I Know
John Lennon
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The years have passed so quickly One thing I've understood I am only learning To tell the trees from the wood I know what's coming down And I know where it's coming from And I know and I'm sorry (yes I am) But I never could speak my mind And I know just how you feel And I know now what I have done And I know and I'm guilty (yes I am) But I never could read your mind I know what I was missing But now my eyes can see I put myself in your place As you did for me Today I love you more than yesterday Right now I love you more right now And I know what's coming down I can feel where it's coming from And I know it's getting better (all the time) As we share in each other's minds Today I love you more than yesterday Right now I love you more right now Oh ho no more crying [Repeat: x4]
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Written by: John Winston Lennon
Lyrics © Downtown Music Publishing
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7 facts about this song
Composition & Inspiration"I Know" is a song written and performed by John Lennon in his 1973 solo studio album, "Mind Games". The recording had included a host of America's top recording studio musicians who were featured in Lennon's albums.
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Album Success"Mind Games", the album featuring "I Know", reached number 9 on the Billboard chart in the U.S, while peaking at number 13 in the UK.
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Emotional ConnectionAt the time of the song's composition, Lennon was experiencing marital problems with his wife Yoko Ono. Those emotions and experiences were reflected in the lyrics and tone of "I Know".
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Writing ProcessLike most of Lennon's work, "I Know" was a song resulting from Lennon's personal and introspective songwriting approach. He was well known for writing candidly about his personal life, and "I Know" was no different.
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Production IngenuityThe song features Lennon's distinctive piano playing, and the melody is thought to be one of his most inventive. The final version of the song also features unusual production techniques and layering of vocals, which was characteristic of Lennon’s experimental approach to recording.
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Limited AvailabilityUnlike many of John Lennon's other songs, "I Know" has never been officially covered by any other artist, which makes it one of Lennon's more unique compositions.
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Posthumous RecognitionAlthough Lennon was unable to see the lasting influence of his work, as he was tragically killed in 1980, the song "I Know" continues to be recognized as one of his masterpieces, revealing his ability to captivate listeners through his raw, emotional songwriting and innovative sound production.
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