To celebrate the 50th anniversary of thebeatles' AbbeyRoad, here is our classic track-by-track review of the iconic album
"Octopus's Garden"
Lyrically, "You never give me your money" is often seen as a commentary on the intergroup tensions over choosing a business manager. Similarly, McCartney later said the "pack up the bags, get in the limousine" line was a reference to trips he and Linda McCartney would take to the countryside to escape Beatles-related tensions."Sun King" is a breather of sorts before the medley kicks off in earnest.
Additionally, the lyrics are based on the 1603 poem "Cradle Song" from Thomas Dekker, which begins with the following stanza: "Golden slumbers kiss your eyes / Smiles awake you when you rise / Sleep, pretty wantons, do not cry / And I will sing a lullaby."Recorded in one piece with "Golden Slumbers," "Carry That Weight" features a reprise of "You Never Give Me Your Money" and a booming chorus with Ringo's voice at the forefront.
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