One of the most heartbreaking moments in Lennon’s life was when his longtime friend and Beatles bandmate Paul McCartney misunderstood his intentions during their post-breakup years. Many fans recall the bitterness in their solo songs — Paul’s “Too Many People” and Lennon’s brutal response in “How Do You Sleep?”

One of the most heartbreaking moments in Lennon’s life was when his longtime friend and Beatles bandmate Paul McCartney misunderstood his intentions during their post-breakup years. Many fans recall the bitterness in their solo songs — Paul’s “Too Many People” and Lennon’s brutal response in “How Do You Sleep?”

One of the most heartbreaking moments in Lennon’s life was when his longtime friend and Beatles bandmate Paul McCartney misunderstood his intentions during their post-breakup years. Many fans recall the bitterness in their solo songs — Paul’s “Too Many People” and Lennon’s brutal response in “How Do You Sleep?”

The world saw a feud, but behind the headlines was a deep hurt and miscommunication. Lennon later admitted that his anger was more about himself than Paul. In a 1980 interview, he said, “I used to be cruel to my best friend — just out of fear, ego, and confusion. I hurt Paul and didn’t know how to fix it.”

Paul, in turn, shared that he didn’t expect Lennon’s song to hit so hard. “We were like brothers,” he said. “When he hit me like that, it hurt.”

They slowly reconciled in the late 1970s, talking over the phone, laughing about old times. Lennon’s death in 1980 ended their chance to fully heal. As fans, we hold onto those glimpses of reunion and hope, knowing their bond ran deeper than any press drama ever could.