The song is the lead-off track on The Beatles' September 1969 album Abbey Road.
One month later it also appeared as one of the sides of the group's twenty-first single (it was a double A-side, the other side being George Harrison's "Something ") in the United Kingdom, their twenty-sixth in the United States.
The song reached the top of the charts in the US, while becoming a Top 10 hit in the UK.
According to the Come Together Songfacts, the whispered lyric that sounds like "shoot" is actually Lennon saying "shoot me" followed by a handclap. The bass line drowns out the "me."
One of the most covered songs of all time, cover versions of "Come Together" have been recorded/performed by many artists -- such as Aerosmith, Tina Turner, Michael Jackson, Gotthard, Soundgarden, Axl Rose & Bruce Springsteen, Elton John, Diana Ross, Tom Jones, Joe Cocker and Sugababes.
Come Together
The Beatles Lyrics
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He come groovin' up slowly
He got joo joo eyeballs
He one holy roller
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 knee
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 of The Beatles' song "Come Together" are an example of John Lennon's eclectic and eccentric style. The song starts with the lines "Here come old flat top / He come groovin' up slowly" which refer to a man's appearance - with his flattened hair, low-cut shirt, and generally unkempt look. The reference to "ju-ju eyeball" could represent his eccentricities or idiosyncrasies. The redundant and almost comical line, "Shoot me," appears throughout the song and is believed to be an intentional throwaway line to 'shoot down' any negativity within the song or person it was written about.
The lyrics progress through various unusual images, such as "He wear no shoeshine / He got toe jam football / He got monkey finger." The theme of the song appears to be about an individual who is unique, different, and offbeat but has a critical message to share: "One thing I can tell you is / You got to be free." There's a hint of a suggestion about coming together to create a new world, with Lennon urging listeners to "Come together, right now, over me" and an invitation to a dance filled with unity, freedom, and equality. One last line, "Got to be good-lookin,' 'cause he's so hard to see," perhaps hints at the idea that people who might not fit society's traditional mold are often overlooked or invisible.
Line by Line Meaning
Shoot me
Repetitive phrase used throughout the song as a command or request to be shot
Here come old flat top
Referring to a man with a unique appearance
He come groovin' up slowly
Describing the man's relaxed and rhythmic gait
He got ju-ju eyeball
Highlighting the man's unusual or mystical perception of the world
He one holy roller
Suggesting this man is a devout or zealous individual
He got hair down to his knee
Describing the man's long hair as a distinguishing physical characteristic
Got to be a joker
Implying this man is not to be taken too seriously and has a fun, carefree personality
He just do what he please
Emphasizing his independence and self-determination
He wear no shoeshine
Highlighting this man's preference for being barefoot and casual
He got toe jam football
Describing this man's dirty and unclean feet
He got monkey finger
Highlighting the man's dexterity and nimble hands
He shoot Coca-Cola
Suggesting this man has a rebellious nature or is living life to the fullest
He say I know you, you know me
Emphasizing the man's easy-going and friendly nature
One thing I can tell you is
A preface to a wise observation or piece of advice
You got to be free
Encouraging the listener to be independent and true to themselves
Come together, right now
A call to unite and work together in harmony and peace
Over me
Emphasizing the importance of the cause or goal being worked towards in the collaboration
He bag production
Suggesting this man is ambitious and successful in his work
He got walrus gumboot
Describing this man's eccentric fashion choices
He got Ono sideboard
Alluding to Yoko Ono, a notable figure of the era, perhaps suggesting a willingness to embrace new and unconventional ideas
He one spinal cracker
Highlighting the man's ability to solve problems or innovate
He got feet down below his knee
Describing the man as being very tall or having very long legs
Hold you in his armchair
Suggesting a sense of safety or comfort from this man's presence
You can feel his disease
Perhaps a metaphorical way of saying that his charisma or mindset can be contagious
He roller coaster
Highlighting the man's dynamic and unpredictable nature
He got early warning
Suggesting this man has foresight or intuition
He got muddy water
Describing this man's rough and imperfect life or personality
He one mojo filter
Alluding to African American spiritual practices and suggesting this man has a mystical aura
He say one and one and one is three
Repeating a mathematical inconsistency to suggest that things are more complex or mysterious than they might seem
Got to be good looking
Emphasizing the importance of outward appearance
'Cause he's so hard to see
Suggesting that this man is more than meets the eye and not easily understood or judged
Come, come, come, come, come
A repetitious call to action and togetherness
Come together, yeah
Repeating the main message of the song, urging unity and cooperation
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Tratore
Written by: John Lennon, Paul McCartney
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Phillip Kassabian
Great song by The Beatles.
@pedronunes3063
Baby: He... he...
Parents: He is going to say Hee hee!
Baby:
Here come old flat top
He come groovin' up slowly
He got joo joo eyeballs
He one holy roller
He got hair down to his knee
Got to be a joker
He just do what he please
He wear no shoeshine
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 knee
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
Edit: I guess in this point I should/shouldn't say thanks for the likes. I'm confused in what to do.
@starblade359
I know what’s happening!!
0:31 shampoo bottles falling in the shower
0:40 Mary Poppins
1:00 my dad after 10 years
1:29 Mario Kart!!
2:02 My parents when I ask if I’m adopted
2:04 the Beatles on C r a c c
2:32 Disney land teacups
2:50 you and your friends when there is only one swing left
3:12 John Lennon falling of Tower of Hell
4:02 My brother and his friends at 2 am
@elementalturnip
“Hey John.”
“What is it, Ringo?”
“George and I were talking and we said we should all grow facial hair and not tell Paul.”
“That sounds dumb. Let’s do it.”
@lanzzzo559
-"we should also wear shoes and not tell him"
@rockyrameshwar8868
Paul looks like he has no mouth
@elementalturnip
@@rockyrameshwar8868 That's why he never called out the other three for growing facial hair without him.
@rockyrameshwar8868
@@elementalturnip that's good
@zach5505
The others probably said “roger roger”
@remiliskow5753
"Right now"
They weren't just musical geniuses, they were amazing timekeepers.
@Symphonyyofchaos
can someone explain me why everybody writied things like this I didnt get the joke😭😭
@rainerstiller803
The best Band of the World ❤