The Flintstones
The BC-52's Lyrics


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Yubba dubba doo

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
By 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
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

Overall Meaning

"The Flintstones" by The BC-52's is a classic theme song of the popular animated TV show, The Flintstones. This song describes a typical day in the life of the Flintstones family, a prehistoric family who lives in the town of Bedrock. The catchy chorus "Yabba Dabba Doo" is Fred Flintstones' signature phrase and is repeated throughout the song. The song also mentions some notable aspects of the show, such as Fred's two feet, which he uses for his car, and the family cat, who always gets kicked out by Fred. The lyrics use the phrase "a page right out of history" to describe the Flintstones family since they live in prehistoric times.


The BC-52's version of "The Flintstones" was released in 1994 as a part of the soundtrack for the live-action film adaptation of The Flintstones. The song was a remake of the original theme song. The BC-52's was a parody band composed of the members of the B-52's who were known for their quirky and humorous take on music. The BC-52's version of "The Flintstones" has a more upbeat and danceable tempo than the original, and it showcases the band's unique sound with its use of horns and guitars.


Line by Line Meaning

Yubba dubba doo
An expression of excitement, enthusiasm or contentment.


Flintstones, meet the Flintstones
Introducing the Flintstones and acknowledging their entrance.


There the modern stone age family
This is a description of the Flintstones, a family from a prehistoric time with modern attributes.


From the town of Bedrock
The Flintstones live in Bedrock.


There a page right out of history
The Flintstones are a representation of an ancient time period.


Let's ride with the family down the street
Joining the Flintstones on a journey down their neighbourhood street.


By the courtesy of Fred's two feet
Fred is walking and leading the way for their journey.


When you're with the Flintstones
Implying that the listener is also joining the Flintstones on their journey.


Have a yabba dabba doo time, a dabba doo time
A fun time with excitement and enjoyment.


We'll have a gay old time
The group will have a joyful and fun experience.


Someday, maybe Fred will win the fight
Fred is known for fighting, and this line suggests that he may win one eventually.


Then the cat will stay out for the night
If Fred wins the fight, the cat will be too afraid to come back inside the house and will stay out for the night.


We'll have a gay old time
Repeating that the group will have a joyful and fun experience.




Writer(s): Joseph Barbera, Hoyt Curtin, William Hanna

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@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



All comments from YouTube:

@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.

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