Full Wikipedia article: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nazareth_(band)
Studio albums
Nazareth (1971)
Exercises (1972)
Razamanaz (1973)
Loud 'n' Proud (1973)
Rampant (1974)
Hair of the Dog (1975)
Close Enough for Rock 'n' Roll (1976)
Play 'n' the Game (1976)
Expect No Mercy (1977)
No Mean City (1979)
Malice in Wonderland (1980)
The Fool Circle (1981)
2XS (1982)
Sound Elixir (1983)
The Catch (1984)
Cinema (1986)
Snakes 'n' Ladders (1989)
No Jive (1991)
Move Me (1994)
Boogaloo (1998)
The Newz (2008)
Big Dogz (2011)
Rock 'n' Roll Telephone (2014)
Tattooed on My Brain (2018)
Surviving the Law (2022)
Day At The Beach
Nazareth Lyrics
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Louisiana mama a long way from home
But don't you worry
And don't you fret
Jack man says it's as good as it gets
So just lay back and eat a peach
She's a day at the beach.
Hoochie Coochie dancer
Watch her moves on the floor
She knows the story leather and lace
She even does mornings with a smile on her face
So just sit back
Get sand on your feet
She's a day at the beach.
If she's a bit out of reach
Don't worry
Don't sell yourself too short
She's a day at the beach
There's no hurry
She's the kind of girl
You can't ignore.
Grab a piece of the sun
(Grab a piece of the sun)
'Cause I tell you she's alright
Make yourself No. 1
(Make yourself No. 1)
'Cause I tell you she's alright
Because she's second to none
('Cause she's second to none)
And I tell you she's alright
Grab a piece of the sun
(Grab a piece of the sun)
'Cause I tell you she's alright
She's a day at the beach.
She's got some insight
She knows where it's at
Have your eye on the ball
When you get up too bat
So don't you cheat
And don't you lie
If you keep it together
It could be paradise
So just hang in practice what you preach
She's a day at the beach.
If she's a bit out of reach
Don't worry
Don't sell yourself too short
She's a day at the beach
There's no hurry
She's the kind of girl
You can't ignore.
Grab a piece of the sun
(Grab a piece of the sun)
'Cause I tell you she's alright
Make yourself No. 1
(Make yourself No. 1)
'Cause I tell you she's alright
Because she's second to none
('Cause she's second to none)
And I tell you she's alright
Grab a piece of the sun
(Grab a piece of the sun)
'Cause I tell you she's alright
She's a day at the beach.
Grab a piece of the sun
(Grab a piece of the sun)
'Cause I tell you she's alright
Make yourself No. 1
(Make yourself No. 1)
'Cause I tell you she's alright
Because she's second to none
('Cause she's second to none)
And I tell you she's alright
Grab a piece of the sun
(Grab a piece of the sun)
'Cause I tell you she's alright
She's a day at the beach.
The lyrics to "Day At The Beach" by Nazareth are about a woman who is strong, confident and knows what she wants. She runs a bar in San Antonio but is originally from Louisiana, and is described as a "Hoochie Coochie dancer" who loves to ride a Harley. The lyrics encourage the listener to relax and enjoy the moment, by simply "laying back and eating a peach." She's someone the listener can learn from, with insight and knowledge of where it's at. The song advises the listener not to cheat or lie, but to keep it together, with the potential to create a paradise if they do so. The chorus repeats the message that she's "alright" and encourages the listener to grab a piece of the sun, reinforcing the idea of enjoying the moment and not worrying about the future.
One interesting fact about "Day At The Beach" is that it was written by Billy Rankin, who was the lead guitarist of the band from 1980 to 1983. Despite being a relatively unknown member of the band, he is credited with writing some of Nazareth's most popular songs, including "Dream On" and "Where Are You Now." Another interesting fact is that the song was released on Nazareth's album, "Cinema." The album's name was inspired by the band's love of movies and includes covers of classic film songs, such as "Love Hurts," "Gloria" and "Ruby Tuesday." The album did not perform as well as other Nazareth albums, but "Day At The Beach" received positive reception and has become a fan favorite.
Another interesting fact about the song is that the band released a music video for it, which features footage of the band playing on the beach intercut with shots of a woman driving and dancing in the sand. The video was shot in Spain, and the woman in the video was a professional dancer hired to perform for the camera. The video was an MTV hit and helped to increase the song's popularity.
The chords for "Day At The Beach" are as follows:
Verse: D, A, G, D
Chorus: G, A, D
Line by Line Meaning
She owns a bar down in San Antonio
She is a confident and independent woman who runs her own business in San Antonio.
Louisiana mama a long way from home
She originally comes from Louisiana but has made a new home for herself in San Antonio.
But don't you worry
Despite being far from her original home, there is no need to worry about her because she is doing well.
And don't you fret
Do not be overly concerned or anxious, everything is going fine.
Jack man says it's as good as it gets
Even Jack, who is a man of few words, confirms that she is doing incredibly well.
So just lay back and eat a peach
Take it easy and enjoy the simple pleasures of life, like eating fresh peaches.
She's a day at the beach.
She is a fun and enjoyable person to be around, just like spending a day at the beach.
She's got a Harley loves the roar
She is adventurous and bold, as evidenced by her love for riding a Harley motorcycle.
Hoochie Coochie dancer
She is also a skilled dancer who knows how to move to the beat of the music.
Watch her moves on the floor
Her dance skills are impressive and worth observing.
She knows the story leather and lace
She is well acquainted with the motorcycle culture, including the fashion trends of leather and lace.
She even does mornings with a smile on her face
She is a joyful person, even in the early hours of the day.
So just sit back
Relax and take it easy.
Get sand on your feet
Embrace the fun of being at the beach, even if it means getting some sand on your feet.
If she's a bit out of reach
If she seems unattainable or difficult to get close to,
Don't worry
Do not be concerned or anxious about it.
Don't sell yourself too short
Do not underestimate your worth or abilities.
There's no hurry
Do not rush, take your time.
She's the kind of girl
She is a unique and special person,
You can't ignore.
One cannot help but take notice of her and her presence.
Grab a piece of the sun
Seize the opportunities that come your way,
(Grab a piece of the sun)
'Cause I tell you she's alright
Because she is a great person to be around and enjoy life with.
Make yourself No. 1
Prioritize yourself and your own needs,
(Make yourself No. 1)
Because she's second to none
Because she is a unique and special person that no one can replace.
('Cause she's second to none)
And I tell you she's alright
Once again, she is a great person to be around and enjoy life with.
She's got some insight
She has a good understanding of how things work and how to succeed.
She knows where it's at
She knows how to navigate the world and find success.
Have your eye on the ball
Stay focused on your goals and what you want to achieve.
When you get up too bat
When it is your turn to take action and achieve your goals.
So don't you cheat
Do not take any shortcuts or try to cheat to achieve your goals.
And don't you lie
Do not be dishonest or untruthful in your pursuit of success.
If you keep it together
If you stay focused and follow through with your plan,
It could be paradise
You can achieve great things and live an amazing life.
So just hang in practice what you preach
Just persevere through the difficult times and follow your own advice and values.
Grab a piece of the sun
Seize the opportunities that come your way,
(Grab a piece of the sun)
'Cause I tell you she's alright
Once again, she is a great person to be around and enjoy life with.
She's a day at the beach.
Once again, she is a fun and enjoyable person to be around, just like spending a day at the beach.
Grab a piece of the sun
Seize the opportunities that come your way,
(Grab a piece of the sun)
'Cause I tell you she's alright
Once again, she is a great person to be around and enjoy life with.
Make yourself No. 1
Prioritize yourself and your own needs,
(Make yourself No. 1)
Because she's second to none
Because she is a unique and special person that no one can replace.
('Cause she's second to none)
And I tell you she's alright
Once again, she is a great person to be around and enjoy life with.
Grab a piece of the sun
Seize the opportunities that come your way,
(Grab a piece of the sun)
'Cause I tell you she's alright
Once again, she is a great person to be around and enjoy life with.
She's a day at the beach.
Once again, she is a fun and enjoyable person to be around, just like spending a day at the beach.
Contributed by Nora B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Eliskoopa
Such a nice, laid-back song. And Dan's voice sounds as good as always.
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Eliskoopa
Wow, such a hidden gem. Seems like nobody knows this song
Darth Vader
3:49 really cool guitar solo there just a few secs. This song sounds kinda like hard rock Beach Boys
DrDestruktiv
My favourite Song from "the newz"
Satur Valle
ohhhh que boa e esta cancion grande DAN
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Tenac D
Can some native speaker tell me is there many subtexts in this song? I wanted to translate it and urban dictionary tells me interesting things and I'd like to verify it. So have these phrases other meaning?:
-Day at The beach / going to the beach
-She's got a Harley
-loves the roar
-She knows the story leather and lace
-She even does mornings with a smile on her face
-Get sand on your feet
-When you get up to bat
Darth Vader
most of these are literal
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