Mind Games
John Lennon
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We're playing those mind games together Pushing the barriers planting seeds Playing the mind guerrilla Chanting the Mantra peace on earth We all been playing those mind games forever Some kinda druid dudes lifting the veil Doing the mind guerrilla Some call it magic the search for the grail Love is the answer and you know that for sure Love is a flower You got to let it, you gotta let it grow So keep on playing those mind games together Faith in the future out of the now You just can't beat on those mind guerrillas Absolute elsewhere in the stones of your mind Yeah we're playing those mind games forever Projecting our images in space and in time Yes is the answer and you know that for sure Yes is surrender You got to let it, you gotta let it go So keep on playing those mind games together Doing the ritual dance in the sun Millions of mind guerrillas Putting their soul power to the karmic wheel Keep on playing those mind games forever Raising the spirit of peace and love
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Album Background"Mind Games" is a song written and performed by John Lennon, which is the lead single and title track from his 1973 album "Mind Games".
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Song InspirationThe song reportedly stems from Lennon's fondness for 'mind games'. The refrain of the song was inspired by an unreleased song of Lennon, titled "Make Love, Not War", a slogan commonly associated with the anti-war counterculture of the 1960s.
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Songwriting ProcessLennon started composing ‘Mind Games’ in 1969, which was eventually finished in 1973. The song demonstrates Lennon’s passion for slogans, games, and his fascination towards the human brain and its capabilities.
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Musical StyleThe musical style of "Mind Games" is mainly considered as soft rock, and the composition integrates aspects of pop and rock music.
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Chart PerformanceUpon its release, "Mind Games" charted at number 18 on the Billboard Hot 100 and number 10 on the Cashbox Top 100 in the US. In the UK, it peaked at number 26.
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Recording Details'Mind Games' was recorded at Record Plant Studios in New York City in summer 1973. Famous record producer, Jack Douglas, worked as an engineer on this record.
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Unique Album Details"Mind Games", the album that the song comes off from, was Lennon's fourth studio album since his departure from the Beatles. The album cover was a photograph taken by Lennon's companion, May Pang.
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Personal Life InfluenceThe song was written and recorded during Lennon's "Lost Weekend", his 18-month separation from Yoko Ono. Many believe that the emotional honesty presented in the song was a reflection of his personal turmoil.
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Alternate VersionsAn alternate version of "Mind Games" was released on the 1998 compilation album "John Lennon Anthology" with a quieter instrumental track and a double-tracked vocal.
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Technical Notation"Mind Games" is played in the key of B major, with a time signature of 4/4 and Lennon's vocal range spans from F♯4 to B5.
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Cultural Impact"Mind Games", along with Lennon's other solo works, remains a staple of classic rock radio. It has been covered by several artists, demonstrating its enduring appeal and significant cultural impact.
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