The Song John Lennon Wrote to Destroy Paul McCartney

Did you know? Did you know? John Lennon and Paul McCartney wrote some of the most beloved songs in pop history, but after The Beatles split, their partnership didn’t just end, it turned tense, public, and sometimes downright bitter. This video digs into the track many fans point to as Lennon’s sharpest musical strike at McCartney, and how the fallout from one lyric led to an even harsher response.

▬Contents of this video▬
00:00 - Intro
01:32 - The Spark That Lit the Fuse
02:51 - How John Heard “Messages” Everywhere
04:36 - George Harrison Enters the Room
06:03 - The Song That Didn’t Hide Its Target
07:57 - John’s Backpedal and the Quiet Repair
10:02 - Outro

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We trace the atmosphere right after the breakup, when legal disputes and press quotes replaced studio camaraderie, and when listeners started searching for hidden meanings in every new record. Paul’s Ram becomes a key piece of the story, especially “Too Many People,” a song widely interpreted as a dig at John and Yoko’s habit of lecturing the world. From there, we explore how Lennon claimed he heard messages across the album, and why that belief mattered in an era where the two men weren’t exactly talking things out.

You’ll also hear about George Harrison’s role in the track and why his involvement added extra heat, given the long-simmering friction inside the band. Then we get into the lyrics that made Lennon’s response impossible to miss, including the lines that mocked McCartney’s legacy and leaned into rumors and wordplay for maximum sting.

Finally, the video looks at Lennon’s later comments that reframed the song as a reflection of his own turmoil, and how time slowly softened the edges between the former bandmates. It’s a story about talent, ego, wounded pride, and the strange way great music can sometimes carry an argument better than any conversation ever could.

The Song John Lennon Wrote to Destroy Paul McCartney