Barbara Ann
Beach Boys Lyrics
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Ba-Ba-Ba-Ba-Barbara Ann
Barbara Ann
Take my hand
Barbara Ann
You got me rockin' and a rollin'
Rockin' and a reelin'
Barbara Ann
Went to a dance, looking for romance
Saw Barbara Ann, so I thought I'd take a chance on
Barbara Ann
Barbara Ann, Barbara Ann
Take my hand
Barbara Ann, Barbara Ann
Take my hand
You got me rockin' and a rollin'
Rockin' and a reelin'
Barbara Ann
Ba-Ba-Ba-Ba-Barbara Ann
Ba-Ba-Ba-Ba-Barbara Ann
Ba-Ba-Ba-Ba-Barbara Ann
Barbara Ann
Take my hand
Barbara Ann
You got me rockin' and a rollin'
Rockin' and a reelin'
Barbara Ann
Ba-Ba-Ba-Barbara Ann
(Let's go now)
(Takin' it in, Carl)
(Hal, and his famous ashtray)
(You smell like Rocky, you're always scratchin' it)
(Hey, come on)
(Scratch it, Carl, scratch it, baby, right over there)
(Down a little lower, down a little lower)
(Saw, tried)
Tried Peggy Sue
Tried Peggy Lou
Tried Mary Lou
But I knew she wouldn't do
Barbara Ann, Barbara Ann
Take my
Barbara Ann
Take my hand
You got me rockin' and a rollin'
Rockin' and a reelin'
Barbara Ann
Ba-Ba-Ba-Barbara Ann
Ba-Ba-Ba-Ba-Barbara Ann
Ba-Ba-Ba-Ba-Barbara Ann
Barbara Ann
Take my hand
Barbara Ann
You got me rockin' and a rollin'
Rockin' and a reelin'
Barbara Ann
Ba-Ba-Ba-Barbara Ann
Barbara Ann, Barbara Ann
Barbara Ann, Barbara Ann
Barbara Ann, Barbara Ann
Barbara Ann
The lyrics to "Barbara Ann" by The Beach Boys are a simple and repetitive expression of infatuation and enjoyment. The singer, presumably a male, is captivated by a woman named Barbara Ann. He exclaims her name with enthusiasm and invites her to "take [his] hand," indicating a desire for a romantic connection. The repetition of her name and phrases like "rockin' and a rollin'" and "rockin' and a reelin'" suggest the excitement and energy that being with Barbara Ann brings.
The second verse describes how the singer encountered Barbara Ann at a dance and decided to take a chance on pursuing her. The repetition of her name continues, emphasizing the singer's focused attention on her. The song then transitions into a playful and humorous section with spoken interjections and banter between the band members. The names Peggy Sue, Peggy Lou, and Mary Lou are mentioned briefly, suggesting the singer may have tried pursuing these women before realizing Barbara Ann is the one he truly wants.
Overall, "Barbara Ann" is a lighthearted and catchy song about infatuation and the joy of being with someone who brings excitement and fun into the singer's life.
Line by Line Meaning
A Ba-Ba-Ba-Ba-Barbara Ann
Expressing excitement and joy upon seeing Barbara Ann
Ba-Ba-Ba-Ba-Barbara Ann
Continuing to express excitement and joy about Barbara Ann
Barbara Ann
Addressing Barbara Ann directly
Take my hand
Inviting Barbara Ann to join the artist
Barbara Ann
Addressing Barbara Ann directly
You got me rockin' and a rollin'
Barbara Ann's presence makes the singer feel energized and enthusiastic
Rockin' and a reelin'
The singer is experiencing a combination of joy and excitement
Barbara Ann
Addressing Barbara Ann directly
Ba-Ba-Ba-Barbara Ann
Expressing continued excitement and enthusiasm for Barbara Ann
Went to a dance, looking for romance
The artist went to a social event hoping to find love
Saw Barbara Ann, so I thought I'd take a chance on
Upon seeing Barbara Ann, the singer decided to take a risk and pursue a connection
Barbara Ann
Addressing Barbara Ann directly
Barbara Ann, Barbara Ann
Repeating Barbara Ann's name for emphasis
Take my hand
Inviting Barbara Ann to join the singer
Barbara Ann, Barbara Ann
Repeating Barbara Ann's name for emphasis
Take my hand
Inviting Barbara Ann to join the artist
You got me rockin' and a rollin'
Barbara Ann's presence makes the artist feel energized and enthusiastic
Rockin' and a reelin'
The singer is experiencing a combination of joy and excitement
Barbara Ann
Addressing Barbara Ann directly
Ba-Ba-Ba-Ba-Barbara Ann
Expressing continued excitement and enthusiasm for Barbara Ann
(Let's go now)
Eager to start the next activity
(Takin' it in, Carl)
Acknowledging someone named Carl and their participation
(Hal, and his famous ashtray)
Mentioning someone named Hal and their well-known item
(You smell like Rocky, you're always scratchin' it)
Playfully teasing someone and comparing their scent to that of Rocky and their constant scratching behavior
(Hey, come on)
Encouraging someone to join or participate
(Scratch it, Carl, scratch it, baby, right over there)
Playfully suggesting that Carl scratches something in a particular location
(Down a little lower, down a little lower)
Continuing to playfully instruct Carl to scratch lower
(Saw, tried)
The artist saw and tried something, without specifying further details
Tried Peggy Sue
The artist attempted to pursue a romantic connection with Peggy Sue
Tried Peggy Lou
The singer attempted to pursue a romantic connection with Peggy Lou
Tried Mary Lou
The singer attempted to pursue a romantic connection with Mary Lou
But I knew she wouldn't do
The artist had a feeling that none of them would be suitable
Barbara Ann, Barbara Ann
Repeating Barbara Ann's name for emphasis
Take my
Inviting Barbara Ann to join the artist
Barbara Ann
Addressing Barbara Ann directly
Take my hand
Inviting Barbara Ann to join the artist
You got me rockin' and a rollin'
Barbara Ann's presence makes the singer feel energized and enthusiastic
Rockin' and a reelin'
The singer is experiencing a combination of joy and excitement
Barbara Ann
Addressing Barbara Ann directly
Ba-Ba-Ba-Barbara Ann
Expressing continued excitement and enthusiasm for Barbara Ann
Ba-Ba-Ba-Ba-Barbara Ann
Continuing to express excitement and joy about Barbara Ann
Barbara Ann
Addressing Barbara Ann directly
Take my hand
Inviting Barbara Ann to join the singer
Barbara Ann
Addressing Barbara Ann directly
You got me rockin' and a rollin'
Barbara Ann's presence makes the artist feel energized and enthusiastic
Rockin' and a reelin'
The artist is experiencing a combination of joy and excitement
Barbara Ann
Addressing Barbara Ann directly
Ba-Ba-Ba-Barbara Ann
Expressing continued excitement and enthusiasm for Barbara Ann
Barbara Ann, Barbara Ann
Repeating Barbara Ann's name for emphasis
Barbara Ann, Barbara Ann
Repeating Barbara Ann's name for emphasis
Barbara Ann, Barbara Ann
Repeating Barbara Ann's name for emphasis
Barbara Ann, Barbara Ann
Repeating Barbara Ann's name for emphasis
Barbara Ann
Addressing Barbara Ann directly
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Fred Fassert
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@NadaCero
The Beach Boys are one of my go-to comfort bands. Most people only know their simple ditties like this, but their run of albums from Pet Sounds to Holland is something else. Beach Boys Love You is incredible too.
@natiquinn830
Saaame! I recently travelled around alone a bit and, even though I generally like it, I get anxiety and panic attacks sometimes and the first thing I do to counter that is listen to Long Promised Road or God Only Knows (and many other BBs songs but those I repeat the most). Never fails to calm me down and make me feel hopeful ❤
@erdnaxela9772
@@natiquinn830 Know this feeling, Big Sur (Landlocked version) is actually really great to relax and calm down. Listened to it each time i feel anxious
@bernracicot1123
I agree. Love You is one of my favorite albums. Sunflower is also terrific and very underrated.
@atr-wq2tv
damn you really go out of your way to dunk on 15 big ones
@stopmotioncat4885
yes
@trisnasanjaya6848
When I listening this song, I feel like I become a mom in Hawaii that have 2 kids and work in the duty free shop at the airport
She's wake up every 07.15 in the morning that the first time she's do is running the washing machine then get dressed up, serve breakfast with toast, fruit, ham, and egg either boiled or fried for 7 minute, and a fried broccoli.
@supyoitme1953
Godamnit, when u think you can’t find a jojo fan
You beat me lol
@adisadewa1337
Just looking for JoJo fan comment 😆
@doomraven9804
And we're just a week after the chapter 1 was released 😂