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Sh-Boom
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Life could be a dream, life could be a dream
Do, do, do, do, sh-boom

Life could be a dream (sh-boom)
If I could take you up in paradise up above (sh-boom)
If you would tell me I'm the only one that you love
Life could be a dream, sweetheart
Hello, hello again, sh-boom and hopin' we'll meet again

Bom ba,
Hey nonny ding dong, alang alang alanga
Oh oh oh oh dip, a dibby dobby dip

Oh, life could be a dream (sh-boom)
If only all my precious plans would come true (sh-boom)
If you would let me spend my whole life lovin' you (sh-boom)
Life could be a dream, sweetheart (do do do do sh-boom)

Every time I look at you
Something's on my mind
If you do what I want you to
Baby, we'd be so fine!

Oh, life could be a dream (sh-boom)
If I could take you up in paradise up above (sh-boom)
And tell me darling I'm the only one that you love
Life could be a dream, sweetheart
Hello, hello again, sh-boom and hopin' we'll meet again

Bom ba,
Hey nonny ding dong, alanga langala langala langala
Oh oh dip, a dibby dobby dip
Oh, life could be a dream, life could be a dream sweetheart

Do do do do sh-boom
Do do do do sh-boom
Do do do do sh-boom
Do do do do sh-boom
Za be ba da
Dip da de da dip ba di
Woah oh
Zo be ba be be ba bi
Woah
Zo be ba be be ba

Oh, life could be a dream (sh-boom)
If I could take you up in paradise up above (sh-boom)
And tell me darling I'm the only one that you love
Life could be a dream, sweetheart
Hello, hello again, sh-boom and hopin' we'll meet again

Oh, life could be a dream (sh-boom)
If I could take you up in paradise up above (sh-boom)
And tell me darling I'm the only one that you love
Life could be a dream, sweetheart
Hello, hello again, sh-boom and hopin' we'll meet again

Bom ba
Hey nonny ding dong, alangala langala langala langala (sh-boom)
Oh oh dip a dibby dobby dip
Life could be a dream
Life could be a dream
Do do do do sh-boom

Overall Meaning

The song "Sh-Boom" by The Overtones is a fun and upbeat tune that talks about how life could be a dream if things went according to plan. The opening lines of the song set the tone for the rest of it, with the repetition of "Life could be a dream" indicating that the singer is imagining an ideal world that isn't currently a reality. The use of scatting ("Do, do, do, do, sh-boom") throughout the song adds to the whimsical and playful nature of the lyrics.


The singer is hoping to take his love interest "up in paradise up above" and have them confess their exclusive love for him, which would make his dreams come true. He is also expressing his longing to see her again and hoping that they can meet soon. The use of onomatopoeia ("Bom ba," "dibby dobby dip") throughout the song adds to the rhythm of the song and gives it a unique character.


Overall, "Sh-Boom" is a joyful and optimistic expression of the desire for a perfect life with one's true love, expressed through a catchy and fun doo-wop tune.


Line by Line Meaning

Life could be a dream, life could be a dream
The singer dreams of a perfect life with his loved one.


Do, do, do, do, sh-boom
A sound effect used to express the singer's enthusiasm and excitement for his dream life.


If I could take you up in paradise up above (sh-boom)
The singer desires to take his loved one to a place where everything is perfect and surreal.


If you would tell me I'm the only one that you love
The singer wants reassurance that his loved one reciprocates his feelings and love.


Life could be a dream, sweetheart
The singer addresses his loved one and declares that life with her could be a dream come true.


Hello, hello again, sh-boom and hopin' we'll meet again
The singer greets his loved one once again and expresses his hope to see her soon.


Every time I look at you Something's on my mind If you do what I want you to Baby, we'd be so fine!
The singer can't stop thinking about his loved one when they are apart and believes that if she follows his lead, they will be great together


If only all my precious plans would come true (sh-boom)
The singer wishes for all his plans to come into fruition, with his loved one by his side.


If you would let me spend my whole life lovin' you (sh-boom)
The singer desires to spend the rest of his life loving and cherishing his loved one.


Do do do do sh-boom
A sound effect used for excitement and enthusiasm.


Za be ba da Dip da de da dip ba di Woah oh Zo be ba be be ba bi Woah Zo be ba be be ba
A playful jumble of sounds and nonsense syllables used for entertainment.


Life could be a dream
A recurring theme throughout the song, highlighting the singer's desire for a perfect life with his loved one.




Lyrics ยฉ BMG Rights Management
Written by: James C Keyes, Carl Feaster, Floyd Mc Rae, Claude Feaster, James W. Edwards

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Life could be a dream, life could be a dream
Do, do, do, do, sh-boom
Life could be a dream (sh-boom)
If I could take you up in paradise up above (sh-boom)
If you would tell me I'm the only one that you love
Life could be a dream, sweetheart
Hello, hello again, sh-boom and hopin' we'll meet again
Bom ba,
Hey nonny ding dong, alang alang alanga
Oh oh oh oh dip, a dibby dobby dip
Oh, life could be a dream (sh-boom)
If only all my precious plans would come true (sh-boom)
If you would let me spend my whole life lovin' you (sh-boom)
Life could be a dream, sweetheart (do do do do sh-boom)
Every time I look at you
Something's on my mind
If you do what I want you to
Baby, we'd be so fine!
Oh, life could be a dream (sh-boom)
If I could take you up in paradise up above (sh-boom)
And tell me darling I'm the only one that you love
Life could be a dream, sweetheart
Hello, hello again, sh-boom and hopin' we'll meet again
Bom ba,
Hey nonny ding dong, alanga langala langala langala
Oh oh dip, a dibby dobby dip
Oh, life could be a dream, life could be a dream sweetheart
Do do do do sh-boom
Do do do do sh-boom
Do do do do sh-boom
Do do do do sh-boom
Za be ba da
Dip da de da dip ba di
Woah oh
Zo be ba be be ba bi
Woah
Zo be ba be be ba
Oh, life could be a dream (sh-boom)
If I could take you up in paradise up above (sh-boom)
And tell me darling I'm the only one that you love
Life could be a dream, sweetheart
Hello, hello again, sh-boom and hopin' we'll meet again
Oh, life could be a dream (sh-boom)
If I could take you up in paradise up above (sh-boom)
And tell me darling I'm the only one that you love
Life could be a dream, sweetheart
Hello, hello again, sh-boom and hopin' we'll meet again
Bom ba
Hey nonny ding dong, alangala langala langala langala (sh-boom)
Oh oh dip a dibby dobby dip
Life could be a dream
Life could be a dream
Do do do do sh-boom



All comments from YouTube:

@zoekelly1179

My mum loved them bought album got me loving them she sadly passed away a few month ago I still listen to then n I know shes listening n dancing with me there amazing xx

@jamesatkins5676

Iโ€™m sorry about your mom.

@vtza4716

sinto muito por sua mรฃe

@vtza4716

โ€‹@@jamesatkins5676 triste :(

@nathancoyle1231

The Overtones are amazing this song is a wonderful song

@thebrummierailenthusiasts5329

I know they are

@michellejeong0121

Listening still 2023 from south korea ?
Who listening? 2023?

@junebermingham9300

Saw them in Dublin a few years ago , they were amazing so good,, R,IP Timmy you will be sadly missed and loved !!

@A1DJPaul

A VERY HAPPY SKIPPY TUNE, Very Retro to the 1979 / 80 Rockabilly Style. in the Style of THE DARTS. & MATCHBOX. Etc. Always Makes me SMILE. GREAT TUNE.

@johnknottenbelt2502

Absolute buzz of a tune ! Lyrics from who knows where & a tune as cool as an Eskimo in a freezer.

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