"I Was So Disappointed by It”: The Beatles Masterpiece John Lennon Thought They Ruined in the Studio

An artist isn’t always the best indicator of which songs will be well-received. They have their own opinions about how a recording session goes that aren’t always indicative of success. That was the case with one Beatles song and John Lennon. Despite fans chalking “Across the Universe” up to being a masterpiece, Lennon thought it was badly recorded.

Words are flowing out like endless rain into a paper cup
They slither wildly as they slip away across the universe
Pools of sorrow, waves of joy are drifting through my opened mind
Possessing and caressing me

Jai guru deva, om
Nothing’s gonna change my world
Nothing’s gonna change my world
Nothing’s gonna change my world
Nothing’s gonna change my world

“Across the Universe” was penned by Lennon and credited to the Lennon-McCartney partnership. Many fans consider this track one of the Beatles’ best compositions. It’s very Lennon, with its off-kilter lyrics and warbly instrumentation. Despite his high hopes for this track, Lennon felt it fell short. Though it’s not an opinion shared by many, Lennon made his feeling well known.

Source: americansongwriter.com/Alex Hopper

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