Barbara Ann
Beach Boys - Greatest Hits (1997) [FLAC] {Steve Hoffman Mastered} 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
"Barbara Ann" is a lively and infectious song performed by The Beach Boys. The lyrics depict the singer's infatuation and admiration for a girl named Barbara Ann. The repetition of "Ba-Ba-Ba-Ba-Barbara Ann" serves as a catchy hook and reinforces the playfulness of the song.
The song begins with the singer exclaiming Barbara Ann's name and inviting her to take his hand. It conveys a sense of excitement and anticipation, as the singer is enthralled by Barbara Ann's presence. The lines "You got me rockin' and a rollin', rockin' and a reelin'" express the singer's exhilaration and joyful state of mind when he's around her.
As the song progresses, the singer reminisces about a dance he attended, where he saw Barbara Ann and decided to take a chance on her. The repetition of Barbara Ann's name throughout the song emphasizes the singer's fondness for her. In the latter part of the song, the singer playfully mentions other girls he tried pursuing such as Peggy Sue, Peggy Lou, and Mary Lou, but acknowledges that none of them compare to Barbara Ann.
The upbeat and energetic nature of "Barbara Ann" contributed to its popularity, and it remains one of The Beach Boys' most beloved and well-known songs.
Line by Line Meaning
A Ba-Ba-Ba-Ba-Barbara Ann
Expressing excitement and enthusiasm for Barbara Ann.
Ba-Ba-Ba-Ba-Barbara Ann
Continuing to express excitement and enthusiasm for Barbara Ann.
Barbara Ann
Referring to the person named Barbara Ann.
Take my hand
Inviting Barbara Ann to hold hands, symbolizing a romantic connection.
You got me rockin' and a rollin'
Barbara Ann's presence is making the artist feel energized and excited.
Rockin' and a reelin'
The singer is experiencing a joyful and lively state of being due to Barbara Ann's influence.
Went to a dance, looking for romance
The singer attended a social event hoping to find a romantic connection.
Saw Barbara Ann, so I thought I'd take a chance on
Upon seeing Barbara Ann, the artist decided to take a risk and approach her.
Barbara Ann
Referring to the person named Barbara Ann.
Ba-Ba-Ba-Barbara Ann
Continuing to express excitement and enthusiasm for Barbara Ann.
Take my hand
Inviting Barbara Ann to hold hands, symbolizing a romantic connection.
You got me rockin' and a rollin'
Barbara Ann's presence is making the artist feel energized and excited.
Rockin' and a reelin'
The singer is experiencing a joyful and lively state of being due to Barbara Ann's influence.
Ba-Ba-Ba-Ba-Barbara Ann
Continuing to express excitement and enthusiasm for Barbara Ann.
(Let's go now)
Encouraging everyone to start taking action or moving forward.
(Takin' it in, Carl)
Carl is asked to pay attention and absorb the present moment or situation.
(Hal, and his famous ashtray)
Referring to Hal and his well-known ashtray, possibly as an inside joke.
(You smell like Rocky, you're always scratchin' it)
Teasing someone named Rocky for their distinctive odor and habit of scratching.
(Hey, come on)
Encouraging others to join in or participate in something.
(Scratch it, Carl, scratch it, baby, right over there)
Asking Carl to continue scratching something, possibly in a playful or humorous manner.
(Down a little lower, down a little lower)
Requesting to scratch in a lower area, possibly for comedic effect.
(Saw, tried)
Referring to a past experience of seeing and attempting something.
Tried Peggy Sue
The singer attempted to pursue a romantic relationship with someone named Peggy Sue.
Tried Peggy Lou
The artist attempted to pursue a romantic relationship with someone named Peggy Lou.
Tried Mary Lou
The singer attempted to pursue a romantic relationship with someone named Mary Lou.
But I knew she wouldn't do
The singer realized that none of these individuals were the right fit for them.
Barbara Ann, Barbara Ann
Referring to the person named Barbara Ann.
Take my
Offering one's hand to Barbara Ann, symbolizing a romantic connection.
Barbara Ann
Referring to the person named Barbara Ann.
Take my hand
Inviting Barbara Ann to hold hands, symbolizing a romantic connection.
You got me rockin' and a rollin'
Barbara Ann's presence is making the singer feel energized and excited.
Rockin' and a reelin'
The artist is experiencing a joyful and lively state of being due to Barbara Ann's influence.
Ba-Ba-Ba-Barbara Ann
Continuing to express excitement and enthusiasm for Barbara Ann.
Ba-Ba-Ba-Ba-Barbara Ann
Continuing to express excitement and enthusiasm for Barbara Ann.
Barbara Ann
Referring to the person named Barbara Ann.
Take my hand
Inviting Barbara Ann to hold hands, symbolizing a romantic connection.
Barbara Ann
Referring to the person named Barbara Ann.
You got me rockin' and a rollin'
Barbara Ann's presence is making the singer feel energized and excited.
Rockin' and a reelin'
The singer is experiencing a joyful and lively state of being due to Barbara Ann's influence.
Ba-Ba-Ba-Barbara Ann
Continuing to express excitement and enthusiasm for Barbara Ann.
Barbara Ann, Barbara Ann
Referring to the person named Barbara Ann.
Barbara Ann, Barbara Ann
Referring to the person named Barbara Ann.
Barbara Ann, Barbara Ann
Referring to the person named Barbara Ann.
Barbara Ann
Referring to the person named Barbara Ann.
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Written by: Fred Fassert
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