Tight A$
John Lennon
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Well, just as tight a$ you can make it Hard and slow ain't hard enough Just as tight a$ you can shake it, girl Get it on and do your stuff Tight a$ you can get it Tight a$ got it made Uptight's alright But if ya can't stand the heat You better get back in the shade Well, just tight a$ an Indian rope trick Long and tough ain't hard enough Just as tight a$ a dope fiend's fix my friend Get it up and do your stuff Tight a$ you can boogie Tight a$ got it made Uptight alright But if ya can't stand the heat You better get back in the shade, well Alright Alright Ooh Ooh-ooh Well, tight a$ you can make it Hard and slow ain't hard enough Just as tight a$ you can shake it, girl Get it on and do your stuff Tight a$ you can get it Tight a$ got it made Uptight's alright But if you can't stand the heat You better get back in the shade Well, tight a$ an Indian rope trick Hard and long ain't hard enough Just as tight a$ a dope fiend's fix, my friend Get it up and do your stuff Tight a$ you can boogie Tight a$ got it laid Uptight's alright But if you can't stand the heat You better get back in the shade Well Well, tight a$ got me cornered Tight a$ got me laid Tight a$ strut your stuff so tough Just a sittin' in the midnight shade Tight a$ she can boogie Tight a$ she got laid Uptight's alright But if you can't stand the heat You better get back in the shade Well, whoa Woo Ah, yes Woo-hoo
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Written by: John Winston Lennon
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Song Creation"Tight A$" is a song by John Lennon, a renowned British songwriter, and musician famously known as a member of the legendary band, The Beatles.
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Album AssociationThis song is part of Lennon's third solo studio album titled "Mind Games," which got released on 29th October 1973.
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Genre Classification"Tight A$" is a rock 'n' roll song that exhibits Lennon's affinity for American style rockabilly music, influenced by artists such as Elvis Presley and Carl Perkins.
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Song InspirationThe title 'Tight A$$' is a pun, primarily used in Britain, referring to someone who is careful with money. It could also refer to someone being uptight, both of which seem to reflect Lennon’s view of his withdrawn life at that time.
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Player InvolvementThe instrumentation of "Tight A$" was performed by Lennon himself, with the help of studio musicians. Lennon played the guitar, Klaus Voormann was on bass, and Jim Keltner on drums.
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Production TeamThe song, along with the whole "Mind Games" album, was produced by John Lennon himself, credited as a producer under the pseudonym 'Dr. Winston O'Boogie.'
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Song Duration"Tight A$" has a total duration of 3:37 minutes, providing a captivating dose of Lennon's musical brilliance.
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Song ReceptionAlthough not released as a single, "Tight A$" was warmly received by fans and holds up as an example of Lennon's wit and musical versatility.
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Personal Life InfluenceSome interpretations of "Tight A$" speculate that the song was indicative of Lennon's troubles during the time, including his failing marriage and the loneliness he felt being away from his home, England.
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Song LyricsThe lyrics of "Tight A$" don't dwell into deep issues or Lennon's political thoughts, which are often seen in his other songs. Instead, the song offers a light mood with playful language and puns.
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