Piggies
The Beatles · The White Album (Remastered) [2009]
crawling in the dirt
And for all the little piggies
Life is getting worse
Always having dirt
to play around in
Have you see the bigger piggies
In their starched white shirts
You will find the bigger piggies
Stirring up the dirt
Always have clean shirts
to play around in
In their sties with all their backing
They don't care what goes on around
In their eyes there's something lacking
What they need's a darn good whacking
Everywhere there's lots of piggies
Living piggy lives
You can see them out for dinner
With their piggy wives
Clutching forks and knives
to eat their bacon
One more time
Piggies
Recorded in 1968, "Piggies" stands as a quintessential example of The Beatles' experimental phase on The White Album. The track features a distinctive, repetitive guitar riff that drives a chaotic and humorous narrative, reflecting the band's growing confidence in pushing musical boundaries. With lyrics depicting a surreal encounter with a pig, the song embraces absurdity and dark comedy, characteristic of the group's work during this era. It showcases John Lennon's songwriting prowess and George Harrison's melodic contributions, while the recording captures the raw energy and improvisational spirit of the studio sessions. As a staple of their discography, "Piggies" remains a significant piece of rock history, celebrated for its unique blend of satire and musical innovation.