Come Together
Paul Weller and Friends Lyrics
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Here come old flattop.
He come grooving up slowly
He got ju-ju eyeballs.
He's one holy roller
He got hair down to his knee
Got to be a joker he just do what he please
Shoot me! Shoot me! Shoot me!
He wear no shoeshine he's 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.
Shoot me! Shoot me! Shoot me!
He buy production he got walrus scumble
He's got Ono sideboard he's got spinal cracker
He's got feet down below his knee
Hold you in his arms till you can feel his disease
Come together right now over me.
He's roller-coaster he's got early warning
He's got muddy water he's got 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.
Shoot me! Shoot me! Shoot me!
Ow!
Come together! Come together! Come together!
The song Come Together by Paul Weller and Friends was originally written by John Lennon for The Beatles in the late 1960s. The song has become iconic for its rhythm and standout lyrics. The song begins with the line "Here come old flattop, he come grooving up slowly." This line refers to a man with long hair who is walking to a slow beat. The next line states "He got ju-ju eyeballs, he's one holy roller," which is a reference to the man's strange and intense persona.
The next verse talks about how the man wears no shoes and has monkey fingers that shoot Coca-Cola. The line "One thing I can tell you is you got to be free" is an invitation to the listener to let go and be free from the constraints of society. The chorus repeats several times throughout the song, urging listeners to come together over the man with the strange persona.
Overall, the song Come Together is a call to action for people to let go of their inhibitions and come together in unity. The song's lyrics capture the essence of the counter-culture movement of the 1960s and 1970s and continue to inspire and influence musicians today.
Line by Line Meaning
Shoot me! Shoot me! Shoot me!
The singer is expressing excitement and anticipation for what is to come.
Here come old flattop.
A reference to the singer's youth and the popular haircut of the time.
He come grooving up slowly
A description of the man's entrance and demeanor.
He got ju-ju eyeballs.
A description of the man's unusual appearance.
He's one holy roller
A reference to the man's deeply held religious beliefs.
He got hair down to his knee
A description of the man's long hair, which was a common fashion trend of the time.
Got to be a joker he just do what he please
The man is carefree and doesn't worry about what others think of him.
He wear no shoeshine he's got toe-jam football
A description of the man's unkempt appearance, which indicated a disregard for societal norms and expectations.
He got monkey finger he shoot Coca-Cola
A playful and imaginative description of the man's unusual behavior.
He say 'I know you, you know me'
The man is friendly and knows the artist personally.
One thing I can tell you is you got to be free
The man values personal freedom and believes others should embrace it as well.
Come together right now over me.
The man is inviting others to join him in a shared experience.
He buy production he got walrus scumble
A playful description of the man's possessions and interests.
He's got Ono sideboard he's got spinal cracker
A reference to the man's interests and hobbies, which are unique and unconventional.
He's got feet down below his knee
An imaginative and playful description of the man's appearance.
Hold you in his arms till you can feel his disease
The artist is using language to emphasize the man's seductive and dangerous qualities.
He's roller-coaster he's got early warning
A playful and imaginative description of the man's personality.
He's got muddy water he's got mojo filter
A playful description of the man's interests and hobbies.
He say 'One and one and one is three'
The man is playful and enjoys making references to popular culture.
Got to be good looking 'cause he's so hard to see
The man is elusive and difficult to pin down, so he must be visually striking.
Come together right now over me.
The man is inviting others to join him in a shared experience.
Ow!
An expression of excitement and energy.
Come together! Come together! Come together!
The singer is inviting listeners to come together and share a singular experience.
Lyrics © EMI Music Publishing, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: John Lennon, Paul Mccartney
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Nicholas Porter
I love Paul McCartney and Paul Weller! Good vocals by them. Weller and Gallagher were influenced heavily by The Beatles. Overall this is an excellent tribute to John Lennon's classic.
Ellis Gethin
Well, we shouldn't be surprised; anything with these three gods in was always going to be amazing.
Vinny Kenny
great vocal by paul weller
4FabBEATLES
this was for charity, and its the idea that counts so even if its not as good as the original (which nothing ever will be) Paul McCartney approves of it and at least its giving attention to GOOD music
tonythetigerII
The most difficult bEATLE SONG TO COVER. No one ever gets the key right.
DUBSTEPPIN !!!
Why no mention of Cradock. No Cradock, no Ocean Color Scene. He's a god in his own right
theyodaclub
@11caulfield Paul McCartney is playing the bass right - that's about it. Very Good cover though.
Rory Cowieson
@henrylakad its Paul Weller singing, not Noel Gallagher. If you think Paul Weller is in Oasis you need to learn alot
Amiles666
GET THE LYRICS RIGHT!!!!
100PercentBored
I was born in Sept 95 lol