God - John Lennon & The Plastic Ono Band

John Lennon · Other Songs - John Lennon

God is a concept,

By which we can measure,

Our pain,

I'll say it again,

God is a concept,

By which we can measure,

Our pain,

I don't believe in magic,

I don't believe in I-ching,

I don't believe in bible,

I don't believe in tarot,

I don't believe in Hitler,

I don't believe in Jesus,

I don't believe in Kennedy,

I don't believe in Buddha,

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 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 - John Lennon & The Plastic Ono Band

John Lennon's "God" stands as a defining moment in his solo career, showcasing the raw emotional intensity that characterized his work with The Plastic Ono Band. Recorded during a period of profound personal and artistic introspection, the track exemplifies Lennon's shift toward a stripped-down, confessional style that departed from the psychedelic experimentation of his earlier Beatles years. The song's driving rhythm and direct vocal delivery highlight his ability to convey complex feelings through minimalist arrangements. As a centerpiece of his post-Beatles output, "God" remains a testament to Lennon's enduring influence on rock music, capturing the vulnerability and power that defined his most celebrated recordings.