The Flinstones
The BC-52's Lyrics
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Flintstones, meet the Flintstones
There the modern stone age family
From the town of Bedrock
There a page right out of history
Let′s ride with the family down the street
When you′re with the Flintstones
Have a yabba dabba doo time, a dabba doo time
We'll have a gay old time
The Flintstones
Flintstones, meet the Flintstones
There the modern stone age family
From the town of Bedrock
There a page right out of history
Someday, maybe Fred will win the fight
Then the cat will stay out for the night
When you're with the Flintstones
Have a yabba dabba doo time, a dabba doo time
We′ll have a gay old time
We′ll have a gay old time
Yeah!
The BC-52's "The Flintstones" is a joyful and upbeat tune that pays homage to the classic 60s animated sitcom The Flintstones. The song acts as an ode to the show's main characters, the Flintstone family. The song introduces audiences to the Flintstones and describes them as a modern stone-age family. It then goes on to describe their hometown of Bedrock as a place that is right out of history.
The chorus is particularly catchy, inviting listeners to join the Flintstones as they ride down the street with Fred's feet as their vehicle. The song encourages its audience to have a good time with the Flintstones, encouraging them to have a yabba-dabba-do time, a catchphrase commonly used by Fred Flintstone, the show's central character. The lyrics mention Fred's love of fighting with his best friend and neighbor Barney Rubble but also touch on the show's humorous side, suggesting that when Fred wins a fight, the Rubbles' family cat will finally be able to come back home.
Line by Line Meaning
Yabba dabba doo
Expressing excitement and enthusiasm in a cheerful way.
Flintstones, meet the Flintstones
Introducing the main characters of the show, who are the Flintstones.
There the modern stone age family
Describing the Flintstones as a family that lives in the Stone Age but has a modern lifestyle.
From the town of Bedrock
Identifying the place where the Flintstones live, which is a fictional town called Bedrock.
There a page right out of history
Comparing the Flintstones to a historical document, suggesting that they are significant and memorable.
Let's ride with the family down the street
Inviting the listener to join the Flintstones on their trip through the city.
Through the courtesy of Fred's two feet
Acknowledging the fact that Fred is the one providing transportation for the family, walking them around the city with his feet.
When you're with the Flintstones
Suggesting that when you spend time with the Flintstones, you're guaranteed to enjoy yourself.
Have a yabba dabba doo time, a dabba doo time
Encouraging the listener to have a good time, repeating the famous catchphrase of the show.
We'll have a gay old time
Promising that spending time with the Flintstones will be enjoyable and fun.
Someday, maybe Fred will win the fight
Suggesting that Fred is a fighter who often loses, but may be successful at some point in the future.
Then the cat will stay out for the night
Imagining a scenario where Fred wins a fight and the cat is free to stay out all night, without worrying about being punished.
Yeah!
An exclamation of enthusiasm and excitement, emphasizing the cheerful and joyful nature of the song.
Writer(s): Barbera Joseph R, Curtin Hoyt
Contributed by Harper L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@markomnecg
Flintstones, meet the Flintstones
They're the modern stone age family
From the town of Bedrock
They're a page right out of history
Let's ride with the family down the street
Through the courtesy of Fred's two feet
When you're with the Flintstones
Have a yabba dabba doo time, a dabba doo time
We'll have a gay old time
The Flintstones
Flintstones, meet the Flintstones
They're the modern stone age family
From the town of Bedrock
They're a page right out of history
Someday, maybe Fred will win the fight
Then that cat will stay out for the night
When you're with the Flintstones
Have a yabba dabba doo time, a dabba doo time
We'll have a gay old time
We'll have a gay old time
@lee8kinders
Such a perfect choice for a band to cover the song. They didn't even need to change their image to fit in with the film. You can imagine them turning up and the wardrobe department commend them on their look and they explain these aren't their outfits, it's their day-to-day wear.
@yotylinares1776
Even the name "BC-52" just amazing🥰😜
@GoranStosic85
B-52 were such a beast of a band, crazy musical talent and awesome entertainers on top of that. What more can you ask for?
@giancarlolugo9586
@@GoranStosic85 If they did made a Jetsons live action movie back in the 90s-2000s the B52s would have made a great soundtrack in my opinion the song Planet Claire its something the Jetsons would listen in their flying car.
@milesprower2944
am i the only one who actually liked this movie? and ya gotta admit casting john goodman as fred was actually a pretty good idea.
@CK2012
+Miles prower I liked that they made it like the series in a cartoony way
@Morphinus1984
+Miles prower he is perfect for it is what i thought
@mariopikaman1
it's a pretty good movie
kinda wish fred wasn't as much of a dick but it was still pretty good
@LovesDavidCassidy
I agree with you, John Goodman Was A Good Idea He Had Fred Down! & I also liked the movie, there is a video game on Super Nintendo Called The Flintstones
@DamienNightmarish
I like it too. But that fat Betty scares me a lot.