(2) Tommy Guerrero may be better known in the world of skateboarding than music. Born in San Francisco, Guerrero joined the skateboard company Powell Peralta in 1985 and became one of the original members of the legendary "Bones Brigade" team. Always interested in music, Guerrero was a fan of the high-energy punk music that surrounded the early-'80s skate scene. Since then, Guerrero has become an accomplished bassist and guitarist with influences as diverse as John Coltrane, Latin Playboys, and Tortoise. Guerrero released his debut album, Loose Grooves & B**tard Blues, in 1998 on the Galaxia label. To support the record, Guerrero turned to his friends -- skateboarder and bassist Monte Vallier, DJ Gadget, and former Threeo drummer Tim DeGaugh -- to form the band Jet Black Crayon, who toured with Isotope 217 in 1999. With help from Gadget, he released Hoy Yen A**'n in 2000, as well as the solo record A Little Bit of Somethin' on Mo Wax. His warm, soulful music continued on 2004's Soul Food Taqueria, and after the five-song EP Year of the Monkey, Guerrero moved to Quannum, issuing From the Soil to the Soul in 2006. Another record on the Galaxia imprint, Return of the B**tard, followed in 2007. Four years later, Lifeboats and Follies was released on the same imprint and largely featured the same cast (including an appearance by Money Mark). In 2012, Guerrero recorded his seventh solo album No Man's Land which was released in Japan. Two years later, the album would receive worldwide distribution via the Modulor label. ~ Matt Collar, Rovi
Come Together
Tommy Guerrero Lyrics
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He come groovin' up slowly
He got joo joo eyeballs
He one holy rollers
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 knees
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 to Tommy Guerrero's song "Come Together" are open to interpretation, but there are a few possible meanings. The song seems to describe a character, possibly John Lennon or someone like him, who is unique and eccentric, and lives life on his own terms. The opening verses describe this person's appearance, with "joo joo eyeballs" and "hair down to his knee." The character is also rebellious, not concerned with shine or conformity.
The second set of verses portrays the character as someone who is difficult to understand, but has a certain charm. He has "walrus gumboot" and an "Ono sideboard," suggesting that he is involved in counterculture or the art world. He is also described as having a certain charisma, an ability to attract others and "hold you in his armchair."
Throughout the song, there is a recurring theme of coming together. The chorus says "Come together, right now, over me," suggesting that the character is a unifying force, bringing people together despite his eccentricities or flaws. The song seems to celebrate individuality and non-conformity while also acknowledging the importance of community and connection.
Line by Line Meaning
Here come old flat top
Old flat top has arrived
He come groovin' up slowly
He is moving up slowly with a sense of rhythm
He got joo joo eyeballs
He's got a powerful gaze
He one holy rollers
He's a religious fanatic
He got hair down to his knee
He has hair that goes down to his knees
Got to be a joker
He must be a joker
He just do what he please
He does whatever he wants
He wear no shoeshine
He doesn't wear fancy things
He got toe jam football
He has dirty toes
He got monkey finger
He has strong fingers
He shoot Coca Cola
He drinks Coca Cola
He say I know you, you know me
He says he and the listener are acquainted
One thing I can tell you is
One thing I can let you know is
You got to be free
You have to release yourself from constraints
Come together, right now
Let's gather at this moment
Over me
Beyond me
He bad production
He has inferior craftsmanship
He got walrus gumboot
He sports an unusual kind of footwear
He got Ono sideboard
He owns an Ono-designed furniture piece
He one spinal cracker
He can crack someone's spine
He got feet down below his knees
His feet are positioned beneath his knees
Hold you in his armchair
He can hold you in his armchair
You can feel his disease
You can sense he's sick
He roller coaster
He's like a roller coaster
He got early warning
He has advance notice
He got muddy water
He's got water that is murky
He one Mojo filter
He's a master of filtering
He say one and one and one is three
He says one plus one plus one is three
Got to be good looking
You have to look good
Cause he's so hard to see
Because he's hard to notice
Come together, yeah
Let's come together, yes
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Tratore
Written by: John Lennon, Paul McCartney
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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