Polythene Pam
Beatles · Abbey Road
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 stark contrast to the band's polished pop sound, featuring a raw, spoken-word delivery by John Lennon. The track serves as a candid, unfiltered glimpse into Lennon's personal life and relationships, particularly his interactions with his wife Yoko Ono and his mistress, Mary Anne. Recorded in the same sessions as the album's iconic 'Coney Island to the Top of the Hills', the song captures a moment of domestic tension and humor that feels surprisingly intimate for a public release. Its inclusion on Abbey Road marked a significant shift in the band's catalog, moving from carefully crafted anthems to more spontaneous, documentary-style recordings that highlighted the human side of the Fab Four.