Octopuss Garden was written by Ringo Starr, with assistance from George Harrison. Starr was inspired to write it after a boat trip in the Mediterranean during which he learned about octopuses and how they collect stones and shiny objects to create gardens. Starr said the idea for the song came to him while he was going through a tough period with the other members of the Beatles, and the song speaks of finding a peaceful place under the sea where ... See more [+] one can be happy.