Surfin' USA
Blind Guardian Lyrics
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Across the U. S. A.
Then everybody'd be surfin'
Like Californi-a
You'd seem 'em wearing their baggies
Huarachi sandals too
A bushy bushy blonde hairdo
Surfin' U. S. A.
You'd catch 'em surfin' at Del Mar
Ventura County line
Santa Cruz and Trestle
Australia's Narabine
All over Manhattan
And down Doheny Way
Everybody's gone surfin'
Surfin' U.S. A.
We'll all be planning that route
We're gonna take real soon
We're waxing down our surfboards
We can't wait for June
We'll all be gone for the summer
We're on surfari to stay
Tell the teacher we're surfin'
Surfin' U. S. A.
Haggerties and Swamies
Pacific Palisades
San Anofree and Sunset
Redondo Beach L. A.
All over La Jolla
At Waimia Bay
Everybody's gone surfin'
Surfin' U.S. A.
Everybody's gone surfin'
Surfin' U.S. A.
Everybody's gone surfin'
Surfin' U.S. A.
Blind Guardian's "Surfin' USA" is a cover of the classic Beach Boys song, and it encapsulates the image of California's surfing culture. The lyrics speak of a hypothetical America where everyone has an ocean, and as such, everyone would surf like they do in California. The song namechecks various surf spots across America from Del Mar to Manhattan to Santa Cruz, conveying the idea that surfing is a ubiquitous part of American culture that transcends geographic divides.
The chorus of the song emphasizes how surfing has become a national pastime, and the singers eagerly anticipate the summer when they can indulge in a surfari that allows them to surf and enjoy the warmth of the sun. The song's catchy beat and upbeat tone represent the carefree nature of the surfing culture, where all that matters is riding the waves and soaking up the sun.
Line by Line Meaning
If everybody had an ocean
If everyone had the opportunity to experience the freedom and vastness of the sea
Across the U. S. A.
All throughout the United States of America
Then everybody'd be surfin'
Everyone would try to ride the waves
Like Californi-a
Like the famously surf-friendly state of California
You'd seem 'em wearing their baggies
You'd see people wearing their surfing shorts
Huarachi sandals too
And traditional Mexican sandals called huaraches
A bushy bushy blonde hairdo
A head of long, wavy blonde hair
Surfin' U. S. A.
Riding the waves of America
You'd catch 'em surfin' at Del Mar
You would witness surfers riding waves at Del Mar beach in California
Ventura County line
As well as the beaches that exist between Ventura and Los Angeles counties
Santa Cruz and Trestle
A reference to two popular surfing spots in California
Australia's Narabine
A surfer's travel destination - the beach Narabeen in Australia
All over Manhattan
Surfing is becoming popular in New York City
And down Doheny Way
Doheny Way, a street in Dana Point, California where a famous surf break is located
We'll all be planning that route
Everyone will be preparing and mapping out their next surfing trip
We're gonna take real soon
We're planning on taking that trip very soon
We're waxing down our surfboards
We're getting our surfboards shiny and smooth, to be ready to ride the waves
We can't wait for June
We're anxiously waiting for June when the waves become perfect for surfing
We'll all be gone for the summer
We'll spend the entire summer surfing
We're on surfari to stay
We'll keep surfing wherever we go and never stop
Tell the teacher we're surfin'
Let the teacher know that we'll be surfing instead of going to class
Haggerties and Swamies
Referring to a few different popular surfing spots in California
Pacific Palisades
A district in Los Angeles featuring a popular surfing beach
San Anofree and Sunset
Two popular surfing locations in California
Redondo Beach L. A.
Another surfing spot in California
All over La Jolla
Everywhere in La Jolla, San Diego, where there are several well-known surfing locations
At Waimia Bay
Waimia Bay in Hawaii is also on the surfers' destination list
Everybody's gone surfin'
Everyone is out riding the waves
Surfin' U.S. A.
Riding the waves of the United States of America
Everybody's gone surfin'
Everyone is out riding the waves
Surfin' U.S. A.
Riding the waves of the United States of America
Everybody's gone surfin'
Everyone is out riding the waves
Surfin' U.S. A.
Riding the waves of the United States of America
Lyrics © ENTERTAINMENT ONE U.S. LP
Written by: Chuck Berry
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@DrMorbid
This cover is absolutely legendary.
@nightshade1487
These guys rock 🎉
@HoodRatt32
Just love how they Blind Guardian it up
@elzioa.santos843
I love the bass performance in this song
@jean-bernardlalanne2808
Aussi bon que l'original.
@Puntieri
Nostalgic feelings because these masters!
@rexcaliburn
OMG The Beach Boys were my favorite band growing up.... I FUCKING LOVE THIS!!!!!
@spcvrtx
Leif Garrett - Surfin USA
@upreydeen
Imagine play like this in the sixties :O
@gringochucha
This version SHREDS.