I Am the Walrus
I Am the Walrus

The Beatles - I Am the Walrus Lyrics

In the kaleidoscopic realm of psychedelic rock, a cryptic masterpiece unfurls its wings. The Beatles' "I Am the Walrus" is a surreal journey into the mindscape of John Lennon, embodying his penchant for nonsensical lyricism and social commentary. The song's… Read more

Rock
Apr 19, 1973
642
I Am the Walrus Music Video

I Am the Walrus Lyrics

I am he as you are he as you are me
And we are all together
See how they run like pigs from a gun
See how they fly
I'm crying

Sitting on a corn flake
Waiting for the van to come
Corporation T-shirt, stupid bloody Tuesday
Man you've been a naughty boy
You let your face grow long

I am the egg man
They are the egg men
I am the walrus
Goo goo g'joob

Mr. City policeman sitting
Pretty little policemen in a row
See how they fly like Lucy in the sky
See how they run
I'm crying
I'm crying, I'm crying, I'm crying

Yellow matter custard
Dripping from a dead dog's eye
Crabalocker fishwife, pornographic priestess
Boy, you've been a naughty girl
You let your knickers down

I am the egg man
They are the egg men
I am the walrus
Goo goo g'joob

Sitting in an English garden
Waiting for the sun
If the sun don't come you get a tan
From standing in the English rain

I am the egg man (How do you do sir?)
They are the egg men (The man maintains a fortune)
I am the walrus
Goo goo g'joob, goo goo goo g'joob

Expert, texpert choking smokers
Don't you think the joker laughs at you (Ho ho ho, hee hee hee, hah hah hah)
See how they smile like pigs in a sty
See how they snide
I'm crying

Semolina Pilchard
Climbing up the Eiffel tower
Elementary penguin singing Hare Krishna
Man, you should have seen them kicking Edgar Allen Poe

I am the egg man
They are the egg men
I am the walrus
Goo goo g'joob, goo goo goo g'joob
Goo goo g'joob, goo goo goo g'joob, goo goo

Writer(s): John Lennon, Paul McCartney
Copyright(s): Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind

Post your Interpretation

Attach an image to this thought

Drag image here or click to upload image

What is the Meaning of I Am the Walrus?

In the kaleidoscopic realm of psychedelic rock, a cryptic masterpiece unfurls its wings. The Beatles' "I Am the Walrus" is a surreal journey into the mindscape of John Lennon, embodying his penchant for nonsensical lyricism and social commentary. The song's imagery is richly absurd, an auditory Dali painting that challenges convention. The recurring 'egg man' and 'walrus' motifs can be seen as representations of individuality amidst conformity - a celebration of one's unique identity in the face of societal norms. It’s also a critique of authority figures, painted with strokes of dark humor. Yet, its beauty lies in its ambiguity; like an abstract painting, it invites listeners to derive their own meanings from its enigmatic verses. Ultimately, it is a testament to The Beatles’ genius - their ability to push boundaries and create art that continues to intrigue decades later.

End of content

That's all we got for #

Frequently Asked Questions

Latest Blog Posts
Lyrics Discussions
by 4batz

1

10
Hot Songs

2

2K
Recent Blog Posts