Give Me Something
Yoko Ono, John Lennon
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The food is cold Your eyes are cold The window's cold The bed's cold Give me something that's not cold, come on, come on (come on!) Give me something that's not cold, come on, come on (come on!) Give me something that's not cold, come on, come on (come on!) Give me, give me, give me The chair's hard Your voice is hard The money's hard The living's hard Give me something that's not hard, come on, come on (come on!) Give me something that's not hard, come on, come on (come on!) Give me something that's not hard, come on, come on (come on!) Give me, give me, give me I'll give you my heartbeat and a bit of tear and flesh It's not very much but while it's there you can have it You can have it
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11 facts about this song
Release and Reception"Give Me Something" is one of the songs featured on the album "Double Fantasy," which was released by John Lennon and Yoko Ono in November 1980. The album received both critical acclaim and commercial success.
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Song CompositionThe song is predominantly rock with elements of new wave music and pop, providing a rich montage of sound that echoes the eclectic styles of both Lennon and Ono.
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InspirationMuch like the other songs in the album, "Give Me Something" reflects the artists' personal experiences and thoughts.
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CollaborationBoth John and Yoko shared writing credits on "Give Me Something," showcasing their ability to merge their unique artistic visions into a cohesive and thought-provoking piece of music.
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Time of Album ReleaseThis song, along with the rest of the "Double Fantasy" album, marked Lennon's return to the music scene after a five-year hiatus spent raising his son Sean.
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Tragic BackgroundThe album, and by extension "Give Me Something," has a tragic backdrop as it was the last album released by Lennon before his assassination in December 1980.
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Album ConceptThe overall theme of the album revolves around Lennon and Ono expressing their feelings towards each other and the world around them. "Give Me Something" feeds into this concept perfectly.
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Chart PerformanceAlthough "Give Me Something" was not a single, the album "Double Fantasy" was an international success, hitting No. 1 in several countries including the United States and the United Kingdom.
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Grammy Win"Double Fantasy" won the Grammy Award for Album Of The Year in 1982. Although "Give Me Something" is not the most known song off the album, it contributed to its overall success.
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LegacyDespite its poignant context, "Give Me Something," like the rest of the album, is considered a significant part of John Lennon's legacy and his impact on popular music.
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Copyright OwnershipThis song, like many of Lennon's compositions, is owned by Northern Songs, a company originally established by The Beatles.
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