Jan Berry and Brian Wilson collaborated on roughly a dozen hits and album cuts for Jan & Dean, including the number one national hit, "Surf City" (1963). Subsequent Top-10 hits for Jan & Dean included "Honolulu Lulu," "Drag City," "The Little Old Lady from Pasadena," and "Dead Man's Curve" -- which became eerily portentous when Berry received severe head injuries in an automobile accident just a short distance from Dead Man's Curve in April 1966.
This accident marked the end of their commercial peak, during which they'd scored an impressive total of 26 chart hits over eight years. The group finally stopped performing after Jan Berry died in March 2004.
Walk Right In
Jan & Dean Lyrics
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Daddy, let your mind roll on
Walk right in, sit right down
Daddy, let your mind roll on
Everybody's talkin' 'bout a new way of walkin'
Do you want to lose your mind?
Walk right in, sit right down
Walk right in, sit right down
Baby, let your hair hang down
Walk right in, sit right down
Baby, let your hair hang down
Everybody's talkin' 'bout a new way of walkin'
Do you want to lose your mind?
Walk right in, sit right down
Baby, let your hair hang down
Walk right in, sit right down
Daddy, let your mind roll on
Walk right in, sit right down
Daddy, let your mind roll on
Everybody's talkin' 'bout a new way of walkin'
Do you want to lose your mind?
Walk right in, sit right down
Daddy, let your mind roll on
Daddy, let your mind roll on
The lyrics to Jan & Dean's song "Walk Right In" seem to be encouraging the listener to let go of their inhibitions and embrace a new way of thinking and living. The repetition of the phrase "walk right in, sit right down" suggests a sort of easy acceptance of whatever comes your way. The use of the terms "daddy" and "baby" also adds to the carefree, playful nature of the song.
The lyrics also mention "everybody's talking about a new way of walking", which could be interpreted as a reference to the changing times and cultural shifts happening in the 1960s. The line "do you want to lose your mind?" could be seen as a warning against getting caught up in social trends and losing sight of one's own values and beliefs.
Overall, the message of "Walk Right In" appears to be one of openness to new experiences and ways of thinking, while still recognizing the importance of maintaining a sense of self.
Line by Line Meaning
Walk right in, sit right down
Come in easily, take a comfortable seat
Daddy, let your mind roll on
Father, relax and let your thoughts wander
Everybody's talkin' 'bout a new way of walkin'
Everyone is discussing a different approach to life
Do you want to lose your mind?
Do you want to get carried away and forget yourself?
Baby, let your hair hang down
Dear, relax and be carefree
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Nate Ruvin
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