Wednesday, December 8

LENNON.

30 years ago today John Lennon was murdered.

As everyone knows I'm a Beatles fanatic. Lots of people criticize me for loving Lennon so much, especially when he was "communist/atheist/whatever else." Even so, I still think he was one of the most talented people ever, and when I listen to his lyrics I hear them through the lens of my life, beliefs, culture... so I don't have a problem with the things about him personally that were different than me. For example... Some of my favorite lyrics penned by Lennon follow. Now, he was talking about some girl, but I appreciate these lyrics in the context of my relationship with Jesus. Lennon's writing was only half of the work... my interpretation is the other half. Think about it the next time you're listening to your favorite 'secular' music...



IN MY LIFE

There are places I'll remember
All my life, though some have changed
Some forever, not for better
Some have gone and some remain
All these places had their moments
With lovers and friends, I still can recall
Some are dead and some are living
In my life, I've loved them all

But of all these friends and lovers
There is no one compares with you
And these memories lose their meaning
When I think of love as something new
Though I know I'll never lose affection
For people and things that went before
I know I'll often stop and think about them
In my life, I'll love you more

Though I know I'll never lose affection
For people and things that went before
I know I'll often stop and think about them
In my life, I'll love you more


RIP Mr. Lennon! <3

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