On The Beach
Cliff Richard the Shadows Lyrics
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Than dancing on the beach
See a girl, you can go and get her
Your troubles will be out of reach
On the beach
You can dance to a rock 'n' roll
On the beach
On the beach
You can dance, twist and shout
On the beach
Everybody hear me come on out
On the beach
Come on, everybody, stomp your feet)
On the beach
You can dance with anyone you meet)
'Cause your troubles are out of reach
On the beach
Umm, this is fun
Umm, won't you tell me
I'm the one you're gonna dance with
Yeah, Bossa Nova!
Umm, this is fun
Umm, now I know
I'm the one you're gonna dance with
Yeah, twist and shout now!
You can do the dance that you want to
With anyone that you meet
And if the Bossa Nova doesn't get you
The twist will have you on you feet
On the beach
You can dance to a rock 'n' roll
On the beach
Hear the Bossa Nova, played with soul
On the beach
You can dance, twist and shout
On the beach
Everybody hear me come on out
On the beach
Come on, everybody, stomp your feet
On the beach
You can dance with anyone you meet
'Cause your troubles are out of reach
On the beach
The lyrics to "On the Beach" by Cliff Richard and the Shadows celebrate the joy and freedom of dancing on the beach. The song positions the beach as a site of possibility and liberation, where one can forget their troubles and simply let loose. The first verse sets the scene, describing the perfect scenario of dancing on the beach and meeting someone new. The chorus reinforces this happy mood, with repeated invitations to dance, groove, and stomp your feet.
The second verse shifts the focus to the specific styles of music one might dance to on the beach. The nod to the Bossa Nova genre suggests a cosmopolitan, international flavor to the party, while the rock 'n' roll and twist elements hark back to more classic forms of 1960s dance music. The bridge features a call-and-response exchange between the singer and an implied dance partner, as they revel in the pleasure of the moment.
Overall, the song speaks to the universal appeal of dancing and having fun in the sun, and represents a fitting tribute to the carefree spirit of summer.
Line by Line Meaning
I can think of nothing better
There is nothing more enjoyable than dancing on the beach
Than dancing on the beach
The act of dancing on the beach is the most ideal and pleasurable activity
See a girl, you can go and get her
Meeting new people and potential romantic interests is possible while dancing on the beach
Your troubles will be out of reach
Dancing on the beach is an escape from real-life problems and stressors
On the beach
The setting for the events and activities to happen is the beach
You can dance to a rock 'n' roll
Rock music is a genre that can be danced to while at the beach
Hear the Bossa Nova, played with soul
Bossa Nova, a type of music typically associated with Brazil, is played with passion and emotion on the beach
You can dance, twist and shout
Different styles of dancing can be done, including the famous Twist and shout
Everybody hear me come on out
Encourages all people to come and join in the fun, energy, and happiness that dancing on the beach brings
Come on, everybody, stomp your feet)
Invites everyone to dance more energetically by stomping their feet
You can dance with anyone you meet)
Dancing on the beach offers opportunities to meet and dance with new people
'Cause your troubles are out of reach
Dancing on the beach provides a surprisingly great escape from life's problems and worries
Umm, this is fun
Expressing that the enjoyment level while dancing on the beach is high
Umm, won't you tell me
Inviting someone to share in the fun and dance together
I'm the one you're gonna dance with
Asking to be the chosen person to dance with
Yeah, Bossa Nova!
Expressing excitement in hearing the Bossa Nova music played
Umm, this is fun
Affirming the enjoyment level of dancing on the beach
Umm, now I know
Realizing the positive experience of dancing on the beach
I'm the one you're gonna dance with
Emphasizing the desire to be the person someone dances with
Yeah, twist and shout now!
Encouraging others to dance to the Twist and shout song which can be heard on the beach
You can do the dance that you want to
Individuals have the freedom to express themselves and choose any dance style they prefer
With anyone that you meet
Socializing and dancing with new people is part of the beach dance experience
And if the Bossa Nova doesn't get you
In the unlikely scenario that you don't enjoy the Bossa Nova music, there are other options
The twist will have you on your feet
Even if one doesn't like the Bossa Nova or other dance genres, the Twist will surely make them want to dance
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: CHRISTOPHER ANTON REA
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