Was the Walrus really Paul?

John Lennon teases clue seekers and his bandmate 

Written days after the death of Brian Epstein, the lyrics of 'I am the Walrus' have confused everyone, including their author - read full story here

In his 1971 Rolling Stone interview, Lennon tries to explain the McCartney reference in Glass Onion: Here's another clue for you all. The Walrus was Paul. 


Is Lennon teasing his bandmate? Or having a pop at the rapidly growing army of conspiracy theorists?

Interestingly, Glass Onion was a genuine collaboration between John and Paul. The theme (an attack on the 'pseuds' over-interpreting Beatles' lyrics) sounds typical of Lennon but in fact came from McCartney.

Their relationship was fraying but here they come together in a howl of complaint about how Beatles' lyrics were avidly scoured for hidden messages.  

Ian Macdonald disapproves. He suggests that the 'sour A minor melody' and snarling tone of the song express the intent of they lyric" - a  sullen two-fingered gesture fans in general as much as  conspiracy theorists ('you all').