Dear John
Yoko Ono · Other Songs - Yoko Ono
Don't be hard on yourself.
Give yourself a break.
Life wasn't meant to be run.
The race is over, you've won.
Dear john,
Don't be hard on yourself.
Give yourself a break.
Life wasn't meant to be run.
The race is over, you've won.
Ha da do do do do
Do do do do do
(laugh)
September, november...
Dear john,
Don't be hard on yourself.
Give yourself a break.
Life wasn't meant to be run.
The race is over.
Ooooh.
Dear john,
Don't be hard on yourself.
Give yourself a break.
Life wasn't meant to be run.
The race is over.
And dear john,
Don't be hard on yourself.
Give yourself a break.
Life wasn't meant to be run.
The race is over.
Do-do,
Do-do-do-do,
Do-do-do-do-ooh, uh-hu,
Yeah, alright.
And dear john,
Don't be hard on yourself.
Give yourself a break.
Life wasn't meant to be run.
The race is over.
(whistle)
Dear john,
Put the tv on, have a snack.
Wash your mother's back.
The race is over.
Dear John - Yoko Ono
Released in 1971, 'Dear John' stands as a pivotal track in Yoko Ono's solo career, marking her transition from a collaborative partner to a solo artist with a distinct voice. The song blends folk and pop sensibilities with Ono's signature avant-garde approach, reflecting the countercultural spirit of the early 1970s. It explores themes of personal reflection and political commentary, characteristic of her work during this era. The recording captures a raw, intimate atmosphere that defines her early solo discography, distinguishing her style from her previous collaborations with John Lennon. As a key piece in her catalog, it remains a significant example of her ability to merge personal narrative with broader social issues through music.