I Am the Walrus
Love/Hate Lyrics

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 connected in the same way, and those who try to escape our collective existence are doomed to fail. It's heartbreaking to see them attempt to run away.

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
The mundanity and oppression of modern life can lead us to feel defeated and helpless. We try to find ways to cope, but the weight of society's expectations can be overwhelming.

I am the eggman They are the eggmen I am the walrus Goo goo g' joob
I am an enigmatic figure, difficult to pin down, but surrounded by others who are equally mysterious. Together, we are part of something greater that transcends easy definition.

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
Even authority figures, who are supposed to be the pillars of stability and protection, can be caught up in the same confusion and chaos that affects everyone else. It is deeply distressing to see them struggle and flee.

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
The grotesque and disturbing aspects of human behavior are a constant source of fascination and horror. Society imposes strict moral codes, but it can't keep people from falling into these dark, visceral patterns.

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
Nature is supposed to provide relief and solace, but it can also be frustrating and disappointing. The mundane rhythms of daily life can wear down even the most serene and patient souls.

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 am a symbol of a certain aspect of society, while others around me embody other aspects. We are all striving towards our own goals, but we are united by a shared sense of struggle and purpose.

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
Those who believe they have life figured out are often the most ridiculous and blind to their own foolishness. It can be infuriating to watch them go about their business, oblivious to the tragedy and beauty all around them.

Semolina Pilchard Climbing up the Eiffel tower Elementary penguin singing Hare Krishna Man, you should have seen them kicking Edgar Allen Poe
The absurdity and randomness of life are often the only constants we can cling to. The world is full of bizarre and beautiful moments that occur in defiance of logic and reason.

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
Repetition of this phrase emphasizes the connectedness and value we find in a larger social group. It affirms the importance of belonging, no matter how strange and unconventional that belonging may seem.

(Oh I'm tired, servicible villain Set you down father, rest you)
This closing line suggests a desire for respite and reprieve. The journey we all face is long and exhausting, and it's not always clear where it's heading. All we can do is search for rest and peace wherever we can.