I Am The Walrus
Oasis 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 tee-shirt, stupid bloody Tuesday
Man, you been a naughty boy, you let your face grow long
I am the eggman, we are the eggmen, I am the walrus
Goo goo g'joob

Mister 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
Man, you been a naughty girl, you let your knickers down
I am the eggman, we 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
'cause I am the eggman, we are the eggmen, and I am the walrus
Goo goo g'joob goo goo g'joob

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Don't you think the joker laughs at you ?
See how they smile like pigs in a sty, see how they snied
I'm crying

Semolina pilchards climbing up the Eiffel Tower
Elementary penguin singing Hare Krishna
Man, you should have seen them kicking Edgar Allan Poe




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

Overall Meaning

The song "I Am the Walrus" by Oasis is a cover of the original song by The Beatles. In this song, Gallagher's vocals are somewhat distorted, mimicking the intentionally obscure and surreal nature of the lyrics. The opening lines "I am he as you are he as you are me and we are all together" is a reference to John Lennon's drug-induced hallucination where he saw himself as a walrus, which is known as the 'Walrus Theory.' The rest of the verses are made up of seemingly nonsensical phrases and imagery, including the line "yellow matter custard dripping from a dead dog's eye."


The song also includes references to other Beatles' songs, such as "Lucy in the Sky" and "Hare Krishna." The line "see how they run like pigs from a gun" was taken from Lewis Carroll's poem "The Walrus and the Carpenter." The overall message of the song is unclear, but it is often interpreted as a criticism of the media's role in shaping society, as well as a commentary on the nature of reality and truth.


Overall, "I Am the Walrus" is a strange and symbolic song that continues to captivate audiences years after its release. Its abstract lyrics, obscure references, and unique sound have made it a classic in the rock and roll genre.


Line by Line Meaning

I am he as you are he as you are me and we are all together
We are all one and the same, connected and unified.


See how they run like pigs from a gun, see how they fly
People are running in fear from something that they cannot escape or evade.


I'm crying
I am feeling emotional and overwhelmed by what I see happening around me.


Sitting on a cornflake waiting for the van to come
I am waiting for something that may or may not ever come, but I will stay patient and hopeful while I wait.


Corporation tee-shirt, stupid bloody Tuesday
I am frustrated by the conformity and monotony of everyday life, with its corporate culture and meaningless routines.


Man, you been a naughty boy, you let your face grow long
You have fallen into a state of despair and negativity, and you need to pull yourself out of it.


I am the eggman, we are the eggmen, I am the walrus
I am an enigmatic figure with many aspects and dimensions, but ultimately I represent a symbol of life and creativity.


Goo goo g'joob
An expression of the mysterious and unknowable nature of the universe.


Mister city policeman sitting
The authorities are watching us and trying to control our actions and behaviors.


Pretty little policemen in a row
The police are organized and unified, working together to enforce the laws and maintain order.


See how they fly like Lucy in the sky, see how they run
People are escaping from their mundane lives and exploring new possibilities, even if it means leaving their old lives behind.


Yellow matter custard dripping from a dead dog's eye
A bizarre and grotesque image that represents the corruption and ugliness of the world.


Crabalocker fishwife, pornographic priestess
Society is full of strange and disturbing people who are driven by their own passions and desires.


Man, you been a naughty girl, you let your knickers down
You have defied the norms of society and revealed a part of yourself that is usually kept hidden or private.


Sitting in an English garden waiting for the sun
I am taking the time to enjoy the simple pleasures of life, like nature and beauty.


If the sun don't come you get a tan from standing in the English rain
Even when things are not going as planned, there is still some beauty and value to be found in unexpected places.


'cause I am the eggman, we are the eggmen, and I am the walrus
My persona is multifaceted and ambiguous, but it always represents the creative and life-giving force within us all.


Goo goo g'joob goo goo g'joob
A refrain that emphasizes the mysterious and ambiguous nature of the universe and the human experience.


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People who claim to have all the answers are often the ones who are most lost and confused.


Don't you think the joker laughs at you ?
The trickster figure revels in the chaos and absurdity of the world, and he knows that humans take themselves too seriously.


See how they smile like pigs in a sty, see how they snied
People are often blindly following their own animal instincts and desires, without realizing the harm they are causing.


Semolina pilchards climbing up the Eiffel Tower
A surreal and nonsensical image that demonstrates the limitless possibilities of the human imagination.


Elementary penguin singing Hare Krishna
A playful and joyous expression of spirituality that celebrates the unity of all living beings.


Man, you should have seen them kicking Edgar Allan Poe
Creativity and originality are often met with ridicule and scorn from those who cannot understand them.


Goo goo g'joob g'goo goo g'joob goo goo g'joob g'goo goo g'joob g'goo
A recurring expression of the mysterious and unknowable nature of the universe and the human experience.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: John Lennon, Paul McCartney

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@TheBrunoroqueiro

Oasis + The Beatles=Perfeição

@hipsterelephant2660

The final step of Oasis' plan to become the next Beatles.

@robsol8742

And they were in the UK & Ireland x

@madzen112

Today my Wonderwall cover, tomorrow the world!

@--LAm--

It's their master plan

@pekinobo

If it wasn´t night here, I would have had this on instant repeat for +10hours. Amazing version by oasis. John Lennon would have loved this!

@rtsf9518

Always loved Tony McCarroll's drumming

@JoeKozak

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@kolbr

Right

@marissandrahelenamalaverpi2609

Liam's vocals. Amazing! Best cover ever. ❤

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