Music is everybody's possession. It's only publishers who think that people own it.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Lennon asserts that music belongs to everyone, criticizing publishers who claim ownership.
- In plain terms
- He says music is for all people, not just those who sell it.
- What can you take from it?
- Art should be accessible to all.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Who owns art?
- How should music be shared?
Another view
Creators need compensation which ownership models sometimes provide.
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