Here come old flat top
He come groovin’ up slowly
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
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 lookin’ ’cause he’s so hard to see
Come together
Right now
Over me
Come together
Come together
Come together
Come together
Come together
Come together
Decoding the Mystique of “Come Together”
Aerosmith’s rendition of “Come Together” brings a gritty, blues-infused energy to the classic song. The lyrics paint a surreal portrait of a mysterious figure, described with vivid phrases like “old flat top,” “holy roller,” and “mojo filter.” Each verse layers metaphors and enigmatic imagery, giving listeners a sense of playful rebellion and freedom. The repeated call to “come together, right now, over me” acts as both a unifying chant and a declaration of individuality, blending the cryptic with the communal. Aerosmith’s delivery adds a rough-edged swagger, intensifying the song’s sense of intrigue and cool detachment.
Song Credits
- Songwriters: John Lennon, Paul McCartney
- Release Year: 1978 (Aerosmith version)
- Label: Columbia Records