Wednesday, December 6, 2023

Lucy in the Sky, what is really about

 The meaning behind the song "Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds" by The Beatles has been the subject of much debate and speculation. Some believe that the song is about LSD, while others believe that it is a more innocent and metaphorical take on childhood imagination.

John Lennon, the songwriter of the song, has never definitively stated what the song is about, but he has offered some clues. In a 1967 interview with Maureen Cleave of the Evening Standard, Lennon said that the song was inspired by a drawing by his son Julian. The drawing showed a girl with "diamonds" around her head. Lennon said that he was "trying to write about something that was real and concrete as a drawing, and something that was very simple".

Lennon has also said that the song is about "the girl you're imagining when you're on acid". This interpretation is supported by the song's psychedelic imagery and its references to flying and seeing things that are not there.

However, it is also possible to interpret the song in a more innocent way. The song's lyrics describe a girl who is "telepathic with the birds" and who "can read your mind". This suggests that the song is about a child who has a vivid imagination and who is able to see the world in a way that is different from adults.

Ultimately, the meaning of "Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds" is up to the listener to decide. There is no right or wrong answer, and the song can be interpreted in many different ways.

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