Fragile Lennon
Rare moments of emotional vulnerability and openness in John Lennon's writing
Analysis
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Song count per year
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% of each member's catalogue with this tag (by writing credit)
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Songs(19 of 20)
There's a Place
Retreat inward when low
Not a Second Time
Hurt admission beneath the refusal
This Boy
Vulnerable, would-mind-the-pain self
I'll Cry Instead
Shy, hiding, would lock himself up
If I Fell
Admits prior heartbreak and fear
I'll Be Back
Admits inability to stay away
I Don't Want to Spoil the Party
Quiet admission of hurt rather than anger
I'm a Loser
Early admission of personal vulnerability
Yes It Is
Vulnerable admission of haunted memory
Help!
Lennon's cry for help during fame crisis
You've Got to Hide Your Love Away
Admits weakness and shame
It's Only Love
Admits shyness, struggle to love
Nowhere Man
Self-doubt, creative paralysis
Girl
Admits emotional captivity
Strawberry Fields Forever
'No one I think is in my tree'
Julia
Raw vulnerability addressing dead mother
I'm So Tired
Raw admission of breakdown
Yer Blues
Raw confession of depression
Don't Let Me Down
Raw vulnerability and fear of loss
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