Octopus's Garden
The Beatles Lyrics
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In an octopus's garden in the shade
He'd let us in, knows where we've been
In his octopus's garden in the shade
I'd ask my friends to come and see
An octopus's garden with me
I'd like to be under the sea
In an octopus's garden in the shade
We would be warm (ooh) below the storm (ooh)
In our little hideaway beneath the waves (ah)
Resting our head (ooh) on the sea bed (ooh)
In an octopus's garden near a cave (ah)
We would sing and dance around
Because we know we can't be found
I'd like to be under the sea
In an octopus's garden in the shade
We would shout (ah) and swim about (ooh)
The coral that lies beneath the waves (lies beneath the ocean waves)
Oh, what joy (ah) for every girl and boy (ooh)
Knowing they're happy and they're safe (happy and we're safe)
We would be so happy, you and me
No one there to tell us what to do
I'd like to be (ah) under the sea
In an octopus's garden with you
In an octopus's garden with you
In an octopus's garden with you
The lyrics to The Beatles' song "Octopus's Garden" paint a whimsical picture of finding refuge from the stormy seas in the peaceful domain of an octopus. The singer expresses a desire to escape the chaos and find solace in the creature's garden, where they would feel safe and free to be themselves, without anyone telling them what to do. The octopus is portrayed as a hospitable host, welcoming guests and granting them shelter.
The lyrics can also be interpreted as a metaphor for a desire for simple pleasures and a peaceful existence. The octopus's garden becomes a refuge from the tumultuous outside world, where the singer and their friends can enjoy the beauty of the underwater world, sing and dance without inhibition, and feel happy and safe.
Overall, "Octopus's Garden" is a light-hearted and playful song that reflects on the universal human longing for a peaceful and harmonious existence amidst the chaos of life.
Line by Line Meaning
I'd like to be under the sea
The singer desires to be underwater
In an octopus's garden in the shade
The singer wants to be in a comfortable spot underwater such as an octopus's garden
He'd let us in, knows where we've been
The singer trusts the octopus and feels safe in its garden because it knows everything about them
In his octopus's garden in the shade
The artist continuously mentions wanting to be in comfort underwater
I'd ask my friends to come and see
The artist wants to share his comfort with his friends
We would be warm (ooh) below the storm (ooh)
The group feels safe and protected underwater, away from negative external factors
In our little hideaway beneath the waves (ah)
The group's spot underwater is secret and unknown to others
Resting our head (ooh) on the sea bed (ooh)
The group is comfortable enough to rest and relax underwater
In an octopus's garden near a cave (ah)
The group's underwater spot is next to a cave that provides even more comfort and shelter
We would sing and dance around
The group feels happy and comfortable enough to be playful and carefree underwater
Because we know we can't be found
The group's spot underwater is hidden and secret, giving them a sense of freedom
We would shout (ah) and swim about (ooh)
The group is energetic and lively underwater
The coral that lies beneath the waves (lies beneath the ocean waves)
The group enjoys and appreciates the underwater scenery such as coral
Oh, what joy (ah) for every girl and boy (ooh)
The idea of comfort and happiness underwater is universal and applies to everyone
Knowing they're happy and they're safe (happy and we're safe)
The underwater spot provides a sense of peace and security
We would be so happy, you and me
The group feels a strong connection and happiness together in their ocatopus's garden
No one there to tell us what to do
The group feels free and independent underwater, away from rules and restrictions
In an octopus's garden with you
The singer wants to share their underwater comfort with someone special
In an octopus's garden with you
The singer's desire to share their underwater comfort with someone special is repeated
In an octopus's garden with you
The song ends with the repetition of the artist's desire to share their comfort underwater with someone special
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: Richard Starkey
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