Barnyard
The Beach Boys Lyrics

The lyrics to The Beach Boys's song "Barnyard" depict a playful and carefree atmosphere in a rural farm. The first verse discusses the chickens drawing their numbers, likely alluding to a feeding time or some other farm activity where the chickens are corralled for counting or some other purpose. Meanwhile, the second line states the cook is "chopping lumber," which could refer to the cook preparing firewood for the winter or perhaps even chopping up scraps for the chickens' feed.

The following lines appear to be from the perspective of someone actively enjoying themselves in the barnyard. "Jump in the pigpen" certainly portrays a fun (albeit messy) experience, with the next line offering a bit of regret about not taking off their shoes beforehand. The last two lines follow a similar pattern, with the singer expressing excitement about "hitting the dirt" and performing a feat of athleticism ("doing two and a half"), but then admitting their own minor mistake of forgetting to remove their hat. Finally, the song concludes with a few more rounds of the catchy "oooh oooh ooohs," emphasizing the light and carefree nature of the song's playful narrative.