I'm The Greatest

Yoko Ono · Other Songs - Yoko Ono

When I was a little boy,

Way back home in liverpool,

My mama told me, I was great.



Then when I was a teenager,

I knew that I had got something going,

All my friends told me I was great.



And now I'm a man,

A woman took me by the hand,

And you know what she told me...i was great.



I was in the greatest show on earth,

For what it was worth.

Now I'm only thirty-two;

And all I wanna do, is boogaloo!



Hey!



I looked in the mirror,

I saw my wife and kids,



And you know what they told me...i was great.



Yes, my name is billy shears,

You know it has been for so many years.

Now I'm only thirty-two;

And all I wanna do, is boogaloo!



Hey, hey, hey, (hey, hey, hey) yeah!



(hey, hey, hey)



I'm the greatest and you better believe it, baby!



Ho! ho! ho!



I'm gonna be the greatest in this world, (ho!)

In the next world and in any world! (hey!)



Alright, alright, alright, alright, alright, alright,

Alright, alright, alright, alright, alright, alright.



Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, all right!

I'm The Greatest

Yoko Ono's 'I'm The Greatest' stands as a poignant song in her extensive solo discography, reflecting her enduring commitment to conceptual art and social commentary. Released following her marriage to John Lennon, the track embodies the turbulent yet creative energy of the late 1970s, a period marked by her exploration of personal identity and the legacy of their partnership. The song's minimalist approach aligns with her broader artistic philosophy, utilizing sparse instrumentation to highlight lyrical themes of self-worth and resilience. As part of her diverse catalog, which spans avant-garde experiments to pop sensibilities, the recording serves as a testament to her ability to distill complex emotions into accessible musical forms, influencing generations of artists who value substance over spectacle.