Am I Dreaming
A-Johns Lyrics


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I am he as you are he as you are me
And we are all together
See how they run like pigs from a gun
See how they fly
I'm crying

Sitting on a cornflake
Waiting for the van to come
Corporation T-shirt, stupid bloody Tuesday
Man you've been a naughty boy
You let your face grow long

I am the eggman
They are the eggmen
I am the walrus
Goo goo g' joob

Mr. City policeman sitting
Pretty little policemen in a row
See how they fly like Lucy in the sky
See how they run
I'm crying
I'm crying, I'm crying, I'm crying

Yellow matter custard
Dripping from a dead dog's eye
Crabalocker fishwife
Pornographic priestess
Boy, you've been a naughty girl
You let your knickers down

I am the eggman
They are the eggmen
I am the walrus
Goo goo g' joob

Sitting in an English garden
Waiting for the sun
If the sun don't come you get a tan
From standing in the English rain

I am the eggman
("How do you do sir")
They are the eggmen
("The man maintains a fortune")
I am the walrus
Goo goo g' joob Goo Goo Goo g' joob

Expert, texpert choking smokers
Don't you think the joker laughs at you
(Ho ho ho hee hee hee hah hah hah)
See how they smile like pigs in a sty
See how they snide
I'm crying

Semolina Pilchard
Climbing up the Eiffel tower
Elementary penguin singing Hare Krishna
Man, you should have seen them kicking
Edgar Allen Poe

I am the eggman
They are the eggmen
I am the walrus
Goo goo g' joob
Goo goo goo g' joob
Goo goo g' joob
Goo goo goo g' joob
Goo goo
Juba juba juba
Juba juba juba
Juba juba juba
Juba juba





(Oh I'm tired, servicible villain
Set you down father, rest you)

Overall Meaning

The song "I Am the Walrus" by The Beatles was written primarily by John Lennon and released in 1967. The lyrics of the song are known for being enigmatic and nonsensical, yet they have a deeper message.


The opening lines "I am he as you are he as you are me, and we are all together" signify that everyone is connected in some way, that we all share a common humanity. The next lines, "See how they run like pigs from a gun, see how they fly," is a commentary on the fast-paced and often tumultuous social climate of the 1960s, with people moving quickly in all directions to avoid conflict or danger. The singer then reveals their emotional state, stating "I'm crying," indicating a sense of sadness or confusion amidst all the chaos.


The following verse speaks to the theme of conformity and commercialism, with the singer waiting for a van to come with a corporation t-shirt. The line "Man, you've been a naughty boy, you let your face grow long" could be seen as a criticism of those who allow themselves to fall into the trap of conformity and societal expectations. The chorus then brings in the characters of the eggman and the walrus, who have been interpreted in many different ways by fans and critics over the years. Some have posited that the eggman represents a kind of "messiah" figure, while others see him as a symbol for the absurdity of life. The same goes for the walrus, who has been interpreted as everything from a drug reference to a figure of power or authority. The nonsensical aspect of both characters reflects the chaos and absurdity of life itself.


The next verse features a reference to policemen, who are described as "pretty little policemen in a row," perhaps alluding to the conformity and bureaucracy of law enforcement. The image of flying like Lucy in the sky brings in another Beatles song, "Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds," which has also been interpreted as a drug reference. The repeated "I'm crying" phrase emphasizes the singer's feeling of sadness and detachment from the world.


The final verse features obscure and seemingly random imagery like "yellow matter custard dripping from a dead dog's eye" and "crabalocker fishwife, pornographic priestess." These phrases add to the surrealistic and dreamlike feeling of the song, creating an almost nightmarish atmosphere. The song then ends with more references to the eggman and the walrus, along with nonsense phrases like "juba juba."


In summary, "I Am the Walrus" is a reflection of the chaos, absurdity, and disconnectedness in the world, with lyrics that are puzzling and ambiguous yet also insightful and meaningful.


Line by Line Meaning

I am he as you are he as you are me And we are all together See how they run like pigs from a gun See how they fly I'm crying
We are all the same and belong together, but some people are running away in fear while others are soaring high. I feel emotional about this.


Sitting on a cornflake Waiting for the van to come Corporation T-shirt, stupid bloody Tuesday Man you've been a naughty boy You let your face grow long
I'm sitting here feeling like I'm wasting my time waiting for something to happen. I'm fed up with the corporate culture and how mundane everything is. You're not doing anything right by letting yourself get so down.


I am the eggman They are the eggmen I am the walrus Goo goo g' joob
I am a strange and unconventional person, as are those who surround me. I don't fit into any mold, and this is my chant to myself to remind me of that.


Mr. City policeman sitting Pretty little policemen in a row See how they fly like Lucy in the sky See how they run I'm crying I'm crying, I'm crying, I'm crying
I see the police as part of a larger, oppressive system. They move in sync like a machine, and it upsets me to see them enforcing these structures. I'm feeling really emotional about it.


Yellow matter custard Dripping from a dead dog's eye Crabalocker fishwife Pornographic priestess Boy, you've been a naughty girl You let your knickers down
I'm using absurd imagery to describe how corrupt and twisted our society has become, with all these roles that people are forced into. I'm upset about how women are sexualized and punished for expressing themselves.


Sitting in an English garden Waiting for the sun If the sun don't come you get a tan From standing in the English rain
I'm trying to enjoy a peaceful moment in nature, but everything feels uncertain and uncomfortable. Even in the beauty of the garden, I'm struggling to feel fulfilled.


I am the eggman ("How do you do sir") They are the eggmen ("The man maintains a fortune") I am the walrus Goo goo g' joob Goo Goo Goo g' joob
I'm just repeating my bizarre, nonsensical mantra to myself, reinforcing my sense of individuality and separation from the normal world.


Expert, texpert choking smokers Don't you think the joker laughs at you (Ho ho ho hee hee hee hah hah hah) See how they smile like pigs in a sty See how they snide I'm crying
I'm exploring how words and knowledge can be twisted to control people, like how experts manipulate us into thinking we need certain products. Those who buy into these lies are like pigs in a pen, and it makes me sad to see how people can be so easily fooled.


Semolina Pilchard Climbing up the Eiffel tower Elementary penguin singing Hare Krishna Man, you should have seen them kicking Edgar Allen Poe
I'm using more absurd imagery, now describing the people of the world as delirious and nonsensical, like a penguin singing a spiritual chant. I'm suggesting that people are so lost they don't even know what they're doing anymore.


I am the eggman They are the eggmen I am the walrus Goo goo g' joob Goo goo goo g' joob Goo goo g' joob Goo goo goo g' joob Goo goo Juba juba juba Juba juba juba Juba juba juba Juba juba
Again, just repeating my odd chorus to myself as a way of reaffirming my sense of identity and separateness from society.


(Oh I'm tired, servicible villain Set you down father, rest you)
This is just a random nonsensical phrase thrown in at the end, suggesting that the singer is feeling weary and asking for rest.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JOHN LENNON, PAUL MCCARTNEY

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