Yellow Girl
Yoko Ono · Other Songs - Yoko Ono
She tells her car to stand by,
She tells her plane to stand by,
But nobody knows she's a stand by for life.
Stand by for life, stand by for life,
Somebody up there is giving her a run around.
She tells her men to stand by,
She tells her friends to stand by,
She tells her world to stand by,
But nobody knows she's a stand by for life.
Stand by for life, stand by for life,
Somebody up there is giving her a run around.
Yellow girl, yellow girl, when will you learn?
Your life is sharp as knife,
But remember it cuts both ways.
Stand by for death, stand by for death,
Somebody down there is giving her a run around.
Yellow girl, yellow girl, when will you learn?
Your life is sharp as knife,
But remember it cuts both ways.
Ev'ry day's a sunday for yellow girl...
Yellow Girl
Yoko Ono's 'Yellow Girl' stands as a poignant song in her extensive body of work, blending avant-garde sensibilities with intimate vocal performance. Released in the late 1990s, the track exemplifies her ability to merge personal narrative with broader social commentary, characteristic of her post-Beatles artistic evolution. The recording captures a raw, emotive quality that aligns with her exploration of themes such as peace, gender, and the human condition. While often associated with her experimental approach, the song retains a melodic accessibility that invites deep reflection. It serves as a testament to her enduring influence on conceptual music and her commitment to using art as a vehicle for meaningful dialogue, reflecting the complex layers found throughout her discography.