John Lennon's Mumbled Lyric at the End of “Strawberry Fields Forever” That Fed Into the ...
The connection between rock ‘n’ roll and backward messaging has been discussed ad nauseam. Countless rockers have been accused of hiding little tidbits in their recordings, hoping to catch the ear of particularly observant fans. While not all the theories these “backward messages” have sparked have stood the test of time, there is one that we can’t seem to shake: the notion that John Lennon admitted to Paul McCartney’s death and replacement by a clone on “Strawberry Fields Forever.”
The “Paul is Dead” theory is another highly debated topic. While McCartney himself has denied the rumors for decades now, the “proof” is irrefutable in some fans’ minds. One piece of evidence is Lennon’s mumbled lyric at the end of “Strawberry Fields Forever.”
John Lennon’s Mumbled Lyric at the End of “Strawberry Fields Forever” That Fed Into the “Paul Is Dead” Conspiracy
“I am alive and well and concerned about the rumors of my death,” McCartney once said, nodding to the “Paul is Dead” theory. “But if I were dead, I would be the last to know.”
The “Paul is Dead” theory is one of the most famous rock n’ roll myths. As the story goes, McCartney died in a car crash in the middle of the Beatles’ heyday, leaving those in charge of the band with no choice but to replace him with a look alike.
Due to the lack of any finite proof, believers have clung to the smallest morsels of evidence. One of those morsels is Lennon’s whispered phrase at the end of “Strawberry Fields Forever.”
“Cranberry Sauce” or “I Buried Paul”?
Lennon whispers an unintelligible phrase at the tail-end of this Beatles classic. According to the musician himself, he was saying “Cranberry Sauce.” While we’re not sure why he would slip that into this psychedelic anthem, it’s not the weirdest thing Lennon ever did…
Those in the “Paul is Dead” crowd have another theory. According to them, Lennon said, “I Buried Paul.” Lennon says this barely above a whisper. As a result, it sparked a significant amount of discussion about what he actually said. Needless to say, if his saying “I Buried Paul” were true, it would be a colossal bomb for Lennon to drop. Believers might be grasping at straws here, but we’ve heard crazier theories. There could be some truth to this claim.
Source: americansongwriter.com/Alex Hopper
