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Annette Funicello/The Beach Boys Lyrics


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Clearing skies and drying eyes
Now I see your smile
Darkness goes and softness shows
A changing style

Just in time words that rhyme
Well bless your soul
Now I'll fill your hands
With kisses and a Tootsie Roll

Oh reality, it's not for me
And it makes me laugh
Oh, fantasy world and Disney girls
I'm coming back

Patti Page and summer days
On old Cape Cod
Happy times making wine
In my garage
Country shade and lemonade

Guess I'm slowing down
It's a turned back world
With a local girl
In a smaller town

Open cars and clearer stars
That's what I've lacked
But fantasy world and Disney girls
I'm coming back

Love...Hi Rick and Dave
Hi Pop...Well good morning mom
Love...get up guess what
I'm in love with a girl I found
She's really swell
Cause she likes
Church, bingo chances and old time dances

All my life I spent the night
With dreams of you
And the warmth I missed
And for the things I wished
They're all coming true

I've got my love to give
And a place to live
Guess I'm gonna stay
It'd be a peaceful life
With a forever wife
And a kid someday

It's earlier nights
And pillow fights
And your soft laugh




Fantasy world and Disney girls
I'm coming back

Overall Meaning

These lyrics describe a longing for a simpler, more innocent time – a time of sunny summer days and lemonade, of love and laughter. The singer seems to be disillusioned with the harsh reality of the world, with all its darkness and pain. Instead, he longs for the world of his dreams – a world of fantasy and imagination, a world where Disney girls and Patti Page exist, where life is carefree and full of joy.


The imagery used in the lyrics is striking, with vivid descriptions of the world that the singer longs for. The lines "country shade and lemonade / guess I'm slowing down" capture the sense of relaxation and ease that the singer associates with his ideal world. Similarly, the lines "open cars and clearer stars / that's what I've lacked" suggest a desire for freedom and adventure, a sense of being unencumbered by the weight of the world.


Overall, this song is a celebration of the imagination, of the power of our dreams to transport us to a better, brighter world. It's a reminder that, no matter how hard life may get, there is always a place for hope and optimism, if only we can find it.


Line by Line Meaning

Clearing skies and drying eyes
The singer's perspective is changing, and they are becoming more optimistic and positive.


Now I see your smile
As the singer's outlook brightens, they become more aware of the positive aspects of life, such as other people's happy expressions.


Darkness goes and softness shows
As the singer's mood improves, they start to see the world in a gentler, kinder light.


A changing style
As the artist's mood improves, they start to feel a sense of dynamism and evolution in the world around them.


Just in time words that rhyme
The artist hears some comforting, affirming words or phrases that help to sustain their improved mood.


Well bless your soul
The singer is expressing gratitude, compassion, or admiration for someone or something that has helped to elevate their spirits.


Now I'll fill your hands
The singer is now in a position to give something back to someone who has helped them; it could be a kind gesture, a gift or other signs of positivity.


With kisses and a Tootsie Roll
The artist is choosing to express their gratitude or affection in a playful or whimsical way, using a lighthearted and familiar symbol of childhood enjoyment.


Oh reality, it's not for me
The artist is expressing a sense of dissatisfaction, frustration or disillusionment with the challenges of everyday life or the pressure to conform to social norms.


And it makes me laugh
Despite their negative feelings about reality, the artist finds some sense of humor in its absurd or stressful aspects.


Oh, fantasy world and Disney girls
The singer is finding refuge, comfort or inspiration in an imagined, idealized world that is separate from reality.


I'm coming back
The artist is expressing a desire or intention to revisit this idealized world or to regain this feeling of comfort and fulfillment in some way.


Patti Page and summer days
The singer is recalling the music and experiences that made them happy in the past, particularly during times of sunshine and leisure.


On old Cape Cod
The singer is remembering a specific location or setting where they associated these happy memories or experiences.


Happy times making wine
The singer is recalling specific activities that they enjoyed, particularly ones that involved creating something or spending time with others.


In my garage
The artist is calling attention to the specific location where these activities took place, suggesting that this was a particularly meaningful or cherished place for them.


Country shade and lemonade
The artist is recalling the simple pleasures of life in the countryside or away from the bustle of the city, like shade and a refreshing drink.


Guess I'm slowing down
The singer is acknowledging that they may be aging or changing in ways that are slowing their pace of life or their energy level.


It's a turned back world
The singer feels that the world around them is rejecting or turning away from them in some way.


With a local girl
The artist is shifting their attention to someone who is present and familiar to them, perhaps someone who represents stability or loyalty in a changing world.


In a smaller town
The artist may be expressing a desire to find contentment or meaning in a smaller, quieter community, as opposed to the fast-paced and challenging environment of the city.


Open cars and clearer stars
The artist is recalling a time or place where they could clearly see the night sky, and perhaps had a sense of freedom or possibility associated with it.


That's what I've lacked
The singer is expressing a sense of longing or dissatisfaction with their current situation, and identifying a particular experience or condition that they miss or desire.


But fantasy world and Disney girls
The artist is returning to the theme of an idealized or imagined world, suggesting that this is the only place where they can find the happiness and meaning they seek.


Love...Hi Rick and Dave
The singer is addressing specific people by name as they share some news or information about their romantic life.


Hi Pop...Well good morning mom
The singer is greeting and including their parents in this conversation, implying that they are still connected to them and value their opinions.


Love...get up guess what
The singer is speaking again about love, possibly to arouse excitement or interest in their current romantic situation.


I'm in love with a girl I found
The artist is sharing some news about their love life, possibly to express joy or excitement and to seek validation or support from others.


She's really swell
The artist is offering a casual, informal compliment about their new love interest, perhaps implying that they are still young or carefree enough to use slang or colloquialisms.


Cause she likes church, bingo chances and old time dances
The singer is sharing some details or qualities about their new love interest, suggesting that they share common interests, values or traditions.


All my life I spent the night
The singer is recalling a long-standing, perhaps life-long pattern or habit of losing sleep or being unable to relax due to some sense of loss or dissatisfaction.


With dreams of you
The artist is indicating that this lack of peace or contentment has been associated with a specific person or ideal: someone they have been searching for or longing for.


And the warmth I missed
The artist is associating this person or ideal with a sense of personal warmth or comfort that they feel has been missing from their life.


And for the things I wished
The artist is expressing a sense of regret or frustration about the ways in which their life has not met their expectations or desires.


They're all coming true
The singer is offering a sense of hope or optimism that their long-held desires or aspirations may finally be realized.


I've got my love to give
The artist is expressing a sense of confidence or strength in their ability to love and support another person.


And a place to live
The singer is associating this new love and sense of fulfillment with the idea of home, safety or belonging.


Guess I'm gonna stay
The singer is indicating that they have found a sense of place or purpose in this new relationship, and plan to sustain it over time.


It'd be a peaceful life
The singer is expressing a desire or hope for a tranquil, easy-going existence, free from the stress or chaos that once seemed to dominate their life.


With a forever wife
The artist is envisioning a long-term partnership or lifetime commitment with this new love interest, characterized by stability, trust and closeness.


And a kid someday
The artist is adding another future ideal or goal to their vision of domestic stability and contentment: the possibility of starting a family.


It's earlier nights
The singer is acknowledging the pace and rhythm of their life may be slowing down, and they may be seeking more calm activities or routines.


And pillow fights
The singer is highlighting a playful side to their domestic vision, characterized by lighthearted and innocent activity.


And your soft laugh
The artist is associating their domestic vision with the sound of laughter and happiness, which they associate with the new love interest.


Fantasy world and Disney girls
The artist is returning again to the theme of an idealized or imagined world, suggesting that this is their primary source of contentment, fulfillment or joy.


I'm coming back
The artist is reiterating their desire or intention to revisit or inhabit this idealized world, implying that this is the best way for them to find happiness and meaning.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: BRUCE JOHNSTON

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Most interesting comments from YouTube:

@Michael-uw3lk

@@cabezadepija7318 seems like our debate is more about our taste/preferences on what era we like of the Beach Boys. Pet Sounds was the album that changed music in the 60's onward. It is widely considered one of the greatest albums of all time and Paul McCartney sites it as the main inspiration for Sgt. Peppers. Which is another album which is considered one of the greatest. Both those albums changed music forever. For good or for bad, idk.

Mike Love hated it and wanted to stick to their Beach-babe teenage sound, which they were starting to outgrow. Mike Love at best is amateur. If Kokomo is your thing than yeah enjoy your Love. But if you want to see the best of Mike Love listen to their God-awful Summer of Love album because genius Mike got the full reins for that project.

Brian's version of the Beach Boys changed with every album.

Mike's version of the Beach boys is beach teenagers singing about girls. Mike was also a bully and mistreated Brian and would constantly discourage Brian from trying new things.

Respect to you for sticking up for Love, because majority of people would disagree.



@thejiggy22

@Paul Dunn A friend of mine just did some extensive research on the recording of the song, and I can accurately say that the actual lineup for the instrumental track consists of:
Brian Wilson: Organ
Carl Wilson: Lead guitar
Tommy Tedesco: Rhythm guitar
Bill Pitman: Acoustic guitar
Al Jardine: Bass guitar
Dennis Wilson: Drums
Hal Blaine: Timpani
Gene Estes: Tambourine
Steve Douglas: Saxophone
Jay Migliori: Saxophone



All comments from YouTube:

@fox2mike28

Can we acknowledge for a moment the absolute genius of the Sherman Brothers here, having just come off cleaning house with all their great songs in Mary Poppins, to then take up the challenge of not only writing an Annette song suited to her singing range, but at the same time a Beach Boys song to both be sung and augmented by their vocal prowess? Kind of a diametrically opposed prospect, but they pulled it off and the end result is a 60s pop classic.

@ketahoer23

Well spoken

@MatiasGeraldoThe2nd

Holy lord!!! I woulda thought this was a fun Brian Wilson creation all day! Wow. Mad respect for them forever and always.

@jg1828

I love her.

@aripineda6267

Definitely, there's a Sherman documentary called The Boys, if you haven't seen it, I strongly recommend it💜❤

@exoticcar5482

​@@MatiasGeraldoThe2ndWouldn't be surprised though if Brian still contributed to the vocal arrangements

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@cgondek

Annette Funicello always maintained that getting to perform with The Beach Boys was one of the highlights of her career with Disney.

@232mulberrydaddy

I've read the same thing.

@monaiannucci9434

Rang a rang island forreal

@NS-vw8pm

Annette and The Beach Boys, how iconic can you get?

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