Under the Boardwalk
Eddie Lovette Lyrics
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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, 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 havin' some fun
(Under the boardwalk)
People walking above
(Under the boardwalk)
People falling in love
Under the boardwalk
Boardwalk
From the park you 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 havin' some fun
(Under the boardwalk)
People walking above
(Under the boardwalk)
And we'll falling in love
Under the boardwalk, boardwalk
Oh, 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 havin' some fun
(Under the boardwalk)
People walking above
(Under the boardwalk)
And we'll be falling in love
Under the boardwalk
Boardwalk
From the park you 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
(Down by the sea, just you and me)
On a blanket with my baby is where I'll be
The song "Under the Boardwalk" by Eddie Lovette takes us to the peaceful haven under the wooden planks of the boardwalk where the singer and his love find solace from the scorching sun. The first verse of the song describes a hot summer day when the tar on the rooftop has become so hot that the feet feel like they are burning. However, the couple seeks relief under the boardwalk, cooling off on a blanket laid on the sand as they enjoy the peacefulness and serenity that comes with being near the sea.
The chorus of the song reinforces the message that under the boardwalk, they can escape the sun's heat, have fun, and for some, even fall in love. The singer describes the noises coming from the boardwalk, with people walking above them, and the happiness from the sound of a nearby carousel. The verse ends with the mention of the aroma of hot dogs and French fries, enhancing the feeling of a pleasant summer day. The final chorus repeats the message of escaping the sun, having fun and falling in love under the boardwalk, bringing the song to a harmonious end.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh, when the sun beats down
When the sun is shining very hot
And burns the tar up on the roof
And heats the tar on the roof
And your shoes get so hot
And your shoes feel very hot
You wish your tired feet were fireproof
You wish your feet could resist the heat
Under the boardwalk
Beneath the wooden walkway
Down by the sea, yeah
Near the ocean, yes
On a blanket with my baby
Sitting on a blanket with my lover
Is where I'll be
Is where I'll stay
(Under the boardwalk)
(Beneath the wooden walkway)
Out of the sun
Away from the sun
(Under the boardwalk)
(Beneath the wooden walkway)
We'll be havin' some fun
We'll have some fun
(Under the boardwalk)
(Beneath the wooden walkway)
People walking above
People walking on the walkway
(Under the boardwalk)
(Beneath the wooden walkway)
People falling in love
People falling in love with each other
Under the boardwalk
Beneath the wooden walkway
Boardwalk
Wooden walkway
From the park you hear
You can hear from the park
The happy sound of a carousel
The joyful sound of a merry-go-round
You can almost taste
You can almost feel like you are tasting
The hot dogs
The cooked sausage in a bun
And French fries they sell
And the French fries they are selling
Down by the sea, yeah
Near the ocean, yes
(Down by the sea, just you and me)
(Near the ocean, just you and me)
On a blanket with my baby is where I'll be
Sitting on a blanket with my lover is where I'll stay
Writer(s): ARTHUR RESNICK, KENNY YOUNG
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