Boardwalk
Sugar Ray Lyrics
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When the summer is done and the heat is dying
Whoa
I'll be waving goodbye while the girls are crying
Whoa
It was a vacation thing
And some may call it a fling
But it was really just nothing at all
No alarm to stop the morning
Rolled out of the bed with sand in my head
A couple of drinks and it always happens
We end up right here
Last night we were in the moment
Caught up and swept away
We both know it couldn't last forever
Now there's one thing left to say
When the summer is done and the heat is dying
Whoa
I'll be waving goodbye while the girls are crying
Whoa
It was a vacation thing
And some may call it a fling
But it was really just nothing at all
Out on the boardwalk, girls go by
Time to spark up conversation
I'm kinda buzzed and feeling fine
And she's looking my way
And it drives me crazy
Gonna make her mine, baby
And tomorrow we can do it again
When the summer is done and the heat is dying
Whoa
I'll be waving goodbye while the girls are crying
Whoa
It was a vacation thing
And some may call it a fling
But it was really just nothing at all
And I could stay here for the rest of my life
Without a care in the world
All my friends are making new memories
The sun is down, we're leaving now
It's like it's all been a dream
When the summer is done and the heat is dying
Whoa
I'll be waving goodbye while the girls are crying
Whoa
It was a vacation thing
And some may call it a fling
But it was really just nothing at all
I'm on the boardwalk (boardwalk)
It's where we go
Out on the boardwalk (boardwalk)
No one will know
Boardwalk
Boardwalk
Boardwalk
The lyrics to Sugar Ray’s “Boardwalk” follows the story of a summer fling that takes place in a vacation spot. The singer is reminiscing on his time on the boardwalk, where he met and fell for a girl. He acknowledges that it was a vacation thing, and while there may have been some intensity to the relationship, it was ultimately just a summer fling. The chorus repeats the line “When the summer is done and the heat is dying, I’ll be waving goodbye while the girls are crying” reflecting on the fleeting nature of summer relationships.
The song describes the carefree atmosphere of summertime, where there is “no alarm to stop the morning” and a couple of drinks can lead to something spontaneous. It’s a time to let go of any worries and just enjoy the moment. However, as the season comes to an end, reality sets in and the singer must say goodbye to his vacation fantasy.
Overall, “Boardwalk” is a nostalgic and bittersweet reflection on the temporary nature of summer romances. It captures the excitement and freedom of summertime, but also acknowledges that those moments must come to an end.
Line by Line Meaning
Boardwalk, boardwalk
The song is about a summer vacation fling experienced on a boardwalk.
When the summer is done and the heat is dying
Whoa
I'll be waving goodbye while the girls are crying
Whoa
It was a vacation thing
And some may call it a fling
But it was really just nothing at all
This stanza talks about the end of the summer vacation and how the singer will have to say goodbye to their fling, which was more of a temporary hookup and not a serious relationship.
No alarm to stop the morning
Rolled out of the bed with sand in my head
A couple of drinks and it always happens
We end up right here
This stanza describes the carefree, relaxed mood of the vacation and how the singer and their fling ended up spending time together due to alcohol and casual fun.
Last night we were in the moment
Caught up and swept away
We both know it couldn't last forever
Now there's one thing left to say
This stanza reflects on the fleeting nature of the fling and how the artist and their fling acknowledge that it couldn't last forever.
Out on the boardwalk, girls go by
Time to spark up conversation
I'm kinda buzzed and feeling fine
And she's looking my way
And it drives me crazy
Gonna make her mine, baby
And tomorrow we can do it again
The artist talks about how they enjoy spending time on the boardwalk, flirting with people, and hooking up. They feel attracted to the girl passing by and want to hook up with her again, even if it's just for one night.
And I could stay here for the rest of my life
Without a care in the world
All my friends are making new memories
The sun is down, we're leaving now
It's like it's all been a dream
The singer reflects on how carefree and enjoyable the vacation has been and how they will have to leave soon. They feel like it was a dream and that they could stay there forever, without any responsibilities or worries.
I'm on the boardwalk (boardwalk)
It's where we go
Out on the boardwalk (boardwalk)
No one will know
Boardwalk
Boardwalk
Boardwalk
The chorus repeats the word 'boardwalk' and reinforces the idea that the song is about a summer vacation fling that takes place on the boardwalk.
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: LUKE WALKER, MARK MCGRATH, RODNEY SHEPPARD, MARCUS SAMPERIO
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