Surf Wax America
Weezer Lyrics
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The wave is comin but I ain't gonna fear
I'm waxin' down so that I'll go real fast
I'm waxin' down because it's really a blast
I'm goin' surfin 'cause I don't like your face
I'm bailin' out because I hate the race
Of rats that run round and round in the maze
I'm goin' surfin', I'm goin' surfin'
You take your car to work
I'll take my board
And when you're out of fuel
I'm still afloat
My buddies and their honeys all come along
They seem invincible as they surf along
The sea is rollin' like a thousand pound keg
We're goin' surfin', we're goin' surfin'
You take your car to work
I'll take my board
And when you're out of fuel
I'm still afloat
You take your car to work
I'll take my board
And when you're out of fuel
I'm still afloat
All along the undertow is strengthening it's hold
I never thought it'd come to this
Now I can never go home
All along the undertow is strengthening it's hold
I never thought it'd come to this
Now I can never go home
You take your car to work
I'll take my board
And when you're out of fuel
I'm still afloat
All along the undertow is strengthening it's hold
I never thought it'd come to this
Now I can never go home
You take your car to work
I'll take my board
And when you're out of fuel
I'm still afloat
You take your car, I'll take my board
You take your car, I'll take my board
Let's go
Surf Wax America is a song by the American rock band Weezer, released on their 1994 self-titled debut album, also known as the Blue Album. The song is about surfing and the sense of freedom one can feel when on a surfboard, away from the norms of society. The opening lyrics "The sea is foamin' like a bottle of beer, the wave is comin' but I ain't gonna fear" sets the tone of the song, with the idea that the ocean provides a sense of excitement and thrill that one canโt find elsewhere. The singer describes waxing down his surfboard to go faster, and how he enjoys it because it's a thrill. He also states he goes surfing because he doesn't like the people he's avoiding.
Later on, he talks about how he goes surfing with his buddies and their honeys, who all seem invincible as they surf along. The overall message of the song is that the singer and his friends choose a different lifestyle away from the norm, where cars and work are exchanged for surfboards and waves. The song ends with the line "You take your car, I'll take my board, let's go", which is a call to action to embrace that lifestyle of freedom and excitement.
Overall, the song is an ode to the carefree nature of surfing and the desire to escape the constraints of everyday life. Weezer taps into the excitement and sense of rebellion that comes with surfing, showing a willingness to be different and live life on their own terms.
Line by Line Meaning
The sea is foamin' like a bottle of beer
The waves are violently crashing down, appearing as if the sea is fizzing like a freshly uncapped bottle of beer.
The wave is comin but I ain't gonna fear
Although there is a wave approaching, I won't let fear stop me from riding it.
I'm waxin' down so that I'll go real fast
I am applying wax to my surfboard to increase its speed and glide in the water.
I'm waxin' down because it's really a blast
I'm enjoying waxing my board because it's fun and satisfying.
I'm goin' surfin 'cause I don't like your face
I'm going surfing instead of spending time with you because I don't enjoy your company.
I'm bailin' out because I hate the race
I'm quitting the competition because I despise the pressure and intensity of it.
Of rats that run round and round in the maze
I'm referring to the monotony of everyday life as if we were rats trapped in a maze, doing the same thing over and over.
I'm goin' surfin', I'm goin' surfin'
I'm expressing my excitement and anticipation to hit the waves and start surfing.
You take your car to work
I'll take my board
And when you're out of fuel
I'm still afloat
While you take your car to work and rely on gas to get you places, I'll use my surfboard to move around and even when you run out of gas, I'll still be able to ride the waves.
My buddies and their honeys all come along
They seem invincible as they surf along
My friends and their partners are all joining me for this surfing trip and they look fearless and indestructible as they ride the waves.
The sea is rollin' like a thousand pound keg
We're goin' surfin', we're goin' surfin'
The sea is turbulent and rough like a giant keg being rolled around, but we're still going to go surfing regardless.
All along the undertow is strengthening it's hold
I never thought it'd come to this
Now I can never go home
The undertow is getting stronger and I'm being pulled further and further away from my home, making it impossible for me to return.
You take your car, I'll take my board
Let's go
Choosing to go our separate ways, you taking your car and me taking my board, we're still ready and excited to get going to our respective destinations.
Lyrics ยฉ Wixen Music Publishing
Written by: Patrick Wilson, Rivers Cuomo
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@Theonegirlisa25
โTHANK YOU WEEZERโ we all say in unison
@fnafexoticbutterszz
exactly
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THANK YOU WEEZER
@Mizukie_0_0
THANK U WEEZER
@WeezerSavedMe
Weezer is my reason for everything and I thank rivers and everyone associated with weezer.
@SpaceTravel1776
No problem.
@pimpdaddy3720
@@SpaceTravel1776 The real Rivers????
@funkyfreak26
although i completely agree with you i wouldn't thank evverryyyone associated with weezer.. there are some freakazoids id say
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