Come Together
Aerosmith Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
He got ju-ju eyeballs, he's one holy roller
He got hair down to his knees
Got to be a joker, he just do what he please
He wear no shoeshine, he's got toe-jam football
He got monkey finger, he shoot Coca-Cola
He say, "I know you, you know me"
Come together, right now
Over me
He back production, he got walrus gumboot
He's got Ono sideboard, he one spinal cracker
He got feet down below his knee
Hold you in his armchair, you can feel his disease
Come together, right now
Over me
He roller-coaster, he got early warning
He got muddy water, he one mojo filter
He say, "One and one and one is three"
Got to be good looking 'cause he's so hard to see
Come together, right now
Over me
Come together, yeah
Come together, yeah
Come together, yeah
Come together, yeah
The song "Come Together" by Aerosmith, which was originally written by the Beatles, is a perfect example of 70s psychedelic rock with a hint of blues. In the first stanza, the singer introduces "old flat-top," who is probably a musician or someone who is associated with the music industry. He is described as having "ju-ju eyeballs," meaning he is full of mystery, and "hair down to his knees," suggesting that he is a free-spirited hippie. The singer suggests that the man is always looking to have fun and doesn't care what others think of him. The line "he just do what he please" emphasizes the man's rebellious character. The singer uses a metaphor by comparing the man's toes covered in dirt and jam to football. Then, he describes the man shooting Coca-Cola out of his "monkey finger." This stanza implies that the man is eccentric and full of energy, and he lives his life on his own terms.
In the next stanza, the singer introduces some new elements. "He back production," suggests that the man has a sense of creativity and knows how to produce good music. "Walrus gumboot" could be a reference to the Beatles' song "I am the Walrus," which was released a few years before. The man is described as someone who can make things work, even if it looks impossible, as he has an "Ono sideboard" and is a "spinal cracker." The man is also said to have a disease, which could be suggesting that his free-spirited and undisciplined lifestyle has its consequences. The man is compared to a roller-coaster going up and down, and someone who has an early warning of things that are about to happen. He is described as someone who uses a "mojo filter" for muddy water. The last line in this stanza is intriguing; the singer says that "one and one and one is three," which is an apparent paradox, and it is unclear what the singer is trying to convey.
In the chorus, the singer brings it all together by calling everyone to "come together right now over me." It could be that the singer is urging people to unite and enjoy good music or possibly suggests that everyone should forget about their differences and come together as one. The song has a relaxed and easy-going energy, even while the lyrics do not follow a strict structure. The song fits the 70s vibe when people would experiment with everything and anything, and in many ways, it is a tribute to the Beatles' original version.
Line by Line Meaning
Here come old flat-top, he come grooving up slowly
An individual known for their extraordinary qualities is approaching at a steady pace.
He got ju-ju eyeballs, he's one holy roller
This person is religious, as indicated by their peculiar eyes.
He got hair down to his knees
The person in question has very long hair.
Got to be a joker, he just do what he please
This individual is a trickster who does as they please.
He wear no shoeshine, he's got toe-jam football
This person does not shine their shoes and has peculiar athletic abilities.
He got monkey finger, he shoot Coca-Cola
This individual has dexterity like that of a monkey and enjoys drinking Coca-Cola.
He say, 'I know you, you know me'
The person in question is familiar with those around them.
One thing I can tell you is you got to be free
This person values freedom greatly.
Come together, right now
The artist is urging others to come together in unity.
Over me
The artist is the one to bring others together.
He back production, he got walrus gumboot
This individual is involved in the music production industry and wears unique shoes.
He's got Ono sideboard, he one spinal cracker
This person owns a popular piece of furniture and has a tendency to crack their back.
He got feet down below his knee
This person has abnormally long legs.
Hold you in his armchair, you can feel his disease
Being near this individual can make one feel their sickness.
He roller-coaster, he got early warning
This individual experiences ups and downs and has a sense of impending danger.
He got muddy water, he one mojo filter
This person is associated with dirty water and has the ability to influence others.
He say, 'One and one and one is three'
The person in question seems to believe in the concept of divine trinity.
Got to be good looking 'cause he's so hard to see
This person is elusive and therefore must be attractive to be noticed.
Come together, yeah
The singer again urges others to come together.
Come together, yeah
Repeated call for unity.
Come together, yeah
And yet another call for unity.
Come together, yeah
The song ends with one final call to come together in harmony.
Lyrics © EMI Music Publishing, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: John Lennon, Paul Mccartney
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@scottburton9701
Aerosmith truly does justice to this Beatles classic-Steven Tyler's vocals are outstanding!
@VicGeorge2K6
They don't just do it justice, they surpass the original
@user-ti4wm8sb1e
I agree
@jtjoemamma
@@VicGeorge2K6couldn't be more wrong, this is dogshit
@SamBlack2385
I don't think no other artists or any bands would redo this song as good as Aerosmith did💯
@michaelcorleone3286
My dad this was The Beatle's version. To be honest,I wish this WAS sung by The Beatles.
@TomDaveSantos1997
michael jackson sung it better
@michaelcorleone3286
@@TomDaveSantos1997 FACTS. though this version is pretty good too
@salmasalute
Mj beat them both
@salmasalute
@@TomDaveSantos1997he sure did