Mind Games (John Lennon song)

This article is about a John Lennon song. For other uses, see Mind Games (disambiguation).

"Mind Games"
Song

The title track from the album of the same name, this eloquent song evoked lingering hippie sentiments mixed with the evolving mysticism of the early 1970s. Although it did not involve producer Phil Spector, it nonetheless revealed what Lennon had learned from working with him.

In 2006 it was covered by German rock /pop group MIA. as part of the project Make Some Noise to support amnesty international.

Music video

In the music video, we see Lennon walking around, dressed in black. He's then seen signing autographs, and may be quitting on drugs (due to him putting a cigarette in his mouth, but then throws it to the ground and stomps on it). He then goes to the zoo with a crowd and tries to feed an elephant, poses himself with an eagle statue, dances around, etc.

Lennon then purchases a burrito. After that, he helps other people with some stuff, and shows the new sign that reads "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band on the road." He then makes a brief cameo onstage and plays the piano. Outside again, he rides on a horse through the streets.

Afterwards, the shots of Lennon is seen walking around again, like in the beginning, and it ends with a bright light fading out as Lennon's chest is seen towards the camera.