Come Together
The Yellow Subs Lyrics
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He got joo-joo eyeball 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
He bag 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.
The Yellow Submarine's "Come Together" is a rock song with psychedelic elements. The lyrics are open to interpretation, but they seem to suggest a call for unity and individual freedom. The singer describes a character named "Old Flattop" who is eccentric and free-spirited, with long hair and a disregard for social norms. Despite his oddities, he is respected and seen as a holy figure, with a unique style and energy all his own. The chorus repeats the line "come together right now over me," which can be interpreted as a call to put aside differences and work towards a common goal.
The second verse further emphasizes this theme of unity, as the singer describes Old Flattop's eclectic possessions and friends. He has a "walrus gumboot," a seemingly meaningless item that could represent the value of individuality and diversity. He also has an "Ono sideboard," referring to Yoko Ono, John Lennon's wife and artistic collaborator. The phrase "spinal cracker" could suggest that Old Flattop is capable of breaking down barriers and opening people's minds. The chorus repeats, again emphasizing the need for unity and acceptance.
Overall, "Come Together" is a powerful song about individual freedom and the importance of working together towards common goals. It celebrates eccentricity and diversity, suggesting that we can all learn from one another if we come together and respect each other. The song's upbeat rhythm and catchy chorus make it a timeless classic that continues to inspire people of all ages.
Line by Line Meaning
Here come old flattop he come grooving up slowly
A laid-back, cool guy with a flat-top haircut is approaching slowly
He got joo-joo eyeball he one holy roller
His eyes are mysterious and he's a devout believer
He got hair down to his knee
His hair is very long
Got to be a joker he just do what he please
He's carefree and does whatever he wants
He wear no shoeshine he got toe-jam football
No fancy shoes, he plays rough football, possibly barefoot
He got monkey finger he shoot coca-cola
His fingers are dexterous and he enjoys drinking Coca-Cola
He say "I know you, you know me"
He recognizes the familiarity between himself and those around him
One thing I can tell you is you got to be free
He believes in individual freedom
Come together right now over me
He's calling for unity and to come together for him
He bag production he got walrus gumboot
He's involved in the music industry and wears interesting, distinctive boots
He got Ono sideboard he one spinal cracker
He has furniture designed by Yoko Ono and he's able to easily manipulate people
He got feet down below his knee
His legs are very long
Hold you in his armchair you can feel his disease
If you get close to him, you may become infected with his harmful ideas
He roller-coaster he got early warning
He's experienced ups and downs and has the ability to predict future events
He got muddy water he one mojo filter
He has access to magic and can influence situations
He say "One and one and one is three"
He thinks differently and doesn't abide by conventional math
Got to be good-looking 'cause he's so hard to see
Because he's elusive, he needs to be appealing to get noticed
Come together right now over me
Again, he's calling for unity and to come together for him
Contributed by Violet N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@Hoodperd
The hot wind blowing
Jagged lines across the sand
The crumbling buildings
In our minds are all that stand
Just like the buffalo
Blindly following the herd
We try to justify
All the things that have occurred
I don't know what I’ve been told
But the wishes of the people can’t be controlled
I don't know what I’ve been told
But the wishes of the people can’t be controlled
Heat of the desert
Dust settles on my face
Without a compass
The soldier knows no disgrace
Out of the ashes
The eagle rises still
Freedom is calling
To all men who bend their will
Here I am
Dirty and faceless
Waiting to heed your instruction
On my own
Invisible warrior
I am a wind of destruction
All men who bend their will
We fight for justice
In a forgotten place
Fulfill our duty
Then vanish without a trace
Don’t need a medal
For all the men we kill
Freedom is calling
To all men who bend their will
Wind of destruction
@agent2608
i have a feeling that the hijacker didn't even have a script, he got on camera and just blurted out whatever shit got in his head. what a legend
@chenxi4848
Im convinced this is just a bunch of college kids goofing around with tvs
@slimbrady6691
The "catch the wave" part with the Pepsi can was definitely planned.
@urfavirani
Yeah what a madlad lmfao
@lilorangefella
the birth of shitposting
@atomeyes99
i always thought he was drunk or high. that's why he talks about seeing the X (probably the set-up in his "studio"). The spanking with the fly swatter is the best part.
@ehmehsmeh824
He could have pretended the world was going to end or that we were being invaded by aliens but no. Instead he showed us his bare ass being slapped by someone with a fly swatter. What a legend.
@HaleStorm1998
bare**
@ehmehsmeh824
@cm punk thanks.
@mattrocus9672
By a woman wearing what looks like a German beer maid outfit