Watching The Wheels – The Anthem of Disentangling from Societal Expectations
John Lennon’s ‘Watching The Wheels’ unknots the strings of societal expectation with the grace and resolve that defined much of his post-Beatles era. The track, initially released in 1980, resonates as a candid reflection of his five-year hiatus from the music industry, where he traded fame for family, a choice that bewildered many but was essential for his personal contentment. As listeners, we’re invited into Lennon’s internal dialogue, examining the freedom found in withdrawing from the proverbial race.