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)
: 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 The song uses pigs as a metaphor for
"Piggies" is a satirical song by the Beatles , written by George Harrison and featured on their 1968 self-titled double album, commonly known as . The Remastered 2009 version refers to the digital restoration released as part of the full Beatles catalog remaster that year. Key Content & Themes Piggies (Remastered 2009)