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Do You Like Worms?
Beach Boys/Brian Wilson Lyrics
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Plymouth rock, roll over
Rock, rock and roll
Plymouth rock, roll over
Bicycle rider, see see what you've done,
To the church of the American Indian ...
Rock, rock and roll
Plymouth rock, roll over
Plymouth rock, roll over
Wa halla loo lay
Wa halla loo lah
Keeny wok a poo lah
Wa halla loo lay
Wa halla loo lah
Keeny wok a poo lah
Wa halla loo lay
Wa halla loo lah
Keeny wok a poo lah
Wa halla loo lay
Wa halla loo lah
Keeny wok a poo lah
The lyrics to Beach Boys/Brian Wilson's song, "Do You Like Worms?", are open to interpretation, as is often the case with Wilson's songwriting. However, many believe that the song is a nod to American history and Wilson's fascination with the past.
The lyrics "Rock, rock and roll, Plymouth Rock roll over" could be interpreted as a reference to the Pilgrims landing on Plymouth Rock, and the rock itself "rolling over" to make way for the new, modern era of rock and roll. The use of the word "roll" could also be a play on words, referencing the rhythm and beat of rock music.
The repeated chant of "Wa halla loo lay" and "Keeny wok a poo lah" could have various meanings, from being a nonsensical expression of pure joy and energy, to a reference to Native American languages and culture, connecting back to the theme of American history.
Overall, "Do You Like Worms?" is a complex and fascinating song that leaves much to the imagination.
Line by Line Meaning
Rock, rock and roll
A call to dance and enjoy music
Plymouth Rock roll over
A reference to American history, suggesting the need to move on from past struggles
Wa halla loo lay
Nonsense syllables used to add musical texture
Wa halla loo lah
Nonsense syllables used to add musical texture
Keeny wok a poo lah
Nonsense syllables used to add musical texture
Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing
Written by: Brian Wilson, Van Dyke Parks
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@Wimmles_Emily
This is one of my favourite songs very underrated
@Angelvelaty
Strange seeing this song on Sounds Of Summer (along with vegetables), but I enjoy the new mix either way!
@SB-yh4ml
might wanna put a SMiLE on your face
@woodstock5841
Beach Boys forever
@HelpmeRhonda-gx1kj
@Coogan they're dead?!??!
@beatles123
This version always gets me. There's a version out there with background vocals in the beginning and vocals to at least one of the verses, so why was this one presented unfinished in The Smile Sessions?
@Solfonny
I could be wrong, but I think the vocals you're referring to were written and recorded for the 2004 BW Smile project. I've heard some fan edits which included them.
@jamesblames
Because tapes of some vocals were missing or damaged.
@charliestoops8815
They weren’t written for them, but The Beach Boys never got around to recording them
@Providence..
@Hill Duggan No, apparently, and to my surprise, those lyrics had been originally penned in 66/67, but they were just never recorded. There's also a still missing tape from a session for "Look"/"I Ran"/"Song for Children" where all six of the Beach Boys did vocal overdubs for the song.