One, two
One, two, three, four
Shoot me
Shoot me
Shoot me
Here come old flat top
He come grooving up slowly
He got joo joo eyeball
He’s one holy roller
He’s got hair down to his knee
He’s got to be a joker he just do what you please
Shoot me
Shoot me
Shoot me
Shoot me
Look out!
He wear no shoe shine
He got toe jam football
He’s got monkey finger
He shoot Coca-Cola
He say I know you, you know me
One thing I can tell you, you just got to be free
Come together right now over me
Shoot me
Shoot me
Shoot me
Look out!
He bag production
He got walrus gumboot
He got Ono sideboard
He’s one spinal cracker
He’s got feet down below his knees
Hold you in his armchair you can feel his disease
Come together right now over me
Shoot me
Shoot me
Shoot me
Look out!
He got joo joo eyeball
He’s one holy roller
He’s got hair down to his knee
He’s got to be a joker he just do what you please
Shoot me
Shoot me
He’s roller coaster
He got early warning
He got Muddy Water
He’s one Mojo filter
He say. “One and one and one is three”
He’s got to get some bobo he’s just so hard to please
Come together right now over me
Shoot me
Shoot me
Yeah
Oh yeah
He’s got it
Shoot me
Take it easy, baby
Ah there’s a kid, man
Yeah, yeah, yeah…
Decoding the Surreal Imagery of “Come Together”
“Come Together” by The Beatles stands as one of their most enigmatic and iconic tracks. The lyrics weave a tapestry of surreal characters and cryptic phrases, showcasing John Lennon’s knack for playful wordplay and abstract storytelling. Each verse introduces a new, eccentric figure—like “old flat top” and “holy roller”—layered with unusual descriptors that blend blues, psychedelia, and social commentary. The chorus, urging everyone to “come together right now over me,” acts as a unifying call, inviting listeners to set aside differences and embrace collective freedom, even if the details remain mysterious. The repetition of “shoot me” adds an edge, underscoring the song’s rebellious spirit and hinting at the tumultuous cultural climate of the late 1960s.
Song Credits
- Songwriters: John Lennon, Paul McCartney
- Release Year: 1969
- Label: Apple Records