Polythene Pam
The Beatles · Abbey Road (Remastered) [2009]
She's so good looking but she looks like a man
Well you should see her in drag
Dressed in a polythene bag
Yes you should see Polythene Pam
Yeah, yeah, yeah
Get a dose of her in jackboots and kilt
She's killer-diller when she's dressed to the hilt
She's the kind of a girl
That makes the "News of the World"
Yes you could say she was attractively built
Yeah, yeah, yeah
Polythene Pam
Released on The Beatles' final studio album, Abbey Road, 'Polythene Pam' stands as a quintessential example of the group's late-period pop sensibility. The track features the band's signature harmonies and a driving rhythm section that defined their sound in the early 1970s. Written by John Lennon and credited to Lennon-McCartney, the song explores themes of consumerism and materialism through a narrative about a woman whose life is consumed by plastic packaging. Its upbeat tempo and catchy melody made it an immediate hit upon release, showcasing the group's ability to blend social commentary with accessible pop music. The recording on Abbey Road captures the polished production quality that became synonymous with the album, cementing the song's place in rock history as a defining track of the era.