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About Across The Universe
"Across the Universe" is a song by the English rock band the Beatles. It was written by John Lennon and credited to Lennon–McCartney. The song first appeared on the 1969 various artists' charity compilation album No One's Gonna Change Our World and later, in a different form, on their 1970 album Let It Be, the group's final released album.
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- 1970
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Words are flowing outLike endless rain into a paper cupThey slither wildly as they slip away across the universePools of sorrow waves of joyAre drifting through my opened mindPossessing and caressing meJai Guru Deva, OmNothing's gonna change my worldNothing's gonna change my worldNothing's gonna change my worldNothing's gonna change my worldImages of broken lightWhich dance before me like a million eyesThey call me on and on across the universeThoughts meander like aRestless wind inside a letter boxThey tumble blindly as they make their way across the universeJai Guru Deva, OmNothing's gonna change my worldNothing's gonna change my worldNothing's gonna change my worldNothing's gonna change my worldSounds of laughter, shades of lifeAre ringing through my opened earsInciting and inviting meLimitless undying loveWhich shines around me like a million sunsIt calls me on and on across the universeJai Guru Deva, OmNothing's gonna change my worldNothing's gonna change my worldNothing's gonna change my worldNothing's gonna change my worldJai Guru DevaJai Guru DevaJai Guru DevaJai Guru DevaJai Guru Deva
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The Beatles
The Beatles were an English rock band formed in Liverpool in 1960. They became the most commercially successful and critically acclaimed act in the history of popular music. Their best-known lineup consisted of John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr. Rooted in skiffle and 1950s rock and roll, they later utilised several genres, ranging from pop ballads to psychedelic rock, often incorporating classical and other elements in innovative ways. In the early 1960s, their enormous popularity first emerged as "Beatlemania", but as their songwriting grew in sophistication, they came to be perceived by many fans and cultural observers as an embodiment of the ideals shared by the era's sociocultural revolutions. more »
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Written by: John Lennon, Paul McCartney
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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5 facts about this song
Recording Timeline1. "Across the Universe" was first recorded by The Beatles on February 4th and 8th, 1968.2. The song was initially released as a charity record for the World Wildlife Fund on December 12, 1969, nearly two years after it was first recorded.3. The Beatles went back and overdubbed orchestral arrangements and an additional choir part to the song on January 2nd, 1970.4. The orchestral versions of the song were included in two of The Beatles' albums: "No One's Gonna Change Our World" and "Let It Be." |
Lyrics and Composition1. The phrase "Jai guru deva om" that repeats in the song is a mantra in Sanskrit. "Jai" means "praise" or "hail," "guru" means "teacher," "deva" means "god," and "Om" is the primal sound of the universe in Hinduism.2. John Lennon claimed the lyrics came to him after being upset with his wife, Cynthia. The song was reportedly his attempt to convey feelings of peace and tranquility.3. Paul McCartney was not present for the initial recording of "Across the Universe," resulting in Lennon and George Harrison singing the harmony vocals. |
Cover Versions and Soundtracks1. Many artists have covered "Across the Universe," including Fiona Apple, Rufus Wainwright, and David Bowie.2. It was included in two Beatles film projects: the documentary "Let It Be," where the band can be seen performing the song, and the 2007 musical film "Across the Universe," named after the song. |
Reception and Rankings1. NME (New Musical Express) ranked "Across the Universe" at No. 5 in their list of the 100 Greatest Beatles Songs.2. Rolling Stone magazine placed the song at number 22 in their ranking of the Beatles' 100 Greatest Songs.3. Some critics argue that the song embodies some of John Lennon's most intricate and poignant lyrics. |
Trivia1. "Across the Universe" was one of the first songs sent into space by NASA. On February 4, 2008, NASA transmitted the song directly into space, aiming towards the North Star, Polaris.2. Lennon considered "Across the Universe" as one of his favorite Beatles songs.3. The lyrics are said to have been influenced by Lennon's interest in transcendental meditation.4. None other than Mick Jagger is whispering in the background of the "No One's Gonna Change Our World" version of the song. |
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