Sir James Paul McCartney, MBE (born 18 June 1942 - Liverpool, England) is a British singer, musician and songwriter, who first came to prominence as a member of The Beatles. Linda McCartney established herself as a professional photographer in the rock and roll scene, and met her second husband, Paul McCartney, while photographing groups for a book titled Rock and Other Four Letter Words in 1967. They met at a night club called the Bag o' Nails in May of 1967 and married in 1969. After the breakup of the The Beatles in 1970, Paul began teaching Linda to play keyboards, and included her in the lineup for his new band, Wings. Although Linda was shunned by music critics for her amateur singing and playing skills, Wings garnered several Grammy Awards for their music, and became one of the most successful bands of the 1970s.
3 Legs
Paul & Linda McCartney Lyrics
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On my horse upon the hill (when I walk the horse upon a hill)
Well when I walk, walk walk walk
On my horse upon the hill (when I walk the horse upon a hill)
And I lay me down
Will my lover love me still
A dog is here, (a dog is here), a dog is there (a dog is there)
But he can't run
Well when I thought, well I thought
When I thought you was my friend (when I thought I could call you my friend)
When I thought, when I thought
When I thought you was my friend (when I thought I could call you my friend)
But you let me down, put my heart around the bend
A fly flies in (a fly flies in), a fly flies out (a fly flies out)
Most flies they got three legs, but mine got one
Well when I fly when I fly when I fly,when I fly above the cloud
(When I fly above the man in the crowd)
Well when I fly when I fly when I fly,when I fly above the crowd
(When I fly above the man in the crowd)
You can knock me down with a feather, yes you could
But you know it's not allowed (but you know it's not allowed)
A dog is here, (a dog is here), a dog is there (a dog is there)
My dog he got three leg
But he can't run
My dog he got three leg
Your dog he got none
My dog he got three leg
Your dog he got none
My dog he got three leg
Your dog he got none
The lyrics to Paul & Linda McCartney's song "3 Legs" are somewhat cryptic, with multiple references to dogs with three legs and a fly with one leg. The song seems to be about the universal struggle to find love and friendship, and the disappointment that can come with it. The opening verse, "when I walk, walk walk walk on my horse upon the hill, and I lay me down, will my lover love me still," seems to be asking whether love can withstand even the most difficult circumstances.
The second verse introduces the idea of a dog with three legs that can't run, which could be seen as a metaphor for someone who has been disabled or otherwise held back in life. The singer then laments the fact that someone they thought was their friend "let [them] down" and "put [their] heart around the bend." The fly with one leg that is introduced in the third verse could be seen as a symbol of fragility or vulnerability. The final repetition of the dog with three legs seems to be emphasizing that, even though the dog cannot run, it is still loved and valued.
Overall, the song seems to be about the ups and downs of relationships, and the ways in which people cope with disappointment and adversity. The horse that the singer walks on could be a symbol of strength and endurance, while the fly with one leg could represent the idea that even the smallest creature can overcome adversity. The repeated references to the dog with three legs seem to be emphasizing the idea that true love and friendship are not contingent on physical ability, but instead arise from a deeper emotional connection.
Line by Line Meaning
Well when I walk, when I walk
On my horse upon the hill
When I walk, I walk my horse on the hill.
Well when I walk, walk walk walk
On my horse upon the hill
When I walk, I keep walking my horse on the hill.
And I lay me down
Will my lover love me still
I wonder if my lover will still love me when I'm down.
A dog is here, (a dog is here), a dog is there (a dog is there)
My dog he got three legs
But he can't run
There are dogs everywhere, but my dog has three legs and can't run.
Well when I thought, well I thought
When I thought you was my friend
When I believed you were my friend.
When I thought, when I thought
When I thought you was my friend
When I trusted that you were my friend.
But you let me down, put my heart around the bend
But you disappointed me and hurt me emotionally.
A fly flies in (a fly flies in), a fly flies out (a fly flies out)
Most flies they got three legs, but mine got one
There are flies around, but mine has only one leg instead of three like most flies.
Well when I fly when I fly when I fly,when I fly above the cloud
(When I fly above the man in the crowd)
When I fly above the clouds, high above the people below.
Well when I fly when I fly when I fly,when I fly above the crowd
(When I fly above the man in the crowd)
When I fly above the crowd of people below.
You can knock me down with a feather, yes you could
But you know it's not allowed (but you know it's not allowed)
It would be easy to hurt me, but you know you shouldn't.
My dog he got three leg
Your dog he got none
My dog has an advantage in having three legs compared to your dog with none.
My dog he got three leg
Your dog he got none
My dog's three legs make him better than your dog with no legs.
My dog he got three leg
Your dog he got none
My dog is superior to your dog because of its three legs compared to your dog's lack of legs.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Paul McCartney
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@bernardoni97
I really appreciate how Paul and Linda lived at 70's, including photos (she was a great photographer), all the interviews and music. So down to earth! RAM is a masterpiece! <3
@carlosg5633
Love you Paul...from México City..
@sandrasilvinamagno2653
Dear sir , thanks for all You gave us. My name Sandra, I live in Buenos Aires, Argentina, and I went to see You every time You came to Argentina. I want to thank You for your respect to your fans. Every time You appear in scene, it was the beginning of a magical night and a tour around our history through your músic.
I hope your'e ok. That your healthy. With all my inocent loving for all You gave me through all these years. Thank you for all
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@velvitjonze
Linda’s contribution on RAM is just brilliant. I love all her vocal lines - especially on Long Haired Lady. She was cruelly underrated
@alphabetsoup1557
Linda's voice was an huge part of the sound of that album even though she was not a good singer.
@seltaeb3302
Not cruelly. She wasn't bothered & she's a strong & determined lady. Paul's never been the same since
@seltaeb3302
@alpha betsoup disagree. Go to Paul's Linda YouTube site & listen to HER songs.