CollaboratorsThe album features performances from musician son - Sean Lennon, IMA (a band that included Ono, Sean and Sam Koppelman), and Thurston Moore and other members of Sonic Youth.
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ThemesThe song explores themes of existential questions, internal monologue, and the unknowable vastness of the universe.
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RelevanceEven after two and a half decades since its release, "Talking to the Universe" continues to be celebrated as a creative piece of art that challenges the conventions of traditional songwriting, thus, in turn, showcasing the artistic prowess of Yoko Ono.
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Personal ConnectionThe track is said to illustrate Ono's grief and recovery after the death of her husband, John Lennon, and the societal expectations that came with being his widow.
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Live Performances"Talking to the Universe" has been performed live by Yoko Ono and the band several times, notably during the "Rising" tour in the mid-1990s.
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Music VideoAlthough there isn't a dedicated music video for this song, there are several recorded live performances available online.
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Continued RelevanceThe song continues to inspire many contemporary artists for its avant-garde approach and emotional depth.
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Unique Sound"Talking to the Universe" exhibits Yoko Ono's distinctive vocal style, which alternates between singing and fashioning a sort of spoken word poetry.
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