San Francisco
Scott Mckenzie° Lyrics
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Be sure to wear some flowers in your hair
If you're going to San Francisco
You're gonna meet some gentle people there
For those who come to San Francisco
Summertime will be a love-in there
In the streets of San Francisco
All across the nation
Such a strange vibration
People in motion
There's a whole generation
With a new explanation
People in motion
People in motion
For those who come to San Francisco
Be sure to wear some flowers in your hair
If you come to San Francisco
Summertime will be a love-in there
If you come to San Francisco
Summertime will be a love-in there
The song Forrest Gump by Scott McKenzie is an anthem for the flower power generation of the 1960s. The song is a call to visit San Francisco, where the "gentle people" with "flowers in their hair" live free and embrace love and peace. The lyrics tell the listener that if they are going to San Francisco, they should wear flowers in their hair to fit in with the culture and expectations of the city. The song also speaks of the strange vibrations and movements that were happening during the 1960s, where the younger generation was embracing new ideas and philosophies.
The song is essentially an invitation to join a community and lifestyle that was emerging in San Francisco during the 1960s. The reference to "summertime love-ins" speaks of the cultural climate in San Francisco at the time, where people would gather in parks and open spaces to celebrate the new ideals of peace and harmony through music, art, and poetry. The song is a poetic reminder of a time when people tried to create a better society through love and non-violence.
Line by Line Meaning
If you're going to San Francisco
If you plan on visiting San Francisco
Be sure to wear some flowers in your hair
Make sure to wear flowers in your hair as it's a symbol of peace and love in the city
If you're going to San Francisco
If you're traveling to San Francisco
You're gonna meet some gentle people there
You'll be welcomed by kind people in the city
For those who come to San Francisco
For those who visit or travel to San Francisco
Summertime will be a love-in there
Summer in San Francisco is filled with peaceful protests and gatherings for love and peace
In the streets of San Francisco
In the city streets of San Francisco
Gentle people with flowers in their hair
You'll see gentle people wearing flower crowns
All across the nation
Across the entire United States
Such a strange vibration
A unique energy
People in motion
Many people are on the move
There's a whole generation
An entire generation
With a new explanation
With a new way of thinking and explaining things
People in motion
Many people are on the move
People in motion
Many people are on the move
For those who come to San Francisco
For those who visit or travel to San Francisco
Be sure to wear some flowers in your hair
It's recommended to wear flowers in your hair as it's a symbol of peace and love in the city
If you come to San Francisco
If you decide to visit or travel to San Francisco
Summertime will be a love-in there
Summer in San Francisco is filled with peaceful protests and gatherings for love and peace
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: John Edmund Andrew Phillips
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If you’re going to San Francisco
Be sure to wear some flowers
In your hair
If you’re going to San Francisco
You’re going to meet
Some gentle people there
For those who come to San Francisco
Summertime will be a love-in there
In the streets of San Francisco
Gentle people with flowers
In their hair
All across the nation
Such a strange vibration
People in motion
There’s a whole generation
With a new explanation
People in motion
People in motion
For those who come to San Francisco
Be sure to wear some flowers
In your hair
If you come to San Francisco
Summertime will be a love-in there
If you come to San Francisco
Summertime will be a love-in there
Scott McKenzie - San Francisco
@ct-zh8hj
This is such a wonderful song, it takes me back to when I was a teenager and the world seemed so different. People seemed happier and more friendly towards each other. I was 17 when this song was released. God bless you Scott. RIP
@lucianasparzagni8926
D'accordo con te, hai fatto centro!!! Mi associo ai tuoi ricordi, il bel tempo che fu è stato un periodo d'oro, era anche la mia gioventù, ci abbiamo provato perché ci credevamo poi purtroppo non tutto è andato per il verso giusto e siamo rimasti delusi. Saluti dall'ITALIA da un vecchio fan (allora ero un 18enne con molti sogni da realizzare ) fiero di aver vissuto quel periodo meraviglioso e fantastico ciao.Buon 2024 ed un sincero augurio di una serena e lunga vita 😅❤
@ct-zh8hj
Thank you so much for those kind words.
@czaaful
Music the safe drug
@gustavohp2
Tudo muito lindo... Deixemos de lado a face oculta deste movimento, que prega paz e amor..
@eugeneleroux1842
I don't think even Scott thought that this song would still be enjoyed so much 56 years later. What a fantastic song !
@fatlo8400
Yes.......
@mariadosocorromarquesdasilvaso
🙏👏👏👏❤❤❤💋💋❤
@alicebellamio5491
he knows in heaven and he is pleased we are listening 🎵
@gedtoon6451
Excellent song, excellent singer.