Under The Boardwalk
RDM Lyrics


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When the sun beats down
And burns the tar up on the roof
And your shoes get so hot
You wish your tired feet were fireproof

Under the boardwalk
Down by the sea
On a blanket with my baby
Is where I'll be

(Under the boardwalk) Out of the sun
(Under the boardwalk) We'll be having some fun
(Under the boardwalk) People walking above
(Under the boardwalk) We'll be making love
(Under the boardwalk, boardwalk)

From the park you'll hear
The happy sound of a carousel
You can almost taste the hot dogs
And french fries they sell

Under the boardwalk
Down by the sea, yeah
On a blanket with my baby
Is where I'll be

(Under the boardwalk) Out of the sun
(Under the boardwalk) We'll be having some fun
(Under the boardwalk) People walking above
(Under the boardwalk) We'll be making love
(Under the boardwalk, boardwalk)

Oh, under the boardwalk
Down by the sea
On a blanket with my baby
Is where I'll be

(Under the boardwalk) Out of the sun
(Under the boardwalk) We'll be having some fun
(Under the boardwalk) People walking above




(Under the boardwalk) We'll be falling in love
(Under the boardwalk, boardwalk)

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to RDM's song "Under the Boardwalk" depict a romantic setting of being by the sea with one's beloved. The first verse describes a hot summer's day where the sun is beating down and causing the tar on the roof to burn. The heat is so intense that one wishes their feet were fireproof. The second verse begins with a description of the sounds and smells of the park that can be heard from under the boardwalk, where one can almost taste the hot dogs and french fries being sold. The chorus repeats the lines "Under the boardwalk, down by the sea, on a blanket with my baby is where I'll be" and expresses the joy of being out of the sun, having fun, and making love under the boardwalk.


The setting of being under the boardwalk is not just a romantic notion, but it also symbolizes a sense of escape from the rest of the world. The boardwalk is a place of leisure and vacation, a place where people go to relax and have fun. By going under the boardwalk, the couple is removing themselves from the rest of the world and all of its troubles. The sound of people walking above them represents the chaos of the world that they have left behind. The boardwalk becomes an idyllic spot where they can focus solely on each other and their love.


"Under the Boardwalk" was originally recorded by The Drifters in 1964 and written by Kenny Young and Arthur Resnick. The song's popularity led to numerous covers over the years, including RDM's version in 1982.


Line by Line Meaning

When the sun beats down
During hot days when the sun is shining brightly


And burns the tar up on the roof
Causing the asphalt to become hot and sticky underfoot


And your shoes get so hot
That your footwear becomes uncomfortably warm


You wish your tired feet were fireproof
You desire your feet to be impervious to the extreme heat


Under the boardwalk
A place where the boardwalk provides shade and coolness


Down by the sea
Along the beach where the waves are crashing


On a blanket with my baby
Sitting on a cozy covering with my significant other


Is where I'll be
The location where I will spend time relaxing


(Under the boardwalk) Out of the sun
Hiding from the heat in the cool and refreshing underbelly of the boardwalk


(Under the boardwalk) We'll be having some fun
Engaging in enjoyable activities while under the boardwalk


(Under the boardwalk) People walking above
Observing people strolling along the boardwalk overhead


(Under the boardwalk) We'll be making love
Sharing intimacy with my significant other in the private setting under the boardwalk


(Under the boardwalk, boardwalk)
Emphasizing and repeating the location where the singer and their partner are situated


From the park you'll hear
Auditory input from the nearby amusement park


The happy sound of a carousel
The enjoyable tune of a rotating amusement ride


You can almost taste the hot dogs
The aroma of the tasty frankfurters is so strong that it feels palpable


And french fries they sell
Accompanied with the scent of fried potatoes


Yeah
An informal exclamation to add emphasis to the following statement


We'll be falling in love
Developing romantic feelings for each other while in this picturesque location


(Under the boardwalk, boardwalk)
Reiterating the location where the artist and their partner are situated




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Arthur Resnick, Kenny Young

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