Wonderwall

A song I wrote a long time ago for John Lennons anniversary.

If you let this man into your heart

You could be free

If you let this man into your soul

You could be free

He asked us to imagine

A world where we we'd be free

From War and Misery ~

But he was cut down in his prime

Before he had the time

To convince us 

Of the things we always knew

(but always denied) ~

If you let this man into your heart

You could be free

If you let this man into your soul

You could be free

He asked us to imagine

A world where we we'd be free

From War and Misery ~

But he was cut down in his prime

By a killer who smiled

And our Working Class Hero;

Stolen from you and from me

He asked us to imagine

A world where we we'd be free

From War and Misery ~

If you let this man into your heart

You could be free

If you let this man into your soul

You could be free

If you let this man into your heart

You could be free

If you let this man into your soul

You could be free

*

RIP John

Author's Note

I know Lennon was complex, controversial and even downright bad at times. I'm not looking to argue. I just want to commemorate his passing.

Reviews

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The title made me think of Oasis.....and the fact that Lennon was such an inspiration to them makes this piece of writing very ironic.

It certainly reads like a song. And like you said, Lennon was controversial and a far from perfect role model. Yet he inspired millions with his words, actions and music. And for that he will always be remembered.

It is difficult to imagine these words without a tune. I feel they have enough weight of their own to do the great man justice.

A lovely dedication to a giant of the world.

[Tony Jordan]

You're really spot on Doodley.
Oasis hit 'Womderwall' was named after one of Lennon's play-words. He said wonderwall instead of 'wonderful' - I imagine in quite a cynical way to record execs and other 'luvvies'.
I'm glad it reads like a song. That pleases me.
I appreciate your visit immensely Doodley. Thank you very much.

[The dark story]

A warm and heartfelt tribute to a legend. The words speak volumes, they are touching, emotional and voice the evident truth
"To convince us
Of the things we always knew
(but always denied) ~"

[Tony Jordan]

Thank you Atiba. I think a lot of creatives can identify with John because of similar tumultuous feelings and pain.
I appreciate your review on this one very much.
:))

[Jack Necron (Aubrey Jac..]

A fitting tribute to Lennon and a nice touch to pen it lyrically, honestly I could see a band singing this in honor of him. Excellent lines on display and I like that they reference his own messages.

People will always have differing opinions of him, but regardless his words inspire and touch thousands even today. A great piece, thanks for sharing Tony!

[Tony Jordan]

Thank you Jack.
I wrote this around 1999 and intended it to be an entry to a competition that Yoko (or her foundation) was actually running. (I think it's an annual event) but I felt it too sycophantic to be considered worthy. But personally I'm proud of it and it remains my own homage to John.
Thank you for your kind thoughts Jack.

[Jack Necron (Aubrey Jack Peaslee)]

As you should be, it's a great bit of writing. And you're welcome!

[Tony Jordan]

Thank you Jack. You're a gentleman. Merry Christmas!

[Jack Necron (Aubrey Jack Peaslee)]

Merry Christmas to you as well, I hope it was good!

[Tony Jordan]

Lol
It was pretty quiet.
These days quiet is good haha.
Hope you had a good one!

[Michael X]

lyrical and heartfelt words that remembers the legend, that captures your unique form of poetry, perfectly. Nicely done tony!

[Tony Jordan]

Thank you Michael.

[Jimmy Yetts]

A wonderful tribute, Tony.
Am not a Lennon admirer but this piece is certainly admirable.
Do, of course, mourn the death of any senselessly murdered human being.

[Tony Jordan]

Thank you Jimmy.

[ReedWrite]

Being complex, controversial, and bad at times, does not make him deplorable, or irredeemable. It makes him human...just like each one of us. That is why his accomplishments, talent, and legacy are so powerful, and so worth remembering. This is a beautiful commemoration. Nicely done!

[Tony Jordan]

Precisely ReedWrite...one of us -
That's why his songs live on so.
Thank you for your reading and reviewing this one. I appreciated it muchly. :)

[ReedWrite]

You are muchly welcome! :D

[Tony Jordan]

And you made me muchly laugh - quite-a-lotly in fact !!
xD - see that's me laughing

[Ken Simm.]

He is one of those figures you know where you where when you heard. Just like JFK for my generation. I was teaching and the caretaker came into the classroom to tell me.
An inovator and true creative whatever you think of him. This is a fine tribute to a remarkable artist.

[Tony Jordan]

So true Ken,
I was on a plane returning from Belgium. I remember the sobbing as the rumour circulated. I think one of the crew must have picked the news up on a transistor radio or something.
Thank you very much for your review and for your own creative works.

[Valentine]

So he was complex, putting the group together as a whole, they made some very popular music back then. Valentine

[Tony Jordan]

They had such a huge influence on popular music.
Thank you for reading and reviewing this Valentine.