Everybody's Got Something to Hide Except Me and My Monkey
The Beatles
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Come on come on, come on come on Come on its such a joy Come on its such a joy Come on let's take it easy Come on let's take it easy Take it easy take it easy Everybody's got something to hide except for me and My monkey The deeper you go, the higher you fly The higher you fly, the deeper you go So come on come on Come on its such a joy Come on its such a joy Come on let's make it easy Come on let's make it easy Take it easy, take it easy Everybody's got something to hide except for me and My monkey Your inside is out when your outside is in Your outside is in when your inside is out So come on come on Come on its such a joy Come on its such a joy Come on let's make it easy Come on let's make it easy Make it easy, make it easy Everybody's got something to hide except for me and My monkey
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Written by: JOHN LENNON, PAUL MCCARTNEY
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12 facts about this song
Album Release"Everybody's Got Something to Hide Except Me and My Monkey" is a song by the Beatles that was released on their 1968 self-titled album, typically known as "The White Album."
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Song LengthThe track is one of The Beatles' more upbeat songs, coming in at a duration of 2 minutes and 25 seconds.
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Lennon InspirationThis song was mainly written by John Lennon, inspired by his relationship with Yoko Ono who was his girlfriend at the time.
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Hidden MeaningDespite the unusual title, it is believed that the song is about Lennon's urging to be open and honest, without hiding any aspects of one's personal life or self.
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Recording ProcessThe Beatles started recording this song on June 26, 1968, and completed it on July 1, the relatively quick recording period reflecting its simple, straightforward rock sound.
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Rarity in Live ShowsThe band never performed "Everybody's Got Something to Hide Except Me and My Monkey" live. However, notable covers have been performed by artists like Fats Domino, Soundgarden, and Phish.
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Layout & ArrangementThis is the longest song title of any song the Beatles have officially released. The song is notable for its hard rock sound, and for the use of a cowbell throughout the piece.
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One of the Heaviest Beatles SongsBecause of the heavy guitar and hectic pace, this song is considered one of the Beatles' "heaviest" songs and a precursor to the upcoming heavy metal movement of the 1970s.
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Lack of Commercial SuccessUnlike many Beatles songs, this track was not released as a single and did not achieve any chart success, although it remains popular among Beatles fans.
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Compact Cassette RemarkWhen The Beatles' 1968 album was first issued on compact cassette in the UK in May 1969, "Everybody's Got Something to Hide Except Me and My Monkey" became the first track on side three.
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Song ReviewsIn providing analysis of the song, music journalists Charles Shaar Murray and Roy Carr have described it as "by far the most frantic and aggressive track" on The White Album.
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Interesting LyricAlthough the title itself is a mouthful, it does not actually appear anywhere in the lyrics of the song.
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