He has also worked in collaboration with instrumental performers including pianist Chick Corea and cellist Yo-Yo Ma. This collaboration has established him as an ambassador of both the classical and jazz worlds. His recordings have sold over 20 million copies.
In addition to his vocal performing career, Mr. McFerrin was appointed in 1994 as creative chair of the Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra.
He is the subject of a persistent yet wholly unfounded rumour that he has committed suicide. The rumor was so strong that the official Bobby McFerrin FAQ addressed the question.
Mr. McFerrin and his oft-maligned hit "Don't Worry, Be Happy" were parodied on "The Simpsons" as "I'm Worried - Need Money".
Come Together
Bobby McFerrin Lyrics
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He come groovin' up slowly
He got joo joo eyeballs
He one holy rollers
He got hair down to his knee
Got to be a joker
He just do what he please
He got toe jam football
He got monkey finger
He shoot Coca Cola
He say I know you, you know me
One thing I can tell you is
You got to be free
Come together, right now
Over me
He bad production
He got walrus gumboot
He got Ono sideboard
He one spinal cracker
He got feet down below his knees
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
Come together, yeah
Come together, yeah
Come together, yeah
Come together, yeah
Come together, yeah
"Come Together" by The Beatles is known for its enigmatic lyrics that have been interpreted in several different ways. The song is often coined as being written by John Lennon for his campaign for Timothy Leary (a psychedelic drug guru) to run for California Governor. However, later Lennon denied those rumors and stated that the song was more like a magpie's nest. Here, Bobby McFerrin, George Martin, and Robin Willams have added their own vibrant and unique style to the song.
The song opens with "Here come old flat top" which signifies a character associated with rock and roll. "He come groovin' up slowly" can refer to a person's lifestyle or attitude, and "He got joo joo eyeballs" could connote a person's altered or drug-induced state of mind. The lyrics "He one holy roller" could refer to the character's religious beliefs, while "He got hair down to his knee" could symbolize their rebellion or being free-spirited. The song's lyrics have a psychedelic nature and often mention things that are seemingly unrelated or absurd which contribute to its intriguing nature.
The chorus of the song calls for unity, "Come together, right now, over me." It's a statement that Lennon intentionally made ambiguous, yet it connotes the idea of bringing people together in a time of crisis. The song's cryptic lyrics are thought to have been influenced by the wordplay of Bob Dylan and Lewis Carroll's Jabberwocky poem.
Line by Line Meaning
Here come old flat top
A man with an uninteresting life is arriving
He come groovin' up slowly
He is approaching in the smoothest possible way
He got joo joo eyeballs
His pupils are dilated, indicating he may be under the influence
He one holy rollers
He is a devout religious person
He got hair down to his knee
His hair is very long
Got to be a joker
He is known for being goofy and funny
He just do what he please
He has a carefree attitude and does what he wants
He wear no shoeshine
He does not care about his appearance
He got toe jam football
The dirt on his toes is like a football substance
He got monkey finger
He has dexterous fingers that can move quickly like a monkey
He shoot Coca Cola
He has a sugary personality like the drink Coca Cola
He say I know you, you know me
He is familiar with the person he is addressing
One thing I can tell you is
The person now has his attention
You got to be free
He is advocating for the person to be liberated
Come together, right now
He is urging everyone to unite immediately
Over me
He is the authority figure and people should come together under him
He bad production
He is not quite up to standard
He got walrus gumboot
He has an unusual choice of footwear
He got Ono sideboard
He has an avant-garde piece of furniture like Yoko Ono's style
He one spinal cracker
He is an expert at fixing spinal alignment
He got feet down below his knees
He is extremely tall
Hold you in his armchair
He tries to soothe people with his comforting furniture
You can feel his disease
He is unwell and possibly contagious
He roller coaster
He has ups and downs in his life
He got early warning
He has advance knowledge of upcoming events
He got muddy water
His vision is obscured
He one Mojo filter
He is a mysterious person with a hidden charisma
He say one and one and one is three
He is a free thinker with his own opinions
Got to be good looking
He values physical appearance
Cause he's so hard to see
He is elusive and difficult to understand
Come together, yeah
He repeats his call for unity and agreement
Lyrics © EMI Music Publishing, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: John Lennon, Paul Mccartney
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@muhcbeatles
RIP Robin, please make John and George laugh now
@mandakfishy
Crying now.. ♡
@mandakfishy
Crying now.. ♡
@ProductionsUnhinged
thanks Ringo
@tomconte1357
God bless John,George and Robin.
@tomconte1357
Good little comment it would be better if you were playing the drums in this one.
@tobbebergman7583
Robin Williams - Gone but never forgotten ! RIP
@misterwikked7999
wrd
@Zakunu16
Tobbe Bergman bravo robin
@imjelo
i am sure he is making people laugh in heaven like what he has done when he was alive.