Arriale has recorded 13 highly acclaimed CDs as a leader and has toured and/or recorded with jazz icons Benny Golson, Randy Brecker, George Mraz, Tommy Flanagan, Hank Jones, Monty Alexander, Cedar Walton and Kenny Barron. Arriale’s recordings have topped the National jazz radio charts and numerous “Best Of” lists; she has been featured on PBS, NPR, Billboard, Downbeat, JazzTimes and JAZZIZ. Arriale’s “Convergence” was named one of the top CDs of 2011 by JazzTimes Magazine, and “Solo” was named one of the top CDs of 2012 by JAZZIZ Magazine.
Her music has exhilarated audiences on international concert and festival stages over the past 18 years. Arriale’s stunning originals and reimagined covers combine influences including Celtic, Americana, Middle-Eastern, Balkan, and pop/rock inspirations. Her unique interpretations and deconstructions of jazz classics, high-spirited originals and exquisitely intimate ballads have truly created a signature sound.
Lynne Arriale is Associate Professor of Jazz Studies and Director of Small Ensembles at the University of North Florida. She records for Motema Music and is a Yamaha Artist.
"The consummate storyteller, Arriale achieves a special, deep connection with her audience, and the energy flows both ways. Arriale’s emotional authenticity allows the audience to feel and think along with her.“ (Jazz Times).
“There may be no jazz artist working today who brings a broader spectrum of musical ideas to the connection of mind and heart” (Jazz Police).
Come Together
Lynne Arriale 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
The lyrics to Lynne Arriale's song "Come Together" are a reinterpretation of the famous Beatles song of the same name. Arriale takes the original lyrics by John Lennon and weaves them into a jazz-inspired piano composition, creating a new and unique take on the classic song.
The opening lines offer an introduction to Flat Top, who is described as a groovy, free-spirited person with long hair and an unapologetic attitude towards life. The description of his physical features, such as his joo joo eyeballs and monkey finger, add to the unconventional nature of his character. The chorus, "Come together, right now, over me," invites the listener to join Flat Top and his laid-back lifestyle.
The second stanza continues to add more detail to Flat Top's persona, describing his unconventional fashion sense and quirky interests, such as his toe jam football and Coca Cola shooting. The following line, "One thing I can tell you is you got to be free," serves as a reminder that life is too short to conform to societal expectations, further emphasizing Flat Top's freewheeling personality. The chorus maintains its invitation to come together with Flat Top, despite his flaws.
The final stanza includes more descriptions of Flat Top's idiosyncrasies, such as his early warning and muddy water, and the final line suggests that his elusiveness and mysteriousness add to his allure. The repetition of "Come together, yeah," throughout the song offers a unifying theme and reinforces the idea of coming together with Flat Top and his carefree lifestyle.
Line by Line Meaning
Here come old flat top
Here comes someone plain and straightforward
He come groovin' up slowly
He moves at his own pace, almost lazily
He got joo joo eyeballs
He has piercing, hypnotizing eyes
He one holy rollers
He is a religious fanatic
He got hair down to his knee
He has extremely long hair
Got to be a joker
He must be a prankster or an eccentric
He just do what he please
He does whatever he wants
He wear no shoeshine
He doesn't care about his appearance
He got toe jam football
He has dirty or misshapen feet
He got monkey finger
He has dexterous and agile fingers
He shoot Coca Cola
He is into mass-produced things or trends
He say I know you, you know me
He is familiar with others and expects others to be familiar with him
One thing I can tell you is
The only certainty I can provide is
You got to be free
You must be open-minded and not confined by social norms
Come together, right now
Let's join together at this moment
Over me
In support or at the expense of me
He bad production
He has poor manufacturing quality
He got walrus gumboot
He has a peculiar sense of style
He got Ono sideboard
He has avant-garde and unconventional tastes
He one spinal cracker
He is capable of riling people up
He got feet down below his knees
He has short legs
Hold you in his armchair
He will keep you hostage
You can feel his disease
You will be affected adversely by his behavior
He roller coaster
He is unpredictable and can be exciting one moment and hazardous the next
He got early warning
He is aware of impending danger before others are
He got muddy water
He has a troubled mentality and his actions reflect it
He one Mojo filter
He has the ability to influence others with his charisma
He say one and one and one is three
He believes in the power of collaboration and synergy
Got to be good looking
You must be attractive on the surface to gain his attention
Cause he's so hard to see
He is elusive and difficult to understand
Come together, yeah
Join with me in unity
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JOHN LENNON, JOHN WINSTON LENNON, PAUL MCCARTNEY, PAUL JAMES MCCARTNEY
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Rafael Gomez
Love rhis version!!!!!
Steve Grooms
Lynne Arriale never offers less than excellent, moving music. The only surprise here is how intelligently the video has been done.
egojosepio
I'm glad you liked it
Todd Malmberg
What a terrific cover.