Surf City
Ramones Lyrics
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I bought a '30 Ford wagon and we call it a woodie
(Surf City, here we come)
You know it's not very cherry, it's an oldie but a goodie
(Surf City, here we come)
Well, it ain't got a back set or a rear window
But it still gets me where I wanna go
And we're goin' to Surf City, 'cause it's two to one
You know we're goin' to Surf City, gonna have some fun
You know we're goin' to Surf City, 'cause it's two to one
You know we're goin' to Surf City, gonna have some fun, now
Two girls for every boy
You know they never roll the streets up 'cause there's always somethin' goin'
(Surf City, here we come)
You know they're either out surfin' or they got a party growin'
(Surf City, here we come)
Yeah, and there's two swingin' honeys for every guy
And all you gotta do is just wink your eye
And we're goin' to Surf City, 'cause it's two to one
You know we're goin' to Surf City, gonna have some fun
You know we're goin' to Surf City, 'cause it's two to one
You know we're goin' to Surf City, gonna have some fun, now
Two girls for every boy
And if my woody breaks down on me somewhere on the surf route
(Surf City, here we come)
I'll strap my board to my back and hitch a ride in my wetsuit
(Surf City, here we come)
And when I get to Surf City I'll be shootin' the curl
And checkin' out the parties for a surfer girl
And we're goin' to Surf City, 'cause it's two to one
You know we're goin' to Surf City, gonna have some fun
You know we're goin' to Surf City, 'cause it's two to one
You know we're goin' to Surf City, gonna have some fun, now
Two girls for every boy
The Ramones’s song “Surf City” talks about a place (Surf City), where the ratio of girls to boys is 2 to 1. The singer tells the story of how he bought a 1930 Ford wagon, or “woody,” which is not in the best of conditions but still works. He plans to use it to go to Surf City, where he will have fun with the girls. The song’s lyrics suggest that there is always something going on in Surf City, and the parties are endless. The singer also mentions that if his woody breaks down, he will hitch a ride in his wetsuit and check out the local “surfer girl.”
The song's title, “Surf City,” refers to a coastal city located in Orange County, California. The city is known for its beautiful beaches and is a popular destination for surfers. In the 1960s, when the song was released, the city was at the forefront of the surfing culture. The song’s lyrics tap into the dreams and desires of young people who wanted to escape their mundane lives and experience the excitement of a place like Surf City.
Overall, the song captures the essence of youth culture in the 1960s and their fascination with surfing and beach life. It portrays a carefree lifestyle where the only thing that matters is having fun and enjoying life. The upbeat tempo and catchy tune of the song make it a classic and a testament to the pop culture of the 1960s.
Line by Line Meaning
Two girls for every boy
The ratio of girls to boys in Surf City is 2:1
I bought a '30 Ford wagon and we call it a woodie
(Surf City, here we come)
You know it's not very cherry, it's an oldie but a goodie
(Surf City, here we come)
Well, it ain't got a back set or a rear window
But it still gets me where I wanna go
The singer and his friends are headed to Surf City in an old but reliable Ford station wagon known as a 'woodie,' which lacks certain modern features but still runs well
And we're goin' to Surf City, 'cause it's two to one
You know we're goin' to Surf City, gonna have some fun
You know we're goin' to Surf City, 'cause it's two to one
You know we're goin' to Surf City, gonna have some fun, now
Two girls for every boy
The group is excited to head to Surf City because of the favorable girl-to-boy ratio, and they plan to have fun there
You know they never roll the streets up 'cause there's always somethin' goin'
(Surf City, here we come)
You know they're either out surfin' or they got a party growin'
(Surf City, here we come)
Yeah, and there's two swingin' honeys for every guy
And all you gotta do is just wink your eye
Surf City is always bustling with activity, whether it's surfing or parties, and there are always plenty of attractive girls available for the guys to enjoy
And if my woody breaks down on me somewhere on the surf route
(Surf City, here we come)
I'll strap my board to my back and hitch a ride in my wetsuit
(Surf City, here we come)
And when I get to Surf City I'll be shootin' the curl
And checkin' out the parties for a surfer girl
The artist is prepared for any situation on the way to Surf City, and is excited to surf and attend parties to meet more girls
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: BRIAN DOUGLAS WILSON, JAN BERRY
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Two girls for every boy
I bought a '30 Ford wagon and we call it a woodie
(Surf City, here we come)
You know it's not very cherry, it's an oldie but a goodie
(Surf City, here we come)
Well, it ain't got a back set or a rear window
But it still gets me where I wanna go
And we're goin' to Surf City, 'cause it's two to one
You know we're goin' to Surf City, gonna have some fun
You know we're goin' to Surf City, 'cause it's two to one
You know we're goin' to Surf City, gonna have some fun, now
Two girls for every boy
You know they never roll the streets up 'cause there's always somethin' goin'
(Surf City, here we come)
You know they're either out surfin' or they got a party growin'
(Surf City, here we come)
Yeah, and there's two swingin' honeys for every guy
And all you gotta do is just wink your eye
And we're goin' to Surf City, 'cause it's two to one
You know we're goin' to Surf City, gonna have some fun
You know we're goin' to Surf City, 'cause it's two to one
You know we're goin' to Surf City, gonna have some fun, now
Two girls for every boy
And if my woody breaks down on me somewhere on the surf route
(Surf City, here we come)
I'll strap my board to my back and hitch a ride in my wetsuit
(Surf City, here we come)
And when I get to Surf City I'll be shootin' the curl
And checkin' out the parties for a surfer girl
And we're goin' to Surf City, 'cause it's two to one
You know we're goin' to Surf City, gonna have some fun
You know we're goin' to Surf City, 'cause it's two to one
You know we're goin' to Surf City, gonna have some fun, now
Two girls for every boy
Joaquin Valenzuela
Temazo!!🎵🎵🎵🎵
Ralph Smallblock
They sound awsome
pfordsq
There's a live version , from several years earlier , on a boot called "Paco Ramone". Marky Ramone told me he was'nt happy with this album , and that Tommy Erdelyi (Ramone) should have produced it. It would have been better that way , but , I I still like it , it was a case of "Nothing to gain", doing it because they loved it. Just like Jeff Beck had nothing to gain by doing a CD of Gene Vincent covers , he did it because he loves that stuff. If "Fans" are alienated , oh , well.
David Martinsen
The beach boys on steroids and leather jackets...,...fuckin awesome
El Surfo
It's a literally a Brian Wilson's song
tomahawk238
Speed Farm Performance LLC more than just partially written by brian
David Martinsen
Yea but most people will think of beach boys 1st
Speed Farm Performance LLC
Except it's a Jan and Dean song, not beach boys. (though partially written by brian wilson)
TheBeachboys4ever
@kevinkmny I adore Jan and Dean, but this was a Brian Wilson song. Capitol Records blew a gasket when Brian gave it to them. And there's the well-documented story of Jan dressing up as a pirate at a Beach Boys recording session (all good fun, the guys didn't care) and Murry Wilson going ballistic (Danny Hutton was there and tells the story). Jan and Dean made a ton of great music and deserve to be the R&RHOF.
GilbertSyndrome
Quality!