Under The Boardwalk
RDM Feat. Cat Power Lyrics
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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
(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)
The song “Under the Boardwalk” is a classic that captures the sweet and innocent romance of summertime love. The lyrics describe a hot summer day, where the sun beats down and burns the tar on the roof. It’s so hot that even shoes feel like they need to be fireproof. In these conditions, the singer and their love interest head off to the beach to get away from it all. They lay down their blanket under the cover of the boardwalk, where it’s cooler and the sound of the waves and the carousel mix to create a perfect romantic atmosphere.
The chorus repeats with slight variations, describing their plans to enjoy the day: having fun, making love, and falling in love. It’s a simple and straightforward message that captures the joy and simplicity of early summer romances. The lyrics are accompanied by a catchy melody and upbeat rhythm, adding to the song’s appeal. Overall, “Under the Boardwalk” is a timeless classic that conjures up images of young love and summer days.
Line by Line Meaning
When the sun beats down
When the heat from the sun becomes intense
And burns the tar up on the roof
And causes the tar on the roof to melt
And your shoes get so hot
And the temperature of the ground heats up your shoes
You wish your tired feet were fireproof
You wish your feet were protected from the heat of the ground
Under the boardwalk
Beneath the walkway by the beach
Down by the sea
Next to the ocean
On a blanket with my baby
Resting on a blanket with my significant other
Is where I'll be
Is where I will spend my time
(Under the boardwalk) Out of the sun
(Beneath the boardwalk) Away from the heat
(Under the boardwalk) We'll be having some fun
(Beneath the boardwalk) We will enjoy ourselves
(Under the boardwalk) People walking above
(Beneath the boardwalk) With people walking on top of it
(Under the boardwalk) We'll be making love
(Beneath the boardwalk) We'll be engaging in intimacy
(Under the boardwalk, boardwalk)
(Beneath the boardwalk, the boardwalk)
From the park you'll hear
You will hear from the park
The happy sound of a carousel
The cheerful music from a carousel
You can almost taste the hot dogs
It feels like you can almost taste the hot dogs
And french fries they sell
And French fries that are sold
Oh, under the boardwalk
Oh, beneath the boardwalk
Down by the sea
Beside the ocean
On a blanket with my baby
Resting on a blanket with my loved one
Is where I'll be
This is where I will be
(Under the boardwalk) Out of the sun
(Beneath the boardwalk) Away from the sun
(Under the boardwalk) We'll be having some fun
(Beneath the boardwalk) We will have a good time
(Under the boardwalk) People walking above
(Beneath the boardwalk) With people walking above us
(Under the boardwalk) We'll be falling in love
(Beneath the boardwalk) We will fall in love
(Under the boardwalk, boardwalk)
(Beneath the boardwalk, the boardwalk)
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Arthur Resnick, Kenny Young
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