Bring on the Lucie (Freda Peeple)
John Lennon
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Alright boys, this is it Over the hill We don't care what flag you're waving We don't even want to know your name We don't care where you're from or where you're going All we know is that you came You're making all our decisions We have just one request of you That while you're thinking things over Here's something you just better do Free the people now Do it, do it, do it, do it, do it now Free the people now Do it, do it, do it, do it, do it now Well, we were caught with our hands in the air Don't despair paranoia is everywhere We can shake it with love when we're scared So let's shout it aloud like a prayer Free the people now Do it, do it, do it, do it, do it now Free the people now Do it, do it, do it, do it, do it now We understand your paranoia But we don't want to play your game You think you're cool and know what you are doing 666 is your name So while you're jerking off each other You better bear this thought in mind Your time is up you better know it But maybe you don't read the signs Free the people now Do it, do it, do it, do it, do it now Free the people now Do it, do it, do it, do it, do it now Well, you were caught with your hands in the kill And you still got to swallow your pill As you slip and you slide down the hill On the blood of the people you killed Stop the killing (free the people now) Do it, do it, do it, do it, do it now Stop the killing (free the people now) Do it, do it, do it, do it, do it now Free the people now Do it, do it, do it, do it, do it now Free the people now Do it, do it, do it, do it, do it now (do it, do it, do it) Free all the people (do it, do it, do it) Free the people now
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Written by: John Winston Lennon
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15 facts about this song
Song TitleThe full title of the song is “Bring On The Lucie (Freda Peeple)" and it is one of the songs on John Lennon's fourth solo studio album.
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AlbumThe song was released as part of the album "Mind Games" which was released in 1973.
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Social CommentaryThe song is considered a strong social commentary, reflecting Lennon's political views and criticism of the government.
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Background of Title“Freda Peeple” of the song's title doesn't refer to a person but was a play on words by Lennon meant to mean “Free The People”.
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LyricsThe lyrics of the song reflect Lennon's deep-seated aversion to war and violence, a common theme in many of his songs.
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Post-Beatles CareerThis song was released during Lennon's post-Beatles solo career when he produced many socially and politically charged songs.
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Additional ReleaseIn addition to being part of the "Mind Games" album, the song was later also included in some compilations of Lennon's music such as the 2010 album "Gimme Some Truth".
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Hidden TrackIn a 2002 release of the "Mind Games" album, "Bring on the Lucie (Freda Peeple)" was included as a hidden track.
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World PeaceThe song is viewed by many as a call for world peace, reflecting Lennon's well-known advocacy for peace and non-violence.
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Rare Live PerformancesThough popular among Lennon's fans, "Bring On The Lucie (Freda Peeple)" was rarely performed live by Lennon.
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CollaboratorsLike most of Lennon's solo work, Yoko Ono is credited as a collaborator, however, it's unclear to which extent she contributed to this specific song.
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Cover VersionsThe song has been covered by different artists over the years, demonstrating its enduring appeal.
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ReceptionWhile the song was not released as a single and didn't chart separately, the "Mind Games" album reached #9 in the U.S. Billboard 200 chart.
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MessageWith phrases like 'no short-haired, yellow-bellied, son of tricky dicky is gonna Mother Hubbard soft soap me', the song is regarded as one of John Lennon's most anti-establishment tracks.
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Track Listing"Bring on the Lucie" is the 10th track on the "Mind Games" album.
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