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John Lennon

Guilt for being rich, and guilt thinking that perhaps love and peace isn't enough and you have to go and get shot or something.

John Lennon

Love

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John Lennon is expressing the feeling of discomfort or shame that can come from having wealth while others suffer. He also highlights the painful realization that sometimes, despite wanting love and peace, harsh realities like violence still occur.

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