God
Yoko Ono · Other Songs - Yoko Ono
By which we measure our pain.
I'll say it again:
God is a concept
By which we measure our pain,
Yeah, yeah, yeah.
I don't believe in magic,
I don't believe in i-ching,
Don't believe in bible,
Don't believe in tarot,
Don't believe in hitler,
Don't believe in jesus,
I don't believe in kennedy,
I don't believe in buddah,
I don't believe in mantra,
I don't believe in gita,
I don't believe in yoga,
I don't believe in kings,
I don't believe in elvis,
I don't believe in zimmerman
I don't believe in beatles.
I just believe in me,
Yoko and me.
And that's reality.
The dream is over,
What can I say?
The dream is over,
Yesterday.
I was the dreamweaver
But now I'm reborn.
I was the walrus
But now I'm john.
And so, dear friends,
You just have to carry on,
The dream is over.
God - Yoko Ono
Yoko Ono's 'God' stands as a seminal piece within her extensive catalog of conceptual art and music, reflecting her lifelong exploration of spirituality and social commentary. Released during a period where she frequently blended performance art with audio recordings, the track exemplifies her unique ability to merge political activism with avant-garde musical expression. As part of her broader body of work that often challenged traditional boundaries between visual and auditory media, the song serves as a poignant reminder of her commitment to peace and environmental awareness. The recording captures the raw, unpolished aesthetic characteristic of her solo output, distinguishing it from her collaborative efforts with John Lennon while maintaining her distinct voice as a pioneering figure in experimental music.