Bring on the Lucie

John Lennon

About Bring on the Lucie

"Bring on the Lucie (Freda Peeple)" is a protest song written and performed by John Lennon from his 1973 album Mind Games. The song dates from late 1971, starting out as little more than a chorus, after Lennon acquired a National guitar. After working on the lyrics, the song went from a simple political slogan to a full-blown statement that hints at his earlier work, such as "Imagine" and "Power to the People".


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1998
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We don't care what flag you're waving
We don't even want to know your name
We don't care where you're from or where you're going
All we know is that you came
You're making all our decisions
We have just one request of you
That while you're thinking things over
Here's something you just better do

Free the people now
Do it do it do it now

Well we were caught with our hands in the air
Don't despair paranoia is everywhere
We can shake it with love when we're scared
So let's shout it aloud like a prayer

We understand your paranoia
But we don't want to play your game
You think you're cool and know what you are doing
666 is your name
So while you're jerking off each other
You better bear this thought in mind
Your time is up you better know it
But maybe you don't read the signs

Well you were caught with your hands in the kill
And you still got to swallow your pill
As you slip and you slide down the hill
On the blood of the people you killed

Stop the killing now
Do it do it do it now
Bring on the Lucie

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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

Song Creation
"Bring on the Lucie (Freda Peeple)" was written by John Lennon in 1973 alongside his other politically charged songs on the album "Mind Games."
Album Positioning
The song is track nine on the "Mind Games" album, which was Lennon's fourth solo album after he left The Beatles.
Political Message
The song carries a strong anti-establishment and political message, criticizing governments, corporations, and religious groups.
Unusual Title
The "Freda Peeple" part of the title is a phonetic spelling of "Free the People", an additional insinuation of Lennon's political views.
Original Recording
The original recording of “Bring On The Lucie (Freda Peeple)” was done at the Record Plant in New York City during the summer of 1973.
Notable Lyrics
Noteworthy, are some of the song's lyrics such as "You ain't nothin', without your bread”, which are seen as reflective of Lennon's protest against the societal emphasis on wealth and industry over human lives and peace.
Lennon’s Activism
The song was a strong demonstration of Lennon's activism, especially at a time when he was under surveillance by the FBI due to his anti-war activities.
Track Length
The original version of "Bring on the Lucie (Freda Peeple)" from the "Mind Games" album has a run time of approximately 4 minutes and 12 seconds.
Album Performance
Despite the political charge of the song, the "Mind Games" album, including "Bring on the Lucie (Freda Peeple)", was commercially successful, peaking at number nine on the Billboard 200 chart in the US.
Limited Live Performances
John Lennon never performed "Bring on the Lucie (Freda Peeple)" live.

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