Yang Yang
Yoko Ono, Plastic Ono Band
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Yang yang holds on to a giant phone, Yang yangs soft voice goes on and on, I hate you, I hate you, where did it go wrong? Yangyang goes talking to himself on the phone. Yang yang sends his men pebbles and stones, Yang yang rips his women down to the bones. I own you, I own you, so give us a song, Yangyang goes talking to his world on the phone. Yang yangs born with a phone cord round his neck, Yang yang never fails to stick to his kick. I want you, I want you, you're making me sick. But yangyang, the chords never long enough To reach your mommys trick. Yang yang yang yang yang, Yang yang yang yang yang, Yang yang, snap out, Give up, cut out, Tune up and join us, Join the revolution, Join the revolution. No kick is good enough for lifetime substitution, No brick will give you a lifetime consolation. And whether you dig it or not, We outnumber you in population. And leave your private institution, Get down to real communication, Leave your scene of destruction And join us in revolution. Yang yang yang yang yang, Yang yang yang yang yang, Yang yang, wake up, Give up, cut out, Come out and join us, Join the revolution, Join the revolution.
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Written by: YOKO ONO
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10 facts about this song
Album Classification"Yang Yang" is a track from Yoko Ono's fifth solo album "Approximately Infinite Universe" which was released in 1973.
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Genre Classification"Yang Yang" falls under the umbrella of experimental rock and avant-garde music genre, which Yoko Ono is famously associated with.
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Iconic MomentThe song is a significant work in Yoko Ono's career as it is one of her few tracks to have been covered by various artists and featured in popular culture, a testament to its enduring appeal.
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Song's MessageThe song's lyrics are largely interpreted as a critique of male chauvinism, which aligns with Yoko Ono's noted advocacy for women's rights and equality.
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Critical ResponseWhile Yoko Ono's music has often been met with mixed responses due to its experimental nature, "Yang Yang" is generally acknowledged as one of her more accessible and well-received songs.
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Technical ElementsThe song showcases a fusion of traditional rock elements, experimental sounds, and unconventional structures which symbolize Yoko Ono's innovative approach to music.
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CollaboratorsOn the original recording, her husband John Lennon the former Beatle, played the guitar.
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Cover ClassificationAnanda Shankar, a popular Indian musician, covered "Yang Yang" in his 1975 album "Ananda Shankar and His Music."
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RedefinitionThe song's provocative lyrics and unusual sound have helped redefine the role and image of women in the rock genre.
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Notable RecognitionIn 2002, American indie rock band The Breeders covered "Yang Yang" and it was released as the first single from their album "Title TK."
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