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Comparing the Flintstones to a historical document, suggesting that they are significant and memorable.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.
@tonyhdtis
Yabba dabba doo!
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 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)
@Johnno9989
A lot of people hate this movie, but I don't.
The Flintstones is an underrated movie
A lot of the live-action movie versions of cartoons are corny, but in my opinion, none of them can beat this one!
@joehunter9242
Agreed.
@321SPONGEBOLT
Johnno9989 You mean, this one is probably a better live-action movie adapted from a cartoon? Don't forget, "George of the Jungle", "How the Grinch Stole Christmas", and "Scooby Doo 3: The Mystery Begins". I was also thinking Yogi Bear, but wasn't sure if that and "The Smurfs" series works too, but I know "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles" does.
@Johnno9989
George Of The Jungle's okay, but I wasn't keen on the narrator. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles is great. I ain't keen on The Grinch, though you do realise it was originally based on a novel. I ain't seen Scooby Doo 3 or The Smurfs movie or the Yogi Bear movie, so I can't comment on them three.
@sethcarlow8363
+Johnno9989 i happen to like this movie.
have a yabba daa do time ( happy ) gay old time
@akuakurecords5862
It's a pretty GRAND movie
@sickskoobie6768
I love this version of the Flintstones theme song and I love the movie it comes from and I just love the Flintstones, honestly.
@sandurojas
A super fan of The Flinstones during my childhood! Good movie! Good times!
@CaptainCretaceous91
This was one of my favorite movies growing up. Heck, it still is.
@garfieldthecat6889
Mine too.