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Where the Beach Meets the Ocean
Mike Pinto Lyrics
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Room is spinning like a merry-go-round and
Well I'm not sure exactly where I'm at
Lately my home is home is where I hang my hat
I'm in need of assistance
I hear pitbulls barking in the distance
While the wheels of a skateboard counts the cracks
That all the bums fall through and never ever come back
Can't hear them ringing as the planes fly past
A brief pause through all the commotion
And its good to be back where the beach meets the ocean
Cruise to the beach it's the top of the afternoon
Haven't seen a cloud in the sky for a month or two
Keep your eyes out for the girls or you miss them
Looking so good even the sun's got to kiss them
In SoCal we got 10's and 9's
I'd trade my own parade for the girl with the tan lines
So let the muscle heads chill by the lifeguard tower
They'll hit the gym, we'll hit the happy hour
Bartenders they will fill your glass
They got heavy hands that'll take your cash
The whole bar smells like suntan lotion
And it's good to be back where the beach meets the ocean
At first I admit that I had my doubts
This town chewed me up and it spit me out
But in every bar I could find a friend
To pick me up when I fell to pieces
And put me back together again
Sun it sets over tall palm trees
That are not from here yea they're just like me
And the names of streets running North and South
Come from those who spoke from their own damn mouth
It's a dream one could only wish
To claim a street in a town like this
Where the groms grind rails over flights of stairs
And the surf's so good that it just ain't fair
We all watch the sun goes down
Everyone in the whole damn town
For one moment shares the same emotion
Yea it's good to be back where the beach meets the ocean
"Where the Beach Meets the Ocean" by Mike Pinto is a feel-good song about appreciating your surroundings and finding peace in a familiar place. The first verse sees the singer waking up and feeling disoriented, as if he has been on a bender. The lyrics describe an uncertain location that is vaguely urban, where the sound of pitbulls barking and skateboard wheels count the pavement. Despite this, however, the singer notes that he feels at home wherever he hangs his hat. The church bells remind him that he has missed his obligations for the day, but instead of dwelling in regret, he pauses to appreciate the feeling of being back where the beach meets the ocean.
The second verse is a lighthearted ode to Southern California beach culture, where the beaches are beautiful and the people are attractive. The singer encourages his friends to enjoy the sun and the scenery, perhaps over a few drinks at happy hour. He also mentions that he has found friends in every bar to help him when he is struggling. The chorus repeats how comforting it is to be back at the beach, where everyone in town can come together and enjoy the sunset.
The overall message of "Where the Beach Meets the Ocean" is that it's important to appreciate the little things and find comfort in the familiar, no matter how wild life can get. The song is catchy and upbeat, with a distinctly beachy vibe that encourages listeners to relax and enjoy the moment.
Line by Line Meaning
Woke up and my head is pounding
I woke up with a headache
Room is spinning like a merry-go-round and
I feel dizzy and disoriented
Well I'm not sure exactly where I'm at
I am unsure of my location
Lately my home is home is where I hang my hat
Home is wherever I am staying at the moment
I'm in need of assistance
I need help
I hear pitbulls barking in the distance
I can hear dogs barking far away
While the wheels of a skateboard counts the cracks
I can hear the skateboard wheels hitting the cracks on the pavement
That all the bums fall through and never ever come back
The cracks on the pavement are where homeless people disappear
The church bells tell me I missed Sunday mass
I missed church on Sunday
Can't hear them ringing as the planes fly past
The noise from the planes is too loud to hear the church bells
A brief pause through all the commotion
There is a moment of silence amidst all the noise
And its good to be back where the beach meets the ocean
I am happy to be back by the ocean
Cruise to the beach it's the top of the afternoon
It is the afternoon and I am going to the beach
Haven't seen a cloud in the sky for a month or two
There have been no clouds in the sky for a while
Keep your eyes out for the girls or you miss them
There are attractive girls around and you might miss them if you're not paying attention
Looking so good even the sun's got to kiss them
The girls look so good that even the sun wants to kiss them
In SoCal we got 10's and 9's
Southern California has many attractive people
I'd trade my own parade for the girl with the tan lines
I would give up anything to be with the girl with the tan lines
So let the muscle heads chill by the lifeguard tower
Let the bodybuilders hang out by the lifeguard tower
They'll hit the gym, we'll hit the happy hour
The bodybuilders will go to the gym while we go to happy hour
Bartenders they will fill your glass
The bartenders will keep your glass full
They got heavy hands that'll take your cash
The drinks are expensive and will cost a lot of money
The whole bar smells like suntan lotion
The bar smells like sunscreen
And it's good to be back where the beach meets the ocean
I am happy to be back by the ocean
At first I admit that I had my doubts
I was skeptical at first
This town chewed me up and it spit me out
This town was difficult for me
But in every bar I could find a friend
I was able to find friends in every bar
To pick me up when I fell to pieces
My friends helped me when I was struggling
And put me back together again
My friends helped me get back on my feet
Sun it sets over tall palm trees
The sun sets behind tall palm trees
That are not from here yea they're just like me
The palm trees are not native to this area, just like me
And the names of streets running North and South
The streets run North and South
Come from those who spoke from their own damn mouth
The street names were given by the people who lived there
It's a dream one could only wish
It's a dream that many people wish for
To claim a street in a town like this
To have a street named after you in this town is a great achievement
Where the groms grind rails over flights of stairs
Young surfers are skateboarding over stairs
And the surf's so good that it just ain't fair
The waves are so good that it's unfair to other beaches
We all watch the sun goes down
We all watch the sun set
Everyone in the whole damn town
Everyone in the town is watching
For one moment shares the same emotion
Everyone is feeling the same thing
Yea it's good to be back where the beach meets the ocean
I am happy to be back by the ocean
Contributed by Colton T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Narsic
Never disappoints! Down to earth as it gets.
Craig Bixel
Beautiful metaphors Mike... nice to see you haven't lost your touch!
Joseph’s Mama
Just love this song. <3 waitin for you to post Tornado. :)
Alex Holstein
I've always wondered, did you write this song in OB and/or about Ocean Beach San Diego Ca? @psychedelicsocietycali 🧠🔬🎨🎶
Mike Pinto
Yes that’s what the songs about. OB
Alex Holstein
@Mike Pinto I knew it! Haha your songs have been in all my playlists since we met on sunset cliffs when you were doing a live stream. Keep rockin 🤘 I can't wait to groove to your delicious vibrations in OB 9/14 at Winston's!