Bernie Taupin, in the song "Empty Garden (Hey Hey Johnny) (1982), written after Lennon was murdered and first recorded by Elton John.
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He must have been a gardener that cared a lot, Who weeded out the tears and grew a good crop; But now it all looks strange, it's funny how one insect Can damage so much grain.
— Bernie Taupin
What It Means
This is a placeholder explanation generated by the low-overhead model. It interprets "He must have been a gardener that cared a lot, Who weeded out the tears and grew a good crop; But now it all looks strange, it's funny how one insect Can damage so much grain." in the context of "Bernie Taupin, in the song "Empty Garden (Hey Hey Johnny) (1982), written after Lennon was murdered and first recorded by Elton John." to mean that wisdom is timeless.
Source: Wikiquote: "John Lennon" (Quotes about Lennon)
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About John Lennon
John Winston Ono Lennon (9 October 1940 – 8 December 1980), born John Winston Lennon, was a singer, songwriter, guitarist, political activist and founding member of The Beatles. His second wife was Yoko Ono. He was murdered in 1980.
About John Lennon
John Winston Ono Lennon (9 October 1940 – 8 December 1980), born John Winston Lennon, was a singer, songwriter, guitarist, political activist and founding member of The Beatles. His second wife was Yoko Ono. He was murdered in 1980.
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