Instant Karma

Do you remember exactly where you were the first time you heard a certain song?

I remember exactly where I was the first time I heard the song: Instant Karma

I was 11 years old.

I was on an Air New Zealand plane flying from Los Angeles to Auckland.

My brother was sitting next to me when a unique voice came into my headphones.

“Who is that?!!”, I thought.

I looked up the track, and there he was:

I knew the Beatles, but I had never heard this song.

The distinct snare drums, crashing symbols, incredible vocals…

Well we all shine on

Like the moon and the stars and the sun

Well we all shine on

Everyone come on

Only recently did I hear the full lyrics to the song:

Better recognize your brothers

Everyone you meet

Why in the world are we here?

Surely not to live in pain and fear

Always I'm amazed when I hear this song, sung with so much passion. Like he is singing from the depths of his heart...