Nobody Told Me
John Lennon · Lennon - Signature Box [2010]
Everybody's making love and no one really cares
There's Nazis in the bathroom just below the stairs
Always something happening and nothing going on
There's always something cooking and nothing in the pot
They're starving back in China so finish what you got
Nobody told me there'd be days like these
Nobody told me there'd be days like these
Nobody told me there'd be days like these
Strange days indeed -- strange days indeed
Everybody's runnin' and no one makes a move
Everyone's a winner and nothing left to lose
There's a little yellow idol to the north of Katmandu
Everybody's flying and no one leaves the ground
Everybody's crying and no one makes a sound
There's a place for us in the movies you just gotta lay around
Nobody told me there'd be days like these
Nobody told me there'd be days like these
Nobody told me there'd be days like these
Strange days indeed -- most peculiar, mama
Everybody's smoking and no one's getting high
Everybody's flying and never touch the sky
There's a UFO over New York and I ain't too surprised
Nobody told me there'd be days like these
Nobody told me there'd be days like these
Nobody told me there'd be days like these
Strange days indeed -- most peculiar, mama
Nobody Told Me
John Lennon's "Nobody Told Me" stands as a poignant reflection on the complexities of personal relationships and the burden of unspoken truths. Recorded during his solo career, the track exemplifies his signature ability to blend introspective lyricism with melodic sophistication. As part of the "Lennon - Signature Box" compilation, the song showcases his evolution from the collaborative energy of The Beatles to a more solitary, yet deeply connected, artistic voice. The recording captures the raw vulnerability characteristic of Lennon's later work, exploring themes of isolation and emotional honesty without relying on dramatic musical flourishes. It remains a significant song in his discography, illustrating his continued commitment to exploring the human condition through accessible yet profound songwriting.