Lyrics
I told you about strawberry fields,
Referencing "Strawberry Fields," a place symbolic of imagination and unreality.
You know the place where nothing is real
Describing the surreal nature of "Strawberry Fields" where nothing conforms to reality.
Well here's another place you can go
Introducing another surreal place where things are fluid and constantly changing.
Where everything flows.
Emphasizing the continuous, unending nature of this new place.
Looking through the bent backed tulips
Observing life from a different perspective, possibly suggesting curiosity or longing.
To see how the other half lives
Seeking to understand how others live or experience life.
Looking through a glass onion.
Metaphorically looking through a distorted lens that distorts reality ("glass onion").
I told you about the walrus and me-man
Referencing a story involving the speaker ("me-man") and a walrus, implying a close relationship.
You know that we're as close as can be-man.
Asserting the closeness or intimacy between the speaker and the walrus.
Well here's another clue for you all,
Providing a cryptic clue, suggesting a hidden message or mystery.
The walrus was Paul.
Revealing the identity of the walrus as Paul McCartney, possibly alluding to Beatles lore.
Standing on the cast iron shore-yeah,
Describing a place by the shore, possibly symbolic of stability or a landmark.
Lady Madonna trying to make ends meet-yeah.
Alluding to a struggling woman ("Lady Madonna") attempting to make ends meet.
Looking through a glass onion.
Continuing the metaphor of looking through a distorted lens or perception.
Oh yeah, oh yeah, oh yeah.
An expression of confirmation or agreement.
Looking through a glass onion.
Reiterating the act of viewing reality through this altered perception.
I told you about the fool on the hill,
Introducing another character ("fool on the hill") known for a different lifestyle or perspective.
I tell you man he living there still.
Suggesting the continued existence of the "fool on the hill" in his unique habitat.
Well here's another place you can be,
Offering yet another place to explore or experience.
Listen to me.
Urging the audience to pay attention and heed the speaker's words.
Fixing a hole in the ocean
Imagery of repairing something in a vast, incomprehensible setting (ocean).
Trying to make a dove-tail joint-yeah
Attempting to create something perfect or harmonious amidst difficulties.
Looking through a glass onion
Concluding with the metaphor of looking through a distorted lens or perception.
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