Barbara Ann
Rivets The Lyrics
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Ba ba ba ba Barbara Ann
Ba ba ba ba Barbara Ann (take my hand)
Ba ba ba ba Barbara Ann
Ba ba ba ba Barbara Ann
You've got me rockin' and a-rollin'
Rockin' and a-reelin'
Barbara Ann
Went to a dance
Looking for romance
Saw Barbara Ann
So I thought I'd take a chance
Barbara Ann, take my hand
You've got me rockin' and a-rollin'
Rockin' and a reelin'
Barbara Ann
Ba ba ba ba Barbara Ann
Ba ba ba ba Barbara Ann
Ba ba ba ba Barbara Ann
Ba ba ba ba Barbara Ann (take my hand)
Ba ba ba ba Barbara Ann
Ba ba ba ba Barbara Ann
You've got me rockin' and a-rollin'
Rockin' and a reelin'
Barbara Ann
Ba ba ba ba Barbara Ann
Tried Betty Sue
Tried Betty Lou
Tried Mary Sue
But I knew it wouldn't, do
Barbara Ann ba ba ba ba
Barbara Ann ba ba ba ba (take my hand)
You've got me rockin' and a-rollin'
Rockin' and a reelin'
Barbara Ann
Ba ba ba ba Barbara Ann
Ba ba ba ba Barbara Ann
Ba ba ba ba Barbara Ann
Ba ba ba ba Barbara Ann (take my hand)
Ba ba ba ba Barbara Ann
Ba ba ba ba Barbara Ann
You've got me rockin' and a-rollin'
Rockin' and a reelin'
Barbara Ann
Ba ba ba ba Barbara Ann
Barbara Ann, Barbara Ann
Barbara Ann, Barbara Ann
Barbara Ann, Barbara Ann
The song "Barbara Ann" by Rivets The is a classic rock and roll anthem about a night of dancing and flirting with a woman named Barbara Ann. The repetitiveness of the lyrics "ba ba ba ba Barbara Ann" creates an energetic and fun atmosphere, while the playful lyrics describe the singer's attempts to woo Barbara Ann. The lyrics also mention the singer's failed attempts to find love with other women, emphasizing the idea that Barbara Ann is the one. The song is a celebration of young love and youthful energy, capturing the spirit of the 1960s rock and roll era.
Interestingly, "Barbara Ann" was not originally written by Rivets The, but rather by Fred Fassert of the Beach Boys. Rivets The's version was actually a cover of the Beach Boys' hit, which was released in 1965. Rivets The's version, however, has become even more popular than the original, and has been covered by multiple other artists since its release. The song's simple lyrics and catchy melody make it a popular choice for karaoke and live performances.
Line by Line Meaning
Ba ba ba ba Barbara Ann
The singer is excited to be with Barbara Ann and repeatedly calls out her name in excitement.
Ba ba ba ba Barbara Ann
The singer continues to call out Barbara Ann's name as he can't contain his excitement to be with her.
Ba ba ba ba Barbara Ann (take my hand)
The singer is asking Barbara Ann to take his hand so they can be together and enjoy the music.
Ba ba ba ba Barbara Ann
The singer continues to call out Barbara Ann's name as he can't contain his excitement to be with her.
Ba ba ba ba Barbara Ann
The singer continues to call out Barbara Ann's name as he can't contain his excitement to be with her.
You've got me rockin' and a-rollin'
Rockin' and a-reelin'
Barbara Ann
Being with Barbara Ann makes the singer so happy that he feels like he is rocking and rolling along with her to the music.
Ba ba ba ba Barbara Ann
The singer continues to call out Barbara Ann's name as he can't contain his excitement to be with her.
Went to a dance
Looking for romance
Saw Barbara Ann
So I thought I'd take a chance
The singer went to the dance hoping to find love and luckily spotted Barbara Ann, giving him the opportunity to ask her for a dance.
Barbara Ann, take my hand
You've got me rockin' and a-rollin'
Rockin' and a reelin'
Barbara Ann
The singer is asking Barbara Ann for her hand so they can dance and have a good time together, feeling happy and carefree in each other's company.
Ba ba ba ba Barbara Ann
The singer continues to call out Barbara Ann's name as he can't contain his excitement to be with her.
Tried Betty Sue
Tried Betty Lou
Tried Mary Sue
But I knew it wouldn't, do
Barbara Ann ba ba ba ba
Barbara Ann ba ba ba ba (take my hand)
The singer tried dating other women, but none of them excited him in the same way as Barbara Ann. He is now asking her to hold his hand and dance with him.
You've got me rockin' and a-rollin'
Rockin' and a reelin'
Barbara Ann
The singer is happy to be with Barbara Ann and feeling carefree, as if they are rocking and rolling to the music together.
Ba ba ba ba Barbara Ann
The singer continues to call out Barbara Ann's name as he can't contain his excitement to be with her.
Barbara Ann, Barbara Ann
Barbara Ann, Barbara Ann
Barbara Ann, Barbara Ann
The singer is so happy and excited to be with Barbara Ann that he keeps calling out her name over and over again.
Lyrics © EMI Music Publishing, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: FRED FASSERT
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