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 cornflake
Waiting for the van to come
Corporation tee shirt
Stupid bloody Tuesday
Man, you been a naughty boy
You let your face grow long
I am the eggman (Ooh)
They are the eggmen, (Ooh)
I am the walrus
Goo goo g’ joob
Mister city p’liceman sitting pretty
Little p’licemen 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 been a naughty girl
You let your knickers down
I am the eggman (Ooh)
They are the eggmen (Ooh)
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 eggman
They are the eggmen
I am the walrus
Goo goo g’ joob g’ goo goo g’ joob
Expert texpert choking smokers
Don’t you think the joker laughs at you?
See how they smile
Like pigs in a sty, see how they snied
I’m crying
Semolina pilchards
Climbing up the Eiffel Tower
Element’ry penguin singing Hare Krishna
Man, you should have seen them kicking Edgar Allan Poe
I am the eggman (Ooh)
They are the eggmen (Ooh)
I am the walrus
Goo goo g’ joob
Goo goo g’ joob
G’ goo goo g’ joob
Goo goo g’ joob, goo goo g’ goo g’ goo goo g’ joob joob
Joob joob…
Decoding Surreal Symbolism
“I Am The Walrus” by The Beatles stands as one of the most enigmatic and imaginative songs in rock history. The lyrics weave a tapestry of surreal images, nonsensical phrases, and vivid characters—ranging from “eggmen” to “city policemen” and “crabalocker fishwife.” John Lennon, the primary songwriter, intentionally crafted lines that challenge interpretation, blending whimsical wordplay with pointed satire. The song’s chorus, with its famous “Goo goo g’ joob,” encapsulates its playful absurdity. Yet, beneath the wild imagery, the song pokes fun at authority and conformity, inviting listeners to embrace ambiguity and seek meaning in the chaos. Ultimately, “I Am The Walrus” offers a kaleidoscopic journey through the imagination, reflecting the psychedelic spirit of the late 1960s.
Song Credits
- Songwriters: John Lennon, Paul McCartney
- Release Year: 1967
- Label: Parlophone