Piggies (remastered 2009) May 2026

The song uses pigs as a metaphor for different social classes:

: Described as "crawling in the dirt," representing those for whom "life is getting worse". Piggies (Remastered 2009)

: The song is a sharp critique of class privilege, corporate greed, and social hierarchy. The song uses pigs as a metaphor for

: The track prominently features pig grunting noises , which were assembled from an archive tape titled Animals and Bees in the Abbey Road library. Famous Lyrics Piggies (Remastered 2009)

: Described as wearing "clean white shirts" and being "out for dinner with their piggy wives," clutching forks and knives to "eat their bacon". Recording Facts Piggies - Remastered 2009 - song and lyrics by The Beatles