Come Together – Song by The Beatles

“Come Together” is a song by the English rock band the Beatles, written by John Lennon and credited to Lennon–McCartney. The song is the opening track on their 1969 album Abbey Road and was also released as a single coupled with “Something”. The song reached the top of the charts in the United States and Australia, but peaked at No. 4 in the United Kingdom.

The song is a blues rock with swamp rock elements, and features a prominent bass line by Paul McCartney. Lennon’s vocals are raw and emotional, and the song’s lyrics are cryptic and open to interpretation. Some have interpreted the song as a call for unity, while others have seen it as a more personal reflection of Lennon’s own state of mind at the time.

“Come Together” has been covered by numerous other artists, including Ike & Tina Turner, Aerosmith, Joe Cocker, and Michael Jackson. It is one of the Beatles’ most popular and enduring songs, and remains a staple of classic rock radio to this day.

Here is a brief analysis of the song’s lyrics:

• Verse 1: Lennon begins by singing about the importance of coming together, regardless of one’s background or beliefs. He also references the political and social turmoil of the late 1960s, singing about “he said, she said” and “heads held high.”
• Chorus: The chorus is a simple but powerful call to unity, with Lennon repeating the phrase “come together” over and over again.
• Verse 2: In the second verse, Lennon sings about the need to “join the human race” and “be one.” He also references the Beatles’ own mantra of peace and love, singing about “all you need is love.”
• Bridge: The bridge of the song is a more personal reflection of Lennon’s own state of mind at the time. He sings about feeling lost and alone, and about his desire to find a way to connect with others.
• Chorus: The song ends with a repeat of the chorus, as Lennon again calls for unity and understanding.

“Come Together” is a complex and multifaceted song that can be interpreted on many different levels. It is a call to unity, a reflection of the personal and social turmoil of the late 1960s, and a plea for connection. It is also a testament to Lennon’s songwriting skills and the Beatles’ musical genius.