Be My Yoko Ono
Barenaked Ladies
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If there's someone you can live without, then do so And if there's someone you can just shove out, well do so You can be my Yoko Ono You can follow me wherever I go Be my, be my, be my, be my Yoko Ono, whoa oh Isn't it beautiful to see two people so much in love? Bare naked as two virgins hand in hand, and hand in hand in love Now that I'm far away it doesn't seem to me to be such a pain To have you hanging off my ankle like some kind of ball and chain You can be my Yoko Ono You can follow me wherever I go Be my, be my, be my, be my Yoko Ono, whoa oh (be my Yoko) Oh no, here we go Our life is just one big pun Ono, here we go as Yoko sings woo ho ho ho ho ho I know that when I say this I may be stepping on pins and needles (ho ho whoa) But I don't like all these people slagging her for breaking up the Beatles (Don't blame it on Yokey) I mean if I was John and you were Yoko I would gladly give up musical genius Just to have you as my very own personal Venus (To doo to to to, hit it) You can be my Yoko Ono (oh, whoa oh) You can follow me wherever I go Be my, be my, be my, be my Yoko Ono, whoa oh Be my, be my, be my, be my, be my Yoko Ono, whoa Be my, be my, be my, be my, be my Yoko Ono, whoa Be my, be my, be my, be my, be my Yoko Ono, whoa whoa oh
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Written by: Ed Robertson, Steven Page
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10 facts about this song
Creation and Release"Be My Yoko Ono" is a song by the Canadian rock band Barenaked Ladies from their debut studio album "Gordon," released in 1992.
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InspirationThe song title refers to Yoko Ono, a Japanese multimedia artist who is widely known as the widow of John Lennon from The Beatles. She is often criticized for supposedly causing tension within the band leading to their split, a characterization the band has said they disagree with and argued in their song.
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SongwritersThe song was written by two of the band's original members, Steven Page and Ed Robertson.
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Music VideoThe official music video for "Be My Yoko Ono" incorporates parts of one of Ono's art films, short clips of the band members impersonating The Beatles, and scenes where they mimic being under Yoko Ono's trance.
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Genre and Style"Be My Yoko Ono" is a pop and alternative rock song, mirroring the overall sound of the Barenaked Ladies. It's characterized by its upbeat tempo, catchy melody, and humorous lyrics.
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Song MeaningThrough the lyrics, the band subtly signifies that they would not mind if their romantic interest would allegedly break them apart, much like how Ono was accused of breaking up The Beatles.
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ReceptionThe song was well-received by the audience and critics. It was celebrated for its unusual subject material and clever lyrics.
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Live Performances"Be My Yoko Ono" became a fan favorite during Barenaked Ladies' live performances in the early years of their career.
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Award NominationThe song was nominated for a Juno Award for Single of the Year in 1993, further bolstering the band's profile in the Canadian music scene.
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Yoko Ono's ReactionDespite the title of the song, Yoko Ono herself enjoyed the song and found it funny. This information was confirmed by Steven Page during an interview.
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