Itsy Bitsy Teenie Weenie Yellow Polka Dot Bikini
Brian Hyland Lyrics
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She was as nervous as she could be
She was afraid to come out of the locker
She was afraid that somebody would see
Two, three, four, tell the people what she wore!
It was an itsy bitsy teenie weenie yellow polka-dot bikini
That she wore for the first time today
An itsy bitsy teenie weenie yellow polka-dot bikini
So in the locker, she wanted to stay
Two, three, four, stick around we'll tell you more!
She was afraid to come out in the open
And so a blanket around her she wore
She was afraid to come out in the open
And so she sat bundled up on the shore
Two, three, four, tell the people what she wore!
It was an itsy bitsy teenie weenie yellow polka-dot bikini
That she wore for the first time today
An itsy bitsy teenie weenie yellow polka-dot bikini
So in the blanket, she wanted to stay
Two, three, four, stick around we'll tell you more!
Now she is afraid to come out of the water
And I wonder what she's gonna do
Now she's afraid to come out of the water
And the poor little girl's turning blue
Two, three, four, tell the people what she wore!
It was an itsy bitsy teenie weenie yellow polka-dot bikini
That she wore for the first time today
An itsy bitsy teenie weenie yellow polka-dot bikini
So in the water, she wanted to stay
From the locker to the blanket
From the blanket to the shore
From the shore to the water
Guess there isn't any more
The song "Itsy Bitsy Teenie Weenie Yellow Polka-Dot Bikini" tells the story of a young woman who is self-conscious about wearing a new bikini to the beach. She is so nervous about being seen in such a revealing outfit that she tries to stay hidden in a locker room and then under a blanket on the shore before finally daring to go into the water. The repetition of the line "Two, three, four, tell the people what she wore" emphasizes the idea that the bikini is the focus of attention and adds to the sense of embarrassment and anxiety that the woman feels.
The song captures the spirit of summertime and the beach culture of the early 1960s. It is a nostalgic tribute to a time when the bikini was a controversial new fashion trend and a symbol of youth rebellion. The upbeat tempo and catchy melody make the song a classic example of the bubblegum pop genre. It was originally recorded by Brian Hyland in 1960 and became a chart-topping hit in the US and UK. The simplicity and innocence of the lyrics made it a popular choice for cover versions, including recordings by artists such as Connie Francis, Bobby Darin, and The Beach Boys.
Line by Line Meaning
She was afraid to come out of the locker
She was so nervous and scared that she didn't want to come out of the locker room
She was as nervous as she could be
She was extremely anxious and worried
She was afraid that somebody would see
She was scared that someone would see her in her bikini
Two, three, four, tell the people what she wore!
The song is introducing the catchy chorus and calling on listeners to pay attention to what she's wearing
It was an itsy bitsy teenie weenie yellow polka-dot bikini
She was wearing a very small, bright yellow bikini with polka dots
That she wore for the first time today
It was the first time she had ever worn that bikini
So in the locker, she wanted to stay
She was so embarrassed and scared that she didn't want to leave the locker room
It was an itsy bitsy teenie weenie yellow polka-dot bikini
The song is reminding us again of what she's wearing
And so she sat bundled up on the shore
She was too scared to go out in her bikini, so she stayed on the beach wrapped up in a blanket
Now she's afraid to come out of the water
She finally got the courage to go in the water, but now she's scared to come out
And the poor little girl's turning blue
She's been in the cold water so long that she's starting to turn blue
From the locker to the blanket
The song is summarizing her journey from the locker room to the beach
From the blanket to the shore
The song is summarizing her journey from the beach to the water
From the shore to the water
The song is summarizing her journey from the beach to finally getting in the water
Guess there isn't any more
The song is wrapping up and saying there isn't anything else to tell
Lyrics © MUSIC SALES CORPORATION, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Lee Julien Pockriss, Paul J. Vance
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@awesomedeloris
it's kinda interesting that this song is what finally made bikinis acceptable to wear
@awesomedeloris
Yes rexydallas8D
@leechaenmi5323
+nobody ! And now, people abuse it.
@ray5955
+Clarence Basco yup, too much skin 😂
@sallysantana5943
I recall going shopping for bikini when I was bout 13 years old in the 60's. giggle
@nickywalker1308
+sally santana When did you develop parkinsons, little lady? X
@lialovesfood4479
me: brain... we gotta sleep
brain: no. you gotta look this song up right now
me: but...
brain: 1 2 3 4 tell the people what she wore
me: it was an itsy bitsy teenie weenie yellow polka dot bikini...
@chuyportillo3464
That is literally me right now. I couldn't sleep until I heard this song lol
@worshipvaltiel
Saame and I couldn’t hold my laugh with your comment 😂
@anjakrstic9073
That she wore it for the first time today...