I Know

John Lennon

About I Know

"I Know (I Know)" is a song written by John Lennon released on his 1973 album Mind Games. The song is included on the 1998 box set, John Lennon Anthology. Lennon called the song, "just a piece of nothing," though some have read the song as a confession of troubles with his relationship with Yoko Ono.


Year:
1998
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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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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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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.
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.
Emotional Connection
At 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".
Writing Process
Like 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.
Production Ingenuity
The 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.
Limited Availability
Unlike 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.
Posthumous Recognition
Although 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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