I'm Stepping Out

John Lennon

About I'm Stepping Out

"I'm Stepping Out" is the last single from the final John Lennon and Yoko Ono album Milk and Honey. In it, Lennon celebrates his enthusiasm for the night life of New York City, and makes tongue-in-cheek reference to his "househusband" period. It reached No. 88 in the UK Singles chart, and in the US at No. 55 in the US Billboard Hot 100 and number 57 on the Cashbox Top 100. The B-side features Ono's "Sleepless Night."


Year:
1984
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Woke up this morning blues around my head
No need to ask the reason why
Went to the kitchen and lit a cigarette
Blew my worries to the sky 

I'm stepping out
I'm stepping out
I'm stepping out
I'm stepping out 

If it don't feel right you don't have to do it
Just leave a message on the phone and tell them to screw it
After all is said and done you can't go pleasin' everyone
So screw it

I'm stepping out
I'm stepping out
I'm stepping out baby
I'm stepping out 

Baby's sleeping the cats have all been blessed
Ain't nothing doing on TV (summer repeats)
Put on my space suit I got to look my best
I'm going out to do the city 

I'm stepping out
I'm stepping out
I'm stepping out babe
I'm stepping out (boogie) 

I'm stepping out (hold it down)
I'm stepping out
I'm stepping out
Gotta gotta gotta gotta get out
I'm stepping out babe
Just awhile
Ain't been out for days

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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: JOHN WINSTON LENNON

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10 facts about this song

Album Inspiration
"I'm Stepping Out" is included in the album "Milk and Honey," a posthumous release by John Lennon and Yoko Ono. This album's songs were primarily recorded during the last months of Lennon's life.
Song Development
The song is thought to have been inspired by Lennon's tendency to go out late at night in New York City after settling disputes with Yoko.
Song meaning
John Lennon's "I'm Stepping Out" is a celebration of the pleasure he finds in going out and enjoying the nightlife, stepping away from the domestic and sometimes stressful routine.
Lyrical Content
The lyrics reflect both the excitement and apprehension of venturing out into the city at night, often encountering unpredictable elements that thrilled Lennon.
Recording Process
The recording sessions for "I'm Stepping Out" took place at New York's Hit Factory and were some of the last Lennon ever completed before his tragic assassination.
Posthumous Release
The song was released four years after John Lennon was tragically murdered in front of his home in New York City.
Unfinished Work
Like many other songs in the album "Milk and Honey", "I'm Stepping Out" was not completely finished at the time of Lennon's death. However, Yoko Ono decided to release it as it was, providing fans with a poignant insight into Lennon's final works.
Chart Performance
The song, despite being part of a posthumously released album, made an impact on the charts. It hit No.1 on the Billboard Hot Dance Club Play chart in 1984.
Musical Style
The song reflects the eclectic musical style that characterized Lennon's solo work. It features funk influences, piano-driven melodies, and Lennon's characteristic rhythmic guitar strumming.
Music Video
Yoko Ono produced the music video for "I'm Stepping Out". It featured footage of Lennon and Ono in New York City, helping to bring the lyrics and mood of the song to life.

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