Under The Boardwalk
Casino Royale Lyrics


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When the sun beats down
And burns the tar up on the roof

And your shoes get so hot
You wish your tired feet were fireproof

Under the boardwalk
Down by the sea
On a blanket with my baby
Is where i'll be

(Under the boardwalk) out of the sun
(Under the boardwalk) we'll be having some fun
(Under the boardwalk) people walking above
(Under the boardwalk) we'll be making love
(Under the boardwalk, boardwalk)

From the park you'll hear
The happy sound of a carousel
You can almost taste the hot dogs
And french fries they sell

Under the boardwalk
Down by the sea, yeah
On a blanket with my baby
Is where i'll be

(Under the boardwalk) out of the sun
(Under the boardwalk) we'll be having some fun
(Under the boardwalk) people walking above
(Under the boardwalk) we'll be making love
(Under the boardwalk, boardwalk)

Oh, under the boardwalk
Down by the sea
On a blanket with my baby
Is where i'll be

(Under the boardwalk) out of the sun
(Under the boardwalk) we'll be having some fun
(Under the boardwalk) people walking above




(Under the boardwalk) we'll be falling in love
(Under the boardwalk, boardwalk)

Overall Meaning

Casino Royale's song "Under the Boardwalk" is a nostalgic ode to a classic summertime activity: spending a day at the beach with a significant other. The song perfectly captures the feeling of hot sand, sunburn, and the giddy excitement of being in love. The first verse sets the scene, describing how the sun is so hot that it's melting the tar on the roof and the couple's shoes are getting so hot that their feet feel like they need to be fireproof.


From there, the chorus establishes the central location of the song: under the boardwalk, down by the sea. The boardwalk serves as a shield from the sun and a romantic hiding spot for the couple. The next verse adds to the atmosphere, painting a picture of the background noises you might hear while under the boardwalk: the sound of a carousel and the smell of hot dogs and french fries.


The final chorus repeats the earlier lines, adding a touch of romance to the song by changing "having some fun" to "falling in love." The song itself is a cover of the 1964 hit by The Drifters and has become a timeless classic that captures the essence of an idyllic summer day spent with a sweetheart under the boardwalk.


Line by Line Meaning

When the sun beats down
The hot sun shining down on us


and burns the tar up on the roof
The heat is so intense that it melts the tar on the roof


and your shoes get so hot
The ground is too hot to walk on with bare feet


you wish your tired feet were fireproof
Your feet are so tired that you wish they were immune to the heat


Under the boardwalk
Taking refuge under the boardwalk to escape the sun


down by the sea
Located close to the ocean


on a blanket with my baby
Laying on a blanket with a significant other


is where i'll be
This is the ideal place to be in this situation


(under the boardwalk) out of the sun
Hiding from the sun's rays under the boardwalk


(under the boardwalk) we'll be having some fun
Enjoying some leisure time together


(under the boardwalk) people walking above
People are walking above us on the boardwalk


(under the boardwalk) we'll be making love
Engaging in romantic activities


(under the boardwalk, boardwalk)
This is where we will be spending our time


From the park you'll hear
The sounds from the nearby park can be heard


the happy sound of a carousel
A carousel can be heard and it brings joy


you can almost taste the hot dogs
The smell of the hot dogs is so strong that it feels like you can taste it


and french fries they sell
Additionally, the scent of french fries can be smelled


Oh, under the boardwalk
Exclamation of the pleasure found under the boardwalk


we'll be falling in love
Becoming romantically involved with one another




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