Identify song using your Microphone
Lyrics
Meaning
Chords

Artist: John Lennon
Track: Mind Games

Lyrics
We're playing those mind games together
Pushing the barrier, planting seed
Playing the mind guerrilla
Chanting the Mantra "peace on earth"
We all been playing those mind games forever
Some kinda druid dude lifting the veil
Doing the mind guerrilla
Some call it magic, the search for the grail

Love is the answer and you know that for sure
Love is a flower
You got to let it, you gotta let it grow

So keep on playing those mind games together
Faith in the future, out of the now
You just can't beat on those mind guerrillas
Absolute elsewhere in the stones of your mind
Yeah, we're playing those mind games forever
Projecting our images in space and in time

Yes is the answer and you know that for sure
Yes is surrender
You got to let it, you gotta let it go

So keep on playing those mind games together
Doing the ritual dance in the sun
Millions of mind guerrillas
Putting their soul power to the karmic wheel
Keep on playing those mind games forever
Raising the spirit of peace and love
Love
I want you to make love, not war
I know you've heard it before
Full Lyrics and Meaning
Genius Lyrics
John Lennon – Mind Games
When John Lennon wrote this, he was in a period of psychoanalysis and the ‘self-help’ craze was taking off in America. Lennon wrote this song and took it’s title after reading
Sinéad O'Connor – Mind Games
This is a cover of John Lennon’s song Mind Games from his 1973 same-titled album. This song was released for the first time on the Bonus Disc for the 2009 reissue of I Do Not Want
Eric Church – Mind Games
We're playing those mind games together / Pushing the barrier, planting seeds / Playing the mind guerrilla / Chanting the mantra "A peace on Earth" / We all been playing those mind
Gavin Rossdale – Mind Games
We're playing those mind games together / Pushing barriers, planting seeds / Playing the mind guerrilla / Chanting the Mantra peace on earth / We all been playing mind games
Eskimo Joe – Mind Games
We're playin' those mind games together / Pushin' the barriers, plantin' seeds / Playin' the mind guerrilla / Chantin' the mantra, peace on earth / We all been playin' those mind
Arcade Fire – Mind Games
[Verse 1] / We're playing those mind games together / Pushing the barrier, planting seeds / Playing the mind guerilla / Chanting the mantra, "peace on Earth" / We all playing those
George Clinton – Mind Games
[Verse 1] / We're playing those mind games together / Pushing the barrier, planting seed / Playing those mind guerilla / Chanting the mantra, "peace on Earth" / We all be playing
Macadam – Mind Games
We're playing those mind games together / Pushing the barriers, planting seeds / Playing the mind guerrilla / Chanting the mantra, peace on earth / We all been playing those mind
Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds – Mind Games
[Verse 1] / Playing those mind games forever / Pushing the barrier, planting seed / Doing the mind guerilla / Chanting the mantra, "Peace on Earth" / We've all been playing those
John Lennon – Mind Games (I Promise)
Oh, I promise, yes, I promise you / I'll never, never hurt you again / Yes, I make a solemn promise / Oh yeah, I'll never hurt you again / 'Cause love is the answer / And you know
John Lennon – Mind Games Samples
See all of “Mind Games” by John Lennon’s samples, covers, remixes, interpolations and live versions
John Lennon – Mind Games (Make Love, Not War)
Make love, not war / I know, you've heard it before / Make love, not war / I know, you've heard it before / Love is the answer / And you know that it's true / Oh yeah, oh yeah
John Lennon – Mind Games Covers
See all of “Mind Games” by John Lennon’s covers
John Lennon – Mind Games (Ultimate Mix)
[Verse 1] / We're playing those mind games together / Pushing the barrier, planting seed / Playing the mind guerilla / Chanting the mantra, "Peace on Earth" / We all been playing
John Lennon – Meat City
Well I been Meat City to see for myself / Well I been Meat City to see for myself / Been Meat City been Meat / Just got to give me some rock 'n roll / (giiip aaaa kcuuu--) / People
John Lennon – I Know (I Know)
“I Know (I Know)” is the tenth track off of John Lennon’s 1973 album, Mind Games. It’s been long postulated by fans that this song could be a veiled response to Paul McCartney’s
John Lennon – Tight A$
The second song from Lennon’s fourth post-Beatles album, Mind Games. The song is filled with sexual innuendo, and Lennon was amazed that it got past the censors.
John Lennon – Aisumasen (I'm Sorry)
[Verse 1] / When I'm down, really yin / And I don't know what I'm doing / Aisumasen, aisumasen, Yoko / All I had to do was call your name / All I had to do was call your name / [
John Lennon – You Are Here
[Intro] / Nine! / [Verse 1] / From Liverpool to Tokyo / What a way to go / From distant lands one woman, one man / Let the four winds blow / [Chorus] / Three thousand miles over
John Lennon – One Day (at a Time)
“One Day (At a Time)” was written as Lennon’s marriage to Yoko Ono faltered. Like other songs on the album (such as You Are Here and Out The Blue), it sings about how necessary
John Lennon – Steel and Glass
The demo of the song was first recorded in 1973, as John Lennon was about to record his fourth solo album Mind Games. Later, in July 1974, as Lennon was busy with pre-production of
Big Sean – Tomorrow Samples
See all of “Tomorrow” by Big Sean’s samples, covers, remixes, interpolations and live versions
John Lennon – Bring on the Lucie (Freda Peeple)
[Intro] / All right boys, this is it! / Over the hill / [Verse 1] / We don't care what flag you're waving / We don't even wanna know your name / We don't care where you're from or
View 20 More →
AZ Lyrics
John Lennon - Mind Games Lyrics
John Lennon "Mind Games": We're playing those mind games together Pushing the barriers planting seeds Playing the mind guerril...
Sinead O'Connor - Mind Games Lyrics
"Mind Games" lyrics. Sinead O'Connor Lyrics. "Mind Games" (originally by John Lennon). We're playing those mind games together. Pushing barriers, planting seeds
Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds - Mind Games Lyrics
Thanks to Caitlyn Staggs for adding these lyrics. Writer(s): John Lennon. AZLyrics · N · Noel ...
John Lennon - Aisumasen (I'm Sorry) Lyrics
Writer(s): John Lennon. AZLyrics · J · John Lennon Lyrics. album: "Mind Games" (1973). John Lennon - Mind Games album cover. Mind Games · Tight As · Aisumasen ( ...
View 1 More →
Genius Albums
Mind Games by John Lennon
In 1973, John and Yoko moved to the Dakota building that was in the same city they had lived in since 1971 in New York. A few months after the change John and Yoko decided to
GIMME SOME TRUTH. by John Lennon
In honor of what would be his 80th birthday, GIMME SOME TRUTH. is the latest compilation album from John Lennon. The album features ultimate remixes of 36 of his most iconic and
Icon by John Lennon
Get all the lyrics to songs on Icon and join the Genius community of music scholars to learn the meaning behind the lyrics.
Shaved Fish by John Lennon
Shaved Fish is a compilation album released in October 1975 that contains every single John Lennon had released up to that point as a solo artist. It peaked at #12 on the UK Charts
Power to the People: The Hits by John Lennon
Get all the lyrics to songs on Power to the People: The Hits and join the Genius community of music scholars to learn the meaning behind the lyrics.
Lennon Legend (The Very Best Of John Lennon) by John Lennon
Get all the lyrics to songs on Lennon Legend (The Very Best Of John Lennon) and join the Genius community of music scholars to learn the meaning behind the lyrics.
The John Lennon Collection by John Lennon
This 15-song collection (expanded to 19 in 1989 for the CD), released just short of two years after Lennon’s death, provided a very generous overview of his solo career on a single
Walls and Bridges by John Lennon
John Lennon temporarily separated from Yoko Ono directly after finishing his ‘Mind Games’ LP in 1973, and started a relationship with May Pang in California. This would be referred
Signature Box (Remastered) by John Lennon
Get all the lyrics to songs on Signature Box (Remastered) and join the Genius community of music scholars to learn the meaning behind the lyrics.
Acoustic by John Lennon
Get all the lyrics to songs on Acoustic and join the Genius community of music scholars to learn the meaning behind the lyrics.
Jealous Guy - Single by John Lennon
Get all the lyrics to songs on Jealous Guy - Single and join the Genius community of music scholars to learn the meaning behind the lyrics.
HERO. by John Lennon
Get all the lyrics to songs on HERO. and join the Genius community of music scholars to learn the meaning behind the lyrics.
John Lennon Anthology by John Lennon
Get all the lyrics to songs on John Lennon Anthology and join the Genius community of music scholars to learn the meaning behind the lyrics.
Live in New York City by John Lennon
Get all the lyrics to songs on Live in New York City and join the Genius community of music scholars to learn the meaning behind the lyrics.
Menlove Ave. by John Lennon
Menlove Ave. is an album originally released in 1986 by English rock musician John Lennon, under the supervision of his widow, Yoko Ono-Lennon. Recorded during the sessions for
View 12 More →
Genius Q&A
Q:Who produced “Mind Games” by John Lennon?
“Mind Games” by John Lennon was produced by John Lennon.
Q:Who wrote “Mind Games” by John Lennon?
“Mind Games” by John Lennon was written by John Lennon.
Q:When did John Lennon release Mind Games?
John Lennon released Mind Games on October 29, 1973.
Q:Who wrote “Mind Games” by Arcade Fire?
“Mind Games” by Arcade Fire was written by John Lennon.
Q:Who wrote “Mind Games” by Sinéad O'Connor?
“Mind Games” by Sinéad O'Connor was written by John Lennon.
Q:Who wrote “Mind Games” by Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds?
“Mind Games” by Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds was written by John Lennon.
View 3 More →
Genius Artists
John Lennon
As the founding member of The Beatles, John Winston Lennon (1940–1980) is one of the most recognizable cultural icons of the 20th Century. He is also the other half of the Lennon-
AZ Artists
John Lennon Lyrics
John Lennon lyrics - 147 song lyrics sorted by album, including "Now And Then ... John Lennon - Mind Games album cover. Mind Games · Tight As · Aisumasen (I'm ...