I-I love the colorful clothes she wears
And the way the sunlight plays upon her hair
I hear the sound of a gentle word
On the wind that lifts her perfume through the air

I'm pickin' up good vibrations
She's giving me the excitations (oom bop bop)
I'm pickin' up good vibrations (good vibrations, oom bop bop)
She's giving me the excitations (excitations, oom bop bop)
I'm pickin' up good vibrations (oom bop bop)
She's giving me the excitations (excitations, oom bop bop)
I'm pickin' up good vibrations (oom bop bop)
She's giving me the excitations (excitations)

Close my eyes, she's somehow closer now
Softly smile, I know she must be kind
When I look in her eyes
She goes with me to a blossom world

I'm pickin' up good vibrations
She's giving me excitations (oom bop bop)
I'm pickin' up good vibrations (good vibrations, oom bop bop)
She's giving me excitations (excitations, oom bop bop)
Good, good, good, good vibrations (oom bop bop)
She's giving me excitations (excitations, oom bop bop)
Good, good, good, good vibrations (oom bop bop)
She's giving me excitations (excitations)

Ah, ah, my my, what elation
I don't know where but she sends me there
Oh, my my, what a sensation
Oh, my my, what elation
Oh, my my, what

Gotta keep those lovin' good vibrations a-happenin' with her
Gotta keep those lovin' good vibrations a-happenin' with her
Gotta keep those lovin' good vibrations a-happenin'

(Ahh)

Good, good, good, good vibrations (oom bop bop)
She's giving me the excitations (excitations, oom bop bop)
I'm pickin' up good vibrations

Na na na na na, na na na
Na na na na na, na na na (bop bop-bop-bop-bop, bop)
Do do do do do, do do do (bop bop-bop-bop-bop, bop)
Do do do do do, do do do (bop bop-bop-bop-bop, bop)

Overall Meaning

The opening lines of The Beach Boys' hit "Good Vibrations" celebrate the beauty and energy of a woman, conveyed through the vivid image of colorful clothes and sun-lit hair. The song continues with the singer sensing a "gentle word" carried by the wind and tracing the source to the woman who fills his world with vibrant and positive feelings. As he closes his eyes and smiles, he enters a "blossom world" with her, filled with good vibrations, sensations, and elations that he cannot fully comprehend but cherishes.

At its core, "Good Vibrations" appears to be a love song that celebrates the power of connection and the feeling of being alive in the presence of the right person. The lyrics also suggest a sense of awe and wonder at the mysteries of attraction and emotional resonance that cannot be captured by words alone. Musically, the song is equally innovative, blending different genres and sounds from rock, pop, classical, and experimental music to create a unique and dynamic sonic experience that matches the lyrics' colorful and complex imagery.

Line by Line Meaning

I-I love the colorful clothes she wears
I really like her vibrant wardrobe

And the way the sunlight plays upon her hair
I appreciate the way the sun shines on her hair

I hear the sound of a gentle word
I hear her speak kindly

On the wind that lifts her perfume through the air
Her fragrance is carried by the breeze

I'm pickin' up good vibrations
I'm sensing positive energy

She's giving me the excitations (oom bop bop)
She's bringing me excitement

Close my eyes, she's somehow closer now
With my eyes shut, she feels closer to me

Softly smile, I know she must be kind
When she smiles softly, I sense her kindness

When I look in her eyes
Her eyes invite me in

She goes with me to a blossom world
Together, we enter a beautiful, colorful world

Ah, ah, my my, what elation
I feel an incredibly joyful sensation

I don't know where but she sends me there
I don't know how, but she takes me to a wonderful place

Oh, my my, what a sensation
Oh wow, the feeling is amazing

Gotta keep those lovin' good vibrations a-happenin' with her
I need to cultivate positive energy with her

(Ahh)
A celebratory expression of joy

Na na na na na, na na na
A vocalization of excitement and happiness

Do do do do do, do do do (bop bop-bop-bop-bop, bop)
A playful, carefree melody

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Brian Douglas Wilson, Mike E. Love

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W Williams

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I always listened to these guys when I was a kid in the 70's. And now even More--I see the Brilliance & Imagination that Brian Wilson was gifted with!