ITSY BITSY TEENIE WEENIE YELLOW POLKA DOT BIKINI
PARTY HARDY Lyrics


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It was an Itsy Bitsy Teenie Weenie Yellow Polka Dot Bikini
that she wore for the first time today
an Itsy Bitsy Teenie Weenie Yellow Polka Dot Bikini
so in the blanket she wanted to stay

She was afraid to come out of the locker
she was as nervous as she could be
she was afraid to come out of the locker
she was afraid that somebody would see

Two three four
tell the people what she wore

It was an Itsy Bitsy Teenie Weenie Yellow Polka Dot Bikini
that she wore for the first time today
an Itsy Bitsy Teenie Weenie Yellow Polka Dot Bikini
so in the blanket she wanted to stay

Two three four
stick around we'll tell you more
She was afraid to come out in the open
so a blanket around her she wore
she was afraid to come out in the open
and so she sat bundled up on the shore

Two three four
tell the people what she wore

It was an Itsy Bitsy Teenie Weenie Yellow Polka Dot Bikini
that she wore for the first time today
an Itsy Bitsy Teenie Weenie Yellow Polka Dot Bikini
so in the blanket she wanted to stay

Two three four
stick around we'll tell you more

Now shes afraid to come out of the water
and I wonder what she's gonna do
now she's afraid to come out of the water
and the poor little girl's turning blue

Two three four
tell the people what she wore

It was an Itsy Bitsy Teenie Weenie Yellow Polka Dot Bikini
that she wore for the first time today
an Itsy Bitsy Teenie Weenie Yellow Polka Dot Bikini
so in the water she wanted to stay

From the locker to the blanket
from the blanket to the shore




from the shore to the water
yes there isn't any more

Overall Meaning

The song "Itsy Bitsy Teenie Weenie Yellow Polka Dot Bikini" by Party Hardy reflects on the anxiety of wearing a revealing swimsuit for the first time. The singer of the story is hesitant to wear her yellow polka dot bikini on a beach day out with friends, and winds up hiding under a blanket. The catchy tune with its infectious beat and simple lyrics gained immense popularity during the early 1960s beach culture.


The song starts with the singer describing the singer’s swimsuit that she wore for the first time. Here, it is interesting to note the hyperbole in the song’s title where the swimsuit named “itsy bitsy teenie weenie” when in reality, it wasn't that small. The singer is anxious and nervous and is afraid of being seen by anyone. The second verse further highlights the singer's fear of revealing her body and her wish to stay hidden under the blanket on the shore.


The chorus repeats the refrain of the song, providing a catchy hook for the audience. The bridge of the song talks about the singer's reluctance to go into the water and her eventual distress, which highlights society's beauty standards and its impact on personal body image.


Line by Line Meaning

It was an Itsy Bitsy Teenie Weenie Yellow Polka Dot Bikini
The bikini she wore was so small it can be described as an itty bitty teeny weeny yellow polka dot bikini


that she wore for the first time today
This was the first time she wore the bikini


an Itsy Bitsy Teenie Weenie Yellow Polka Dot Bikini
The bikini she wore was indeed very small and had yellow polka dots


so in the blanket she wanted to stay
She was so uncomfortable wearing the bikini that she wanted to cover herself with a blanket


She was afraid to come out of the locker
She was scared to come out of the changing room


she was as nervous as she could be
She was very anxious and worried


she was afraid that somebody would see
She was scared people would see her in such a revealing bikini


tell the people what she wore
Someone is announcing that they will reveal what she was wearing


Two three four
This is a countdown used to build suspense


stick around we'll tell you more
The announcer is asking the audience to stay to hear the rest of the story


she was afraid to come out in the open
She was scared to come out in the public eye


and so she sat bundled up on the shore
She sat wrapped in a blanket on the beach


Now shes afraid to come out of the water
After getting into the water, she is now scared to come back out


and I wonder what she's gonna do
The singer is curious about what she will do next


and the poor little girl's turning blue
The girl is struggling in the cold water and is turning blue


From the locker to the blanket
She went from the changing room to the blanket


from the blanket to the shore
From the blanket, she went to sit on the beach


from the shore to the water
Finally, she got into the water


yes there isn't any more
This is the end of the story




Writer(s): Pockriss, Vance

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