Be True to Your School
The Beach Boys Lyrics


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When some loud braggart tries to put me down
And says his school is great
I tell him right away
Now what's the matter buddy
Ain't you heard of my school
It's number one in the state (Hey, hey! Take it away! Get that ball and fight!)

So be true to your school now
Just like you would to your girl or guy
Be true to your school now
And let your colors fly
Be true to your school

I got a letterman's sweater
With a letter in front
I got for footbal and track
I'm proud to where it now
When I cruise around
The other parts of the town
I got a decal in back

So be true to your school now
Just like you would to your girl or guy
Be true to your school now
And let your colors fly
Be true to your school (Do it again, do again, we like it, we like it)

(Rah rah rah) Come Friday we'll be jacked up on the football game
And I'll be ready to fight
We're gonna smash 'em now
My girl will be working on her pom-poms now
And she'll be yelling tonight

So be true to your school now
Just like you would to your girl or guy
Be true to your school now
And let your colors fly
Be true to your school (Push them back, push them back)

Rah rah rah be true to your school
Rah rah rah be true to your school




Rah rah rah be true to your school
Rah rah rah be true to your school

Overall Meaning

The Beach Boys' song "Be True to Your School" is an ode to school pride and loyalty. The song encourages listeners to show allegiance to their schools, just as they would to their romantic partners. The lyrics paint a picture of a high school football game, with the singer boasting about his school's accomplishments to an antagonist who puts down his school. The song shows the singer's pride in his school and his determination to defend it against any detractors.


The lyrics, while simple, convey a significant message about the importance of school spirit and loyalty. The chorus, which repeats throughout the song, emphasizes the idea of "being true" to one's school and letting one's "colors fly." The use of the word "colors" here is significant because it symbolizes school pride; in American high schools, each school typically has its own set of colors that are associated with the school's mascot and identity.


Overall, "Be True to Your School" is a feel-good, upbeat song that celebrates school spirit and loyalty. It is a testament to the enduring power of school pride and the importance of supporting one's community.


Line by Line Meaning

When some loud braggart tries to put me down
When someone tries to belittle me


And says his school is great
And boasts about his own school


I tell him right away
I immediately let him know


Now what's the matter buddy
What's wrong with you?


Ain't you heard of my school
Haven't you heard of my superior school?


It's number one in the state (Hey, hey! Take it away! Get that ball and fight!)
It's the top school in the state and we are ready to defend that title


I got a letterman's sweater
I earned a letterman's sweater


With a letter in front
With a letter representing the sport I participated in


I got for footbal and track
I earned them for both football and track


I'm proud to where it now
I am proud to wear it


When I cruise around
When I drive around


The other parts of the town
Other neighborhoods in town


I got a decal in back
I have a decal on my car representing my school


Come Friday we'll be jacked up on the football game
On Friday, we will be excited for the upcoming football game


And I'll be ready to fight
And I will be prepared to defend our school's honor


We're gonna smash 'em now
We will win the game decisively


My girl will be working on her pom-poms now
My girlfriend will be practicing her cheerleading prior to the game


And she'll be yelling tonight
And she will be cheering loudly during the game


So be true to your school now
Remain loyal to your school


Just like you would to your girl or guy
As you would be loyal to your significant other


And let your colors fly
Proudly represent your school with its colors


Push them back, push them back
Encouraging the team to push back the opponents


Rah rah rah be true to your school
Cheers to remaining loyal to your school




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Written by: MICHAEL LOVE, BRIAN WILSON

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William D. Afton

When big Larry came 'round just to put him down
Spongebob turned into a clown
And no girl ever wants to dance
With a fool who went and ripped his pants
I know I shouldn't mope around, I shouldn't curse
But the pain feels so much worse
'Cause windin' up with no one is a lot less fun
Than a burn from the sun or sand in your buns!
Now I learned a lesson I won't soon forget
So listen, and you won't regret
Be true to yourself, don't miss your chance
And you won't end up like the fool
Who ripped his pants



cajun steelers

When some loud braggart tries to put me down
And says his school is great
I tell him right away
Now what's the matter buddy
Ain't you heard of my school
It's number one in the state (Hey, hey! Take it away! Get that ball and fight!)
So be true to your school now
Just like you would to your girl or guy
Be true to your school now
And let your colors fly
Be true to your school
I got a letterman's sweater
With a letter in front
I got for footbal and track
I'm proud to where it now
When I cruise around
The other parts of the town
I got a decal in back
So be true to your school now
Just like you would to your girl or guy
Be true to your school now
And let your colors fly
Be true to your school (Do it again, do again, we like it, we like it)
Come Friday we'll be jacked up on the football game
And I'll be ready to fight
We're gonna smash 'em now
My girl will be working on her pom-poms now
And she'll be yelling tonight
So be true to your school now
Just like you would to your girl or guy
Be true to your school now
And let your colors fly
Be true to your school (Push them back, push them back)
Rah rah rah be true to your school
Rah rah rah be true to your school
Rah rah rah be true to your school
Rah rah rah be true to your school



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Tommy L. Day and the Runaways

I love both The Beach Boys and SpongeBob, oldies but goodies :)

Bmd Zero

Very true

Dean Maker.

When I listen to the beach boys I just know that summer is on way and let's bring back the good old days when times were so great back then and we no virus back then.

Isaac Baquerizo

Amen

Shady Kitty

"bring back the good old days when times were so great back then" trans and gay ppl may feel otherwise lol

Roger Pereira

@Shady Kitty and blacks... and women

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Delores Benson

I'm a 60's girl. I just loved the Beach Boys and this song when I was in High School.

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