Cold Turkey
John Lennon · Some Time in New York City
Fever is high
Can't see no future
Can't see no sky
My feet are so heavy
So is my head
I wish I was a baby
I wish I was dead
Cold turkey has got me on the run
My body is aching
Goose-pimple bone
Can't see no body
Leave me alone
My eyes are wide open
Can't get to sleep
One thing I'm sure of
I'm in at the deep freeze
Cold turkey has got me on the run
Cold turkey has got me on the run
Thirty-six hours
Rolling in pain
Praying to someone
Free me again
Oh I'll be a good boy
Please make me well
I promise you anything
Get me out of this hell
Cold turkey has got me on the run
Oh, oh, oh, oh
Cold Turkey
John Lennon's "Cold Turkey" stands as a poignant addition to his solo discography, appearing on the 1972 album *Some Time in New York City*. Recorded during a period of intense personal turmoil following the death of his first wife, Yoko Ono, the track reflects Lennon's vulnerability and introspective nature. The song captures the raw emotion of grief and the struggle to move forward, utilizing a stripped-down acoustic approach that highlights his signature vocal delivery. As part of his broader body of work from the early 1970s, "Cold Turkey" complements other notable tracks on the album, offering listeners a glimpse into the private world of a public figure navigating profound loss. Its enduring appeal lies in its authentic emotional resonance and its place within the folk-rock genre of the era.