You know my name
Look up the number
You know my name
Look up the number
You you know you know my name
You you know you know my name
Good evening and welcome to Slaggers
Featuring Denis O’Bell
Come on Ringo, let’s hear it for Denis
Good evening
You know my name
Look look look up the number
You know my name
That’s right, look up the number
You you know you know my name
You you know you know my name
You know my name
Ba ba ba ba ba ba ba ba ba
Look up the number
You know my name
That’s right, look up the number
Oh you know you know you know my name
You know you know you know my name
Huh huh huh huh
You know my name
Ba ba ba pum
Look up the number.
You know my name
Look up the number
You-a you know you know my name
Baby you-a you know you know my name
You know you know my name
You know you know my name
Go on Denis, let’s hear it for Denis O’Bell
You know my name
You know you know my name
You know you know my name
Prrr you know my name and the number
You know my name and the number you know you know my name
Look up me number
You know my number three you know my number two
you know my number three you know my number four
Oh you know my name you know number too
You know my name you know my number
What’s up with you?
You know my name
That’s right?
Yeah
Absurdist Humor and Playful Parody
“You Know My Name (Look Up The Number)” stands out as one of The Beatles’ most experimental and whimsical tracks. The repeated phrase “You know my name, look up the number” is delivered in a variety of musical styles, from lounge jazz to absurd comedy, highlighting the band’s irreverent sense of humor. Listeners are taken on an unpredictable journey through character voices, surreal banter, and mock nightclub introductions, which poke fun at the conventions of pop music and celebrity culture. The song’s playful structure and nonsensical lyrics create an atmosphere of carefree fun, making it a beloved oddity among Beatles fans.
Song Credits
Songwriters: John Lennon, Paul McCartney
Release Year: 1970
Label: Apple Records