I dig a pony
Well you can celebrate anything you want
Well you can celebrate anything you want
I do a road hog
Well you can penetrate any place you go
Yes you can penetrate any place you go
I told you so, all I want is you
Everything has got to be just like you want it to
Because…
I pick a moon dog
Well you can radiate everything you are
Yes you can radiate everything you are
Oh now
I roll a stoney
Well you can imitate everyone you know
Yes you can imitate everyone you know
I told you so, all I want is you
Everything has got to be just like you want it to
Because…
Ooh now
I feel the wind blow
Well you can indicate everything you see
Yes you can indicate everything you see
Oh now
I dug a pony
Well you can syndicate any boat you row
Yeah you can syndicate any boat you row
I told you so, all I want is you
Everything has got to be just like you want it to
Because…
Unpacking Surreal Imagery and Playful Freedom
“Dig A Pony” by The Beatles is a showcase of the band’s spirited experimentation and John Lennon’s surreal lyricism. The song’s lines, brimming with whimsical wordplay like “I dig a pony” and “I pick a moon dog,” paint a landscape unconstrained by logic. Beneath the playful nonsense, a theme of personal freedom emerges—each verse describes the ability to celebrate, penetrate, radiate, or imitate anything. The recurring line, “all I want is you,” anchors these dreamlike vignettes in a genuine longing, suggesting a desire for authenticity and connection amid chaos. Ultimately, the lyrics invite listeners to embrace individuality and make the world “just like you want it to.”
Song Credits
Writers: John Lennon, Paul McCartney
Release Year: 1970
Label: Apple Records