Come Together

The lyrics build a strange, lively portrait of a figure who moves slowly but behaves freely and unpredictably. The verses pile up unusual details, while the repeated invitation to “come together” gives the song a more communal feeling. Its mood is playful and mysterious, though references to disease and freedom add a hint of unease.

Many images are deliberately odd rather than easy to picture, such as “joo-joo eyeballs” and “walrus gumboot.” Their sound and surprise may matter more than a clear literal meaning. The figure’s long hair and habit of doing as he pleases suggest an unconventional person. “One and one and one is three” playfully breaks ordinary arithmetic, perhaps hinting at togetherness or at a world that does not follow simple rules.

The song does not explain who this person is, or exactly what “come together” means. It may be an invitation to join others, but the phrase “over me” leaves the relationship unclear: the speaker could be asking people to gather around him, or using a more personal, ambiguous expression. Rather than telling a straightforward story, the lyrics seem to create energy through rhythm, wordplay, and a deliberately puzzling character.