Rock 'n Roll Fridays

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John Lennon

1. Gimme Some Truth “I'm sick and tired of hearing things
From uptight, shortsighted, narrow-minded hypocrites
All I want is the truth
Just gimme some truth”
What is one undeniable truth in your life?

I'm going to be dead someday, and that day is getting closer and closer.

2. Instant Karma “Why in the world are we here?
Surely not to live in pain and fear
Why on Earth are you there
When you're everywhere
Gonna get your share”
Why in the world do you think you are here?

This week my purpose seemed to be to make money for other people.

3. Out of the Blue “Out the blue you came to me
And blew away life's misery”
Has anyone ever came out of the blue for you?

Oh yeah. It's amazing who comes out of the woodwork when I'm in dire straits.

4. Jealous Guy “I didn't mean to hurt you
I'm sorry that I made you cry
Oh no, I didn't want to hurt you
I'm just a jealous guy”
Tell us about a time when you were jealous.

I...uh...can't remember a time when I was really jealous. I was slightly annoyed at a long phone call Beast had with a coworker MANY MANY years ago (like 20).

5. Mind Games “We're playing those mind games together
Pushing the barriers planting seeds
Playing the mind guerrilla
Chanting the Mantra peace on earth”
When was the last time someone played mind games with you?

Shit, feels like every day someone at work is messing with me. Usually the same person, too. Since I don't play games, I find this really frustrating.

6. Imagine “Imagine no possessions I wonder if you can
No need for greed or hunger a brotherhood of man
Imagine all the people
Sharing for the world”
What's your favorite possession?

My house. My truck used to be up near the top. Not no more. :-(

7. Working Class Hero “They hurt you at home and they hit you at school
They hate you if you're clever and they despise a fool
Till you're so crazy you can't follow their rules
A working class hero is something to be
A working class hero is something to be”
How did you get along in high school?

I got along just fine. School was my forte. Still is, for that matter.

8. I'm Stepping Out “Gotta, gotta, gotta, gotta get out
I'm stepping out, babe
Just a while
Ain't been out for days”
When was the last time you went out on the town? What did you do?

We went out tonight as a matter of fact, and saw a semi-famous game-show host-slash-comedian.

9. Steel and Glass “Well, your mouthpiece squawks as he spreads your lies
But you can't pull strings if your hands are tied, hey, hey”
Who was the last person who spread lies about you?

Don't know, don't care. See mind games, above.

10. God “God is a concept
By which we measure
Our pain”
How do you conceive “god”?

Depends on the day, really. Sometimes, as George Carlin said, God is a lift in my shoe. Sometimes, God is not something I'm sure I believe in. I do believe in God, but sometimes I don't. I think Lennon has a point; God is an exacerbation and/or an amelioration of the human condition.

11. I'm Losing You “Here in some stranger's room,
Late in the afternoon,
What am I doing here at all?”
Have you ever cheated on a lover or been cheated on?

Nope. Life's complicated enough; why make it even messier?

12. Whatever Gets You Through the Night “Whatever gets you through your life 'salright, 'salright
Do it wrong or do it right 'salright, 'salright
Don't need a watch to waste your time oh no, oh no”
What gets you through the night?

Sleep, with assistance of earplugs and a comfy bed.

13. Give Peace a Chance “Everybody's talkin' 'bout ministers, sinisters
Banisters and canisters, bishops and fishops
Rabbis and pop eyes, bye bye, bye byes”
What's everyone talking about where you live?

The fuckin' weather. Ugh. I mean, really people? It's spring; the weather is iffy and usually cloudy and miserable. This is NOT a surprise.