Lost my mom to cancer 2 months ago. These past few weeks since she's passed have been painful but also just so strange. Everything reminds me of her, and everyday reminds me of something of her. She used to listen to this song a lot, and I only just remembered today. Here's to you mom, hope you're enjoying watching the wheels now.
I'm so sorry to hear about your loss! Our mothers are very special and try to remember all the good times you were both gifted with! Remember, everyday is one day closer to seeing her again!
I'm so sorry to hear about that brother. My ma and dad died of cancer as well, keep your head up and always keep your ma in mind she's watching over ya man, that's a sign that you remembered this song she brought you to the song, keep your head up brother and have a blessed day
May your Mother's passing be a great source of strength to you after the initial shock has gone. This song describes my life for the last 5 years, it's beautiful.
Exactly, no problems only solutions. Thats what Trump represents, he doesn’t want problems, he gets solutions and results. No Wars, takes care of Americans. No problems. Trump Vance 2024.
I was 13 when John Lennon was murdered and i remember the songs from this Album being played continuously. The whole album was a complete masterpiece. At least John Lennons part
This is the last song Norm MacDonald shared on social media before his untimely passing. R.I.P. to two legendary artists. They sure knew how to spread the love.
@@stevejrsit’s the last song he shared on his Twitter, just went to verify myself. What a dude Norm was. Hope him and Lennon got to have a chat, RIP to two legends 🙏🏼
This song really hit me when I was going for my Masters degree in Archaeology. All my friends kept asking why I was doing it and how much money could I possibly make with such a degree. It is one of my favorite John Lennon songs.
doing soemthing strictly for money will probably make you miserable your whole life..not many have the passion or courage to do what they truly love or the opportunity to
When I graduated from high school back in the mid 1980s, I had a passion for anthropology and archaeology. When I told the adults in my life that I wanted to pursue this career field, they all shut me down saying there was no money to be made in that field, and best case I could only become a poor college professor. I didn't think that was such a bad thing considering I also wanted to be a school teacher. They explained to me the error of my thinking and I ended going to school for Electronics/Digital Technology. By the time I was ready to graduate, my education had become obsolete because of the rapid changes in the field. I had a potential employer tell me "You need to go back to school and take X, Y, and Z". I was crushed. I told him "I JUST graduated, and you are telling me I have to go back to school?!? What if it changes again while I am in school again?" He said "That's a strong possibility. The field is changing about every 18 months right now and you have to jump in at just the right time... unless you want to star as a glorified parts assembler." I was working nights at UPS sorting packages, so instead, I became a delivery driver, worked for a few decades, retired, drew my pension, and opened my own shop. All the while reading of the work done by others in the field I had wanted so passionately to be a part of.
I was eight when John Lennon was murdered in 1980. At fifty-one, it still breaks my heart. The first time I heard this song was at the County Fair not long before his death. I remember it as if it happened yesterday. It has been said that if you listen to the wind, you can still hear him play. Rest In Peace, John. This fan misses you. 😢💔
I turned 8 myself in 1980 , dec 5th 3 days later the great man was gone , remember it really well , mum was well gutted , being a big Lennon and Beatles fan
I had just turned 7 a few days before his death. I distinctly remember sitting in front of the tv filling out cards for my class Christmas party when I learned of the news. I’ll never forget it. My grandfather passed a few days after.
I send my love to you and hope your doing ok I’m here listening to this song with the thoughts of me letting go but there more to life 💪🏼 thank you for commenting
I lost one of my daughters to cancer 14 months ago..staying with her at hospice and with her when she took her last breath..2 months ago I lost my Dad when he had a massive stroke that he ever woke up from..so now, I'm just watching the wheels..thank you, John..
''NOTHING BEAUTIFULL IN THIS WORLD IS EVER REALLY LOST, ALL THINGS BELOVED LIVE ON IN OUR HEARTS FOREVER!''. Said By A Native American Elder. P.S. REINCARNATION IS WHEN PEOPLE HAVE CHILDREN.
you can't hold them anymore or hear them but they are still watching. maybe they will leave you a sign or a dream maybe a whisper or a scent. they are still there.
The whole world was so sad when we last John Lennon it was very very sad times he would have had a lot more music to give the world just like the rest of the Beatles
In the past 5 years, I've been widowed, lost my youngest daughter to murder, lost my best friend to Covid, and lost my father. At age 62, I can really identify with this song now more than ever before.
People say I'm crazy Doing what I'm doing Well, they give me all kinds of warnings To save me from ruin When I say that I'm okay, well they look at me kinda strange "Surely, you're not happy now, you no longer play the game" People say I'm lazy Dreaming my life away Well they give me all kinds of advice Designed to enlighten me When I tell them that I'm doing fine watching shadows on the wall "Don't you miss the big time boy, you're no longer on the ball?" I'm just sitting here watching the wheels go round and round I really love to watch them roll No longer riding on the merry-go-round I just had to let it go Ah, people asking questions Lost in confusion Well, I tell them there's no problem Only solutions Well, they shake their heads and they look at me, as if I've lost my mind I tell them there's no hurry, I'm just sitting here doing time I'm just sitting here watching the wheels go round and round I really love to watch them roll No longer riding on the merry-go-round I just had to let it go I just had to let it go I just had to let it go
August of 2023 I walked past the place where John was shot and died. From there, I crossed the street into Central Park and visited the Imagine Memorial. One of the most moving experiences of my life. Rest in peace, John Lennon.
Thank you John for making the world a better place 🏴☠️ One of my favorite things these days is just sitting here watching the wheels go round and round ❤️
John, you are fantastic and grew up in a special time. No X (formerly known as Twitter), no social media, no polarizing politics, no CNN/Fox. Just pure decent, good music. Thanks, you will ALWAYS be remembered.
My word what a fucking great song! The almost psychedelic tremolo that comes when he's watching the wheels is brilliant. How can I miss a guy so much if I never knew him?
I am a recovering addict who was in addictive addiction for many decades and this song reminds me of how I use to feel .My addiction was a Merry go round at times and now I am free .
The greatest tribute I can give to Mr. Lennon is how thanks to him I am still rockin' stylin' and profilin' He helped one person and that is what life is about~~~Rock on brothers and sisters
Well driving behind a cyclist on a very narrow road I just turned this up loud and we both had a very pleasant drive and ride for most of the song until I had the chance to overtake, I could see that he was smiling when I overtook, rushing around and getting frustrated is for fools, sometimes time is better spent enjoying music.
This is typical John Lennon and it distinguishes John from the other Beatles. Paul & George were natural musical geniuses. John was all that but at a level beyond that. He can take his personal experience, internalize it, and like Confucius, coats with philosophy and with the magical touch, articulates majestically. Imagine the volume and the kind of music he would’ve created if he is alive today.
I feel your pain my brother. As a recovering addict myself, I am now I’m watching my beloved son commit suicide on the installment plan with alcohol/drugs. I feel so helpless. Best of luck to your brother!
They say Don't Shoot the Messenger. But some of us understood. For ever in my mind and heart. At 59 I've had yor While Album photo on my wall since that day and I still✌ cry
I'll never forget the first time I heard this song playing in my moms boyfriend's car. I was in love with it. I think I was 12 years old. I begged him to borrow me the CD so I could listen to it more. He didn't want to but ended up saying yes. Love John Lennon. ❤
I remember when the Double Fantasy album came out. I ran down to the record store called Alleyway Records and bought it. When I heard this song, I cried because it was so sad. We miss you, John. RIP brother.
Takes me back to that Tuesday Morning in December, 1980. Turn the TV on, think to myself, "Why Him?" As I sat on the arm of the couch, shaking my head 😢.
Every time I hear this song I think that John had finally concord his deacons and was finally secure with himself and all the good and bad that he had done in his life and finally found contentment.
It’s awful, because I think he knew he was likely to be assassinated. It wasn’t a random murder, it was a deletion of a dangerous person. His reference to “Shadows on the wall” is without question a reference to the philosophical concept known as Plato’s Cave, which John as a well read person, would have known. The comment about “people say I’m crazy, doing what I’m doing”, & “give me all kinds of advice, to save me from ruin”, are telling us he’d been told he was way out of line and there’d be consequences for breaking out of the program he’d been set (& agreed to….when he was but a kid, really). So it was ordained, RIP John Lennon.
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Lost my mom to cancer 2 months ago. These past few weeks since she's passed have been painful but also just so strange. Everything reminds me of her, and everyday reminds me of something of her. She used to listen to this song a lot, and I only just remembered today. Here's to you mom, hope you're enjoying watching the wheels now.
I'm so sorry to hear about your loss! Our mothers are very special and try to remember all the good times you were both gifted with! Remember, everyday is one day closer to seeing her again!
I'm so sorry for your loss
I'm so sorry to hear about that brother. My ma and dad died of cancer as well, keep your head up and always keep your ma in mind she's watching over ya man, that's a sign that you remembered this song she brought you to the song, keep your head up brother and have a blessed day
Cry then
May your Mother's passing be a great source of strength to you after the initial shock has gone. This song describes my life for the last 5 years, it's beautiful.
I have cancer and this song give me the strength to carry on thank you John hope we don't meet to soon
It will be great look forward to it 🤍
Best wishes for you from Tijuana Mexico. Send you a big hug!
💙for you
Love for you. Enjoy the music and the time
NOW IS ALWAYS THE BEST TIME !
" There are no problems .
Only solutions " ......If only we would listen.
Exactly, no problems only solutions. Thats what Trump represents, he doesn’t want problems, he gets solutions and results. No Wars, takes care of Americans. No problems. Trump Vance 2024.
@@chrisw422ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha
I'm listening
I was 13 when John Lennon was murdered and i remember the songs from this Album being played continuously. The whole album was a complete masterpiece. At least John Lennons part
I remember too. I was 11.
So sorry honnie, I hope your memories are good, that's all we have .🙏☮️♥️🤍☮️🫶🌸🍀☘️
I was 26?
I can't find words to answer.
None at all.
You can only take solace in that you were chosen to suffer.
Quo vadiis.
I was 1 but he was very present in my home . Dad loved Paul. Mom loved John. I got plenty of both, but not a ton of Beatles oddly enough.
A masterpiece. This song should have over a billion views.
No it shouldn't. If it did it would be as tedious as Imagine. Let's leave this song as a hidden gem please.
If the views went to the families of John Lennon
It's better than "Imagine" but I wouldn't call it a masterpiece.
@@krowta2062 👍
shhhhh , this one is like a hidden gem. it’s played when required .
John is one of the greatest composers of music history, and proof is this immortal theme. Thanks for your talent and rest in peace! 🎈🎼💙💛
What an outstanding song! RIP John! Love your music!
could not had said it any better rock on jose
We still love you john
Try to save me from Ruin damm john
This is the last song Norm MacDonald shared on social media before his untimely passing. R.I.P. to two legendary artists. They sure knew how to spread the love.
Tried to find truth of this? Do you have a link or something?
@@stevejrsit’s the last song he shared on his Twitter, just went to verify myself. What a dude Norm was. Hope him and Lennon got to have a chat, RIP to two legends 🙏🏼
I love norm
And I love the comment. I miss Norm. I didn't even know he was sick
Rest in Peace
The late John Lennon a legend
I was 15 when Double Fantasy came out. I simply loved the record. And then Dec 8th came and part of my young adulthood was gone.
Then Valotte took me by surprise!
This song makes perfect sense. Cool.
My favorite solo John Lennon song.
No doubt about it friend...
Imagine
This song really hit me when I was going for my Masters degree in Archaeology. All my friends kept asking why I was doing it and how much money could I possibly make with such a degree. It is one of my favorite John Lennon songs.
Masters in Archeology! Only few can understand the magic of archeology and money is not everything! Big hugs from Greece wishing you every success!
Your "friends" don't have to live your life. You were right in questioning that, and I'm guessing that you made the right decisions. Good for you!
doing soemthing strictly for money will probably make you miserable your whole life..not many have the passion or courage to do what they truly love or the opportunity to
@@amaliavet Ti is magic they change it …as It suits the agenda 🧠🙋♂️
When I graduated from high school back in the mid 1980s, I had a passion for anthropology and archaeology. When I told the adults in my life that I wanted to pursue this career field, they all shut me down saying there was no money to be made in that field, and best case I could only become a poor college professor. I didn't think that was such a bad thing considering I also wanted to be a school teacher. They explained to me the error of my thinking and I ended going to school for Electronics/Digital Technology. By the time I was ready to graduate, my education had become obsolete because of the rapid changes in the field. I had a potential employer tell me "You need to go back to school and take X, Y, and Z". I was crushed. I told him "I JUST graduated, and you are telling me I have to go back to school?!? What if it changes again while I am in school again?" He said "That's a strong possibility. The field is changing about every 18 months right now and you have to jump in at just the right time... unless you want to star as a glorified parts assembler." I was working nights at UPS sorting packages, so instead, I became a delivery driver, worked for a few decades, retired, drew my pension, and opened my own shop. All the while reading of the work done by others in the field I had wanted so passionately to be a part of.
He'll always be a mastermind In music history ❤❤❤
The fact that people told him he was lazy and that he was insecure enough to write about it says volumes about who he was as an artist.
As i battle cancer..i listen and understand..thank you JL
God bless you me too!!!!! It's completely changed my life
Thank you Dale. Thank you for what your comment did (and does) for me.
👍👍👍Hang on 🙏🫶🤝
Best wishes to you
How you doing my mate?
That wasn't John just making a song. He was living the song.
One of the best songs from 1980
We miss you John 😘
I was eight when John Lennon was murdered in 1980. At fifty-one, it still breaks my heart. The first time I heard this song was at the County Fair not long before his death. I remember it as if it happened yesterday. It has been said that if you listen to the wind, you can still hear him play. Rest In Peace, John. This fan misses you. 😢💔
I was born in 1987 and this song breaks my heart too!
so sad
Same here Mark. :(
I turned 8 myself in 1980 , dec 5th 3 days later the great man was gone , remember it really well , mum was well gutted , being a big Lennon and Beatles fan
I had just turned 7 a few days before his death. I distinctly remember sitting in front of the tv filling out cards for my class Christmas party when I learned of the news. I’ll never forget it. My grandfather passed a few days after.
Lost my dad on my daughter's b day last year. I think that this song means more now than ever before. Lennon was a genius
Much love and blessings, sent from a fellow traveller…..
Hi, how are you doing
I send my love to you and hope your doing ok I’m here listening to this song with the thoughts of me letting go but there more to life 💪🏼 thank you for commenting
This song is medicine
Amazing songwriter a once and a lifetime musical talent there will never be another musician like Mr John Lennon
Preach
Timeless. I only see this now when I've grown older. One of those songs that teaches and never stops teaching.
I lost one of my daughters to cancer 14 months ago..staying with her at hospice and with her when she took her last breath..2 months ago I lost my Dad when he had a massive stroke that he ever woke up from..so now, I'm just watching the wheels..thank you, John..
God bless stay strong keep watching those wheels
Please hang on. John is in our hearts and your daughter is in yours and in so many people's hearts.
''NOTHING BEAUTIFULL IN THIS WORLD IS EVER REALLY LOST, ALL THINGS BELOVED LIVE ON IN OUR HEARTS FOREVER!''. Said By A Native American Elder.
P.S. REINCARNATION IS WHEN PEOPLE HAVE CHILDREN.
Wow I can totally relate, lost my mum dad and partner within 2 months.....❤
you can't hold them anymore or hear them but they are still watching. maybe they will leave you a sign or a dream maybe a whisper or a scent. they are still there.
This song will always remind me of my dad, my best friend
2024 and still a timeless song. The truths this man suggested back then are amazing.
Watching the Wheels and God are easily my favorite solo Lennon songs..... never get sick of them.
Listen to how do u sleep
The whole world was so sad when we last John Lennon it was very very sad times he would have had a lot more music to give the world just like the rest of the Beatles
Great song. Lennon had genius level musical talent.
In the past 5 years, I've been widowed, lost my youngest daughter to murder, lost my best friend to Covid, and lost my father. At age 62, I can really identify with this song now more than ever before.
I’m sorry for what you’ve had to endure.
Sending you peace and love. I'm very sorry for your losses. 💔😅
Lost my best friend and soulmate to COVID-19 2years ago...😞💔
I am so sorry for your loss. Losing three family members like that, I can't imagine the grief you experience. Hang tough.
@@MarkArrand-cf4cl Thank you ❤️
His greatest triumph in my opinion. Nothing short of sheer brilliance!
When hear a John Lennon song it makes me cry how a great RIP John Lennon you will never be forgotten
The guy is a true musical legend!! John Lennon can turn lemons into strawberry shortcake surprise!
Strawberry fields more like
gotta ya very true@@mark-yj5sg
Strawberry 🍓 Feilds 🍓 ♾️ 🍓
People say I'm crazy
Doing what I'm doing
Well, they give me all kinds of warnings
To save me from ruin
When I say that I'm okay, well they look at me kinda strange
"Surely, you're not happy now, you no longer play the game"
People say I'm lazy
Dreaming my life away
Well they give me all kinds of advice
Designed to enlighten me
When I tell them that I'm doing fine watching shadows on the wall
"Don't you miss the big time boy, you're no longer on the ball?"
I'm just sitting here watching the wheels go round and round
I really love to watch them roll
No longer riding on the merry-go-round
I just had to let it go
Ah, people asking questions
Lost in confusion
Well, I tell them there's no problem
Only solutions
Well, they shake their heads and they look at me, as if I've lost my mind
I tell them there's no hurry, I'm just sitting here doing time
I'm just sitting here watching the wheels go round and round
I really love to watch them roll
No longer riding on the merry-go-round
I just had to let it go
I just had to let it go
I just had to let it go
I love this, very few people realize how right John Lennon was.
John's final statement regarding The Beatles when you think of it
Thank you for the time!
I believe it is about leaving the business to focus on parenting exclusively.
This is my favorite John Lennon song!
What a great song this is John had it figured out 💯
For no reason whatsoever this song popped into my brain today.
Right??? Me too. Why?
This pure poetry! Love this song so much!
Loved this song for 44 years .
August of 2023 I walked past the place where John was shot and died. From there, I crossed the street into Central Park and visited the Imagine Memorial. One of the most moving experiences of my life. Rest in peace, John Lennon.
Thank you John for making the world a better place 🏴☠️
One of my favorite things these days is just sitting here watching the wheels go round and round ❤️
John, you are fantastic and grew up in a special time. No X (formerly known as Twitter), no social media, no polarizing politics, no CNN/Fox. Just pure decent, good music. Thanks, you will ALWAYS be remembered.
I dont think he can hear you.
I've always liked this song.
Still do today..
John Lennon had to leave us with one last masterpiece… This is it
John's Lennon's lyrics to this very thought provoking and truthful song are sheer poetry in motion. He was a master of his craft
There is one thing wrong with this song. It ends too soon.
Just like Lennon's life and career.
Amen 🙏🙌
I don't know what my life would have been like without the Beatles. Growing up in the 60s and 70s were the best times in music and cars . PMDKIDD 😎✌️
So did he.
I give my son his surname in 2003. You're a big miss John, especially in these times❤
My word what a fucking great song! The almost psychedelic tremolo that comes when he's watching the wheels is brilliant. How can I miss a guy so much if I never knew him?
what a great loss we all experienced. Love this and all of his Album's
Truly genius ❤ what happened today we don’t have great musicians like john
i'm comming soon...i wiil try to be.😎
Lost my daughter in November 2022,then my husband New Year’s Eve 2022,never never will I ever stop thanking GOD for each and every day!!
Im so sorry for your loss. 💔🙏
I love John and I love this song I love all of John Lennon's music
One of his BEST!!!!.
Luving john. He way way ahead of his time ❤
My mom loved John Lennon and so do I cause my Mom was and will never be wrong ❤️😔.I love you momma 😢
I am a recovering addict who was in addictive addiction for many decades and this song reminds me of how I use to feel .My addiction was a Merry go round at times and now I am free .
Wish you the best Danny. Hope you're able to build the best life possible. You deserve it.
Thank you much appreciated
Yes Danny that was my life too for many years! Congratulations we did it ❤
Weird' 😢
Lost my 20 tear old son to addiction.
One of my favourite Lennon songs.
Hello how are you doing
Just a great song that sums up life. We all are just watching the wheels go round and that's alright.
What an absolutely brilliant song! This is why music invented humans!
This song makes me feel so good and is so uplifting. I love it!
Thank you for posting it ❤
That day he was killed was for my life a low point. Glad his legacy lives on!
The greatest tribute I can give to Mr. Lennon is how thanks to him I am still rockin' stylin' and profilin' He helped one person and that is what life is about~~~Rock on brothers and sisters
Rip To A Great Singer, Songwriter John Lennon,We Still Miss You Always
I honestly get the deep meaning behind what john Lennon is trying to convey to his fans anyway thank
Well driving behind a cyclist on a very narrow road I just turned this up loud and we both had a very pleasant drive and ride for most of the song until I had the chance to overtake, I could see that he was smiling when I overtook, rushing around and getting frustrated is for fools, sometimes time is better spent enjoying music.
Incredible song. The bass line blows me away. Long live JL!!
Such a beautiful arrangement..
Lyrically and musically brilliant. No one is accountable to anyone. Just do what stirs within you, regardless of how others may perceive it...
It is absolutely fabulous.
Love this song! Beautiful!🥰🥰🥰
I feel your pain. Lost my dad. Embrace the good things. Let the tears fall.bitll get better
Sorry for your loss. I hope you’re doing well.
This is typical John Lennon and it distinguishes John from the other Beatles. Paul & George were natural musical geniuses. John was all that but at a level beyond that. He can take his personal experience, internalize it, and like Confucius, coats with philosophy and with the magical touch, articulates majestically. Imagine the volume and the kind of music he would’ve created if he is alive today.
society would be different they would never allowed it
I'm watching my brother battle addiction to fake pressed pills. As a former drugy myself, I play this song every day hoping he will find himself.
Best Wishes with your Struggle!
If he becomes a saved and born again GOD will take it away. And make him new from the inside out. And put a new song in his mouth and heart.
Hugs 🙏
Wow me too. I'm an addict and this song speaks to me personally. Sober now
I feel your pain my brother. As a recovering addict myself, I am now I’m watching my beloved son commit suicide on the installment plan with alcohol/drugs. I feel so helpless. Best of luck to your brother!
missing sir John Lennon ❤
Hello how are you doing
My self portrait, me, John loved the simple life, which is really, how we should all be. I just had to let it gooooooo.
I got off the roller coaster of the world and found my way home... 😎🤟
This man is a genius.
One of a kind, his voice is incredible 😊
This song is nothing more than a true masterpiece! I use it to repair my soul and hope all who try it out will not regret it!
It's a lovely song always sounds fresh
Indeed. A masterpiece of a. Songwriter.
I listen to this song on my birthday every year. Happy Birthday, John Lennon, John Entwistle, Jackson Browne and I
i can’t even “imagine” what he would’ve accomplished if his amazing life wasn’t cut short.
They say Don't Shoot the Messenger. But some of us understood. For ever in my mind and heart. At 59 I've had yor While Album photo on my wall since that day and I still✌ cry
What a catastrophic loss...we miss you john
Listened to this for the first time at work today... Started tearing up....
I'll never forget the first time I heard this song playing in my moms boyfriend's car. I was in love with it. I think I was 12 years old.
I begged him to borrow me the CD so I could listen to it more. He didn't want to but ended up saying yes. Love John Lennon. ❤
This is my favorite song of John Lennon
Mind games and stand by me are better...1973 and 1975.
@@tonyfriend7413 : In your opinion. Everyone has different tastes in music.
I remember when the Double Fantasy album came out. I ran down to the record store called Alleyway Records and bought it. When I heard this song, I cried because it was so sad. We miss you, John. RIP brother.
Damn, that lad could talk the talk❤
Takes me back to that Tuesday Morning in December, 1980. Turn the TV on, think to myself, "Why Him?" As I sat on the arm of the couch, shaking my head 😢.
Love this Song. Blessings
Smooth song writing skills at his best. This guy is really special.
I think this song truly reflected his post Beatles feelings. "I've had enough"
ME TOO JOHN SITTING HERE WATCHING THE WEELS GO ROUND ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Nunca dejará de maravillarme la enorme y singular sensibilidad y genialidad del inmortal Lennon. 👏👏👏👏
Every time I hear this song I think that John had finally concord his deacons and was finally secure with himself and all the good and bad that he had done in his life and finally found contentment.
I knew listening to this might make me cry but it's good. I love this song in my life journey.
Awesome song, been through this, kind of going through it now. Im 67, i just want to sit back
It’s awful, because I think he knew he was likely to be assassinated. It wasn’t a random murder, it was a deletion of a dangerous person.
His reference to “Shadows on the wall” is without question a reference to the philosophical concept known as Plato’s Cave, which John as a well read person, would have known.
The comment about “people say I’m crazy, doing what I’m doing”, & “give me all kinds of advice, to save me from ruin”, are telling us he’d been told he was way out of line and there’d be consequences for breaking out of the program he’d been set (& agreed to….when he was but a kid, really).
So it was ordained, RIP John Lennon.